what do you think of this horse?

[pixiebee]

what do you reckon? appologies for the picture overload.lol!!

 

[only_me]

Looks like horse is either strong or being held in quite a lot.
Mane is over on wrong side too pet hate lol!

Nice horse though

 

[Lucinda_x]

Looks like horse is either strong or being held in quite a lot.
Mane is over on wrong side too pet hate lol!

Nice horse though

Same thoughts

 

[pixiebee]

lol, yes mane is on the wrong side! He is very forward going and quite strong, especially when there is mares in sight! I have him on loan with view to buy!

 

[attheponies]

Rather gorgeous! Do you know the breeding?

 

[pixiebee]

sadly not, we were playing guess the breed the other day! he has a sports horse passport but thats it. he is 13 bless him, i have to say, ive had him a week today and im in looooooooooooooooooooooovveeee already! fancied him for a bit of everything, but wondering if dressage might be his forte!

 

[attheponies]

He isn't unlike my friend's WB who is rather good at dressage. I think he is very, very nice indeed.

 

[Ilovefoals]

Very nice. Looks like my mare who is Hanoverian. x

 

[tallyho!]

Phew, thought your latest chap had turned black!!!!

Hows the other one doing anyway?

This one looks nice, although a bit on his forehand and tense but I guess if mind is on mares, one can understand.

Oh... stop looking down!

 

[pixiebee]

he was cut very late so is very riggy with mares. There is one just gone into season and he keeps sniffing the air lol. He hasnt had much schooling the past year and ive only had him a week, this is the 5th time ive ridden him and he is soooooo forward going and bouncy.lol

 

[Elsbells]

You think he is fabulous and that is what really matters, but I see what you mean, he is!

 

[Dancing Queen]

hanoverian i would guess at - looks lovely, but held in too tight for my liking.

 

[Shandys_mum]

He is a lovely colour and all bouncy but maybe held in a bit tight.

But as long as you are happy then that is all that matters

 

[pixiebee]

i am going to have some lessons on him so hopefully can learn to hold him with my seat and not so much with his mouth. Everytime i softened the contact he zoomed of! I think its a case of just getting used to each other, dont really want to put a stronger bit in though, im sure with schooling/fitness and becoming more supple, we will improve! he is soooo keen.lol!

 

[Victoria25]

Ohh he looks luuuuurvely ... he does look like a black hannovarian I've had my eye on for a while now for breeding with my mare ... not sure if I can write on here his name etc but pm me if you'd like his name to compare? x

 

[thinlizzy]

wow

 

[Kaylum]

gorgeous and at least you get a chance to try him before you buy him. Good luck with him.

 

[pixiebee]

ive already decided im having him! He is really my dream horse! Bit over-enthusiastic with the mares and dances around when he sees them but no malice in him at all!

 

[YasandCrystal]

He's beautiful, lucky you!

 

[Charla]

What a gorgeous horse! All the best with him

 

[scarymare]

Reminds me of mine who is ID/TB but all judges think Warmblood. Mine is strong and riggy too! Lovely.

 

[WandaMare]

He's gorgeous, looks very nice for dressage. Hope you enjoy him

 

[kirstie]

He is lovely. Once you get to know him you'll find him easier... Or not! His neck needs to be longer, you'll need to work out a way of slowing him down and pushing the neck out. It can be tricky. Enjoy it though, looks like you are going to have a lot of fun!

 

[Ibblebibble]

ohh me likey if that's you riding you are either really small or he's a big lad lol

 

[Tammytoo]

He is a lovely big boy (or are you just small ) I agree with the comments of tenseness and shortened neck, but as you are going to do something about this can't see any other proiblems.

Good luck and enjoy!

 

[pixiebee]

lol im 5ft and he is 16.1hh !!

 

[TallyHo123]

He is a lovely colour and all bouncy but maybe held in a bit tight.

But as long as you are happy then that is all that matters

Agreed!

 

[hessy12]

Looks like horse is either strong or being held in quite a lot.
Mane is over on wrong side too pet hate lol!

Nice horse though

Yes, he is really being held tight by the rider and he is opening his mouth in one shot. Not relaxed in his back IMHO.