Opinions on section D's

I would say in my experience.. (used to have a yard full of them!!)

They are reliable, good doers, weight carriers and will have a go at most things... However you have to work a hell of a lots harder to have them to the same level as many other breeds.

I find they go nicely Unaff at dressage (after years of hard work!!) and all quite nice over poles and careful

Not the fastest against the clock

Generally just get on with the job

Never came across one overly forward going and would be interested in riding a hot headed one

Typically they are like honest, sound, quiet, hairy big ponies ;-)
 
When I was pony hunting I had ruled out Welsh D's as everyone kept telling me they were fiery, spooky and bolshy (not what I need being on the nervous side). However, I ended up with a Sec D after seeing his advert : )
He is an absolute angel and I love him to bits. He is never strong or silly and learns things really quickly! IMO all horses are individuals.
 
I love Welsh D's..

had a pure welsh D as a teenager, he had been there, done that and seen it all by the time i got him. He was a perfect gentleman and was gutted when he was PTS. He could be a bit cheeky when my friends rode him ie backing down ditches or going sideways to get them off, but I felt safe on him and even used to tie him up outside the village shop when i popped in for sweets..

Now have a welsh D cross mare, she can be a bit spooky and sometimes we have discussions about why i want her to do something. Only had her 7 months so think we're still working each other out, Plus she is the dreaded age of 6 and i think of her more like a stroppy teenager.. But even with her being nappy 30% of the time i wouldn't change her for the world..

they are my fav breed and would have another one, unless i got my hands on a Haffie as always felt tempted by them :D
 
My mare is a D x TB and she's amazing, strong, brave and great fun. I love Sections Ds but they rarely grow big enough for me so I have gone down the TB x route and have had two lovely but completely different horses from that cross.
 
pansymouse said:
My mare is a D x TB and she's amazing, strong, brave and great fun. I love Sections Ds but they rarely grow big enough for me so I have gone down the TB x route and have had two lovely but completely different horses from that cross.
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My 3 are tb crosses. One midget, one decent and one is a giant though. The little midget I'm desperately hoping will put on a bit more height and build but am not convinced, has come out a small D with tb build :(
 
I like section Ds, they're usually pretty funny. :D They're generally safe and game but they're rarely straightforward and make you think. Good for riders who get bored easily.
 
I have a thornyside cob ..and I love him to death ....he is competitive dressage (novice level) jumping (80cm and the mo ) can passage at the drop of a hat (or in his case if he sees a pretty girl) bold xc ..sponsored rides ..hacks alone/company first or last ...I can't believe how lucky I am to have a pony like him ..bought him as a 2y old ..now 6 ...he has a massive heart ..and very brave ..never spooky..trots over when I call him ..he is a superstar in my eyes and will never part with him !!
 
I have had a D for nearly 18 years. We bought her just back and did everything with her. I would say she is definitely a 'typical' welsh chestnut mare - spooky, tantrums, hot headed, forward, throws her weight around etc however, she is extremely intelligent, a lovely character (once you have shown who is boss!), and has a massive heart and so would keep going all day without ever even letting on she is tired.
My only criticism/thing I would change if I were to have another would be to have one that is slightly braver/bold rather than thinking that every jump is going to bite her and so jump it rather than stand and shake at it!
 
I'm a convert. I have one on loan. Boy has he taught me a lot. I got lulled into a false sense of security as he seemed to settle very quickly. Roll on 3 weeks and he started really testing me...

But fast foward several months and it's a different picture. Once he realised I was boss (well he lets me think I am) and we've built a bond, I am really quite smitten.

He's generally really safe (though you can never guarantee he won't spook). Tractors, big lorries, scary farm machinery no problem. Crisp packet in hedge, or new exercise blanket flapping slightly = run for the hills!

He is stubborn, but then so am I so probably well matched. But when he's in a good mood he's awesome so I forgive him everything else. I wouldn't swap him (except for a Highland)...
 
Mine is a sensitive soul, can panic easily and be a bit of a wally. She is stubborn yet smart. She is very forward going and easily wound up. She does have a lovely nature and is nice to handle. As long as she knows you are the boss she is fine! When I first had her she was ill mannered and bolshy but she soon learnt manners.
 
They are are collie dogs of the horse world. They are fun and tough and need a job to do

If you don't give them something to think about they'll make their own entertainment which will include mucking you about!
 
My sister has one and he is the soppiest, dopiest horse I've ever met. He loves nothing more than cuddles and licking people. He can be quite bolshy, he was gelded late though so we're not sure how much that contibutes to it, but he picks up on what the boundaries are very quickly as long as you are firm with him. He also learns very quickly, which can be good and bad (learnt that when he started doing handstands and no one wanted to canter him).

He is very spooky though, he absolutely hates those newmarket stripey rugs :p
 
Echo Bravo said:
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
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Mine must be related to yours, love him but he can be a total pratt. Not sure I would look for another one either but would never part with him. The word opinionated just about sums him up in one.
 
I have a rising 4 section D mare, she's an amazing little mare, pony of a lifetime.
Total cow between 1+2 but once I got her respect we built a bond that I've never had with any other horse or pony I've had.
 
I have a 4yr Old D who i have had since a weanling, he is my first D and having had horses all my life he is without a doubt the hottest animal i have ever had the pleasure of owning/working with! He is spooky, scared of his own shadow and a total nightmare pretty much most of the time but he is also extremely intellegant, has a brain like a sponge and is great fun (albeit frustrating at times!) he is also the most loyal, loving, playful horse i have ever owned. As long as i keep his brain engaged we are fine, but he is not one for sitting around with nothing to do...then he just goes looking for trouble! Wouldnt change him for the world though :D
 
Love them. Smart, sure footed, can turn a hoof to anything. Mine was a fab all rounder and I adored him and still miss him :(
He was by LLanarth Lord Nelson.
 
Just reading all these posts, never having had much to do with the breed but thinking they are great to look at, I would have to say:

There doesn't seem to be a general type D personality, since each post cancels out the one before and sometimes in the same post someone has completely opposite horses....!
 
The type bred for inhand showing - I wouldn't give you 50p for.

The old fashioned working type - well, what can I say? Fantastic! Will turn a hoof to anything and try to the ends of the earth for you. A good welsh cob should be able to carry a farmer for a day's hunting, be smart enough to be driven to social events and then be steady enough to do light farm work! They really are the most intelligent and versatile animals.

My full bred section D is very laid back and TBH is not true to type,but My part bred was an awesome mare in her time!!
 
Maisie06 I think mine was bred for showing as shown as a foal the only thing is he's long in the back and what ever they did to him as a foal, as I can't do anything with either mane or tail as he goes mad and has a lightening fast kick, so he's now au natural.:)
 
Ive owned Welsh C, and Ds for over 20 years. My lovely Welsh D Tullibardine Lady Seren was an amazing mare sensitive to the point of panicking when asked to do anything new, but once she understood she was fantastic at what ever she turned her hooves to. For being only 14.1hh she had a huge stride out walking and trotting anything under 17hh.
 
My sec d is a right pain in the backside but I love him too bits! He's very mouthy, 4 year old and a rescue so didn't have a very good start. But pig headed, stubborn, and very difficult are some of the better words to do scribe him.
But he is the most loyal, loveable and kind hearted horse I've ever known.
You just to work through the sec d part, ie if you want to lunge, forget it for the first 10mins, because that's for galloping, bucking, snorting and sticking your tail over your back while beening a total Pratt. But when all that is done, he will give you the most stunning bit of work with no gadgets, or anything. I had a instructor come down and she came half way though lunging,"what a lovely horse, he is fab" etc. next week she came down just as got in the school. "There is no way your getting on that!" You will hit the ground before you get your bum in the saddle! He was doing his 10min Pratt about! Oops
 
Rache said:
My sec d is a right pain in the backside but I love him too bits! He's very mouthy, 4 year old and a rescue so didn't have a very good start. But pig headed, stubborn, and very difficult are some of the better words to do scribe him.
But he is the most loyal, loveable and kind hearted horse I've ever known.
You just to work through the sec d part, ie if you want to lunge, forget it for the first 10mins, because that's for galloping, bucking, snorting and sticking your tail over your back while beening a total Pratt. But when all that is done, he will give you the most stunning bit of work with no gadgets, or anything. I had a instructor come down and she came half way though lunging,"what a lovely horse, he is fab" etc. next week she came down just as got in the school. "There is no way your getting on that!" You will hit the ground before you get your bum in the saddle! He was doing his 10min Pratt about! Oops
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haha this is exactly the same as my boy lol
 
Well I just love them! My first horse Taffy was a section D who had been there & done it all, an absolute sweetheart, children & complete novices could handle him & he would look after them! He taught me a lot and I trusted him totally. Very strong to ride but just liked to go fast, never dangerous. And he jumped anything!

My current horse is 'Herbie' who I bought as a 3 year old Section D stallion. Always been very loving and what a character but also a complete arse to deal with!! He has improved a lot but was very bargy, bolshy and thought he was in charge of the world (even though he was quite scared of it!) After 10 years he's finally doing really well at dressage and he is my baby! Makes it much more rewarding when they are difficult & you finally achieve your aims, but you have to stick with it. Herbie is the most stubborn horse I have ever met, but (as my OH reminds me) he met his match with me!!!

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The two Welshies I've known could not be more different! One was a gelding who was grumpy, need firm handling and a confident rider. I wouldn't touch another one after him, but the last pony I shared was a Welsh D and she was an absolute angel. She could get strong but was incredibly willing and affectionate that after her I wouldn't think twice about getting one! I'd say judge each one individually, but there's certainly no love and bond like one from a Welshie! :grin:
 
I have found that natives as a whole are incredibly intelligent but it depends on the horse if they use it for good or evil ;)
My Connie x and exmoor always used it for good as in the school they learn incredibly quickly. They come on in leaps and bounds despite only being ridden 2 days a week and enjoy the mental stimulation of work.
My welsh D x uses it for evil. I have to not let him get away with anything at all and be so so strict with him. For example, if I let him go from trot to walk with his head in the air once, I will then have to work the next 2 sessions to get him to be soft in a transition. He is very lazy and has a real 'cant be bothered' attitude so he uses his intelligence to get out of stuff and find the easiest way to do something which is a real pain but I wouldnt change him for the world!
He would not hurt a fly, has such amazing character, makes me laugh everyday, gives me kisses on the cheek and cuddles, and is very talented when he puts his mind to it.
 
Well I am ready to shoot mine at present. ;)
Just saying to my oh I wish I had a horse it didn't have to be n top of 100% all of the time.
I live her to bits but......... She is stubborn, spooky, opinionated, lazy but very quick on her feet when 'she' needs to be. :(
But when she is good, she is great!!! Sometimes wish I could take it easy without having to pay for it the next day. Oh well.

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