chestnut cob
Well-Known Member
I don't think it means much really. I take it to mean it isn't suitable for someone who is right at the start of their learning and wants a kick-along plod. If I was advertising mine I'd say he wasn't a novice ride. However he is sweet, tries hard, is mostly obedient, has lovely paces and adores jumping. However, he is also sensitive, can be sharp, sometimes get himself in a tizz if he hasn't had enough work, at certain times of the year and when he's fit. A "novice" rider wouldn't know how to deal with that and I think it would be scary to them. If you argue and fight with him, he would then get worried and upset. So although I (average RC type rider, doing some low level BE) find him a clever, responsive, forward going ride, someone who hasn't been riding long wouldn't necessarily because I think that sort of rider would worry him. But put on your average RC person who can ride a decent DR test, jump around 90cm-1m and likes a whizzy pony type with something about him, and they'd love him.