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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2675506 is a reply to message #2675269 ] |
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I thought since we are chatting about the heavy horses I would ask some advice. On my situation
I've ridden horses before, had a bad fall from ex - racer. Then found my dream horse rode again for many years. Until my back gave out from prev injury. Now after a very long spell the " riding bug has hit again"
But there is a few factors that have been put into the equation. Last year I had a subnaracnoid brain bleed plus stroke. The stroke has left me with no feeling on right side. My dream was to own a Clyde but reality is this would not be possible due to the size, & strongness of the Clyde & crosses. Plus the days of riding big horses. Is not on. Neurologist would kill me lol.
So what to ride:
Firstly I'm 6'2 ( six foot two )
And around I hate to say it 120 k's
Please before you say lose weight I'm on meds that cause weight gain
I eat healthy, do have bad days & eat bad stuff.
So I'm wondering what heavy breeds would be suitable.
Keeping in mind horse would not be ridden, full time
Any suggestions ?
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2675616 is a reply to message #2675269 ] |
Wed, 13 June 2012 14:53 |
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Friesian Friend
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I’m a lover and owner of a very special friesian Saxton (you can follow my whole story on the friesian breeder section). I’m 49, never ever had a horse in my life till I got Saxton (when he was 2 years old). Left him till he was 3 then he was broken in, the place I bought him from Willow Lodge Riding Ranch (andy10), got all the girls to teach me how to ride on weekends, just through going out on the trails and learning to balance going under branches, etc. He is 6 years old, can you believe green horse and rider normally a disaster but not with this man! I am now trying my hand at dressage with him, as far as I can go. He has been the most gorgeous natured and most patient horse in the world. He learned to stop when I wasn’t balanced or was about to fall, NO buck, kick, bite or anything. Impecable ground manners, easy to trim, worm and all those things. Gets on with every horse he meets, even if they don’t like other horses, he makes them like him. Very versatile, can go for trail ride, slow steady or fast, can do little basic jumps, swims, whatever you ask him to do he will try his heart out.
Believe it or not, even though I have only been riding 3 years, he gave me all my confidence. I also broke in a Clydesdale about 2 years ago from scratch at a course at Glenormiston College with John Patterson, amazing what I learned there. I have a passion for Clydesdales as well and yes, they can also do little jumps, there is also a beautiful one (purebred) in Qld in Novice dressage level!!!
Of course there are always going to be exceptions to the rule, but seriously most of the heavies are brilliant confidence boosters. I have fallen once (not horses fault) my stirrup got caught in gate so I baled, poor Saxton went quiet for the rest of the day. The heavies are the reason I have no real fear of riding, whatever the situation, they have amazingly smooth slow paces that you can sit to.
Definitely get a heavy! Just be cautious what they are crossed with if you go that way.
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2675627 is a reply to message #2675616 ] |
Wed, 13 June 2012 15:15 |
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I don't really like a lot of the heavier ones. Not a huge fan of Clydie x's.
One horse I currently have is a Connie x tb and she is super, she is 16.1hh and looks like a big pony 
I guess it depends how heavy you want.
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2675666 is a reply to message #2675662 ] |
Wed, 13 June 2012 15:53 |
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| sophia23 wrote on Wed, 13 June 2012 15:50 |
all these horses sound and look lovely For people who have owned clydie x which breed crossed with them did you find to be the most quiet and easy to work with?
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The best, most versatile, coolest temperament and generally lovely Clydie X is crossed with a standardbred. He is an absolute gem of a horse. Jumps anything, tries his heart out and doesn't have a dirty bone in his body.
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2675738 is a reply to message #2675506 ] |
Wed, 13 June 2012 16:59 |
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| clydesdalelover wrote on Wed, 13 June 2012 13:04 |
I thought since we are chatting about the heavy horses I would ask some advice. On my situation
I've ridden horses before, had a bad fall from ex - racer. Then found my dream horse rode again for many years. Until my back gave out from prev injury. Now after a very long spell the " riding bug has hit again"
But there is a few factors that have been put into the equation. Last year I had a subnaracnoid brain bleed plus stroke. The stroke has left me with no feeling on right side. My dream was to own a Clyde but reality is this would not be possible due to the size, & strongness of the Clyde & crosses. Plus the days of riding big horses. Is not on. Neurologist would kill me lol.
So what to ride:
Firstly I'm 6'2 ( six foot two )
And around I hate to say it 120 k's
Please before you say lose weight I'm on meds that cause weight gain
I eat healthy, do have bad days & eat bad stuff.
So I'm wondering what heavy breeds would be suitable.
Keeping in mind horse would not be ridden, full time
Any suggestions ?
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A Highland. They have huge barrels that would take your leg up easily. They are also bred to carry fully grown red stag carcases that would weigh more than 120 kg dead weight. Their maximum height is 14.2hh so not as difficult to get on and off as a taller horse.
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2675767 is a reply to message #2675269 ] |
Wed, 13 June 2012 17:28 |
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I have a Percheron X Warmblood. He can be a bit nervy at times buy wouldn't swap for the world. We are having riding and club rallies - I'm not competing. He's a gentle giant on the ground.
Will add pics soon - not sure how to do it with my phone.
Hope you find your "soul mate" soon.
ETA: Photos
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2675816 is a reply to message #2675269 ] |
Wed, 13 June 2012 18:16 |
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Don't restrict yourself to certain breeds... 
I've known alot of Clydie X's, some were hot, some were as dead quiet and as laid back as they come... Clydie X TB's too.
I've ridden a fair few WB's... Once again, some were really laid back, some were hot. I've got a hot one with alot of attitude right now as you know, but not all are the same. One trait that the majourity of them seem to have though is a streak of stubborness.
Can clydie X's and percheron X's jump? Some of them can, hell yes. But once again, depends on the individual horse.
I've had a friesan X before too, the most genuine horse that you could ever come across.
Have a look around, have a ride on a few... If you click with that individual horse, and it does what you want it to do and has the potential to go where you want to take it, decide on the breed then. You WILL find your perfect horse Emma, just don't rush into something because someone generalised the whole breed.
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses [message #2675905 is a reply to message #2675508 ] |
Wed, 13 June 2012 20:03 |
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| artepko wrote on Wed, 13 June 2012 13:04 |
| martina wrote on Wed, 13 June 2012 11:29 |
I would certainly not get a baby horse if you have lost confidence ! Get something sane, going and what you can enjoy now.
Personally, I am not a fan of the Clydie X either ... I do like the look of them, but most I actually don't find that "easy" to work with.
With the heavier horses - I love the Andalusians ! You can do anything with them.
Here my absolute favourite (1/2 Andy - 1/4Friesian 1/4Percheron)
Temperament, Trainability and Movement are  .... leaves most WB's a mile behind !!
Cheers MARTINA
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I wouldn't call Andalusian a 'heavy' horse. Not the clumper type at all!
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When crossed with friesian and perch would certainly have an element of clumper though! Your young fella is lovely Martina, do you still have him?
I agree with what a lot of people have already said, I used to love the clydie x's, now not so much - sure there are some rippers, but I've also seen a lot of strange, spooky, piggy temperaments amongst the clydies 
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2676093 is a reply to message #2675269 ] |
Thu, 14 June 2012 00:36 |
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My sister breeds welsh cobs and I have 2 she bred.
the mare is up to height section C at 13.3hh and has plenty of bone and feather and my rising 2 year old gelding will eventually have it as well without the round bone that the draft horses tend to have, not to mention a divine pony head. He is only currently 12hh at 2 and a half but will likely only go 13hh but he has already jumped a metre + out of his paddock the little bugger.
I am not sure you could get much quieter than either of these 2 ponies not to mention enthusiastic about learning new things and spending time with me.
The mare is 10 years old and has been a broodie for last six years after being ridden for 3 months when broken in as a 4 year old and remembers everything she was taught like it was yesterday. We are talking half passes, walk trot and canter on voice command under saddle and on the lunge as well as side pass and stand still at mounting block to be mounted on command as well as at liberty work on the ground.
My daughter owns a 17hh pure bred welsh cob also bred by my sister. She has bred quite a few over 15hh all purebred
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2676154 is a reply to message #2675485 ] |
Thu, 14 June 2012 08:15 |
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I love clydie X's, but having had 2, I'm well aware that they're not the super quiet horse's that some people believe them to be. They're spooky, many have a bit of pigroot/buck in them and many will put it over you if they feel they can. But, I find that when the going gets tough, they'll hold it together and get through it with you (but may shy at the horse eating jump judge afterwards). I love them though!
I have heard that full blooded clydies are similar in that they are spooky.
To the OP, don't discount any horse based on breed is my recommendation, they all have good points and bad as well as good individuals and bad. Good luck!
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2676265 is a reply to message #2675269 ] |
Thu, 14 June 2012 10:01 |
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Another option that might help you in your choice of heavy is to go down to Willow Lodge Riding Ranch at Somerville (andy10 on this forum) and there you will be able to have your choices of riding pure clydesdales, friesians, crosses and there are even a few gypsy cobs, don't think there are any perchies but maybe you could borrow one and ride. This way you could get the feel of them and what they are capable of doing to see which one suits you and your needs before you buy. You will be able to walk, trot, canter and jump a few logs. Buying a purebred, you can trace the family history and get an idea of what the temperaments, etc will be like and their builds, etc.
Friesians and Clydies all the way 
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| Re: Those who own heavy horses - add your stories & photos :) [message #2676276 is a reply to message #2676265 ] |
Thu, 14 June 2012 10:11 |
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| Friesian Friend wrote on Thu, 14 June 2012 10:01 |
Another option that might help you in your choice of heavy is to go down to Willow Lodge Riding Ranch at Somerville (andy10 on this forum) and there you will be able to have your choices of riding pure clydesdales, friesians, crosses and there are even a few gypsy cobs, don't think there are any perchies but maybe you could borrow one and ride. This way you could get the feel of them and what they are capable of doing to see which one suits you and your needs before you buy. You will be able to walk, trot, canter and jump a few logs. Buying a purebred, you can trace the family history and get an idea of what the temperaments, etc will be like and their builds, etc.
Friesians and Clydies all the way
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What a great idea - thankyou for that
I've always wanted to go there for a ride regardless so may have hurry up
R.I.P My beautiful BJ
I will miss & love you every single day!
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he really looks out for my kids and follows them every where he is a real people horse. He is only young and green just come back in from being broken in a year or so ago and my 5 year old can ride him around in an enclosed area ( under supervision of coarse ) I will send you through my FB link so you see him with my son... (my son decided to take him over a small jump to the other day, I nearly had a heart attack but they were both fine and son had all gear ncluding a vest on)
) and then modern, like his sire Jorrit, who does dressage... so there are degress of 'heavy'
