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

The down side is they have an opinion about everything, can be bolshy and are prone to bouts of hysteria.

The upside is they're versatile, sure footed, learn quickly, are incredibly loyal and are usually very good looking too.

As long as you're consistent I'm sure you'll be fine.
 
tabithakat64 said:
As long as you're consistent I'm sure you'll be fine.
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This is absolutely the key. They do need absolutely consistent boundaries and that's where a lot of people go wrong. By that I don't mean you need to be harsh, or dominant, or agressive, just consistent.

My Wolfie is only a part bred but his dam (a full D) is a lovely 'person' too - real best friend material.
 
Each horse is an individual and the breed can't define that. But the Welshies I have ridden and been around have been great characters, the only problem I have known is that sometimes the one I share decides he doesn't want to be caught :p but apart from that he's great
 
I have always had welsh ponies including 3 welsh D's and I love them!
They're not everyone's cup of tea as they tend to have their own opinions about things and can be a bit bolshie on the ground IF you let them.
However, they have a fantastic jump in them and a wonderful 'workman like' attitude to life that has always given me confidence - Definitely don't be put off! :)
 
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Brave, intelligent, quirky, with very cheeky personalities BUT give 'em an inch and they`ll go to the moon lol


You must be firm but with fair consistent boundaries in place, and every time they "ask" the questions, give them the same reply each time ;)
 
I have one- he is a bit of a freak. I wouldn't have another one. He was fab under harness, if a little antsy at times, but to ride he can be horrific at times. Spooky, strong and he knows best! If I come off he takes himself home- wether we're in the field next door or 6 miles from home. He's a ****** to catch and pushes for dominance all the time if not checked. He needs rules and boundaries, and he's worse than my ex racer was if he's dropped out of a routine. He goes out hacking with babies as support and is a star, But he's a diva and hot headed out with older horses. He can jump for fun but finds it terrifying- oh, and out hunting he was a horror. I adore him, really I do, but never again!

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I was given a Traditional Welsh Section D for my 50th birthday and she is totally brilliant in character. Bombproof/Spookproof in the heaviest of traffic.
 
i have a 4yr old full welsh D (a big lad, currently stands at 15.2hh) and he's lovely, a real personality and adores cuddles. He's just in the process of being backed and i can't wait to start working with him. I too watched these types of threads when looking for my new horse and was slightly put off, and i guess only time will tell how my lad turns out, but at the moment so far so good! The trainer currently working with him told me "he's got a real good personality and is going to be a lovely horse" :D
 
Great fun but you must have a sense of humour... and they possibly get worse with age :p.

Done pretty much everything with mine, always has firm boundaries but he will still push them :rolleyes: and still make sure you're 'awake' on occasion. If he doesn't want to show jump you aren't going to make him but if he's up for it he'll win ;). Complete show off, loved by everyone, played with by various visiting random grandchildren, can hack him anywhere in anywhere traffic but at times you do have to learn how to laugh rather than cry ;) ;)
 
a friend of mine had one perfect horse for nearly a year then one day for no reason she turned and was un rideable had everything checked back teeth tack etc but nothing wrong she went side ways through a wall with friends daughter on for no apparent reason would touch a sec D with a barge pole there are ALOT of them very interbred from "nebo black magic" lines (think thats his name) after looking into said horses breeding she was very interbred. horse was sold on the understanding she would never be ridden or bred off (so a companion) as she was not fit to be ridden and she could pass traits on into her off spring. shame she was a stunning horse x
 
^^ I don't think that sort of scenario is very common though! and it's very easy to check lines- plenty to choose from.
 
Some gorgeous D's being shown.

I've got a just turned 4 year old and some days he is fantastic, others...not so much!
He is really affectionate but he is tricky. He will keep testing the boundaries and you have to be firm and consistant. He spooks at his own shadow and is very nervous of pretty much everything!

But all horses are individual. If this horse suits you and what your looking for, then go for it!

Just to show off: here is Dexter:





 
I love my section D! He is stubborn and a little character but absolutely brilliant! Now I've got to know him and he knows me we get on really well together, he mostly does what I ask him to do!

He learns quickly which is a good thing but can be annoying - at the moment his stubbornness is coming through when I try to catch him, and he seems to get wise to my 'tricks' very quickly so I have to try and stay ahead of him! Once in though he's fantastic - always sweet, kind, genuine, never nasty. He's good with traffic (except tractors but who can blame him?) and is really safe to ride! Love him to bits!

I also have a border collie - very similar but will do anything for a ball - wish Jay would come in for a ball!
 
I've got a Welsh D mare on loan and she's taught me SUCH a lot!

Basically ditto what others have said about the breed; they're independent-spirited, feisty little horses who are also incredibly loyal.

The mare is fantastically sure-footed and there have been many times when we've been going over some really awful terrain and she's just dealt with it and literally danced over it like a ballerina!

She can be a madam in that she is very definately the herd leader and sometimes will challenge my authority as her rider if she thinks she knows best about something; but getting on with her is all about understanding that fact and respecting the fact that very often she in fact DOES know best and getting the best out of her is all about "discussing" rather than arguing:)

If you fancy a Welsh D OP then go for it! But prepare for the fact that they will set about teaching you how they want/expect to be ridden! Which is hugely enjoyable, and challenging, and humbling all at the same time.
 
kelsey+tom said:
there are ALOT of them very interbred from "nebo black magic" lines (think thats his name) after looking into said horses breeding she was very interbred.
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My welshie has Nebo Black Magic & another stallion appearing on both sides of family tree and one stallion appears 6 times over 5 generations which seemed a lot to me but I've no idea how that compares generally though as i know b****r all about breeding.

Mine is lovely to look at, loyal, talented but very highly strung and can be challenging/infuriating to deal with.
 
You'd be hard pushed to find a Sec D that hasnt got Nebo Black Magic in their lines at least once!
But not sure about the inter-breeding? The well known studs I know of selectively breed but don't interbreed.
 
I bought a un handled yearling D just over 2 years ago, I've never had a moments bother with him, he's sweet, kind, gentle as a lamb and absolutely loves a fuss. Obviously I can't say what he'll be like to ride but so far he's been like a breath of fresh air after a stubborn opinionated haffy :D
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Ohhh and I forgot to mention - when he moves across the field I think I'm going to burst with pride - he's so god damned handsome :p
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I have a gelding on loan. It has taken a while to get used to him. He has his own mind :) likes to be in charge and we argue a lot when he decides he simply doesn't want to do something. We are getting there though and being consistent seems to be key! I wouldn't breed stereotype as mine is very opinionated and likes to use his strength but a friends is very quiet and acts like a little pony! Everybody's horses are gorgeous on this! All so clean! something we are currently struggling with :)
 
cambrica said:
You'd be hard pushed to find a Sec D that hasnt got Nebo Black Magic in their lines at least once!
But not sure about the inter-breeding? The well known studs I know of selectively breed but don't interbreed.
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Mine has him, but only once so I don't think that will cause too many inbreeding issues that the other poster was suggesting ;)

http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/waundafydd+glyndwr
 
WelshD said:
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)
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My oriental cats are no punishment - beautiful and very funny, and, ok, a bit needy!
 
I would never have looked at a D before buying baby(she was being badly abused and bought her to get her out of it)Now?i would def buy another. treat then kindly and respectfully and they will give you thier heart. understand they are intelligent but so giving to. will never suffer fools but will be a loyal servant. Oh yes i would def have another :)
 
I have two mother and daughter and they are different as chalk and cheese but both wonderful in their own way! They are not novice or children's rides but mine have always had that super balance of fun and safe. Love all the pictures on this thread beautiful Ds!!
 
My friend has one.

I would say apart from the odd buck that she chucks in when she is excited about cantering, she is possibly the best behaved and bravest horse and that is on all the yards we have been on.

Nothing bothers her, she would probably ride down the M25 with no issue, she never spooks, loads like a diamond, and is never sick or sorry.

She does have the habit of ..... we always trot/canter/gallop here, if we have only been there once, and if very excited (even at 20) can be hard to hold - in fact the other day after she had tanked off with friend I put my horse in front of her up a track so she had nowhere to go!!

Having said that, never dangerous, and a thoroughly lovely girl.

I would recommend them!!
 
Had a part bred sec d who I lost through a heart attack had him for 10 years and he was the kindest cob you ever met, have a pure sec d and he is quirky and very food orientated (starved before I bought him) easy to back, just wouldn't trot with you on his back for a year, would lunge ok at trot, not good being groomed, as hates you doing anything with his mane and tail(was shown as foal) but he is with me for life, couldn't part with him but I'd think twice about buying another.
 
Love them!! My first pony that I had bought for me was a 14.2 welshie mix mare and she taught me every thing. She was also the most amazing temperment and everyone on my livery yard adored her. Very trainable and could do ANYTHING you asked her to do, such triers.

My yard owners daughter also had a pure welsh D and he is the most amazing pony ever. 14.2 and would happily fly 1.40m jumps and he never stopped, hes now 20 and still just as goey!! Hes very senstive though but has the most amazing canter.

Would say they are probably not the best first horse/pony though or good for complete novices as they are clever and would imagine they would walk all over you if not given correct disipline.

However that said I think it completely depends on the horse and yourself as they can vary a lot. I dont think you should disrigard one breed though as all horses are different. I peronally dont like pure arabs but welshes have arab in them. Each to their own!!

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I have one agree you have to be consistent and accept hes boss if you make a mistake then you are coming off no matter how good the rider but out hacking hes as quiet as you get loves jumping and bold as anything and has just started letting us catch him has only taken 5 years hes now 6 oh any hes nervous of anyone he doesnt know
 
After owning one myself thinking he was a great horse I would NEVER touch one again . He took all my confidence , was bargy , aggressive , attacked other horses ... The list goes on .
 
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