Some Things Aren't Fair!!!!!

[HappyHorse13]

In my never-ending search for that "perfect horse" I am being beat!

I look and look and look. I see the perfect horse and it is either too much money or too far away!

I am flustrated :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Manda]

I know EXACTLY how you feel, as I am currently searching for my perfect horse.

I will tell you the same thing I have been told 104857 times =D

There is a horse out there for you, it just may take some time finding it.

Good luck :)

[HappyHorse13]

Thanks, Manda! You always have really good advice.

I think I'm actually more flustrated with myself. I keep wishing I had more riding experience than being a novice. I love this horse named Cowboy so much. In my heart, he is my dream horse! But my brain tells me NO! He is way too big and too much horse for you!
I rode Cowboy once and it was kind of scary. He got spooked and the lesson horse I rode was always dependable. But, I am not mad at Cowboy for spooking. He's a horse. It's in his nature.
I will try to post some pics of Cowboy so everyone can see how gorgeous he is!

[Manda]

I'm not really novice, my trainer calls me "intermediate" but if you really love Cowboy, maybe you should give him a chance. How big is he? I love big horses @_@ Also, like you said, it's his nature, but maybe with more time with you, he'll calm down a bit. Why not see if you can lease him for a while, and see how you like him and how things go with the riding?

[HappyHorse13]

Cowboy is 16.2 :eek:

[Manda]

I would LOVE to have a 16.2hh horse. If his height intimidates you, that's one thing, but I think I remember you saying you're 5'2. That's not too bad of a match. If the height frightens you, I probably wouldn't risk it, because that'll effect your riding, big time. If not, give him a chance and see how things work out.

[HappyHorse13]

I really want to!
But Cowboy has some issues:
He usually stands there, with planted hooves, and doesn't move at all. Or he starts walking backwards.
That is what intimidates me. I rode him, and he only did that once. Being a novice, what am I supposed to do if he starts backing up? I do know what to do, but would Cowboy listen? And what if I give him a good kick and he goes psycho?! :eek: :rolleyes:
But...maybe I could try him. Maybe...hmmm....maybe my trainer could give me lessons on the lunge line with him? That way, I could get my aids/ cues down and still be safe while my trainer teaches me on the line.
My trainer said he was an awesome trail horse THANK GOODNESS. I'd love to trail ride!
Hmmm.....but she also said he was a good beginner horse....NOT!!!

[Manda]

I really want to!
But Cowboy has some issues:
He usually stands there, with planted hooves, and doesn't move at all. Or he starts walking backwards.
That is what intimidates me. I rode him, and he only did that once. Being a novice, what am I supposed to do if he starts backing up? I do know what to do, but would Cowboy listen? And what if I give him a good kick and he goes psycho?! :eek: :rolleyes:
But...maybe I could try him. Maybe...hmmm....maybe my trainer could give me lessons on the lunge line with him? That way, I could get my aids/ cues down and still be safe while my trainer teaches me on the line.
My trainer said he was an awesome trail horse THANK GOODNESS. I'd love to trail ride!
Hmmm.....but she also said he was a good beginner horse....NOT!!!

A lot of horses have that problem. With planted hooves, I would recommend a crop. I would say spurs, but most trainers won't put spurs on novices. Even with the crop though (I had experience with this) you have to be prepared for the horse to jump a little, especially if he has never been subjected to one. After a times though, they usually figure out that it's better to obey than be smacked. Same with a good kick. With any horse, a good kick will surprise them, but I really doubt he would go psycho, a little crow hopping maybe. He may jump right into a trot, but I doubt he would do anything extreme like rear or buck.

With the backing up, just release his mouth (let go of your reins) and move your feet away from his sides and say whoa, he'll probably stop.

Will Cowboy respond? You'll find out if you give it a shot. You can't be afraid to try something, especially if your trainer says he is a good beginner horse, she/he must know something, you should trust them with that and see how things go.

The lunge lining is a good idea. Or even just working him in a small round pen rather than a big arena can help.

I'm just trying to give you some ideas, because most of the things you're mentioning, I've had problems with in the past.

I'm finished rambling.

[RoadtoRio]

I totally agree with you, but you have to relize that any "perfect horse" is going to be exspensive because it is perfect. My horse Rio, he isnt perfect but in my eyes he is, because thats how special are bond is. If you just find a horse with everything you want it to be, if you bond, you will have a perfect horse.

Atleast thats what I think x)

[HappyHorse13]

OK, I'll admit, Cow's height does scare me a bit.
I don't trust myself with him, I am FINALLY starting to be less nervous riding, and I don't want to screw that up if something bad would happen (with Cowboy, BUT it could happen with any horse). Because with me, when something bad happens, it takes me a long time to get over it. I just don't want to reverse to Step 1 again (really nervous) when I'm already at Step Two (getting over nervousness). I just don't want to screw myself up.
And, when I visited the barn one day, a girl was giving Cowboy a bath. He had a bridle and halter on with a chain over his nose.
NOT A GOOD BEGGINER HORSE! :cool:

[dubbyroxsoxs95]

In my journey to find a good pony it took over 8 months to find him..and he was right under our nose! In the journey, we found 3 other ponies we were seriously interested in. First was a mare named Sabrina. She was really in heat when she went. So we moved on. Then there was Onyx, a black 5 year old that only jumped 1 foot. That really taught me a lot ;) . Then there was Domino, a 15.2 20 year old that jumped the same height as onyx, but was 20. Then we found him. Chubby as could be ( may I include fuzzy?). But when i got on him, i knew, we were meant to be.

I hope that inspired you to take your time or.............here is another to make you go for it.


My friend Canadian Java had a pony named Canada. She owned half of him and my trainier owned the other. I rode Canada so we hated eache other. Then came decison time. Did I want half of Canada or my own pony? Of course i loved canada, but i really did want my own. I decided that Canada was special so i would own him and look for a pony of my own.