This is Edward. He's a 6 year old Appaloosa without any dressage training. He's a big boy, at 16.1 hands but he's broke. Broke. Broke.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV88Z9iFLnY
Talked to his owner today and she said she doesn't want to sell him, which is why she didn't even put a picture with this ad. She has done trail riding, arena riding, roping, sorting and camping with Edward. He ties for hours. He hobbles. He goes out alone or with other horses.
When I asked what makes him nervous she said she couldn't think of anything that makes him nervous. He's just not that kind of horse. When queried about if he would get bored doing circles she said he was an easy going fella that wants to do whatever you want to do. He has more whoa than go, but is just a happy fellow.
She breeds Appys and this was her personal horse, but with four kids and a working alfalfa farm, she just hasn't had much time to ride. She wants to be very picky about who he goes home with, which works in my favor. It means she's just as invested as I am in having us be a good fit.
He's about three hours away from me, but I have a trip at the end of this month that will get me within an hour and a half of him. So I'm hijacking my family trip and am going to take a day to go out and ride Edward.
I know he's under Western Saddle, but what do you think? I haven't heard back from my trainers yet but I"m pretty sure they're not going to be happy that he's an Appy. From a personality standpoint though, every Appy I've known has been a steady going kind of horse.
If trainers don't like an ap, there's something wrong with the trainers, not the horse.
ReplyDeleteCool! He seems like what you want temperament wise. Good luck trying him!
ReplyDeleteI think he is worth a visit to! Cute and like that he is licking and chewing towards the end of the ride video.
ReplyDeleteI love him! Of course, I am currently a very happy Appy owner ;) I'm with Kate too, if the trainers don't like him just because he is an Appy then there is something very wrong with them. You should have a horse that makes you happy and comfortable because you are the one riding it and paying for it, not the trainers.
ReplyDeleteI think he's cute and he looks safe. What do you want to do with him? Someone has spent a long time teaching him that he should carry his head low on a loose rein and you will have a long retraining battle ahead of you teaching him to raise his head and take up contact. If you are up to the challenge go for it. If you just want a fun all around horse and aren't worried about contact go for it. If you don't want to struggle in retraining a horse and want to start behind retraining a horse then pass.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I think an appy would be awesome for you :)
ReplyDeleteVery much worth a visit! But I love Appys of all shapes and colours!
ReplyDeleteGo visit! ride outside, ask for a trial
ReplyDeleteSaddle makes no difference, in my experience. You should try him!
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