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Thanks guys, will try out your suggestions today, starting with more gentle counter-moves and escalating if I need to make a point.

SOme of you may recall, I have a new 4 year old Andy gelding who has lived a very sheltered life and has been very upset and nervous about being relocated. So he is not the most confident fellow (at...

Hi Guys,

Well the my instructor/trainer has decided to begin his training tomorrow but she said the early stages don't involve much physical work to speak of. She doesn't seem to be too worried...

Oh hey, sorry Diamond, I see what you were trying to say now. Guess I don't want that to be true since I was quick to counter that idea, but not wanting it to be true does not help anything. I...

Thanks Diamond. He was left out on pasture all the time, that is where he lived, so that is the cause of this. Some of his herd mates are chubby too. I did do a pre-purchase vet check and the vet...

Hi all,

Well my new 4 year old Andy gelding just arrived, he is settling in a lot better today.

So this horse is definitely overweight, and not by just a little. Even my trainer who is...

I just wanted to report that he is doing much better!! His very inquisitive, friendly personality is back big time, even if he is still slightly jumpy. He let me pet him and love on him and listened...

Wow, you guys are really coming along in such a short period of time! Congratulations on your new mare!

Thanks everyone so far for your input, very reassuring!!!

Chief2, thanks, I will be working on being that consistent person in my gelding's world. I had to work pretty hard to gain the trust of my...

NO Sheila, he came from N California!! But it sounds like a parallel situation for sure! I guess a lot more Spanish boy horses are kept in tact, it's the Spanish 'tradition', so it seems a lot of...

Yeah, he really was attached to his owner, she was there when he was born. Have heard that Andalusians (as well as other breeds), tend to get very attached to one person.

I have also read that...

Hmmm.... never heard of it! Can I get that at any feed store and how is it given to the horse?

Thanks, I am happy to cut him a break~ I do really feel for the little guy and know that this is all extremely traumatic for him. I just wanted some reassurance from the forum since I really don't...

I just bought a new horse who arrived at my riding barn yesterday. He is a 4 year old Andalusian gelding, has had some neat ground training, but not yet started under saddle, and for the most part...

Thankyou C2J!

YAY! That is good to hear!

I have also been obsessing a little over Subaru vs. 4Runner in snow/ice conditions, that is more for myself driving the car around and not necessarily hauling, I plan to...

Hi everyone,

I'm the OP and I ended up getting a 2006 Toyota 4runner sport edition (only because I was the best deal I could find/the sport part), for my Brenderup trailering adventures. Some of...

Finding a saddle is about as torturous as finding a new used car LOL. Sorry, I feel your pain!

Same here, I had a heck of a time fitting a saddle to my 15H SE Arab mare, everything (!!!) seemed to interfere with her shoulder. I just bought a Passier Grand Gilbert, it's 5 or more years old but...

Yikes, really don't want a V-8...

I will consider the Nissan X-terra idea though, I had checked into Pathfinders and the new ones are said to be very powerful (even more than a 4Runner), but...

PS I am in the Pacific Northwest, if anyone is selling a used Brenderup 2 horse, fairly new/good condition, I would be interested. Otherwise I will have to buy new...

Hi Jean,

You and I think alike!! I also want to have more car than I need even if it is a Brenderup and you can tow it with a VW bug LOL (just kidding). I think I will stick with the 4Runner...

Hi Brenderup peeps,

Was enjoying the other thread about B'ups since I am about to buy one. But look, here is my dilemma:

I live in a mountainous area, the interstate that crosses the...

I totally agree with this. Horses are smart AND subtle, you can communicate with them and let them know when they have gone too far and they get it. My mare loves to rest her chin on my head if I am...

Hey OP, I am hot on the trail of a Brenderup too, so this is a timely thread for me. I just went and looked at the Prestige and Baron, unfortunately didn't get to see the Royal which is the one I am...