Introducing Toby

[Roxylola]

Well, that could work out rather well really. You've something to share while shes on limited games, and hopefully once amber is sorted you dont have to look for a new horse for izzy

 

[poiuytrewq]

Sadly I can’t load your photos! He sounds really lovely though!

 

[chaps89]

He's a winner.
Izzy doesn't look too small on him so I'm placing bets he's going nowhere!

 

[AmyMay]

i love him even more now that you have said anyone could ride him, i cant see you selling him though...

He’s the type of horse no one should sell. He’s horse of a lifetime material.

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

Love him, he looks like a star in the making. And I absolutely LOVE that kind of personality ❤❤❤❤

 

[Ambers Echo]

He is breaking down your defences one lick and one snuffle at a time lol

He is actually. At first I just didn't like him at all but that was just fear of what he might do and sadness about Amber. Later I relaxed on him but still felt he was basically a means to an end. Ie a way of continuing to improve my riding while waiting for Amber and a sale project. But since Somerford I've found myself warming to him a lot more and I now really look forward to riding him. And have to fight Izzy off! I can imagine that in a few more weeks I'll be totally won over. He is very sweet and I think he will be really good in time too. He has nice paces, is scopey and most importantly tries really hard.

 

[Trouper]

How many times has this been said - they find you and come to you for a reason

 

[HashRouge]

There is no way you're selling this horse

He is absolutely super, I really, really like him!

 

[Upthecreek]

I love a goofy horse! One of mine is like that, always wants to be with you and always doing something to get your attention if you’re busy doing something nearby that doesn’t involve him. Like the class clown at school! If Toby’s ridden work continues to progress combined with his fantastic temperament you will have the perfect horse. Lucky you.

 

[scats]

He sounds like an absolute super star AE!

Same as MP, I also boot up for everything and always have.

 

[Wheels]

He’s the type of horse no one should sell. He’s horse of a lifetime material.

He's one of those horses that 'everybody wants' but 'nobody will sell' - or he will be by the time EA (and Izzy by the sounds of things) have schooled him up and had a bit of fun on

 

[Ambers Echo]

Happy with this!!

 

[Roxylola]

That's very positive AE, well done Tobi

 

[splashgirl45]

want him even more as dressage is my thing well done, video would be nice

 

[Ambers Echo]

Toby goes to Pony Camp.... Just can't praise him enough. First overnight trip. First time anywhere without Dolly. He coped with everything so well. Totally chilled all weekend. He jumped fillers, he paid attention in dressage on grass, he did loads on the XC and the he capped the camp off with a non competitive ODE. He was obedient in the dressage for a respectable 37 penalties, was clear in the SJ at 50cm and relaxed in the XC. Left the start box willingly and just had 1 green stop at a 70cm fence (he was mostly jumping the 50cm options) but flew round the rest enthusuastically but calmly. He did so well. What a superstar. The dressage trainer said she'd love to take him home -adding 'I bet you think I say that about all the horses but I really don't. I don't normally like other pelple's horses!'

He'll be an eventer yet! Short clip of our weekend.

 

[chaps89]

Love him ? obviously a green baby but so genuine

 

[Laurac13]

He is a lovely lovely boy you can’t beat a willing horse, he’s also beautiful ? I think you’ll have such fun with him

 

[splashgirl45]

still love him, he looks like he has a great walk as well as being a good boy , i am sure you will end up keeping him i know i would..

 

[Ambers Echo]

We got 7s for our walk

 

[Ambers Echo]

I should say he got 7s for HIS! I can't really take any credit for it

 

[AmyMay]

He’s just amazing ???

 

[splashgirl45]

I should say he got 7s for HIS! I can't really take any credit for it

i said it was good , am pleased the judge agreed with me...

 

[J&S]

Cracking little horse with just the right rider. A different rider, i.e. too pushy or without confidence might not be such a successful partnership. Amber he may not be, but he has the makings of a horse of a life time in his own manner.

 

[tatty_v]

Honestly AE, you have to keep him otherwise I’ll be begging you to send him to me! This is exactly what you needed - easy, fun and with a great temperament. Go Toby!

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I do like a horse with a good walk. That was the biggest failing with my last riding horse, she just couldn't walk out. I don't mind doing a whole ride in walk if it is a nice swinging one that is going somewhere.

 

[J&S]

I think the Queen said " a horse with a good walk has a good gallop".

 

[southerncomfort]

Can I join the Toby fan club please? He's fab!

Really pleased for you. ?

 

[ycbm]

That little fellow will be worth his weight in gold with a few more miles under his belt!
.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Toby had 3 days off after camp and is having 2 weeks off from next week as we are going away. So in this last week he is having 1 hack, 1 XC session, 1 dressage test recording session for E-Riders and 1 SJ lesson. Then he can sleep in a field for a but.

He was great at Somerford today. Katie and Dolly had a lesson so whule they were doing that I just pootled about on the 80 acres getting him more used to jumps, steps, water. We had a few green moments, especially early on but bu the end he was positive and confident. I will brave some video as I am sp proud of him. But please focus on the horse ansd not his rider

View this content on Instagram

View this content on Instagram

 

[Roxylola]

I think I saw you hacking up to Katie's lesson. I was walking and my owner rode back - hogged black and white on his own, I had a pink t shirt on under a black body protector