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is the difference between the two? I rode a horse tonight that three people told me was a 'Man's horse' and he was a real sweetie once I'd convinced him to stop waving his nose in the air
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I see it in adverts too and just wondered what it means? Do they go better for one sex over the other? I initially thought that people might call a strong horse a man's horse?
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My boy is definitely a lodies horse, although my dad used to ride him. He absolutely prefers women, he will be quite grumpy with my dad but adores my mum and me. As for a "man's horse" I have always assumed this to be a big strong horse, although I rode a 15.2hh mare last year who I just could not hold together and they said "oh, I'm not really surprised, she's more of a man's horse". Now I ride a 17hh WB and have no trouble with him, so maybe it's more to do with the mentality of the horse?
 
I have some horses who are definitely mens horses, most are womens horses though as obviously I am the one who rides them so I tend to buy womens horses. It's nothing to do with size or strength, it's because the horse prefers men to women, that's all.
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I have some horses who are definitely mens horses, most are womens horses though as obviously I am the one who rides them so I tend to buy womens horses. It's nothing to do with size or strength, it's because the horse prefers men to women, that's all.
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Maybe because women in general are quieter riders, maybe??
 
I once had a gelding who could probably be described as a man's horse. He was 16.1 TBxID not overly strong to ride but could be very strong on the ground and responded far more to a male voice, he tended to try it on much more with women and could be very pushy and demanding. I wonder if it was any coincidence that the horse had been practically hand-reared (and rather spoilt!) as a foal by a woman that had rescued him?!!
 
My OH describes our gelding as a mans horse, and then proceeds to ride him better and work him harder than I ever could!

I think the comments about responding better to a mans voice are right though. He would not dare mess me about (although we are a bit laddish together at times), but previous lady owners have been pushed about easily, which is how we came to own him.

He is not rude or badly behaved, either on the ground or under saddle, he can just be a little...robust
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I personally think it's a stereotype of old that men are big and strong and ride big strong horses and woman are delicate little flowers that should ride respectible well trained horses.

IMO it rarely applies, yes there are a few competition horse out there that really are men only ride as they are so powerful; but in general with all the alternative training methods and bits that are widely available I would never consider a horse to be a man horse or a woman horse. It might not be right for you personality wise but it's nothing to do with what you have or haven't got hanging between your legs!
 
My horse is definitly a ladies horse because shes petite and likes quiet, sensitive ladies, she is really horrid to strange men! Her legs are too fine and shes too compact despite being 16hh to take a man, although she would take a boy...

I used to know a 'Man's' horse. He was a big 17hh, 9 1/2 inch bone type and he was bolshy and rude but also dare I say it a little slow? He didnt need sensitive, quite handling but firm no-nonsense handling. He was the sort of horse that needed a bit of bullying to get the best out of him.
 
My mare is a womans horse. She's very sensitive and doesn't show my OH any affection at all. He got on her a few weeks ago and she WAS NOT HAPPY dancing about like a right madam.
 
Horsk can be an absoloute twit when it comes to men; he is rude, pulls and spins, attempts to take off and acts like a general fool, with me he is like a little amb, walks perfectly, never pulls, nothing.
My first pony was know as a peado [sp?] pony, because he loved little girls, I still ride him today, but stick a little girl on his back as he is a superstar, never puts a foot wrong, me on the other hand, he naps and bucks just to keep me on my toes and paying attention!
 
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My mare is a womans horse. She's very sensitive and doesn't show my OH any affection at all. He got on her a few weeks ago and she WAS NOT HAPPY dancing about like a right madam.

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Youngest son's pony definitely prefers girls. He is a different pony with a girl on him regardless of the competence of the rider, i.e. he'll go beuatifully for a useless girl and be hard work for a boy who can really ride.

Older son's pony is a boy's pony. It is less pronounced but he definitely prefers being ridden by boys, and he's the less storng and robust of the 2.

The pony we have for younger son to move onto doesn't care. She's the same for everyone.
 
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