1st Anniversary

[oldie48]

I took a bit of a punt on Rose, she'd been out of work for nearly three years and was very unfit with no muscle. A year on, she's proving to be a very lovely mare, she's certainly not push button, does have a bit of an opinion and has a few evasions but generally she's a polite talented mare and we are really starting to build a partnership. I could do with being fitter too and a better rider would get much better work out of her but she is beginning to help me out. Anyway, I am very pleased with her and I think she looks a completely different horse. First pic was a year ago, 2nd one is quite recent.different horse.

 

[FinnBobs]

Wow she really is gorgeous and she looks fantastic in blue!

 

[BOWS28]

Beautiful mare! Happy gotcha day!!

 

[Ceriann]

She’s lovely - we’ll done on your 12 months

 

[ycbm]

She's a lovely mare. Happy owniversary!

 

[mini_b]

Lovely xx

 

[Bernster]

Ooh you both look fab. What a lovely year you’ve had. Happy anniversary!

 

[silv]

Nice horse, looking good.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

She's miles more improved, happy 1 year owniversary x

 

[still standing]

She looks lovely, quite a transformation in that time, well done. I've been following your journey with interest, as I too got a rather novicey (and also black!) mare less than a couple of years ago... and it's reassuring to hear the same things can happen - she is occasionally challenging and wilful but a good one at heart, who is beginning to bond now. I look forward to hearing more about Rose.

 

[milliepops]

I love Rose

 

[AmyMay]

Happy ownerversity xxxx

 

[sky1000]

I love hearing about Rose

 

[MrsMozart]

Seriously beautiful lass.

 

[splashgirl45]

lovely pics, she has really muscled up well

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

She's a credit to you...and beautiful ❤❤
Happy Ownerversary 😁😁

 

[nikicb]

Such a difference! Happy anniversary! xx

 

[oldie48]

She looks lovely, quite a transformation in that time, well done. I've been following your journey with interest, as I too got a rather novicey (and also black!) mare less than a couple of years ago... and it's reassuring to hear the same things can happen - she is occasionally challenging and wilful but a good one at heart, who is beginning to bond now. I look forward to hearing more about Rose.

It's 20 years since we had a mare (first horse) and I think in the early days I listened a bit too much to those who told me I needed to treat a mare differently. TBH she is a mare that needs very clear boundaries and to be put back in her box the moment she tries to step out of it, tactfully, yes, but very firmly or she starts to get a bit above herself. She's very clever and it's not a good idea to let her do too much of the thinking. We have had our moments but I feel we are starting to make better progress now that I am prepared to take her on as she will accept correction rather than escalating things and I think she is happier for it. Good luck with your mare, do post some pics!

 

[BlackRider]

That's lovely

I remember your posts when you bought her - can't believe that was a year ago, happy gotcha day xxx

 

[Skib]

She is lovely. And anyone still riding who calls themselves Oldie has my 100% support.

 

[thommackintosh]

She looks great. Like a different horse altogether

 

[still standing]

Oldie48, that all sounds so familiar! Thank you for making me feel my own hiccups are just part of the progress. Just this week in fact, I have arranged with my YO, who is very experienced at starting and bringing along young and green horses, to ride mine once a week. I just felt that she needs the occasional firmer hand than I am capable of doing these days... so we will see how that goes. I will definitely post a photo of her when I work out how to do it on here!