Puppy
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Beans is *absolutely* perfect for me
More than I ever would have imagined possible!
Except she is now broken
I still cherish the time we had though.
Do you think your horse is well suited to you?
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kateknights
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Yes, my horse is short,
dumpy
, and got little chunky legs
, we are the perfect match
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ladyt25
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Hmm, yes I think so - in fact my friend once said me and my horse had the same expression when we were doing some jumping!
Funny thing is, the first time I saw him as a gangly, bum-high, skinny chested 4yo I just knew he was 'the one'. I had tried plenty of others before buying him. I rode him and it was just 'right'.
15 years on he's still going strong - he is a very funny horse, I think he thinks he's human. He is incredibly intelligent but a bit of a comedian (not unlike myself! Lol) He still spooks at parked cars and anything he can find really but, you put that in his field and he'd be the first one in to it! I think he likes the adrenalin rush of spooking really.
I think we definitely understand each other - i can tell from the expression on his face what he's about to do/thinking ro wants most of the time. I trust him 100% and I guess he does me. I know ceratinaly when I look for a horse next I will be trusting my instincts for that 'click'
Funny thing is, the first time I saw him as a gangly, bum-high, skinny chested 4yo I just knew he was 'the one'. I had tried plenty of others before buying him. I rode him and it was just 'right'.
15 years on he's still going strong - he is a very funny horse, I think he thinks he's human. He is incredibly intelligent but a bit of a comedian (not unlike myself! Lol) He still spooks at parked cars and anything he can find really but, you put that in his field and he'd be the first one in to it! I think he likes the adrenalin rush of spooking really.
I think we definitely understand each other - i can tell from the expression on his face what he's about to do/thinking ro wants most of the time. I trust him 100% and I guess he does me. I know ceratinaly when I look for a horse next I will be trusting my instincts for that 'click'
AmyMay
Situation normal
My horse and I are really well suited in many ways. However, he's essentially far too good for me. And I'd probably be better of with a bog pony
PurplePickle
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Same as Sally lol
My horse is far too good for me, hes far more well schooled than I lol. However, hes coming up to 15, had various homes because he can get frightened or silly so he will be staying with me even though maybe we arent suited ability wise. We are however best friends and he is the kind of horse I love, bit bolshy, cheeky, loves people and nibbling innanitmate objects
oh yes Im short and fat and hes so tall I now need help to get on
so opposties attract?!
My horse is far too good for me, hes far more well schooled than I lol. However, hes coming up to 15, had various homes because he can get frightened or silly so he will be staying with me even though maybe we arent suited ability wise. We are however best friends and he is the kind of horse I love, bit bolshy, cheeky, loves people and nibbling innanitmate objects
oh yes Im short and fat and hes so tall I now need help to get on
so opposties attract?!
algy666
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I'd like him to be a bit less fizzy, but apart from that I think we're well matched
we're both extremely stubborn and I like to think I can sometimes act as a calming influence on him
There have been times over the years when I've pretty much had the "For Sale" ad written in my head, but I'd never give him up. It helps that he's the sweetest horse to handle from the ground, and is a total charmer when he wants to be. Also when he behaves when he's being ridden, he's fantastic, and that makes all the frustration worth it lol.
There have been times over the years when I've pretty much had the "For Sale" ad written in my head, but I'd never give him up. It helps that he's the sweetest horse to handle from the ground, and is a total charmer when he wants to be. Also when he behaves when he's being ridden, he's fantastic, and that makes all the frustration worth it lol.
delberts_racquel
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i'm not sure yet. only had del 7 months and have to admit i do sometimes worry if i've let myself in for too much trying to re-school a (just turned) 5yo ex-racer. i do adore him, he's so pretty and i do feel safe on him just worry i might be doing everything wrong and mess him up!!! guess we'll have to wait and see... he's pretty laid back and i'm quite stressy so hopefully we'll be ying and yang to each other!!!
mickey
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When I bought Mick I would say he was perfectly suited to me. 4 yrs old, passed the full star vetting, handsome, bold and trainable. Not scary or silly under saddle, but not a totally novice ride to get him going properly, train him and cope with the odd spook.
Just what I wanted for showing, dressage, maybe some small jumping.
However, situations in life can change. I broke my back and had metal inserts when he was 9. He was also diagnosed with spavin. Actually, in a way, neither of us were able to meet the original plans/goals. So we take things fairly easy now, dressage, the odd bit of showing and hacking. I'm not too bothered as over time I have become happy providing for and looking after my horse. It was never just about the riding for me. One thing that doesn't match up is my nerves (subsequent to accident) which can be very bad, and are fed by the odd spook/shoot off that I then imagine to be huge and frightening in my head. Still working on that one.
Mick has ALWAYS been aggressive in the stable. I have put a lot of work into trying to address this problem. Luckily I had the experience when I got him to deal with this, and I also have endless patience where others might not have done. Things are not perfect, but I am happy, and I think he's happy with me because he can be a real pain apparently if I go away for the occasional week. I do him myself which saves any tension with other handlers and makes sure he has consistent boundaries.
In summary, I think we match each other in many ways, I love him to bits and am totally devoted.
Just what I wanted for showing, dressage, maybe some small jumping.
However, situations in life can change. I broke my back and had metal inserts when he was 9. He was also diagnosed with spavin. Actually, in a way, neither of us were able to meet the original plans/goals. So we take things fairly easy now, dressage, the odd bit of showing and hacking. I'm not too bothered as over time I have become happy providing for and looking after my horse. It was never just about the riding for me. One thing that doesn't match up is my nerves (subsequent to accident) which can be very bad, and are fed by the odd spook/shoot off that I then imagine to be huge and frightening in my head. Still working on that one.
Mick has ALWAYS been aggressive in the stable. I have put a lot of work into trying to address this problem. Luckily I had the experience when I got him to deal with this, and I also have endless patience where others might not have done. Things are not perfect, but I am happy, and I think he's happy with me because he can be a real pain apparently if I go away for the occasional week. I do him myself which saves any tension with other handlers and makes sure he has consistent boundaries.
In summary, I think we match each other in many ways, I love him to bits and am totally devoted.
Nari
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Little Un is. If I was being really picky he's be an inch or so bigger, but maybe when he's finally mature (he's a rising 6 Sec D) even that won't be an issue.
Jim, if I'm brutally honest, probably isn't BUT he's the one I love, will always keep & brings a smile to my face when I ride & handle him. He's the one I just had to have & common sense be damned! Over the years he's taught me so much, given me even more & made me cry far more than any horse should. I love the silly bugger
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Jim, if I'm brutally honest, probably isn't BUT he's the one I love, will always keep & brings a smile to my face when I ride & handle him. He's the one I just had to have & common sense be damned! Over the years he's taught me so much, given me even more & made me cry far more than any horse should. I love the silly bugger
maxapple
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I don't think my loan pony and I are that well suited - but I love him.
He's a 14.1 wizzy, fizzy pony who loves bombing around and is a bit of a hooligan. He's gettign better at dressage but he'd much rather be flying round a XC course or knocking people over.
I'm in my 30's and should know better. I really should have a much more sophisticated horse that I can do dresage with, showing, and a bit of eventing .... but the pony is much more fun! Its just me and the kids in the WHP classes!
He's a 14.1 wizzy, fizzy pony who loves bombing around and is a bit of a hooligan. He's gettign better at dressage but he'd much rather be flying round a XC course or knocking people over.
I'm in my 30's and should know better. I really should have a much more sophisticated horse that I can do dresage with, showing, and a bit of eventing .... but the pony is much more fun! Its just me and the kids in the WHP classes!
MagicMelon
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Mine suits me perfectly. We get on extremely well and read each others minds. Nobody can not like him as he's very nice natured.