So. I found a new horse.
His name is Joey {I’ve already thought of a show name for him: High Boy}, he’s a 4 year old TB x Appaloosa ~ which is a bit of odd mix, but seems to work in his case.
He’s got quite decent conformation, and he’s reasonably good looking, although his head is a bit of the worst from both worlds ~ an Appy foundation eye and TB goofy ears! But then again, I am fairly fussy about a horse’s head. ; ) He’ll never be a pretty boy, but he has some of the smoothest gaits I have ever sat on! It’s like floating on a cloud!
He’s really intelligent, picks up on stuff really quickly and I like how calm he is. He has a looooong way to go; he is a green as grass as he has only been saddle broke and that’s about it. He doesn’t know how to bend and is really stiff and unbalanced, but I love the challenge of training horses, so I have taken him on a month’s trial to see how he goes.
I definitely think he has potential, but I don’t know that he’ll make the cut as a dressage prospect. He has the movement and the conformation, but if I can’t get him interested in it, I’ll be in trouble. I think he’s one of those smart cookies that if their brains aren’t engaged they just go ‘deadhead’ horse. So we’ll see I guess. I do like him though, so I hope he works out!
See ya!
bonita
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