Opinions on section D's

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I've just bought a 3 year old section d. Haven't really been involved with the breed before though. But ever since I've bought her ( coming next week) I've seen lots of people saying they are hot headed, stubborn, strong willed and intelligent! and I've seen adverts saying that they are not a typical section d they are very well behaved. So what is the 'typical' section d and does anybody have any experiences with them? thought id find out a bit more so i can find out how hard its going to be to bring her on lol
 
I've 3 crosses. One is an oldie retired broodmare. Will walk through you but is ignorance not throwing weight around and would never hurt you but would happily run you down without noticing! Very lazy but loves her attention. My very favourite horse :) happy out with the herd but off to the side and only involved when hooning around.

One is 4 and very very willing but a panicker. Getting better and is a stunner, she has her days of deciding she's going to be a tit but no more than any other breed. Loves the herd.

One is a grump. Runs around trying to boss everything about and really hates me spending time with any others. But doesn't cross that line. Very very stubborn but will listen to you. Fantastic as means rather than going flying if something makes a sound or jumps out at her she just glares at it and carries on. Stays in the herd and bosses anything that listens around.

All are extremely affectionate and willing. 2 will happily fall asleep next to me, the other gets impatient and wants to be doing stuff with me.

All very very different in looks and personalities though. Would judge as an individual not breed.
 
You take them as you find them. Mine is a food guzzler:)Always looking for trouble and ready to panic, if a mouse ran in front of him when being lead he'd land in my arms, love him to pieces but would never buy another.:D
 
I would pretty much go with what you have alreadt been told OP. You could strike lucky with an untypical, though having said that they can be very talented if you can channel them.
 
I think the typical comment is fairly true, but aswell as being something to put off, look it as they bond very strongly, will walk on water for you and are great fun for playing games. One of mine fetches and all love time spent walking through/over/under weird things.
None are 'typical' though. None of my horses are tbh.
 
I've known quite a few Section D's and nearly all of them have been charming & well behaved. They've tended to look hotter & more difficult than they actually are & underneath all the drama queening have been sensible, willing horses. They can be a bit sensitive, but in my experience if you get them on side rather than argue with them they're lots of fun to have & be around.
 
I have a very talented 13 year old Section D lady who is currently doing a splendid job of showing my 12 year old daughter the ropes SJ. Best pony we've ever had, super talented and very easy to look after and tries her heart out in everything she does.

However, with her previous owners she was bolshy, demolished electric fencing and was generally a bit hot headed... I've seen none of that behaviour whatsoever, she's like a lamb. I often wonder if it was to do with her being head of the herd with her previous owner but she's second in line to my gelding and he is not afraid to put her firmly in her place.
 
They can be dopes or dragons. Most are very easy but it depends on their start in life. They can be panicky little sorts if badly handled as youngsters. When I was younger I bred quite a few and with my husband stood Menai Double Image, would love to know what happened to him.......... I now much prefer thoroughbreds as my interest in welsh cobs evaporated along with my ex husband.:mad:
 
if you search on here you will finds loads of threads.
I have had 3 and and a part bred x TB.. as you have found out there are exceptions BUT as a rule you need to be one step in front of them ALL the time. things you would let another horse get away with you can't with a welsh ie them stepping into your space, and if you did they wouldn't thank you for it. most need and thrive on strong VERY consistent leadership from rider/handler.
They have an amazing awareness of fairness too

basically if you are firm, consistent and fair you will be fine, move the line about and you will soon have a nightmare on your hands

oh and the worst age is 6!! they turn evil on the 1st Jan of their 6th year and change again on 1st Jan following year

Usually if they are bolshy it is because they are insecure and need firmer ground rules

In Wales they are always shown by men and there is a reason for that :D

Give me a WB any day:D
 
Mine is purebred, although he's only just made the 14hh have had him going on 5 years, also I forgot to say he really really hates the mud, but food will out as when he goes out in the morning and he knows that there is a feedtrough full of food just waiting for him in his stable, also took him 6 months to realise when I asked him to trot when ridden I meant trot, he will trot when on the lunge but not with anyone on his back, one day it clicked in his brain, but that I put down to the fact he knew my hubby had carrots in his pocket when he was walking several yards ahead of us.:D
 
justabob said:
They can be dopes or dragons. Most are very easy but it depends on their start in life. They can be panicky little sorts if badly handled as youngsters. When I was younger I bred quite a few and with my husband stood Menai Double Image, would love to know what happened to him.......... I now much prefer thoroughbreds as my interest in welsh cobs evaporated along with my ex husband.:mad:
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I am sorry, we stood Menai Double Magic, bred his son Sennivalley Double Image, just to get it right. Image was sold to Canada to an idiot, then came back to me with the idiot, who then went to Spain with him. He is now doubt in a sausage now. Well that was nice to get off my chest.
 
Hi we have a lovely section D she has not put a foot wrong in the time we have had her :) and i really think she would walk through fire if asked :D
Ps can you tell i love her :D
 
I love them :D
My sister has one, but I've known many over the years and they're usually great horses. Yes they can be a bit stubborn, but I still think they're fab :)
 
I have two and they are complete opposites! One always thinks he knows better than you and can be a right moody sod! He will spook at his own shadow and take the mick when he sees the chance. The other is an absolute sweetheart who is so gentle and loving. She is never spooky or silly and takes everything in her stride. However they are both very intelligent, learn extremely quickly and take to absolutely anything you throw at them with passion and they are extremely loyal!
 
Thanks everyone! sounds like a lot of you have some lovely horses! oh well im already in love with the girl cant wait to start up with her! by the sounds of things ive got to be on board 24/7!
 
alittlebitofmagic said:
I have two and they are complete opposites! One always thinks he knows better than you and can be a right moody sod! He will spook at his own shadow and take the mick when he sees the chance. The other is an absolute sweetheart who is so gentle and loving. She is never spooky or silly and takes everything in her stride. However they are both very intelligent, learn extremely quickly and take to absolutely anything you throw at them with passion and they are extremely loyal!
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Just reminded myself how much I adore them after a very tough winter!! :D
 
The intelligent comment definitely applies to my welshie... I call her an evil genius! :)
That said, she is sweet natured, loves people and is great fun! Wouldn't change her for the world (although if I could make her stretch to 15.2 that would be ace!!)
 
Forgot to say that she is also the bravest horse I've ever met. I always say that if she had been born wild she would have been the first eaten as she would have trotted over to the wolves to say hello! Lol
 
They are FAB!
Great fun, hugely talented, the best personalities, intelligent and yet cheeky enough to be a challenge!
some of them do have tendencies to be a bit rude and bolshy, but as long as they aren't allowed to get into bad habits they are ok! I have had two welshies and both of them, along with all the others i know have a habit of chewing and playing with everything!
Both of mine have challenged me greatly at times and made me 100 times the rider I was, but when they are on your side they will do anything for you, would have another in a flash!
 
she seems really attached to the owner at the moment so hope shes like that with me! got a good few things to work on so hopefully she'll be a quick learner and not be a naughty girl;)
 
I have two, one is now 9, had him since 4 and he's the safest horse on the ground and ridden, always has been, he's competing Elementary BD and working Adv Medium at home and is aimed at PSG. My other is a 8 month old colt who is a stallion/dressage prospect and he has a lovely temperament, takes everything in his stride, etc.

One of my best friends has a 4yo mare and she's lovely, very safe and she was fab to back last year and ride away, she was hacking down the main road like a pro 6 weeks into being ridden.

I have known sharp and electric Welsh Ds but I really think a lot comes from how they are handled/treated, etc. IMO they are fab horses, absolutely love them :)
 
I have 2.... My mare is 19 and a real sweety, shes very loyal but very quirky.... Only ever get the bare minimum that you ask for and she is extremely stuborn but we know eachother inside out ( ill never get another one like her!). My other is a gelding, 4 year old and going away for breaking in a couple of weeks, hes the total opposite of the mare... Loves cuddles and fuss, licks you constantly whenever you go near him and is a total dope, as a 2/3 year old he was VERY spooky and a real pain but now hes fab.... Just hope hes as good under saddle!!! I love welshies.. Would never have anything else! I also have a section a who is a complete monster!!! :)
 
Echo Bravo said:
Justabob, my d is Rhencullen Tywysog, sire Ruska Mab Brenin (os) 51823, Dam Trevallion Flying Rocket 19165.
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Trevallion Flying Rocket was the sire of my beautiful Sec D mare I lost last year, Watling Ladies Model.
My new boy (4yo) is from Synod Rock-Music who is owned now by the Rhencullen Stud. I bought him from the Parc stud so he has all the Parc greats (Lady, Rachel, Sir Ivor, Pride) as well as Nebo Daniel/Black Magic and Derwen & Thorneyside lines. I find it fascinating that I can trace back centuries in blood lines, really interesting.
As for owning Sec D's cool, calm, fair and firm handling. All of mine have very much been '1 person horses' and the bond is very strong. My boy scares the life out of me, if there's trouble to find, he will !
When I'm with him though he is like a puppy, very smart and gives his heart to all I ask of him.
 
soulfull said:
oh and the worst age is 6!! they turn evil on the 1st Jan of their 6th year and change again on 1st Jan following year

Usually if they are bolshy it is because they are insecure and need firmer ground rules

In Wales they are always shown by men and there is a reason for that :D

Give me a WB any day:D
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Well my "D" stallion is a killer, can't you tell............................??


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The handler was 7 years old, and weighed 3 stone soaking wet!
 
My friend has had some excellent Okeden bred Ds over the years, and I competed her part bred at advanced endurance and he was brilliant. It was partly through knowing him that persuaded me that my own part bred might be a good idea.

I think they do need to 'do stuff' though or they will find their own things to do. They are powerful workhorses at the end of the day.
 
I have an 8yr old purebred gelding by Thorneyside the Terminator 14.3hh/15hh built like a tank & attitude to match. One day he can be an angel, fab to handle, affectionate & great to ride bowling along, brave, jumping anything including beastly 3ft3 fences - when in that mood I'd trust him with a novice. But you never know! The next day he could slam me around, try & whip his hoof up into my face whilst booting him, spook at his own shadow, jog everywhere, fly buck like hell whilst galloping or try to rodeo me off, or dispatch me over the smallest of fences. But I love him :D Although since I've clipped him out last Saturday he's had a totally paddy & acted like an idiot every since lol - cobs for you!
 
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