Honestly I loved it absolutely loved it up until the last two weeks ( it's been since May ) I'm currently missing it very slightly but not enough to go back to it. I don't miss the stress of their various ailments, or yard politics, or the wading through mud. I'm loving having time and money...
You might find he paces more when unbalanced or worried. Just go with it, reassure him correct kindly when appropriate and enjoy, you'll get used to each other and have fun I promise
I edited my post after you quoted. Yes I have seen the advert, he sounds fab and I would definitely go and look. My only query would be if you need him to be good in traffic because it really is very quiet around there so he wont have seen a lot. What are you wanting him for? As a general rule...
Ah yes she is really helpful. He looks a nice horse, I saw the ad and it made me half want one again. I have a feeling the people selling it have the stallion to my boy
Another vote for Liz @ Collingwood Standardbreds and another vote for standardbreds in general. The horse in my avatar was a standie, I have ridden a few and generally love them, they are quirky but lovely. They ARE marmite and maybe not a first horse