ihatework
Well-Known Member
On a bit a whim, an oversized TB x Welsh D just backed 5yo was purchased to be a project stop gap until my yearling is ready.
He squeezed into the trailer (just) and headed up the M5 to temporary accommodation with a friend of mine, so I can test drive him with help on hand.
He has been here 10 days and so far very positive!!
He spent the first day snorting and spooking and the ceramic manger in his old stone stable
but soon got over himself and is now very settled.
He has been out on the roads in company and met bikes, tractors etc with no drama. The giant killing Heston straw bale had him sitting on his nannies lap, but otherwise the worst he has done is have a bit of a huff and a puff.
He managed to survive the zooalogical gauntlet (otherwise known as the rescue goats, pigs, donkeys, shetlands that need to be navigated to get to the school). Schooling session one was hence a write off and involved lots of gawky spooking at everything. But back in there the next day following a nanny around, then flew solo again the third day and much improvement.
He has had a little trot and canter solo around the fields and whilst had a spooky huff and puff there has been no sign of any naughtiness.
We also tested him over some poles and very pleased with his response - for such a huge green baby he is aware of his feet.
We will quietly chip away over the winter, just needs to find his balance. Then next year he might go out eventing with my friend and I'll play with the dressage.
Some little bits of video if anyone's interested.
https://youtu.be/DdN_1y11bZs
https://youtu.be/rbtIawVSkTs
https://youtu.be/mTBjz6hHlQM
https://youtu.be/-bcyZEAfnzA
He squeezed into the trailer (just) and headed up the M5 to temporary accommodation with a friend of mine, so I can test drive him with help on hand.
He has been here 10 days and so far very positive!!
He spent the first day snorting and spooking and the ceramic manger in his old stone stable
but soon got over himself and is now very settled.He has been out on the roads in company and met bikes, tractors etc with no drama. The giant killing Heston straw bale had him sitting on his nannies lap, but otherwise the worst he has done is have a bit of a huff and a puff.
He managed to survive the zooalogical gauntlet (otherwise known as the rescue goats, pigs, donkeys, shetlands that need to be navigated to get to the school). Schooling session one was hence a write off and involved lots of gawky spooking at everything. But back in there the next day following a nanny around, then flew solo again the third day and much improvement.
He has had a little trot and canter solo around the fields and whilst had a spooky huff and puff there has been no sign of any naughtiness.
We also tested him over some poles and very pleased with his response - for such a huge green baby he is aware of his feet.
We will quietly chip away over the winter, just needs to find his balance. Then next year he might go out eventing with my friend and I'll play with the dressage.
Some little bits of video if anyone's interested.
https://youtu.be/DdN_1y11bZs
https://youtu.be/rbtIawVSkTs
https://youtu.be/mTBjz6hHlQM
https://youtu.be/-bcyZEAfnzA
his stride is so long as well (especially when not used to seeing much over 14 h lol). Congrats, is he giving you your mojo back?
look forward to seeing more of him!
