cblover
Well-Known Member
I haven’t ridden for four years with having young horses and a bad accident. Now my clydesdale is coming 5 and my cob 3, they are both having some training (at appropriate levels for their age) with a friend locally. She’s a professional and I have been involved in all the training. We’ve talked lots about my two different horses and their suitability to me.
My Clyde is a big strapping horse but has always had an anxious side. I k ow with the right education she’ll get better but I’m not sure I’ll be confident enough to give her that education. I rode for the first time in 4 years today on my friends horse...he’s a gentle old boy about 15.2 and it was nice to be aboard but I wasn’t confident or really enjoying it to be fair. That makes me sad if I’m honest.
My cob is a solid 14.3hh confident horse. Very affectionate and much less anxious than my Clyde. Two years younger of course but just naturally has a calmer and more accepting nature.
After riding today I’m not sure of my capabilities or desire anymore. My cob is smaller than I’d like but a weight carrier and probably more suited to me but my Clyde has a special place in my heart.
Horses are hard work, we all know that, and my reward has always been riding and the relationship I have with the horse I’m on. I just can’t invest anymore time, head space or money waiting and hoping my horses will be suited to me and my uncertain confidence and desire.
Do I look for an older horse, stick with my two and grow some balls or sell the lot and be done with it? I’d appreciate your views. Thanks
My Clyde is a big strapping horse but has always had an anxious side. I k ow with the right education she’ll get better but I’m not sure I’ll be confident enough to give her that education. I rode for the first time in 4 years today on my friends horse...he’s a gentle old boy about 15.2 and it was nice to be aboard but I wasn’t confident or really enjoying it to be fair. That makes me sad if I’m honest.
My cob is a solid 14.3hh confident horse. Very affectionate and much less anxious than my Clyde. Two years younger of course but just naturally has a calmer and more accepting nature.
After riding today I’m not sure of my capabilities or desire anymore. My cob is smaller than I’d like but a weight carrier and probably more suited to me but my Clyde has a special place in my heart.
Horses are hard work, we all know that, and my reward has always been riding and the relationship I have with the horse I’m on. I just can’t invest anymore time, head space or money waiting and hoping my horses will be suited to me and my uncertain confidence and desire.
Do I look for an older horse, stick with my two and grow some balls or sell the lot and be done with it? I’d appreciate your views. Thanks