myprincess
Well-Known Member
I had my perfect one in a million gentleman pts last year at 5 years old due to injury, despite behind a thoroughbred he was the safest most trustworthy horse I've ever known I always knew I'd never get another like him when I sadly let him go
I have since bought a 10 year old ex racer, I was told when I got him he's a quirky character but that didn't put me off as he's a dream to ride in the school, beautiful paces, moves nothing like a typical ex racehorse
To cut a long story short I have had him 9 months now and we've had a few hiccups along the way due to his quirks which I expected Anyway when I first got him, the thing is I just cannot click with this horse as much as I want to I can't seem to get a bond with him, he's very cold, bites in the stable and would kick u given half a chance,
When he's in a good mood he's the sweetest guy and I thought given enough time and patience his behaviour may start to improve as he gets to know me and we start to build up a bond but I feel there's a wall between us and maybe we are just not meant to be
I got him off a dealer who would buy him back, this is a reputable dealer in my area who was upfront and honest about his behaviour so I cannot blame them I knew what I was taking on I just can't seem to click with him that is the issue here not his behaviour
It would break my heart to send him back I do have lot of love for this horse I just feel he'll never let me in, I also don't want to go through the rigmorole of finding another
What would you do ?
I have since bought a 10 year old ex racer, I was told when I got him he's a quirky character but that didn't put me off as he's a dream to ride in the school, beautiful paces, moves nothing like a typical ex racehorse
To cut a long story short I have had him 9 months now and we've had a few hiccups along the way due to his quirks which I expected Anyway when I first got him, the thing is I just cannot click with this horse as much as I want to I can't seem to get a bond with him, he's very cold, bites in the stable and would kick u given half a chance,
When he's in a good mood he's the sweetest guy and I thought given enough time and patience his behaviour may start to improve as he gets to know me and we start to build up a bond but I feel there's a wall between us and maybe we are just not meant to be
I got him off a dealer who would buy him back, this is a reputable dealer in my area who was upfront and honest about his behaviour so I cannot blame them I knew what I was taking on I just can't seem to click with him that is the issue here not his behaviour
It would break my heart to send him back I do have lot of love for this horse I just feel he'll never let me in, I also don't want to go through the rigmorole of finding another
What would you do ?