Have you got your "horse of a lifetime"?

Probably not, but he's my little star and I would never swop him
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Well I think I have, he is a star I dont think I will ever outgrow him lol well he is 17.2 but I have he is such a star I would never sell him.
 
I've been lucky to have two, one is near the end of her life and probably wouldn't ever have been anyone elses idea of a horse of a life time, more of a nightmare some times, but is an amazing personality, the other I've had two years and is so genuine and loyal, whilst still being an interesting and sharp ride. How lcky am I
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No!
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He's been and gone, sadly.
Thatch was a hunter livery here for 4 years, I loved him dearly, bless him. Had been racing - and won! from a three year old on the flat, over hurdles, chasing and team chasing which for a big boy of 17.1 wasn't bad before he broke down; was mended and hunted brilliantly for 4 years although he sometimes had a mind of his own and was terrified of donkeys! He pulled the same tendon while turned out after his first walking exercise of the season, went to the vets and never came home. The worst decision of my life that I didn't have him in retirement but knowing him as I did, he would never have settled, was never happy unless he was working, so I think I did the best thing for him; I still miss him, always will, he was definitely my horse of a lifetime. Made me all broody now thinking of him!
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Yes I have a horse which is definitely a "horse of a lifetime" - that's why I got cold feet and decided not to sell him in the end.

I've had Oscar since he was a yearling; he is 4 years old now and he has never ever put a foot wrong with me. I've never told him off, I've never raised my voice to him and I've had a wonderful time with him over the few years I've owned him. I love this horse; he is my perfect gelding....... but then I feel the same about one of my mares aswell. Golden is my "mare of a lifetime" and I really really like her too (not sure if I love her or not though).

I like all of my other horses, they're all terrific, but I don't feel quite the same about them....although I sort of love Ezzy (my paint who is Daddy to both of my foals)....and of course I absolutely worship Cloud my daughter's little pony (and my daughter's pony of a lifetime) that we brought with us from England.

Gosh I think my list is a bit long here....
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I love Axel dearly, but I think my horse of a lifetime was my last horse Rocky. I sold him in 1997 and I've regretted it ever since
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Although Axel has been more succesful in competitons, Rocky was a much easier, less complicated horse. Rocky was a brave as they come but Axey is a bit of a wimp. Unfortunately Rocky was 17.1hh and I'm only 5ft 3, he was very much a mans horse. I don't think I would be Rocky's owner of a life time, I think the man I sold him to was much more suited to him!

If Axel was a bit braver, he would be perfect!
 
yup, Dan is definitely my horse of a lifetime. Makes me so sad that i dont think I'll ever ride him again. Now on the search for another to try and live up to him.
 
I think we all remember the best bits about a horse from the past, and not any of the bad things...

that happens with everything doesn't it?

I remember a horse I gave away, who was easily my best horse, because he became arthritic (he is semi-retired,) he was lovely, safe, brave, good jumper, showy, (ladies hunter 16.3hh) but I conveniently forget he could mess about a bit sometimes, and deliberately trod on people's toes! He wasn't warm to be around, he could take or leave fuss and hugs.
 
Wierdly, my mare whom I adored was not my horse of a lifetime but is now in the best home I could possibly hope for, whilst my current horse, whom I like but do not adore in the same way at all is totally my horse of a lifetime! Told you it was wierd...
 
Leg is def my horse of a lifetime
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But he is probably not other peoples cup of tea
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He is hard work but he does try and I get so much reward from riding him and I've bought him on myself so that just adds to the whole experience
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Yes most definitely.......my beloved Flo. I just love everything about her
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I want another 100 clones! I just click with her when I ride her.

I also love Lottie, love her to bits......just wish she stayed sound more
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AND Bramble and Teazle are just FAB. They have given me so much joy, including giving me Rainbow and Phoenix. They've put up with everything I've thrown at them and I love them to bits for it.

I'm a bit tearful now, lol.
 
My "G" was my horse of a lifetime, but sadly he was taken from me last year.
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After saying i would never find anything to come close to him, i have found "Max" who i think was sent by "G". He is so like him in many ways, except he doesn't bite or kick, lol
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So lucky me, i have found my new Horse of a lifetime
Hope that doesn't class as cheating
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I've still got my horse of a lifetime although she's now 24yrs old and only hacks out these days. In her time she's raced (for us), done all local RC competitions (and area nov SJ teams), completed lots of endurance rides, team chased, hunted and bred 2 foals. I've had her 17 years and love her to death although she still bites me!
 
ive had my horse of a lifetime spent fab 22 years together, in horsey heaven now, still upset. I have a super chap now he is great love him to bits but also tiny part of me knows he will never be up to the ladys standards but i would never ever treat him any differently and in fact he is far more loving that she ever was. x
 
Well i hope i've bought thehorse of a life time! i certainly already love him we just 'clicked' when i rode him for the first time! but can you have horsey love at first sight? if so i think i have it!!
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I've met a few horse's of a lifetime. There was Nigel who was 22, grade A SJ'er and ex whipper in's horse at VWH - He was an amazing horse who would do anything fo ryou - he was so brave - but sadly died of colic at 26 in 2002
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There was Ben, who was hated by everyone who knew him except me - he was a beautiful but misunderstood horse with the most wonderful character - sadly not mine so it wasn't up to me to sort his back problems out
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Now there is Canto - I think he's missed out on his start in life a little, but if he hadn't I wouldn't have been able to afford him! He has bags of potential and a loving personality to boot - I'm hoping he's going to go far
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On my 2nd horse of a lifetime. Sullivan (the first one) had to be pts 4 years ago. Totally broke my heart and Inever thought I'd find another one ...BUT...I found the wonderful Sunny, also known as the Fat One Eyed Cob! One eye or not, he's genuine, kind, fun, full of character, easy, easy, easy and as safe as houses for a not-so-brave rider. He's 20 but I hope he'll live to be a hundred x
 
I did have, he wasnt anything mind blowing but we clicked, loved him more then anything.
Sadly he was an RS horse so when I left job and couldnt affored to buy him I lost him.
He has been PTS now, RIP big man.
 
Had one i think song and goggles are both horses of a life time and im soo lucky to have them both at the same time!

Song would have to be one as he always tries his hardest and even when its not good enough for everyone else you know hes tried! and we have learnt together! hes taken he from before having him not jumped over 3ft xc on a horse to clears over intermediate tracks and gone fabulously abroad and is so chilled!

And Goggles - hes a totally legend considering what hes done! i swear if you told someone what he had done racing now they wouldn't believe it as hes chilled so much! and again he always tries to please! and as yet i haven't found anything that phases him!!
 
Despite the tanking, occasional laziness, and general cheeky pony-ness, my pony is absolutely perfect for me. He's given me so much confidence in the 5 months I've had him so far, and so many laughs and so much happiness.
 
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