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Post by yumpy on Nov 21, 2011 7:09:21 GMT -5
So the OTTB I've been riding had his first show on the weekend. If I had decent photo's I'd show you- but unfortunately he was a bit tricky and we were unable to compete.
It also came the time to officially buy him, and we were asked much more than we were originally willing to pay. So unfortunately I have to let Dean go, despite the 6 months of hard work I put into making him a dressage horse.
Now, I'm on the hunt again. In two days I'm visiting a 16.2 hand 7 year old Thoroughbred who's been untouched since he left the track (6 months ago). The lady said he's very sensitive, is very untrusting of men, and is a one-person horse that takes a long while to warm up to that person. Although it all sounds a bit challenging, and I've never taken on such an untrusting horse, the idea of such a challenge is just so exciting- and if he has dressage potential, I'll be snaffling him up in a flash.
If this happens, I'll likely be in horsey-world for a few days, and may not even be able to confirm it on here if I'm that absorbed in the business and thrill of a new horse and setting up a new paddock, buying rugs etc etc.
I'm basically just trying to say I'll try spend these two days madly posting, but if I suddenly keep people waiting a few days for replies without any words; that's why, and I promise to be back asap. It always takes me ages to get to the point dosn't it? xD
Love you all, and I hope you understand. There's nothing worse than inactive staff, but I'll do my best. <3 |
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Post by cheezwizzard on Nov 21, 2011 17:55:19 GMT -5
I have had to do that before with letting a horse go once you worked hard to get him where you want him. I hope that horse is the one for you! Challenge's are exciting and I wish you luck!
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Post by trynx on Nov 21, 2011 18:23:56 GMT -5
I sad. I like Mr. Dean
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Post by yumpy on Nov 21, 2011 18:32:17 GMT -5
Thanks heaps, Cheez.  He's a fantastic horse, Trynx, but he's also quite spooky and can be very unpredictable. For a horse that was untouched 3 years that I braught back into work and spent time training up; she's asking way too much money, and she's been totally stuffing me around lately too. Anyway, let's hope this guys got the potential I like. It's better than him going to market or something; somewhere I can guarentee you Dean will never go. <3 |
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Post by Masque {♥} on Nov 22, 2011 3:02:43 GMT -5
Probably a stupid question, but what does OTTB stand for? :} |
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Post by moth on Nov 22, 2011 3:51:18 GMT -5
Off-Track Thoroughbred, or Off the Track Thoroughbred. Basically just ex-racehorses that weren't quick enough for a racing career.
That sucks, Yumps. I hate it when people are greedy. You'd think she'd just be happy to find him a good home, since most OTTB's end up at the knackery. Hopefully the new boy will be exactly what you're after. Just make sure you be careful! Don't want you getting hurt.
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Post by yumpy on Nov 22, 2011 4:45:01 GMT -5
Not stupid. Moth's got it. Blah I know. Oh well, maybe it's for the better. I got a lot of experience from that nervous little horse, and learnt a lot even in 6 months. It's amazing that you can be the one training them, but the whole time they're teaching you too, and you so don't realise it at the time. Aw, thanks Mothy. If he's a crazy, unpredictable thing I'll just keep looking. Bringing him back in will be interesting if I get him, but I won't put myself in too many dangerous situations. Hehehe. |
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Post by yumpy on Nov 25, 2011 2:04:11 GMT -5
Blagh. Sooo he was way more nervous than they originally said. He's not unrideable nervous, but he'd be the dangerous kind that'd be jumping every which way at a show. Dissapointing, but there are so many thoroughbreds around that I can get something sensible and not have to put up with a horse that would likely be spooky for his entire life. He fliched when I so much as moved around him, I managed to give him a good rub on the face, and wondered if it was just a 'stranger' thing with him. But the lady, when i asked if he was the kind to spook said, "Oh yeah, he's very jumpy. It'd take a lot of time to get him going well. But they're all a bit nervous anyway." Yes, but not that nervous! haha. I wish I had taken a photo of his paddock mate, a 17.3 hand Black 9 year old. My god, I've never seen anything so big- and friendly! Apparently somebody already called dibs on him though, so I pretty sad. ): Haha. Anywaaay, I'll be around as much as usual for a while, but I'm still on the hunt. |
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Post by cheezwizzard on Nov 26, 2011 3:47:36 GMT -5
I'm sorry that it didnt turn out as you planned, always a pain. I hope you find a new horse soon! Are you always looking for an OTTB? A couple of my friends who have ridden one say that really jumpy and skittish
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Post by yumpy on Nov 26, 2011 8:07:19 GMT -5
Thank you Yeah, they're cheap, they're willing to learn and otherwise the majority of them end up in pet food cans. So it seems the sensible thing to do. Yeah, a lot of them are spooky. Dean, the one I've been working the past 6 months was like that. He wasn't terible, but if he had been out of work he'd jump at anything he was unsure of. You'd be surprised just how many of them are dead-quiet sweet hearts though. My friend's got a 6 year old and a 3 year old she was given to use for trail riding, and they've never looked twice at anything in their lives. ^^ |
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Post by cheezwizzard on Nov 26, 2011 17:50:42 GMT -5
Yea I heard once they calm down and begin to trust you there are sweethearts. Reaso n I ask is because I'm trying to convince my parents to get me a horse for Xmas this year but my dad wants to know which breed I want and the gender and I can't decide. OTTB's are high up on my list but my parents are trying to get me to lean towards push-button horses instead of skittish ones.
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