Having a new horse, Finn, (and a broken collarbone) I have enlisted the help of a friend and master horseman Shane Woodall, from Rokewood, Victoria to do a few sessions with before he is sent off to be started.
Whilst a good horse is never a bad colour, I have always loved Palominos. Hopefully a good horse that is a good colour. We have mainly had Arabs over the years, and whilst they are a bit reactive, they are very smart, attentive and people focused. Finn is a Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred and is very different to what we are used to. He has just turned five, and I think he has had more carrots and hugs than any basic education. He has a good nature and no apparent dirt, but he also has no respect or understanding about personal space. That is why we got Shane to do a couple of sessions with him, just to teach him to focus, stand still, back and lead.