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Princessl14

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Hi all I'm new to this but recently fallen in love with a welsh sec D 2 year old! He's currently standing at around 14.1hh does anyone know what he'll roughly make? Also what is there characteristics like? I've previously owned 2 ex racers and a young ish? Iv paid my deposit as he seems to have the most adorable temperament! Any info on them welcome :)
 
welshies seem to be either the very chilled - a bit lazy or super sharp! depending on bloodlines...they make great dressage ponies when crossed infact some FEI german dressage ponies are welsh x - some have amazing paces and can jump! I love a good welsh D but have also had disasters too!
 
Be warned, they are like chocolate,one is never enough!
They have character, are fun and can be challenging, but I absolutely love them!
Our mare turns her hoof to everything, including hacking with myself and doing everything else from county showing to jumping, gymkhana and xc.
 
A great breed but very variable and need careful fair handling to make them the true versatile all rounder they are capable of being. Many are spoiled by over handling which is often rough and unsympathetic but sensitively handled they make wonderful forever ponies. Some will say don't touch with a barge pole as they are traditionally thought of as fire breathing dragons but I have had loads I bought all sorts of weaners from the auctions and raised them all the same way and everyone of them became lovely family horses with super, calm, sensible temperaments so with Welshies I would say nurture is often 9/10th the other 1/10th being nature to make what you end up with. They are very sensitive and reactive but once they trust they are very loyal
 
My daughter broke in a welshie this year, she was amazing, but a bit small to keep. So we are going to have a look at some welsh crosses next week.

Have fun, he sounds lovely :)
 
wouldn't have anything else now love my welsh to bits and just love the breed there isn't anything he cant do or wont have a go at.Hes a strong boy but once you start actually riding him hes amazing hes just started hunting and he loves it has also done dressage showjumping and county level workers.already decided on my next horse again it will be a welsh.you have to have a patience of a saint iv found though they can be very trying at times ... my mum describes him as a overgrown Labrador puppy ... naughty and cheeky but never malicious :) i know someone though who said they would never have a welsh again think it really depends on the personalty ect mine is more towards fire breathing dragon than chilled out but that's what i like in him some may not.:)
 
I'll have to look for his breeding as not yet got him, they have told me it is very good I'm sure his sire is called trevallion flashjack! But could be mistaken, I have heard they can be very sharp and flighty which did make me doubt myself, but I from riding a very very spooky Arab in the past and a forward tb I thought I may be ok?! He is a beauty and plenty of bone would like to show him but also just as an all rounder! My plan is to just spend the next year getting to know him and basic groundwork plenty of love and getting him used to life. Taking it easy I'm in no rush with him as don't want to spoil him and love spending time with them just brushing etc! X
 
Yes, my mistake his dad is trevallion jacks image or trevallion jack the lad! Not sure on which one as there both from same place will check. Mare is dearne valley red ruby x
 
He sounds lovely what colour is he Trevallion had some lovely colours with an almost metallic sheen to them Armani being one I remember as a lovely boy
 
Sounds lush. My friends D is very able but takes the piss a little and is a big clump of a horse. Hes lovely looking though lol
 
In complete agreement with Windand rain and can vouch for Spottyappy's mare. I've seen her in action and wow!
My old mare was Trevallion lines (Trevallion Flying Rocket) and she had a beautiful dappled chestnut coat.
My 5 yo Sec D gelding is Parc/Synod lines and has the most fantastic personality. I bought him as a 2 1/2 (rising 3) yo and he has always had such an endearing, loving temperament. Super smart but not a horse you can rush, it takes time to bring out the best in a Welsh. We spent a couple of years inhand showing and walking out on the roads. Lightly backed him at 4 and this year have started working him harder. It is what was right for him and he's getting better every outing we go on - his jump is huge :-)
If your youngster has a kind nature and trusts you then there is no reason why he will not become a superb allrounder. Just remain calm, patient and don't get into a fight with him - you won't win!
As for mature height, who knows! Do a string test as it may give you a good idea, some will grow a few inches whereas mine hasn't grown much at all and has stayed at 14.2 for two years - although still hoping for an extra inch :-)
 
Thank u all! I think uv all confirmed what I thought, I'm just going to take it really steady with him. I am patient and like I say in no rush to get him backed so he can have a few years in hand if needs be. Excited now I hope he turns out as fab as yours all are :) x
 
Princessl14 said:
Thank u all! I think uv all confirmed what I thought, I'm just going to take it really steady with him. I am patient and like I say in no rush to get him backed so he can have a few years in hand if needs be. Excited now I hope he turns out as fab as yours all are :) x
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I think you have the right approach and stick to it regardless as to what others might say. The times my boy has played up it was generally my fault and he didn't understand what I was asking of him. Recently we had an 8 wheel tipper off loading 20 ton of road planings and he stood right beside it more interested in the polo's in my pocket so let him experience as much as possible whilst he's young and keep rewarding him.
He sounds a dream, good luck with him as imo you can't beat a Welsh!
 
I love Cs & Ds. They have the cleverness of natives but are small horses I think & get the better of people who think they will be easy pony/native types. If you have had Arabs & TBs you will be fine with your boy. He may be a bit keen but I've never met a D that wasn't sane. They just like to get on and work & unfortunately for some they usually like to work as fast as possible.
 
Well what can I say. I had several welshies and swore never again. I had 2 WBs
BUT ended up buying another welsh cob. I couldn't quite believe it.

However a year later and she is my dream horse.
VERY forward can be sharp but never bucks, or rears

The main thing you need is to be VERY consistent. Welshies have an amazing sense of fairness. They need firm but fair boundaries. You cannot move the line or they get confused insecure and take over the leadership. I think that's where most people go wrong
Oh and usually their 6th year is by far the worst lol

My mare is incredible. We've done county showing novice dressage recently taught her to jump and wow my god does she jump. Loves xc too

I wouldn't take her hunting or a busy fun ride as she is already a speed demon and very excite able it would totally fry her brain

But I lead her everywhere from my mobility scooter sometimes pulling a trailer. She is kind gentle and extremely sensitive

I love her beyond words
 
soulfull said:
Well what can I say. I had several welshies and swore never again. I had 2 WBs
BUT ended up buying another welsh cob. I couldn't quite believe it.

However a year later and she is my dream horse.
VERY forward can be sharp but never bucks, or rears

The main thing you need is to be VERY consistent. Welshies have an amazing sense of fairness. They need firm but fair boundaries. You cannot move the line or they get confused insecure and take over the leadership. I think that's where most people go wrong
Oh and usually their 6th year is by far the worst lol

My mare is incredible. We've done county showing novice dressage recently taught her to jump and wow my god does she jump. Loves xc too

I wouldn't take her hunting or a busy fun ride as she is already a speed demon and very excite able it would totally fry her brain

But I lead her everywhere from my mobility scooter sometimes pulling a trailer. She is kind gentle and extremely sensitive

I love her beyond words
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How lovely, when I've had enough of my ISHs and want something a bit closer to the ground I going to get a welshie.
 
I bought a welsh d yearling 3.5 years ago, backed him myself this year and he is absolutely awesome, hasn't put a foot wrong, just a lovely lovely little horse
 
This is a clip my OH put together of photo's of the past 2 1/2 years capturing some of our moments! Essentially it shows just how adorable Sec D's can be:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY10THju0hw

This is as a 2 1/2 yo, when I bought him:-
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Not a great quality pic but I do love it:-
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My daughter taking him 'baby' jumping!
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Within a couple of months he is getting better :-)
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Yesterday she competed at Bury Farm - unaffiliated and he jumped a lovely course, refused once but so pleased with him.
 
Our Welsh D is a 'character', we got her when she was 15 (for my daughter). As a schoolmistress if you didn't do it correctly then you didn't do it at all :) She could be an absolute delight and the next moment an absolute b****r. If she didn't want to come in then you had no chance. We had her as a jumping pony and she would jump anything and everything. We then decided to try her at dressage, everyone who knew her said 'no chance', three months later she was winning or being placed in everything we entered. She taught my daughter more about riding than any instructor could. I have a fond memory of a xc course and my daughter falling off at a rather large jump. Our mare walked back to where my daughter lay, gave her a look as if to say 'what the **** are you doing down there', my daughter got back on to continue the course but the mare was having none of it, she did the jump again, my daughter had no say in the matter. :)
She is now 23, semi retired and a field ornament/happy hack, still ruling the roost with her loaner. I will never sell her, she owes us nothing and will want for nothing.
 
Well I always used to look at owner descriptions of their Welsh cobs and think 'nope...never in a million years will I get a D'. I'm more of a traditional cob person and thought a D would be too much horse for me.

Well my Dad bought himself one and as he is getting on a bit now I've been riding her and I have to say I love her to bits! :)

On the ground she is the sweetest, most biddable little horse. She loves humans and will stand all day with her head gently pressed against your forehead and your arms wrapped around her neck. You can let the smallest child lead her and she even lower her head as she walks so they can reach.

To ride she has ploddy days and she has sharp, spooky days. On her ploddy days you could put your granny on her and never have a moments worry. On her silly days she can be very insecure and needs a lot of reassurance from her rider. She has never bucked, reared and tanked off but she can be very forward going. She can spook at things that as far as I can tell don't actually exist! However, a reassuring pat and a kind word and she you can inspire her to be really brave and in truth she has the heart of a lion.

I'm completely addicted and when I start looking for my next ride, I shall be browsing the welsh ads first! :)
 
My Buffy is a section D. She has a very gentle loving temperament and you can put small children and complete novices on her and she is a complete and utter saint.
When I'm riding her, some days she is VERY relaxed and laid back and a bit of a plod - other days she is more forward going, a bit spooky and jumpy. I'm never quite sure if the difference is due to the weather, how she is feeling or even how I'm feeling - but I wouldn't change her for the world - she's my horse of a lifetime.
 
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