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I hope you are going to get his back and saddle checked out - that's quite a reaction to being ridden and it doesn't look pleasant. He's trying to tell you he isn't comfortable!

I wish you luck with him though. I'm sure you will build a strong partnership and have lots of fun together.
 
i echo the other posters. I got an exracer who was nappy/ rearey etc, but he never looked as physically uncomfortable as that horse. I really hope he comes right but there seems something dodgy about him.

Best of luck with him, it's fantastic you gave him a chance
 
what a fantastic thread! seems your boy should be called marmite lol cos people either seem to love him or hate him;)
at first i do admit to thinking errrrr tb are you sure, i think brighton may be missing a donkey;) lol, but then in the later pics and vid , yep theres a tb alright:D and a rather engaging little chap i think.
to me tho he looks worried all the time as if he doesn't know what to expect, reminds me very much of my daughters 4 yr old who we're in the middle of backing, legs all over the place and so busy trying to take in what's going on around him that he almost forgets he's being ridden and then goes, oohhh eck what you doing up there, what do you want me to do:eek: lol I'm sure the saddle is also causing him some discomfort which adds to his very babyish action.
I'm sure from seeing how quietly you rode him that you'll bring him through these 'baby' wobbles and have a fab little horse.
 
congratulations - i quite like him he has something about him and he was probaly trying it on with you as well! have to say i think he has met his match and as long as you stay in charge ( i have no doubt you will:) i think he will make a lovely horse. good luck and keep us posted ;)
 
Someone mentioned me and my mare earlier in this monster thread so thought I would reply!

I never asked the forum if I should buy this mare....

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I wonder what HHO would of said if I had?!

I did buy her. She was rising 4 though so had slightly more of a excuse for looking so terrible!! She was much nicer behaved than your chap! She only got hooligany after she got fitter!!

This was a couple of months in...

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I think he looks in pain, hopefully just from ill fitting tack. Id still get everything checked asap and I think I would go down the line of checking for ulcers as his behaviour is really textbook symptoms.

You ride him just like I do mine (and Ive had 5 ex racers now) laugh at the silliness and just quietly carry on. I think its the only way. It has worked with mine and they have all been well behaved enough.

I think it will be a fun adventure, even though he does look like a bit of a monkey. But monkeys are good fun, as long as you dont topple off them too often and hopefully when you look back to today in the future you will not believe that this is what you started with. I cant believe I started with that ^^^ but now shes...

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We do also jump (anything, even things I didnt ask too, on one occasion, her 3rd time XC schooling, a Novice BE scary trakehner that was next to a open ditch I wanted to jump, Lill didnt see the ditch but did see the trakehner so thats what we jumped!!) Were going to BD soon and BE and I want a baby from her one day.

I wonder if I had set out all that as my plan at the start people would of thought I was crazy, not so much now though as shes grown into a super horse.

So it can work. Lets hope it does for you :) Good luck x
 
I keep looking at him and I see a 3yr old. This could come in handy though for his naughty moments and people will still think he's young when he's about 10 lol. My grey was quite dark until he was about 12/13 and I have been known to keep my mouth shut about his age :)
I would love to read his updates, i'm genuinely interested and i'm pleased you got him, I think you have the right attitude. I don't know you but having watched the video you are more than capable to get the best out of him and i'm wishing you the best of luck.
 
OP - Have you considered writing a whoDoneIt Novel or some episodes of Eastenders?? I think every page on this thread should have ended with the end music. You have a real knack for keeping the suspense going and holding everybody's interest. Look forward to the next chapter. Best of Luck.:)
 
I'm pleased you bought this horse. He looks lovely if a bit of a monkey. I bet you didn't think you would get 17 pages of opinions. Lets hope you prove all those doubting Thomases wrong and he turns into your deam horse. Look forward for your updates
 
HollyWoozle said:
Personally, I'm glad that you've gone for it. I don't know why but I think there's really something nice about him and I feel like you can make him come good. You are obviously prepared to put in the hard work and to invest the time and money in sorting out any health issues and then working on the rest. You look more than capable.

I look forward to seeing photos of him in a years time to see how he has turned out. :)
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^ ^ that - well said Holly Woozle. I am so glad OP has gone for it, she rides him so quiely and calmly and I think if anyone can she will develop him into a lovely ride. He deserves the chance poor love and I really wish you every success and lookf forward to updates. Good on ya x
 
Vickijay said:
Someone mentioned me and my mare earlier in this monster thread so thought I would reply!

I never asked the forum if I should buy this mare....

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I wonder what HHO would of said if I had?!

I did buy her. She was rising 4 though so had slightly more of a excuse for looking so terrible!! She was much nicer behaved than your chap! She only got hooligany after she got fitter!!

This was a couple of months in...

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I think he looks in pain, hopefully just from ill fitting tack. Id still get everything checked asap and I think I would go down the line of checking for ulcers as his behaviour is really textbook symptoms.

You ride him just like I do mine (and Ive had 5 ex racers now) laugh at the silliness and just quietly carry on. I think its the only way. It has worked with mine and they have all been well behaved enough.

I think it will be a fun adventure, even though he does look like a bit of a monkey. But monkeys are good fun, as long as you dont topple off them too often and hopefully when you look back to today in the future you will not believe that this is what you started with. I cant believe I started with that ^^^ but now shes...

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We do also jump (anything, even things I didnt ask too, on one occasion, her 3rd time XC schooling, a Novice BE scary trakehner that was next to a open ditch I wanted to jump, Lill didnt see the ditch but did see the trakehner so thats what we jumped!!) Were going to BD soon and BE and I want a baby from her one day.

I wonder if I had set out all that as my plan at the start people would of thought I was crazy, not so much now though as shes grown into a super horse.

So it can work. Lets hope it does for you :) Good luck x
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Wow, what a success story, just had to jump in and congratulate you, what a beautiful transformation into a stunning happy horse, well done you must be very proud !
 
Just spent ages reading all the replies!! I think the horse is lovely - I have two ex-racers and they really do make fabulous horses. I don't think I would consider anything else, despite the vets bills they seem to bring! Good luck and let us know how it goes.
 
I think he is gorgeous because he looks just like my girly. I also didn't ask the forum if I should buy her as she looked like this

(incidentally my mother said she looked like a donkey)

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and now she looks more like this (long in the pastern and over at the knee :D)

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tallyho! said:
vickyjay................ WOW!!!
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Pebbles said:
Wow, what a success story, just had to jump in and congratulate you, what a beautiful transformation into a stunning happy horse, well done you must be very proud !
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Thanks, I am super proud of her and it goes to show the OP that even the most dreadful looking horse can turn into something rather smart :)
 
I'm sure that if I'd asked about this horse last year, I'd have got the replies not to touch her, but what a difference a few months can make.

September 2010 after over two months in horse hospital
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And this taken first thing this morning in the field - yes she is facing downhill before you ask!! This is after she has had about three weeks off as well - work starts again tomorrow!

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Whatever happens OP you will learn a lot from this horse. Hopefully it will go well for you, but if not you will still have learnt.

Best of luck with him.:)
 
Have been watching this thread with interest - loving the success stories and before and after pics, they're amazing!

OP - congrats on your purchase, if it feels right, it feels right and I'm sure you'll be having loads of fun together! You ride lovely and quietly, which seems to be what he needs and I'm sure when you're more used to each other he'll give it his all - will look forward to more pics and updates! :D xx
 
When I saw the video I thought..
"That girl has an arse of glue!!!" :D

I think you ride him quietly and well. The bunnyhopping and napping look to be pain related - but then you already knew that.

If you have the money and time to get him sorted (which it sounds like you do!) I think he will be a little stunner.

He does look more mature in the second lot of pics too.

I bought a mare who everyone told me not to touch with a bargepole - she blossomed beautifully! If it hadn't of been for her back she probibily would have gone to AM dressage (she could do all the movements in walk and trot but canter made her lame!!).

Good luck with this boy, I look forward to seeing progress pics :D Many many pics :D :D
 
Well I have read this thread with interest I wish I was the nice quiet chilled out rider that OP is but I will say as I am at the start of my search for a new horse I will look at more of what is inside the horses head than first impressions of how a horse looks so thank you all.
 
Faracat said:
I just don't see it. :confused:

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PS. She looks so much better now JT.
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No actually that photo doesn't show it at all! But she is. Only very slightly though. I'll try and find one where you can see it!

And in fairness she was in her winter woolies when I bought her so she had to look better after. My vet thought she was part Connie when she first met her as she was so hairy (she is definitely all TB!).
 
Flashpaddler said:
"It has to be said, as bad as it sounds that it is also a real probability that he could end up a very sad field ornament or even worse!"

You can pay £50K for a horse, have one fall or kick and get a "field ornament". Owning any horse has inherent risks. Good luck Becksy, he is a very, very lucky boy to have found you and from what you've said of his history, he deserves a big chunk of luck.
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My thoughts exactly! I had my bargain tb for 10 yrs, only lost her couple of weeks ago due to fracture. she was a bag of bones with not great conformation when i got her, But turned out to be the most Beautiful, kind horse you could wish for! Even with her confo she stayed sound and we done a bit of everything over the years. Best of luck with him becky id say hes worth a chance!! xx
 
I watched the video and I see a very confused, insecure horse who is also uncomfortable. OP- you sit very well. Im glad you have bought him, he needs a hell of a lot of time and patience but you seem like you understand what you are letting yourself in for.

Good luck
 
I really look forward to hearing updates.
You're a fab rider and really dealt with him well.

Andy had strops like that until we found out he had ulcers once he was on supplement for them they stopped. :)
 
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