Ahhhh, so you had one of those "leap sideways out from
under you" horses, too?
I sold mine a couple of years ago to my daughter for
her teenager. The granddaughter is an excellent rider, fearless, and she
bounces (unlike her Grandma.)
And he is about 15.1. The little horse I have now
DOES NOT SPOOK (isn't that grand?) and he is only 14.2. I love
it!
Yes, I do like that my "out of pasture" horse is
only 14:2 on tip toe with new shoes. I still need a
step but it's worth it. She thinks she's as big as anybody and can
trot with the big horses, if I let her.
And with age, 12, she has pretty much quit
leaping sideways out from under me <g>
I am with you Dot. I am just thrilled to
finish 25 miles now and not hurt too very much. I am starting a fat
pony or 'Porkchop'! My new saying is 'last but not least!'. She
is just a hoot and I can get on her from the ground! Although she has
no withers and the saddle tends to roll. I like the fact that her
spooks are almost non-existent!!
Jeanie
