who owns a section d?

[helenpleasance]

Not sure if this is the forum for this, but as it is the one I regulary look at...:rolleyes:

Looking at ads for ponies for sale, I often come across the phrase "a typical section d personality". Can anyone tell me what that is? Are they bolshy or opinionated?

Thank you for your opinion.:o

[jenmac_85]

Nik-n-Kia owns one.

As far as I know they have their own opinions and usually aren't afraid to show it. Crikey - that makes them sound nasty :eek:.

Gorgeous horses though :D

[Nik-n-Kia]

Hey I have a sec D well he is a 3/4 bred and the only thing that is not D is his head and his slightly longer legs.

They are opninonated and need sympathetic handling like all horses really.

They are jacks of all trades tho and once you have their trust they will do anthing for you!!

I will be going for another one shortly to back and ride away myself.

Lovely breed but they can he fiery and as I said opinionated.

Nikki xxxx

[helenpleasance]

Not a first horse then?

[No_Angel]

I have a welsh d and a part bred.

My welshie is a complete drama queen, very opinionated, but once you get her on your side shes lovely.
They are like marmite, you either love them or hate them.

[Nik-n-Kia]

It depends on how long you have been around horses and the types of horses that you have ridden.

They know what they can do and they do try and if your willing to take the time with them then they can be a first horse.

Nikki xxxx

[helenpleasance]

I've been around lots of different horses, some horses can sneeze and I worry, others can be bad tempered or spooky and for some reason, it doesn't worry me. It depends on the horse. Some horses I just click with instantly. What I was concerned about, was, I wanted my children with no experience, to ride my horse. And I didnt want to put them off horses for life.....

[Nik-n-Kia]

I have had all my little cousins on Kia and I had three german children from the campsite on him after he had just had three weeks worth of boxrest for an injury and he never batted an eyelid and they were all on him togther whilst mum and dad were taking pics.

They are just like anyother horse and can spook but their breed doesnt make them any worse.

I would have one before I would have some other breeds but that is my preference.

Nikki xxxx

[Dinsarsio]

I own and have know many sec d`s and they are all different.But thay are all pony like,cheeky,good doers,versitile.
But i understand the term typical section D.Which is not a dope on a rope, clever,great presence and charm.I find that the male sec D is a bit more fiesty than the females that in my opinion are easier on the whole.

[~*sugarlump*~]

i ride one weekly and i would say he is typical D. he needs a confident hand or he can take the mick, but once he knows you he's very loving. he's got real presence and character, and is abit like marmite, you either love him or hate him...but i love him ;)

[Gurnosstud]

I think section Ds can be first horses. Yes, they are quirky and have strong personalities, but they generally have kind natures.

[joanne555]

i have a.. sec d and he is so wonderful in every way ,not bolshy at all and any bodys ride i trust him with my life he is a real character and could talk if he could ,,they are fantastic all rounders but at the end of the day every horse is differant it depends how they have been treated in the past i suppose.no bad horses just bad owners as they say

[fairlady]

I have a young Welsh D, 2 1/2. He is quite a CHARACTER to say the least:D

He can be bolshy, but NEVER nasty, he can also be a bit opinionated, you have to know how to treat him, I am still learning after 8 1/2 months and admit to getting it wrong every now and then.

He LOVES people which is a big plus, gets on well with the other horses, his curiosity outweighs any fear. HOWEVER, he likes to do everything the HARD way, you have to stay one step ahead of him at all times, he is very intelligent and every now and then he will still test your leadership, if you are the slightest bit lax in handling him, i.e. give him an inch, he cannot help but try and take that mile:D But, in his favour, he is still very young and green, he has never attempted to kick, his nipping has been nipped in the bud, especially more so now his teeth have been sorted, although again there was never any real malicious intention, all playful stuff, but sometimes his playfulness brimmed on being dangerous, and we did have a few battles for who was gonna 'lead' in this relationship.

I owned a loopy TB, I have owned and loaned Arabs, this Welshie has taught me absolutely loads in the 8 months I have owned him, first and foremost that they are anything but, JUST A COB:D:D I honestly think with consistant handling and the building of our relationship he is going to be an absolute gem, he has loads of presence and personality and it all just needs channeling in the right direction, um ......fingers crossed, lol.

Here is my boy, looking like 'butter would not melt':D;)

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/fairlady-photo/007.jpg

[eml]

Like all breeds there are all sorts. The only thing they have in common is intelligence.

I have one in my RS which is ridden by all sorts of riders and is a total saint. I have another who is a sharp competent riders horse, no malice but you need to have your brain and his engaged at all times. My old horse was welsh D x who was incredibly clever but occasionally his cleverness led to major rebellion and me sitting on the ground :o. My 'baby' is very similar.

You either love them or hate them!

[eventerbabe]

my first pony was a D and i've got a rising 4 year old registered D just now :) they really are incredibly intelligent breeds with a great (and often wicked!) sense of humor ;) first D was a total drama queen, never calmed down in the 14/15 years we had her. She'd rear when stressed and bolt when scared and was a tricky ride because she was very fussy about her mouth and a contact. My youngster is a bit more even tempered but he's still got the wicked sense of humor and can lay it on a little thick if he thinks he'll get the sympathy vote ;) not everybody likes D's, and not everybody gets on with them. You don't tell and demand a D, you ask very nicely and pray they oblige :D i love them and wouldn't have any other breed but when they fall into the wrong hands and are misunderstood i think that's when major issues can arise.

[Gill]

My section D mare is utterly gorgeous, kind, intelligent and well mannered.http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/Gillb/Lady073-1.jpg

[perkypinky]

i have had 2 - one mare - a lovely natured intellegent, loving creature and my curent gelding - fiesty, opinionated, thinks he is in charge, sweet, funny, and again alovely nature. - i love em!!:)

[Joyscarer]

My welsh D is my first horse.

You need to have clear and consistant boundaries with her. Give her an inch and she'll push to take a mile! Clever too. :D

But if you are clear and consistant you'll have no problems. She has a lovely nature and is excellent with my 5 year old :)



http://i32.tinypic.com/1jafyx.jpg

[Mistertron]

I share a section D - i call her madam as she does like her own way and can have strops where food is concerned! on the whole though she is fantastic - which is useful for a novice like me! she puts up with my mistakes.

(love everyones pics btw)

[helenpleasance]

Thank you. Those horse photos are lovely. I think they are a beautiful breed. But by the sounds of it, if it was just me I would consider one, but with the kids I think I will need to get a more agreeable breed. Are sections c's any easier? Just like the welsh look....:rolleyes: Any recommendations in general?

[Gurnosstud]

Thank you. Those horse photos are lovely. I think they are a beautiful breed. But by the sounds of it, if it was just me I would consider one, but with the kids I think I will need to get a more agreeable breed. Are sections c's any easier? Just like the welsh look....:rolleyes: Any recommendations in general?

I would not say section Cs are any quieter than Ds, but you do get quiet ones. I started riding a section C at the age of 9 and I am still riding them at the age of 24. You can get really quite ones, but others are not so.

I am currently trying to decide what to do with my C stallion. He is so quite, i backed him no problems at all, no bucks, he has never shied at anything. If he was a gelding I would use him as a riding pony for my 4 year old son.

[xloopylozzax]

i went from a sec A gelding (school master, jack of all trades, best friend etc)
to a large (15.2) recently broken young sec D mare. a couple of months transition time (from raffles to her) and i was hacking out by myself since about 10 years old. i now ride a sec C stallion (gelded recently he is 11, broken at 8 left 1 year then restarted) and he is completely different to her. he cant/ wont hack (traffic issues, not really worth the hassle) but is magic while schooling. as long as his brain is active he is happy and would gladly school all day long than been in the field been a "pony" :rolleyes: does callected and extended work, lateral movements, harder transitions etc and is taught in random stubble fields (we dont have acess to a outdoor/indoor school)

there is just something about them that keeps your attention and everwhere i have been with them (they are at least county standard show animals :o- circumstances have meant we havent been to HOY's ect yet) they turn heads.
i often get photographed at shows by random people who comment how stunning they are.
but its the only breed i have ridden or owned so maybe slightly biased...

[LindaAd]

Last time I was looking for a horse, I was hoping to find a Welsh D, because they're so lovely. I looked at a few, but they were all too sharp for me. Maybe I was just unlucky - maybe I just wasn't a good enough rider ... I ended up with an Irish cob; he was a handful when I brought him home, but just slightly slower thinking than the Welshies, so I could deal with him.


People often ask what breeds they should look at, but really horses aren't like cars: lots of the horses out there are cross-breeds (maybe most of them) and none the worse for that.

[lauren_&_della]

personally i love em lol an my old loan was fab with kids and a real gem to deal with but like any horse each should be treated as an individual, you may find a welsh d that suits all your need.

But i have found with most welshes they all tend to have a fab personality :D:D

[EmmaArr]

Well personally i love my Welshies but i think, if you want a really well behaved one for younger children i would try get one thats younger or a bit green so you can bring him/her on to how you want him/her to behave.

It also depends on your mood, I have noticed with Dai and the Welshies that they are really good at senseing your mood (i.e if your nervous they play up, if your happy they go well ect)

Hope it helps a bit
Xxxx

[cazrider]

Which is not a dope on a rope, clever,great presence and charm.I find that the male sec D is a bit more fiesty than the females that in my opinion are easier on the whole.


This is true, but mine funnily enough would be wonderful with your kids, is a lovely pretty non spooky ride, but could lead you a merry dance if you're not consistent and ensure he knows you're alpha, and he has to try everything out for himself. Give him space to do that and he's just perfect, but he won't be bullied. I love his intelligence, interest in everything, and his ability to communicate.

[Joyscarer]

This is true, but mine funnily enough would be wonderful with your kids, but could lead you a merry dance if you're not consistent and ensure he knows you're alpha. I love his intelligence, interest in everything, and his ability to communicate.


I agree, Joy is a dope on a rope for my daughter but will test any adult just to make sure that she can't get above them in the pecking order. She's not nasty with it though, just pushy like a petulent teenager!

Once you have that sorted then she is fine, likes to work and has a lovely nature.

[Wally]

Our Welsh D was a pudding, No independent thought, bit slow on the uptake, very kind, not a mean bone in his body, never shied at anything but had to have a good look and snort. Tell a lie, he did once, I went from E to X in one move in the school.

Very, very low pain threshold, when he was ill he let you know about it. He would have been a first horse for someone.