Hi there,
I have a six year old rescued TB/Belgian Draft horse. I rescued her from a run down, and not well managed stables that trained her all wrong, that rescued her from another place when she must have been 3 or so. It's all very hazy but she's in a better place now and I love her.
But that's not what we are discussing.
Mirabella (Bella) is in training for hunter, she's kind of gangly and clumsy right now, and I think it's because she's part Belgian draft, and she's kind of awkward looking. My trainer assured me she'd get better in time - but I want to know YOUR opinion if you have had one or know one. Can they jump successfully? Can they do jumper? Cross country? Please just let me know! I bought Bella because I somehow fell in love with her amidst all of her obvious flaws that stuck out more than her pros. She's the most adorable, loveable, kind, and gentle horse I have ever known. Especially for a six year old mare. She's quite energetic but not in a mean way. She's never bucked me off.
We had a freaky accident a couple months back where she galloped out of control and I couldn't stop her, so I tried pulling her into an emergency stop, but she tripped, flipped and rolled over on top of me. Since then we have faced our fear of the outdoor arena and cantering again, and she holds no resentment against me and tries her best :)
Comment and let me know! Give me advice! Thanks :)