It was all very sudden if I recall - especially considering that Freestyle was touted as the next Valegro..
And to sell all of her MSJ horses…. Something doesn’t add up there at all.
There was also the disqualification in Amsterdam because Freestyle had blood on her sides - that was all...
It’s incredibly sad all round. I have seen comments from equestrians on social media that are saying that it’s not that bad and don’t see an issue with it… I can’t get my head around that tbh - I genuinely think anyone that thinks that sort of behaviour is ok should have a good long look at...
Agree.
All too often horses suffer for ambition and entertainment.
I have seen CDJ at a demo with CH where the horse wasn’t quite getting what she asked ( although trying their best ) and CH said to stop and give the horse a break and she would not stop, he had to ask a further 3 times and...
Personally I would just say you want him back as your lami ponies need different management and you need him back to be a companion to your horse.
It’s not like he’s a ridden horse for her and there are loads of horses/ponies looking for companion homes - she could probably get one from a charity.
I would love to go to Los Alamos! What time of year would you recommend going? I’m not too worried about it being hot or cold but ideally would want to miss the rainy season ( if there is one)
Do you mean the yellow one? I have one that I bought for £40 in their sale. It’s ok - horse doesn’t seem to get too warm and it’s got a nice big belly flap, it’s got a few rips and the ear holes don’t stay over the ears but then they never do!
I wouldn’t pay £90 for it but if you shop around...
I had similar to this but we was hit with the car coming towards me. I fell off and luckily my horse was ok after being checked out when we got back to the yard.
I hacked out the next day with another traffic proof horse and although it was a bit dicey we got back to going out on our own...