Are all welshies like this?????

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I have a rising 2 year old welsh cob cross (crossed with irish and appaloosa but registered WPB) he came as pretty much unhandled, just a very abrupt individual weaning, when he came he'd tolerate you doing stuff to him, but was scared stiff and didn't allow it out of choice, so when you turned him out you couldn't catch him etc. Well 18 months down the line nearly and he's completely different, loves attention and to be around you, so clued up, nothing seems to phase him, I almost forget how old he is half the time, looks wise he's also very mature! I lunged him today, only his 2nd ever session and wearing a bridle (2nd time again) and he went around like a pro, never once napped, even responded to walk trot commands!!! He amazes me all the time, are all welshies like this as he's my first welshie???? I just wish I could keep him, but doing 2 youngsters is going to be time draining (not so much from him, but his warmblood mate)!!! But seriously if welshies are all like this, we need more of them!!!!!
 
I part loan a welsh D x and he is fantastic! He wasn't ridden that much when I started looking after him (Oct). His main rider could barely get him into trot, he was very lazy!

I've been riding him since and the improvement in him is fantastic! So proud of him! I'm in no way saying I'm a great rider, but as he is 15.1 and I don't get scarred when he does anything silly and ride through it, (some reason I've had a confidence boost! Not complaining though!) After lots of transition work he can now do walk to canter nicely, lateral work and started jumping him - which he loves!! He is 16 now and apprently hasn't been jumped since he was 8 :eek: As soon as he sees the jump off he goes!

When warming up or cooling down on the buckle he will purposely go over all the poles in the field! Bless him.

Also when I first got him I did ground work and lunging, and he was so good. Never spun round, always responded to the voice commands etc

He is such a character, he whickers when I arrive at the yard and gives me cuddles.:)
 
They are huge characters that is for sure. I have a welsh x WB 2 year old who was bred out of my mare by a friend who then didn't want him. He has been with me since he was 5 months and in all that time not one thing has frightened him. The first time he went in a horsebox on his own was as a yearling and he got to the bottom of the ramp - looked at it, I shook the feed scoop and he hopped straight in, travelled 40 mins and never moved a muscle! He is a proper little star and he also to my shame does kisses for mummy on demand!:o
 
I have a Welsh sec D who when arrived back with me had not been riden much, used for breeding and had never jumped. She was quite nervous as she came from a sad backround but now in her new home she has got so much confidence winning rosetts for her outstanding dressage and now jumping 4ft. We are even starting X country with her as she loves jumping and a good gallop on the common. From never wanting me to ride her and refusing for me to put her bridle on shes now blooming with confidence as a speedy excellent mare who has brought me as a rider at the same time as her learning!! I love Welshies which you can probably tell!! Glad your horse has come on so much aswell as mine. :)
 
Another biased post as I love Welshies too.....

Once they have decided that you are interesting and trustworthy then they seem to just love your company.
Our current Welshie came with the attitude that humans are put on this earth to entertain her and once she decided that we could, then we were deemed worthy of her attention. She can be nervous, and certainly likes to voice her opinion, but like yours she's actually very brave when the chips are down. Only problem is keeping up with them as they have such clever brains...
 
I find welch ponys to be fiesty, i had a welch cob that i sold { first ever horse i have sold} i had him from a foal to 7 years and he could throw some paddys, i also have a section b 13.2 who pulls like a train, and gets so worked up when i go out on pleasure/cross country rides, no child could ever handle him, would i have another erm NO. Give me an arab any day.
 
I adore my Welsh - would do absolutely anything for him. I would trust him with my life and he has shown he does the same. I've grown up with him and think that he is just the best thing since sliced bread!

Whilst I think he's amazing, I have to accept that he also has a very stubborn side. I've had him since a baby and for a very long time he was on a private yard. Last year he moved to a larger livery yard and initially I thought it would be good for him to let other people ride him - he soon put a stop to that! It has reached the point where no one else will ride him - this makes me sad as I don't think he deserves the reputation, but I must admit I also find it quite sweet that he knows his Mum! :)

Should also confess that when I first bought him, my instructor's advice was "shoot it. It'll kill you one day." He was a handful... But once he got to about 7, he grew up (practically overnight!) and ever since then has consistently gone out of his way to do his best for you - even if he doesn't understand something, he'll always give it his best shot. That's why I love him (that and he's beautiful!).
 
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When I first got my little section C we had a huge personality clash :eek:! She was (an still can be) extremely stubborn and would pick fights with you. However, after she learnt that I wasn't going to argue back and was more stubborn than she is, she turned into a cracking little pony!
I don't think she'll ever be a kids ride, unless it's a plucky bigger child - but she suits me fine!
 
I have a Welsh Section D mare and yes I kind of think she proves that they can be a bit of hard work at first but very rewarding!

App when she was about 4/5 yo and just getting into being ridden regularly she would buck anyone that tried to get on her straight off and they all thought she was going to be unrideable!

Now though she couldn't be more different, she is an absolute gem. When I first got her she tested me and actually refused to move out of the yard without another horse, probably because I was new and she didn't trust me. This is the stubborn and 'im going to get my own way' side of her!!! I've had her almost 4 years and I wouldn't swap her for the world!!! I do think that Welsh ponies are more one-to-one horses though, I think they prefer to have a bond and partnership with that one special person. They are quirky and have a cheeky character but certainly in my mares case just want to please and are very loyal :)
 
Another totally bias post :p I have a section A and a WPB gelding- and next year I'm getting a section A filly and a WPB filly! They are a marmite breed I think- you either get on with them and love them or find them way too opinionated/bolshy and hate them! A lot of people who don't like them that I know, I've found have disliked them simply because they are too intelligent and subsequently try their luck with their owner. They have bags of personality and have a sense of humour and it only takes them once or twice to learn something new- particularly if it's a way of getting food! I love them and wouldn't have nay other breed or part bred :)
 
I have a friend's sect D who lives with me while his mum is at Uni. He is so lovable and wants to please all the time. He has a wicked sense of humour at times, for example when he pretends he's never seen a rug or a saddle lol.

My son's sect B was very headshy and quite nervy when he came to us but 2 years later he loves kisses and cuddles, he can be naughty when ridden and has bucked both my son and me off numerous times but when he's behaving he's a real tried. He easily carried me round the Horses for Heroes ride last year when my horse went lame and I have great pictures of us galloping down Ascot.
 
Mine is like that too. I was given him to back in the summer, so did a bit of handling - un phased, took him into school and lay across his back - un phased, so got on, and he was perfect!

10 months later and he is still taking it all in his stride. He took a novice child over her first jump yesterday, and it was only the 2nd time he'd seen a jump. He also hacks and plods around the school with the child and looks after her completly. What a good baby :D
 
Are you sure it's not the irish blood :p We have 2 As, 4 Bs, 2 B PBs a C PB, another PB and had other As, Bs, Cs, Ds and PBs. Many have and are perfectly behaved. Others however :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
Another welshie owner here so biased I'm afraid! Although I have had tbs for many years and bought my welshie at 10 months initially as a companion for my beloved ex racer toffs however she is 4 now and is totally the bees knees, she has a character to die for, she's hilariously funny and very clever but as others say she's stubborn and at times bolshy!

She takes everything in her stride and when she cones across something new she'll walk towards it snorting like a dragon!

Shame you can't keep your boy op but by giving him such a good start in life I'm sure he'll find a fab home and make someone very happy!!!
 
I have a welsh D x Irish Draft. I only found out his breeding recently and it all fell into place. Full of character, stubborn, very intelligent, grumpy, but loves a cuddle. In short - a complicated character. I agree with the Marmite comment..... Some people on my yard love him. Others think hes odd and a bit scary. I can understand the scary - Hes 17h with the mind of a welshie.
 
rara007 said:
Are you sure it's not the irish blood :p We have 2 As, 4 Bs, 2 B PBs a C PB, another PB and had other As, Bs, Cs, Ds and PBs. Many have and are perfectly behaved. Others however :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Yes I admit it could be the addition of the irish blood that makes him so easy! I keep waiting for him to actually act like a 2 year old! I've never known a baby like him!!! I'm gutted he's not a keeper! He's not even marmite, everyone who has ever met him loves him!!
 
i would have never have chosen welshies a few years ago i always had warmbloods but a few years ago i had to give up riding due to ill health i bought two section a fillies and ive had o much fun showing them they sre low maintenance , no plaiting very affectionate ponies.
 
Most Welshies are known for being quirky and a lot of them are quite nervous until they learn they can trust you.

Although, as I am a big fan of Appy's can I be biased and say it may be the Appy in him which makes him so affectionate?! :D
 
ShowJumping Superstars said:
Most Welshies are known for being quirky and a lot of them are quite nervous until they learn they can trust you.

Although, as I am a big fan of Appy's can I be biased and say it may be the Appy in him which makes him so affectionate?! :D
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LOL, ok it could be the welsh, irish or appy blood, or it could be the combination of all 3!!! If so it's a damn good cross!!!
 
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