MagicMelon
Well-Known Member
So I wasn't actively looking for a new horse until I've rehomed another one of my horses. However, the stud where I bought my grey superstar horse from has offered me two. So they are bred how I want (Luso part breds) and I'm seriously tempted. They are both unbacked 4yo's. They both sound very different - one is apparently very shy of new people and quite nervous simply because she's not been handled much and has basically been in a field until now although she has been lunged. The other is currently still entire... but hasn't served any mares. I would have him chopped. He is apparently very friendly and easy to handle.
I will go to see them of course, but I just can't decide which would be better. Although I have backed my own horses in the past, since having my son I don't bounce well anymore! And I also have no facilities (bar stables and a grass paddock to work in) and winter is looming. So, I want whichever one is easiest to back really! The one which is nervous might be quite difficult and I know I'd have to take things very slowly but her nerves might go quickly simply from being handled. The other will still have the testosterone going through him and as he'd be done late, he might end up quite cocky which may work for or against me... I can't decide which would be more practical! Which would you pick?!
I will go to see them of course, but I just can't decide which would be better. Although I have backed my own horses in the past, since having my son I don't bounce well anymore! And I also have no facilities (bar stables and a grass paddock to work in) and winter is looming. So, I want whichever one is easiest to back really! The one which is nervous might be quite difficult and I know I'd have to take things very slowly but her nerves might go quickly simply from being handled. The other will still have the testosterone going through him and as he'd be done late, he might end up quite cocky which may work for or against me... I can't decide which would be more practical! Which would you pick?!