Shantara
Well-Known Member
Just a simple little thread, but every time he does things like this it fills me with joy!
I recently made a new friend, who loves all things nerdy and loves medieval stuff, especially horses! He's never ridden, but had seen lots at re-enactments etc..
He came over for a visit and we went to see Ned. I had a little go to show him and Ned performed beautifully
even trotting, cantering and stopping by voice command like a pro!
I then asked him if he would like a little sit on Ned, as he's a little too heavy to do anything more (he's extremely tall, but not fat) he ummed and ahhed, but finally said ok
At first Ned took a step back, as if to say "Who is this huge person and why has he just grown 3 feet?!" As my friend stepped onto the mounting block. I patted Ned and told him it was ok and my friend did the same.
Ned was so good he just stood there and waited for instruction! Friend got off and was thrilled
I love letting (willing) none horsey people meet Ned, even just getting them to pat him or having a little sit on makes me feel such pride!
He has been demonised so much by so many people, but things like this prove that he is a good boy really!!
I recently made a new friend, who loves all things nerdy and loves medieval stuff, especially horses! He's never ridden, but had seen lots at re-enactments etc..
He came over for a visit and we went to see Ned. I had a little go to show him and Ned performed beautifully
even trotting, cantering and stopping by voice command like a pro!I then asked him if he would like a little sit on Ned, as he's a little too heavy to do anything more (he's extremely tall, but not fat) he ummed and ahhed, but finally said ok
At first Ned took a step back, as if to say "Who is this huge person and why has he just grown 3 feet?!" As my friend stepped onto the mounting block. I patted Ned and told him it was ok and my friend did the same.
Ned was so good
he just stood there and waited for instruction! Friend got off and was thrilled I love letting (willing) none horsey people meet Ned, even just getting them to pat him or having a little sit on makes me feel such pride!
He has been demonised so much by so many people, but things like this prove that he is a good boy really!!
