ecrozier
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Finally uploaded some snowy pictures!
But also have a question. Our youngster is 3 rising 4, and I think fairly nicely put together. But I am used to my arab's paces, and he has that araby 'float' to his trot/canter, so I am not great at spotting good paces on other horses as I look for that arab movement I guess.
But judges have said to OH when showing our youngster that he has nice paces (tbh when buying I was looking for sound and sane rather than spectacular!) - but I always assumed that they pretty much say that to everyone?!
But as of the last couple of weeks, he has SUDDENLY developed this amazing elevated trot - he has done it accross the field three times now and my jaw nearly hit the floor! Now I know getting that under saddle will take many years if we ever manage it at all, but is it normal for horses to 'grow into' their legs and go from gangling slightly clumsy beasts to something rather more balanced and impressive all by themselves? Or has he always had that trot lurking and only now decided to share it with us?! Would be interested to hear other people's opinions
And some snowy pony pics for the sake of it
The boys in the snow....
Typically J went straight down for a roll!
The big youngster!!
My special boy....
Roo getting his own back after J pushed him out of the way to get his close up taken!
And last but not least an action shot!
But also have a question. Our youngster is 3 rising 4, and I think fairly nicely put together. But I am used to my arab's paces, and he has that araby 'float' to his trot/canter, so I am not great at spotting good paces on other horses as I look for that arab movement I guess.
But judges have said to OH when showing our youngster that he has nice paces (tbh when buying I was looking for sound and sane rather than spectacular!) - but I always assumed that they pretty much say that to everyone?!
But as of the last couple of weeks, he has SUDDENLY developed this amazing elevated trot - he has done it accross the field three times now and my jaw nearly hit the floor! Now I know getting that under saddle will take many years if we ever manage it at all, but is it normal for horses to 'grow into' their legs and go from gangling slightly clumsy beasts to something rather more balanced and impressive all by themselves? Or has he always had that trot lurking and only now decided to share it with us?! Would be interested to hear other people's opinions
And some snowy pony pics for the sake of it
The boys in the snow....
Typically J went straight down for a roll!
The big youngster!!
My special boy....
Roo getting his own back after J pushed him out of the way to get his close up taken!
And last but not least an action shot!