Breaking my section D!

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Good day today!

Got him as a 2 yr old unhandled and then started lightly backing him at 3 last spring but found out I was pregnant so had to stop abruptly.

He's a typical D, spooky and an a*se at times but when I got him in today for a bit of a fiddle with the bridle etc he was a total peach, had saddle and bridle on no bother and went for a walk down the lane inhand.

Very pleased! :D
 
He's my first D and I only got him because he came free with something else, but I must say I'm now hooked!
He can be so flipping annoying but I still love him! :D

Just hope he turns out nice to ride :)
He can escape by jumping a metal gate so hopefully he's got some scope!
 
Sounds great, I am in the process of backing my young lady too,it is early days with it but she seems good so far, she is not a section D though, have had and backed section D's and did find them sharper but I had masses of confidence to do it years ago! The confidence now is a finer balance lol!
Good luck with the rest of the backing, look forward to your updates :)
 
Good luck,you may find you go several steps forward and almost as many back,but with understanding and time,you are sure to have a cracking horse.
I purchased an unbacked 6yr od welsh cob mare in April,as a project for my daughter,mainly. She had been handled well up until she was 3,but due to personal problems,the breeder had just left her since then.
She was typical welsh cob nerve bag,would flinch and jump for no reason whatsoever. Also,had major setback when she was so stressed by the move that she developed laminitis so backing was put on hold for several months.
Now, some 8 months on, She is the most loving,intelligent horse I have had in years,and we have finally got to the stage where we can hack out,though some of the initial schooling has been missed due to my personal circumstances and taking things very slowly due to the problems amused by the laminitis,but they will be filled in though it will be out of the "normal" sequence of events!!
She has so far been fantastic out. Nothing has phased her,she has taken everything in her stride.
Asked if she would consider another unbacked welsh cob,my daughter thought not,especially an older one,as she hasn't always been easy. She has,however,taught my daughter a lot along the way!
I wouldn't want to sell her on,as she is such a lovely quirky but genuine mare.
God luck with yours,am sure you will also learn much from yours.
 
Have fun! My D is rising 10 now, got him as an unbacked 3 year old. He has been your typical, difficult welsh cob the whole way along! He is now starting to chill out, but often acts like a 3 year old and can be hard work at times, but is my loveable rogue and I wouldn't swop him for the world!

D's are guaranteed to keep you on your toes!
 
Er I feel really stupid now! So the difficult and spooky stuff is normall welsh behaviour? I bought my horse at the beginning of October and I got her because I thought a cob was a safer bet than a tb type... She has proved me wrong! Haha! Just starting to get used to her and have fun with her now!had a great ride today actually!
 
My D has to be one of the easiest horses I've ever worked with. I got him as a 2yo, backed him at 4 & he's never caused a problem. I did go through the motions & back him "correctly", but I suspect I could have just slung a saddle on him one day & ridden him away for all he cared. He can sometimes look a bit fizzy, but that's as far as it goes - he'll prance, foot stamp, arch his neck & squeak but it's rare I even bother to shorten the rein because he never carries through with his threats. He's a total doll!
 
Snowflakedale said:
I think they are the collie dogs of the horse world......very intelligent, but sensitive and sharp, and lovely in the right hands :)

We'll see - ill keep updating!

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Gosh that's so right!
I have a 6-going-on-4 Sec D, I think it's more a case of him bringing me on, rather than me bringing him on... I think he's training me fairly well though :D
 
My last section D constantlyhad his eyes out on stalks, spooking at everything and anything. Current section D is dead bold and rarely spooks. They are all different. Good luck with your D!
 
Nari said:
My D has to be one of the easiest horses I've ever worked with. I got him as a 2yo, backed him at 4 & he's never caused a problem. I did go through the motions & back him "correctly", but I suspect I could have just slung a saddle on him one day & ridden him away for all he cared. He can sometimes look a bit fizzy, but that's as far as it goes - he'll prance, foot stamp, arch his neck & squeak but it's rare I even bother to shorten the rein because he never carries through with his threats. He's a total doll!
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this sounds like mine:cool:

Snowflakedale said:
I think they are the collie dogs of the horse world......very intelligent, but sensitive and sharp, and lovely in the right hands :)

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i think thats why i like them,mine fits in well with the pack of collies lol and i like the way her mind ticks over
 
Bought mine as a 9 year old unbroken, rude, wild, sec d. I have seen the ground more times then I would like to admit :o
Almost 3 years on and she is doing very well. I would not want another breed I love the cheeky ****** but still keeps me on my toes every day!
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Great thread! I just recently bought my first horse (8 year old D) and have been amazed to learn more about the D 'quirks' with him, he is a total legend, real character but does have a streak, which from reading your comments is more his breed than him being an arse... Perhaps a bit of both!? I really love him though, super brave and great fun, but he does keep me on my toes! Any D funny stories? Would love to hear more and see some pics!
 
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