Enjoy riding the buzzy type, are they one way or the other?

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Anyone else like riding something a bit excitable? Not wild. Just very forward, super keen.

My 5yo ISH mare is a saint, she’s easy in every way. Reactive off the leg but there is no buzzyness in her. She’s very sensible headed. Not phased by anything, I guess more woah than go.

I sometimes ride feeling a bit bored.. is that crazy? I backed her myself.

My horse of a lifetime was a buzzy 14.2 which I thoroughly loved riding but sadly said goodbye at a young age 😢 often crosses my mind about selling her but then wonder if it will come with age?
 
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Hormonal Filly said:
Anyone else like riding something a bit excitable? Not wild. Just very forward, super keen.

My 5yo ISH mare is a saint, she’s easy in every way. Reactive off the leg but there is no buzzyness in her. She’s very sensible headed. Not phased by anything, I guess more woah than go.

I sometimes ride feeling a bit bored.. is that crazy? I backed her myself.

My horse of a lifetime was a buzzy 14.2 which I thoroughly loved riding but sadly said goodbye at a young age 😢 often crosses my mind about selling her but then wonder if it will come with age?
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If her basic temperament is sensible and laid back, I doubt she will change as she gets older. I suppose she might become keen on a particular discipline and get excited about it. Have you considered taking her hunting?
 
Pearlsasinger said:
If her basic temperament is sensible and laid back, I doubt she will change as she gets older. I suppose she might become keen on a particular discipline and get excited about it. Have you considered taking her hunting?
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Eta if all else fails send her to me! I like my horses chilled
 
Pearlsasinger said:
If her basic temperament is sensible and laid back, I doubt she will change as she gets older. I suppose she might become keen on a particular discipline and get excited about it. Have you considered taking her hunting?
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Considered cubbing this season.. but the 2 local hunts do a LOT of road trotting which puts me off 😣 I do think it could send her a bit wild!
 
Hormonal Filly said:
Anyone else like riding something a bit excitable? Not wild. Just very forward, super keen.

My 5yo ISH mare is a saint, she’s easy in every way. Reactive off the leg but there is no buzzyness in her. She’s very sensible headed. Not phased by anything, I guess more woah than go.

I sometimes ride feeling a bit bored.. is that crazy? I backed her myself.

My horse of a lifetime was a buzzy 14.2 which I thoroughly loved riding but sadly said goodbye at a young age 😢 often crosses my mind about selling her but then wonder if it will come with age?
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I used to feel like that but not these days. I actually sold one that was, I felt, too quiet but I got him given back to me a dozen year later and appreciated him more then.
One of my favourite ponies was extremely forward, and not afraid of anything. I loved him then but I don't think I'd ride him now except indoors.
 
Gloi said:
One of my favourite ponies was extremely forward, and not afraid of anything. I loved him then but I don't think I'd ride him now except indoors.
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It’s interesting how we change as we get older.. 😊 my 14.2 would be at the front of any group ride, buzzy and keen for anything. My mare rather be at the back, mooching along.

Everyone says she’s brilliant (she is!) but I often think maybe I need something more like him although I’d need a good 20k to find that.
 
Irish Sally said:
I like riding horse that are more on the forward side. Some horses are just always that bit laid back. You can't do much to change that. Would you consider getting another or is that out of the question?
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I would like to, but the horse I want in this climate is at least £20k I think. I was extremely lucky to buy a £500 14.2 that turned into something really special worth 25x that before he sadly died.

I think maybe cubbing is worth a go, or doing some fast work. She gets more than keen if we go for a canter in a group, but must say haven’t done a lot of it.

She’s perfect for me, just lacks the ‘buzz’ if that makes sense. She’s an extremely affectionate mare who has really bonded with me, which is why I’ve kept her since a 3yo.
 
This isn't the kindest sentiment I've ever expressed but seeing other people with their big "buzzy" young horses get ditched once a week keeps me very grateful for my steady sensible pony... okay sensible-ish, she has moments.

If you're bored then challenge her a bit. A keen but sensible head you can probably teach her anything. Working equitation, liberty work, target training, teach her to fetch, world is your oyster.
 
Hormonal Filly said:
I would like to, but the horse I want in this climate is at least £20k I think. I was extremely lucky to buy a £500 14.2 that turned into something really special worth 25x that before he sadly died.

I think maybe cubbing is worth a go, or doing some fast work. She gets more than keen if we go for a canter in a group, but must say haven’t done a lot of it.

She’s perfect for me, just lacks the ‘buzz’ if that makes sense. She’s an extremely affectionate mare who has really bonded with me, which is why I’ve kept her since a 3yo.
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I'm sorry to hear that. Definitely give cubbing a go. A fun ride might be worth a try as well.
 
Hormonal Filly said:
I would like to, but the horse I want in this climate is at least £20k I think. I was extremely lucky to buy a £500 14.2 that turned into something really special worth 25x that before he sadly died.

I think maybe cubbing is worth a go, or doing some fast work. She gets more than keen if we go for a canter in a group, but must say haven’t done a lot of it.

She’s perfect for me, just lacks the ‘buzz’ if that makes sense. She’s an extremely affectionate mare who has really bonded with me, which is why I’ve kept her since a 3yo.
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If you're happy to start your own you could buy a youngster to run alongside her for a couple of years until the youngster is up to doing what you need?
Welsh/Welsh crosses can be buzzy and are also fairly cheap for what they are.
 
My four year old is the same she’s never spooked whilst I’ve been riding her she just stands to attention sort of thing I’m so very proud of her but I know what you mean about missing the buzz(sharpness), I’ve even considered selling but I just love her so much and I spent years walking her out in traffic so would be gutted if I had to do all that again.
 
Buzzy horses drive me nuts. As a kid I loved them, but now I just feel so “meh can we just enjoy a nice plod”. My welsh is different each day, some days he’s brave and bold as a lion and we have a lovely potter out. Other days he’s frightened of his own shadow and we jog everywhere as we obviously have to be ready to run from the bush tigers and puddle crocodiles.

My old mare used to be somewhat “buzzy” (she was a prat) and I really got to a point where I couldn’t just enjoy a nice hack out. So no I can’t say I agree 🤣 maybe I’m getting old.
 
Hormonal Filly said:
My 5yo ISH mare is a saint, she’s easy in every way. Reactive off the leg but there is no buzzyness in her. She’s very sensible headed. Not phased by anything, I guess more woah than go.
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She sounds like the IS horse I now share.
But the love of my life was a nippy Connemara. Sadly, long dead.
It is possible for those of us who are Rashid trained to zip up the energy levels in any fit horse we may ride. I dont even need leg for my (ultra safe) share in trot these days but, and it is a big but. she needs leg in canter and I have decided that that is a plus safety wise. If I dont nudge the canter on every stride, she transitions down to trot.
 
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Jenko109 said:
Love them buzzy.

I like them to anticipate a gallop and jog a bit. To then be able to throw the reins at them and shoot off at light speed. No leg required.
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That’s exactly it, the keenness is what I love.

I mean if we’re out with a few of us and she knows we’ll have a canter she might get a bit excited but she doesn’t stay very buzzy after when the others are going trotting on the spot, which secretly I love.

On her own, if I ask for a gallop she will put minimal effort in and not really want to gallop. My last horse would have flown.

I have a lesson in a week, will see what she’s like in the next couple of months.. I’m in no rush.
 
I love buzzy in the school, Polly is totally my cup of tea in that respect, whereas Millie is a bit backwards sometimes.
Out hacking though, I prefer something forward but not too sharp and daft. I don’t mind a bit of eager jogging, but I draw the line at explosions (yes Polly, I’m looking at you!) 🤣

I grew up on a pony who had to be in the front out hacking or she would leap onto the back of whoever was in front! She was the buzziest, yet safest animal I’ve ever sat on and I trusted her with my life.
 
Op don’t want to sound rude but is the reason you want a buzzer type because you have been having a lot of problems with your mare.
 
Lexi 123 said:
Op don’t want to sound rude but is the reason you want a buzzer type because you have been having a lot of problems with your mare.
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Not sure it’s classed as a lot of problems in the terms of horses (lol) but she had liver damage last year (an entire yard problem) and thankfully her liver is now back to normal. 🥳

She had a chip removed from her hock (which left no damage) and was signed off fully a few months ago.

Those issues don’t bother me and shouldn’t cause any further problems. I believe it’s just her personality is really laid back. Other liveries think she’s lovely and I’m mad!
 
I don't think it's crazy, people all ride for different reasons and it sounds like you enjoy the challenge and excitement of living life slightly closer to the edge.

"On her own, if I ask for a gallop she will put minimal effort in and not really want to gallop." My horse is exactly like this too but I value his kindness and the feeling of security he gives me so much, that I don't mind putting up with (frankly) the fact that he can be a bit lazy. But I am not someone who secretly loves trotting on the spot!

At least you know that if you do ever decide to sell, you'll have your pick of potential homes desperate to throw large amounts of money at you for her.
 
Widgeon said:
"On her own, if I ask for a gallop she will put minimal effort in and not really want to gallop." My horse is exactly like this too but I value his kindness and the feeling of security he gives me so much, that I don't mind putting up with (frankly) the fact that he can be a bit lazy. But I am not someone who secretly loves trotting on the spot!
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Lots of friends are the same and prefer something safe and sensible. I don’t think I’d have any issues selling her to someone who wanted a safe ride. She doesn’t get silly on funrides, always ridden in a loose ring snaffle with cavesson noseband. She also barely ever spooks, very brave.
 
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