Baileyhoss
Well-Known Member
So proud of my boy. We have had more than a few downs (literally
), but loads of ups, especially in the last 3 years.
I picked up B on his 4th birthday from the yard that bred him, he was hurridly backed for selling, but just a real baby. A mane like a bog brush, an alarmed expression on his face, a tail which had been eaten by foals, narrow little chest, no topline. Everything was an experience for him, even trying on his first set of brushing boots he passaged round round the stable.
I have never met such a gentle well mannered pony to handle, however I quickly realised I had bitten off more than I could chew in buying such a baby when it came to riding. He turned out to be very sharp and spooky, never ever bucked or reared, but could drop his shoulder and have you out the side door without a second glance. Against lots of advice to sell him because he was too sharp for me, I kept slugging away. I knew he was a special horse and the one for me, I just needed to make it work.
We were in an ideal location keeping him at livery yard where my instructor was yo. we worked through some issues and our flat work was acceptable, but it wasn't a yard big on jumping and although i loved jumping my old loan horse, B's babyishness & sharpness, quickly led us to completely lose confidence in each other jumping.
I resigned myself to standing at the sidelines and jumping for fun out hacking. Then for various reasons we moved yards 3 and a bit years ago to a more competative yard with better facilities.
yo and other liveries were fantastic and we have gradually made lots of good friends. They recognised B's potential and I was delighted when another girl volunteered to jump him for me. She had a sticky start, but within a month I couldn't believe it. My B was showjumping it and LOVING it. he is so agile and talented with a lovely natural jump and I could see his confidence growing by the second. You should have seen me the first time i watched him do a 90 track with her. It looked HUGE, i was so excited and nervous and proud.
It really gave me the kick up the arse I needed. So i went on to lose a couple of stone & find some brave. Got a new saddle (under advice that my old one wasn't helping the situation at all) It was hard work, and I still have wobbles, but...
last september I finally realised my dream of doing BE
So thanks Bailey for an amazing and wonderful 10 years of knowing you. Here's to many many more!. Love you.
I picked up B on his 4th birthday from the yard that bred him, he was hurridly backed for selling, but just a real baby. A mane like a bog brush, an alarmed expression on his face, a tail which had been eaten by foals, narrow little chest, no topline. Everything was an experience for him, even trying on his first set of brushing boots he passaged round round the stable.
I have never met such a gentle well mannered pony to handle, however I quickly realised I had bitten off more than I could chew in buying such a baby when it came to riding. He turned out to be very sharp and spooky, never ever bucked or reared, but could drop his shoulder and have you out the side door without a second glance. Against lots of advice to sell him because he was too sharp for me, I kept slugging away. I knew he was a special horse and the one for me, I just needed to make it work.
We were in an ideal location keeping him at livery yard where my instructor was yo. we worked through some issues and our flat work was acceptable, but it wasn't a yard big on jumping and although i loved jumping my old loan horse, B's babyishness & sharpness, quickly led us to completely lose confidence in each other jumping.
I resigned myself to standing at the sidelines and jumping for fun out hacking. Then for various reasons we moved yards 3 and a bit years ago to a more competative yard with better facilities.
yo and other liveries were fantastic and we have gradually made lots of good friends. They recognised B's potential and I was delighted when another girl volunteered to jump him for me. She had a sticky start, but within a month I couldn't believe it. My B was showjumping it and LOVING it. he is so agile and talented with a lovely natural jump and I could see his confidence growing by the second. You should have seen me the first time i watched him do a 90 track with her. It looked HUGE, i was so excited and nervous and proud.
It really gave me the kick up the arse I needed. So i went on to lose a couple of stone & find some brave. Got a new saddle (under advice that my old one wasn't helping the situation at all) It was hard work, and I still have wobbles, but...
last september I finally realised my dream of doing BE
So thanks Bailey for an amazing and wonderful 10 years of knowing you. Here's to many many more!. Love you.
