J&S
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Mares all the way with me! However, the horse I now ride, who is not mine, is a gelding and I absolutely love him because he is such a super special horse, but that's the thing, he is special!
Just wondering what everyone’s experiences are of owning mares.
Are they all really moody?
I’ve only had two geldings many moons ago and now I’m on the hunt for a new horse I’m curious.
Please share your thoughts, good and bad
You "tell" a gelding.
You "discuss with" a mare.
End of.
Totally agree with this. I got into trouble with Rose because she needs to know where she stands and that has to be NOT "top dog" (or bitch) Although I'm sure she'd be herd leader out in the field, she has to know that's she's not herd leader when she's with me and it is not negotiable and if I ask for something in hand or ridden, she gets on with it without any argument. We have a much happier and productive relationship once we'd worked that out!You really dont. My mare is much happier being told what to do. She worries if shes not given confident and clear commands. A discussion would be something she would find really upsetting. She is one of lifes followers and likes me to be in charge.
hehe, yup got one of those <3 excellent descriptionI say my mare is like having a teenage daughter. There are times when she'd like to strop off to her bedroom slamming the door behind her, but other times she's very sweet. Wears her heart on her sleeve and I can always tell what she's thinking.
Nail on the head there for one of mine!I say my mare is like having a teenage daughter. There are times when she'd like to strop off to her bedroom slamming the door behind her, but other times she's very sweet. Wears her heart on her sleeve and I can always tell what she's thinking.