NooNoo59
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Hi thinking of buying one of the above nice looking 4 year old. Hacks out alone and in company green in school but moves well and is willing. They seem to have a bad press so what are people's thoughts?
I absolutely agree with that post.We have 2. They’re both fantastic horses! One is a traditional, chunky type and the other is a more ‘sporty’ line but both have brilliant natures. I’m not sure why they get such bad press: both of ours are steady and very safe, despite having lots of character. They are really intelligent, quick learners (which they apply to good and bad things!) and great all rounders. I love them!
This is all very positive!
I've had two and I won't have another.
They are both the only horses I've ever had who spent more time being a PITA than not, in every which way possible (rodeo bucks, napping, bolting, spooking at stones on the floor, thinking the world is out to get them, and the list continues). Couple that with the fact they are bloody strong little buggers and it very often did not make for fun, relaxed times...[/QUOTE
Glad to get all thoughts my dear friend who advises me hates them but as she says this horse is for me not her !!!Maybe because those who don't like them don't want to say horrid things when so many dearly love theirs! So here is a view from the 'not for me' side..... I have never met one I liked! I viewed about 3 when I was looking - all of whom were horrendous. 1 threw me off and another had a damn good try. I ended up just ignoring any Section D being advertised.
A few friends have them and I dislike them all.
Friend 1: Show cob. Successful in the ring inhand but a lunatic under saddle and is just never ridden anymore.
Friend 2: general allrounder - horrid high trot action. Really uncomfortable to ride.
Friend 3: Eventer/Show jumped. Unbelievable talent - wins regularly, Also throws riders off regularly apparently randomly. Just drops a shoulder mid round!
We had a Section C. My daughter ADORED him but I thought he was a cheeky pain in the ......
Not for me at all.
Having said that, I also believe that breed characteristics are only a small part of the overall horse. Of course there will be lovely Welshies. Just as there are lovely Chestnut mares like Amber!!
I adore my section D mare. She has attitude with a capital A but I've never had a horse with such a willing attitude. Everything I have asked of her she has tried her best.
Yes she can be hot headed on times and I would not recommend a novice ride her. She is a very adaptable mare. She is brilliant out hunting. Goes over any obstacle and has never refused on all different types of terrain.
She jumps like a little stag but still has the ability to school beautifully.
I can see how they are not for everyone. They can certainly be the firey type they are famous for, however they are also very versatile in my experience.