Clydesdale fans?

[Emilieu]

Hee hee I love Lugs!

Hugs Rutland. I know that pain too. Worth it tho or we wouldn't go back for more. It's very clear what a special man he was xxx

 

[Ancient Hacker]

Please can we rename this the TEMPTATION thread! Such lovely photographs of the most irresistible horses. The worst part is I'm trying to buy one, but I live in a country where they're like hen's teeth. And when I find one, I'll have to jump through hoops to get a monster saddle fitted, too.

 

[charmeroo]

Just found this thread and it's made me so happy! Can confirm Claireblyth's Clydie is gorgeous! We're on the same yard! And I've got a Clydie x WB who, with Claire's, are the best horses in the world! Love them to bits! And no, Ancient hacker, you don't necessarily need an xw saddle!!

 

[Ancient Hacker]

Charmeroo Thank you - I've never ridden a clydesdale, but I'm working very hard to remedy that but looking at these beautiful clydies and clyde-x horses, I'm imagining backs like kitchen tables!

There are only two breeders in our country, as far as I know, and quite a distance from me. Nevertheless, going for a test ride soonest. I've noticed some beautiful Clydesdale-crosses on this thread, and one of the breeders here is producing lovely x-types so hopefully I find something suitable for the hubby to ride.

 

[DarenCogdon]

Just found this thread and it's made me so happy! Can confirm Claireblyth's Clydie is gorgeous! We're on the same yard! And I've got a Clydie x WB who, with Claire's, are the best horses in the world! Love them to bits! And no, Ancient hacker, you don't necessarily need an xw saddle!!

We need photos....

 

[Ancient Hacker]

This thread is becoming lamentably lacking in pictures of late More eye candy please! and thank you. Have pity on me, there are no Clydies to be found within a 100 mile radius of me!

 

[AdorableAlice]

This thread is becoming lamentably lacking in pictures of late More eye candy please! and thank you. Have pity on me, there are no Clydies to be found within a 100 mile radius of me!

Here is my Clyde x RID under tack for you




and helping with the strimming (it was running !)

 

[JessPickle]

Pea on a mountain pics work? Both could walk/trot/canter on him haha

 

[Ancient Hacker]

Thank you so much - lovely, lovely horses (and riders). You made my day.... while you were posting I was in the stables mucking out yet again; it's been rainy and windy here all day so the horses have been kept in. I try to do a bit of a clean up every two hours or so, so that the morning muck out won't be intolerable!

The thought just occurred to me as I'm writing....considering the astounding output of my TBs in their stables, must I expect increased poo volumes from a Clydesdale?

 

[AdorableAlice]

Thank you so much - lovely, lovely horses (and riders). You made my day.... while you were posting I was in the stables mucking out yet again; it's been rainy and windy here all day so the horses have been kept in. I try to do a bit of a clean up every two hours or so, so that the morning muck out won't be intolerable!

The thought just occurred to me as I'm writing....considering the astounding output of my TBs in their stables, must I expect increased poo volumes from a Clydesdale?

Yes - but they are tidier in the stables than TB's, mine rarely lies in muck or kicks it around.

 

[Ancient Hacker]

JessPickle, lovely to see little ones on a giant; I'm quite little too, but more of the "little old lady" look I fear, so I won't look half as cute as your girls.

Adorable Alice... I'd made the assumption (possibly illogically) that you're of the female gender, but of course so many people use their horses names or variants thereof. Anyway, whoever that gentleman is on the Clydie-cross, he sits beautifully, a lovely match proportionally too.

Too much handsomeness going on in this thread!

 

[Ancient Hacker]

Yes - but they are tidier in the stables than TB's, mine rarely lies in muck or kicks it around.

TBs are terrible in the stable! My grey TB is a thorough pig. I have never, ever known a messier horse. Ugh, he stomps everything up together in his stable. He is just disgusting. Ironic isn't it, the bay TB keeps his loo section away from the eating and sleeping part of his stable. For every wheelbarrow I remove for the bay, I have to take out 4 for the grey. I'm acutely aware as I'm groomless of a Sunday. Does me good, though.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Adorable Alice... I'd made the assumption (possibly illogically) that you're of the female gender, but of course so many people use their horses names or variants thereof. Anyway, whoever that gentleman is on the Clydie-cross, he sits beautifully, a lovely match proportionally too.

Te He !, I am female and I need all the help I can get with my horses. The rider is a dear friend who rides and schools for me. Here is a very nice picture of a horse we produced recently. Not a Clyde though !

 

[Tnavas]

Thank you so much - lovely, lovely horses (and riders). You made my day.... while you were posting I was in the stables mucking out yet again; it's been rainy and windy here all day so the horses have been kept in. I try to do a bit of a clean up every two hours or so, so that the morning muck out won't be intolerable!

The thought just occurred to me as I'm writing....considering the astounding output of my TBs in their stables, must I expect increased poo volumes from a Clydesdale?

They poop muck heaps!

 

[Ancient Hacker]

They poop muck heaps!

I thought as much! But they're beautiful enough to justify it!
ADORABLE ALICE I think your friend looks, and sounds, like a fabulous friend to have. Stunning horse, too.

 

[Tnavas]

This is the latest pic I was sent by my baby's new mum - this is Serenade who I bred from my Clydesdale Serenity - he is by a Holsteiner. He's now 6 and belongs to a lovely 16yr old girl who is doing a great job with his training.

 

[ClaireBlyth]

Hmm, Adorable Alice my boy is so messy & wet in his stable. He manages to drag all of his bedding to the door.

 

[ClaireBlyth]

Hope this works!

 

[ClaireBlyth]

And another one (hopefully)

 

[ClaireBlyth]

 

[Ancient Hacker]

ClaireBlyth, Oh! That's a beauty... very kindly eye, too. Looks such a gem!

 

[ClaireBlyth]

Cheers Ancient Hacker. He's amazing and a total dream horse. Sadly he's just been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and I'm devastated!

 

[Ancient Hacker]

ClaireBlyth, so so sorry. These horses of ours are so much part of us, aren't they...

 

[ClaireBlyth]

That is so true Ancient H! It's such a horrible situation, I'm damned if I do something & damned if I don't as the choices are horrible. Poor boy, he fell asleep on my shoulder tonight and I felt all content/happy & sad all at the same time.

 

[DarenCogdon]

Claire - yes, cracking horse! Love the rolling photo!

Here's my most recent share horse - Mouse, who was 18hh and about 6yo.

My first time meeting him - and I rode him bareback and in a head collar! I only did walk and trot, though, as I didn't fancy doing anything else without a saddle!

(Yes, I realise his feet are a little long in this one!)

Check out the 'tache!!

Mouse and his buddy, Boss (18.2hh Shire)

Hanging out with the boys...

Bareback to the field:

 

[ClaireBlyth]

Daren,

Mouse is amazing & so is that tache

 

[ClaireBlyth]

Stupid phone!

He looks huge. How long have you been sharing him? I tried riding my boy bareback recently and he was so uncomfortable.

 

[Ancient Hacker]

ClaireBlyth there you go, that sweetheart DarenCogden has put up some eyecandy again to lift our spirits!

DarenCogden you have absolutely NO RIGHT whatsoever to have access to so many gorgeous clydesdales. I tell you, this is a torment to me. (Keep them coming, anyway, please please! )

 

[Toffee44]

Yup here!!!

Though we put them infront of a plough or other farm implement.

We had to put our Clydesdale down due a fractured pelvis (still have no idea how he managed that!!!)

But regularly get to play with others/ groom at shows.

 

[Toffee44]

Clydesdale x cob sorry.