Tell me everything..... Section D's!!!

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A beautiful section D mare had come up for sale near me, she's seems perfect! But a friend of mine is trying desperately to put me off the breed all together! -.- So please, what are you experiences good and bad! Tell me everything....

Thanks in Advance! :) x
 
A bit like cats..... they let you think you are boss, but they know better ;)
I have one and although there are days I could cheerfully throttle him, he is usually just fabulous. Really versatile with a huge personality. Think pony brain in horse body!
 
Totally agree - we have 3 together all characters all nosy want to tip wheelbarrows chew handles mouth everything but great to ride and a good pop on most - not mine but she's a bit special. We've had two brave ignore everything and two spooky - it's not proper spooky just enough to send you flying when there 's nothing there then happily let a truck past!

:D.
 
the one I recently sold was lovely (most of the time) however
Was very Bargy, strong, never give her an inch as she would take a mile,spooky,constantly trying to push her luck. was better in consistent work something that would keep her brain ticking, extremely clever,had a super jump, tonnes of energy, always damn hungry but loved her dearly and still upset she had to be sold on.
 
My horse of a lifetime - she came into my life 11 years ago. Highly intelligent, brave, will have a go at anything, affectionate, a true soul mate of a horse. Disadvantages are that she's quite quick to learn things, which can make things tricky, can be very stubborn (ask JFTD!) and opinionated, though not sure how much of this is due to her being, chestnut lead mare!

Extremely versatile breed, but beware of them being a little hot (I love that though!) Would also like to add that she's never been anything other a joy to handle, no boshiness at all. I'm sure she doesn't have a wicked thought in her head, I could seriously trust her to look after me.
 
I have heard them described as the Border Collies of the horse world ;)

My friend and I have a Sec D x on part loan and he is fab! Just oozes personality. He tested us to start with, but is now a brilliant boy, very very clever though ;) We are just happy hackers btw
 
Agree with comparison to a boarder collie. I have both a boarder collie and a section D lol.

They are the little girl with the little curl, when they are good they are very very good and when they are bad they are horrid!

Mine is fab, perfect all rounder but has her quirks I've just learnt to manage them!
 
I love them. I have two at the moment and have had several over the years. I have found them to be great ponies, adaptable, clever and able to turn a hoof to most things.

My current two are very different, one is quite slight, super sharp, fast, spooky, has to have her mind occupied all the time when ridden and very nervous. The other is a solid, stubborn, ride and drive mare, also sharp but not as speedy, can be lazy and was bolshy when she came. Both can be a bit hot, both can be very chilled, both have a fabulous action.

Don't let stories put you off, go and see the pony and see how you get on. They are all different, this one may suit you or it may not. :)
 
As a breed in general they are a bit like marmite ;)
I love them - never boring, never dull, fantastically trainable, like to repeatedly reassess where the boundaries lie, great allrounders, hardy, beautiful.

I wouldn't say they are for the faint hearted, but if you effectively lay down the boundaries they are the most wonderful horses to have around.
 
I've had several Sec D's and currently have a 4 YO gelding. Also had border collies so can relate to the similarities although I now have a Bearded Collie (not called bouncing beardies for nothing) and there you have the perfect match :D

Loyal, intellegent, zest for life, when treated with a firm fairness they will do anything to please. Out of all the horses I have owned my boy is by far the most affectionate and willing. Even if he tries to beat me to the mounting block!

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However, he is young and unspoilt. I am taking his schooling slowly and at a pace where he can cope mentally. I have seen many ruined Sec D's where perhaps too much has been expected of them too young or been handled by folk that are themselves highly strung, not a good combination.
 
I have had two crosses both brilliant ponys.

Samba is welsh x hackney and I was thinking today how lucky I am to have a horse who I can ride anywhere I want. I read posts on here about spooky rides and not being able to hack and I realise just how lucky I am. She does spook, she snorts, she lets the massive combine past and then jumps all four feet at the traffic cone in the hedge she neighs ALOT but I feel safe on her.

She is the bane and the love of my life.

And I wouldn't have her any other way!!!
 
Don't do it!

The term 'glutton for punishment' refers to someone who owns one of the following:

Pygmy goat
Border Collie
Oriental cat
Welsh section D

Don't become a statistic!


(seriously buy the right horse because it's the right horse dont discount its breed x)
 
I have owned two. (Still have one). My experience:
Safe and sensible
Versatile- dresssge eventing SJ Hack
Fun
Lovely to handle and will try their heart out.
I wouldn't dismiss it just because some people are negative about the breed. There is good and bad in all. Make your own mind up.
I currently own one and he is my 'Perfect Pony'. Love him to bits.
 
Haha I have a welsh D and a border collie too! Love them both! :)
My welshie is highly intelligent (I call her an evil genius mastermind! Lol), loyal (she gallops up the field like black beauty when she sees you), brave (except past one spooky house!), beautiful and so much fun! She does think very highly of herself though and if I could change her passports name I'd call her L'Oreal Girl (she thinks she's worth it!!!!!)
 
We had a part bred welsh (x arab) she was ace!! went anywhere but was very mareish.

I have a 3yr old full D and he is cheeky, honest and clever!! really looking forward to riding him away next year :)

Most can turn a hoof to anything
 
I had one years ago, I wouldn't have another, he was terrible for throwing himself around when ridden, when he didn't want to do something.
 
Mine has always been one of the easiest,sweetest horses you could wish for. I've only ever hacked him but he'll go past anything, front or last & I can confidently lend him to almost anyone knowing that whatever happens he'll look after them. He'll occassionally talk a good line with squeaking, head tossing & foot stamping but that's all he's ever done & no-one who knows him would dream of taking that seriously. His big fault is his tummy, it rules his world!
 
Marmite horses but like ponies in horses bodies! Cheeky, stunning to look at and usually fizzy, you need to be firm but fair. They tend to be bolshly, but sensitive.
 
The best breed, mine thrives on hard work, but can leave her for 2 weeks without riding & she's no different.
Was bolshy to start with, needed to have the rules enforced & regularly reminded of them.
Very bouncy & forward to ride, but also feels safe, can keep going all day & lives on fresh air.
What's not to love.
 
mine is my horse of a lifetime. Bought her when I was newly pregnant (i knew her already) and rode her up to 34 weeks, she never put a foot wrong. We hacked mainly in walk & trot with some easy canters and did intro dressage. Fast forward almost 2 years and we are out doing a bit of everything. She is very brave and bold, took me clear round our first jx and xc and now her canter is established in the school she does a really nice prelim test.

she is very very clever and the main thing to be aware of with her is that she learns ultra fast and then anticipates, so you have to try and be one step ahead. As soon as the pace was upped after having my baby she did hot up generally to ride. She is very forward thinking and does anticipate fast work and can get herself wound up. However she has never ever done anything bad. Im seriously not the bravest rider;)

I would say although she is 14.2/14.3hh she isnt a kids ride. She can be strong and surprised me the only 2 times I put real novices on her (by that i mean riding school w/t/c at most) by attempting to totally take advantage and ****** off:o

She can be bolshy on the ground and will take advantage if given the chance.

I have seriously never known such a genuine and lovely girl though - for example out hacking yesterday we were walking on the buckle when a heron flew up from some long grass next to us and scared us both! She went up in the air and spun 180 and i got unseated and lost my stirrups. There was that moment when you think, oh crap im coming off. She could have totally taken advantage or taken further fright at me hanging on unbalanced and the fact i had no reins but instead she planted her feet and stood stock still for me to wiggle back into the plate.
 
I was lucky enough to have a welsh D stallion, he was an amazing horse and never had any problems with him.
He came to me as a driving horse who had also been broken to ride but after a week or so of riding him after rather speedy mounting sessions I discovered he had never actually been broken to ride! But he took everything in his stride and was a lovely tempered horse who tried his hoof at anything I asked him to (showing/jumping/ stressage/xc/hacking/long distance) and was just a lovely horse to have. He was kept on a mainly DIY yard but put up with numpty owners tieing up outside his stable and the very elderly yard owner used to like to bring him in for me and he would shuffle down the yard next to her with her leaning on him for support!
So because of him I would have another D in a heartbeat.
Now I am working with Cs I would never want to own one of them, satan in a horse's body!!
 
Right........... ;)
If you have a good one, you have one for life.
Mine is cheeky, pretty, very hardy and a great allrounder! She is also very opinionated, spooky and clever and needs a firm hand at all times. Give her a finger and she will take your......... Well everything.
She was a nightmare to begin with but after 3 years is really coming on well.
I would say if you like your proper ponies that will carry a adult and you are a capable person. Go for it. If you are not strong enough if may be a nightmare that keeps on lasting!

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Stubborn little beggars springs to mind ;)

IME, if a Sec D doesn't want to do something, they're not doing it. Stand and argue about it for the rest of the afternoon if you like, they're still not doing it. Other breeds are fairly easy to sway, or even convince it was their idea - not Welshies.

Lovely horses, but I don't think I'd have another. I get fed up of arguing! :D
 
Marchogaeth said:
A beautiful section D mare had come up for sale near me, she's seems perfect! But a friend of mine is trying desperately to put me off the breed all together! -.- So please, what are you experiences good and bad! Tell me everything....

Thanks in Advance! :) x
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Please don't listen to your friend. Horses are unique, you can't judge one by it's breed (there will always be ones that don't fit the stereotype!) I was totally put off looking at any Welsh D's when I was looking for a pony as I wanted something quiet and various people said they were ALWAYS fizzy and bargy. Eventually I found my perfect pony - he is quiet, gentle, suitable for any rider no matter where he is or what he's doing, polite, affectionate and always tries to please. I love him to bits and he is never rude or fizzy - and yes he's a Welsh D! :):)
 
I wouldn't ever have anything else now! Had my D mare for 15 years having collected her at weaning. Never found anything she can't do, she will try her heart out at anything that interests her and make sure you know it if it doesn't. She'll give someone who "thinks" they know how to ride a reminder that they don't know everything by showing off her spanish riding school act but be a total rock with a nervous novice or a child. You can land a plane next to her (honestly you can, she was once kept at an airfield), but woe betide you if the scary weed at B waves in the wind whilst we're in the school! She's stubborn, opinionated, cheeky and would probably qualify for MENSA if they were able to test ponies but 100% safe to ride, drive, clip, jump, wave plastic sacks at take past double decker buses, tractors, will stand in the middle of an open field on a loose rain with her eyebrows raised in amusement whilst her friends bolt off in terror at a phesant before pinching the reins and dragging you off to the nearest patch of grass etc... She's also chestnut with four white socks and a blaze which if I recall the poem correctly is the one you're supposed to absolutely avoid at all costs! she's also not bad to look at either!
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Some beautiful d's being shown on this thread!

Love the collie comparison, as they are prone to be rotund would be great if we could make them act like collies and become ball obsessed, imagine being able to use a ball thrower for 20 minutes to exercise the herd! In fact I reckon it could be done with our bunch!
 
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