Meet Aries

A J · 07-30-2008, 08:59 PM

Well, I got another horse to work with. Basically I'll be putting free training into him and in exchange I get a decent english horse to ride and show if we get to that level. He's a coming 6 year old Trakehner gelding. He's a LOOOONG horse - everything about him is pretty long and gangly right now, but he's been sitting in a flat pasture not doing much, so I think his appearance will change dramaticly.

Definitely needs some muscle and could use a little more meat on him, but he's got a huge overreach and a super floaty trot! With some work I think he'll make a pretty good horse - seems to have a nice attitude overall, relatively laid back back but a hint of some spunk in there!

I miss riding english, and will still be working with Summer the little grade QH, but wanted to do some english again and I can't afford two horses - so, his owner gets free training (at my barn we can't charge for training or lessons, anything we do has to be volunteer cause the owners don't want someone "making money" off their place - that's a whole nuther story). But, it works for me, gives me a chance to show what I can do with a horse and maybe eventually get some paying customers even if it's not much more than a side job!

So, here are his pics...and a link to his dad so we can see his potential

Before cleaning him up (although I had already clipped his bridle path and whiskers):

After the grooming:

Sorry for the quality, they were taken with my cell phone!

And his dad: http://www.bavarianoakfarm.com/

WSArabians · 07-30-2008, 10:27 PM

You're right, he is long, but seems like a very nice boy.

Good luck with it all!

HorseLovinLady · 07-30-2008, 10:35 PM

He's handsome, good luck with him!!!

Kahlua_Twist · 07-30-2008, 10:37 PM

Very handsome! I see potential there

Wolfie · 07-31-2008, 12:43 AM

He's cute!

RenosGirl · 07-31-2008, 12:49 AM

you weren't lying when you said he was long!
wow he is all body and neck...and can't overlook those mile long legs!

bitgirl_95 · 07-31-2008, 01:04 AM

he is handsome oh and if that was with your phone it takes really good pics

cameo05 · 07-31-2008, 04:49 AM

He is a very pretty boy. Love the name too.

gbarmranch · 07-31-2008, 05:04 AM

I can't wait to see him in a couple of months after you have worked with him.. he sure does seem relazed..

Good for you for being able to ride in exchange - now we need some photos of that too..

seerfarm · 07-31-2008, 06:36 AM

Very relaxed looking fellow, and yep lots of body to work with. From what I know about Traekner's ( very little) he seems to have a bit heavier rear end yes?

Lot's of range in that shoulder as well...should cover lots of flat with this guy. Keep us posted, it sound like a win - win for both of you!

ahlihaff · 07-31-2008, 07:34 AM

Yes, he is long. Very handsome, so shiny.

kshnooks · 07-31-2008, 11:40 PM

I can't wait for you to post some more pics in a couple months! I bet hes a stunner

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07-30-2008, 08:59 PM
A J Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 3,856	Meet Aries Well, I got another horse to work with. Basically I'll be putting free training into him and in exchange I get a decent english horse to ride and show if we get to that level. He's a coming 6 year old Trakehner gelding. He's a LOOOONG horse - everything about him is pretty long and gangly right now, but he's been sitting in a flat pasture not doing much, so I think his appearance will change dramaticly. Definitely needs some muscle and could use a little more meat on him, but he's got a huge overreach and a super floaty trot! With some work I think he'll make a pretty good horse - seems to have a nice attitude overall, relatively laid back back but a hint of some spunk in there! I miss riding english, and will still be working with Summer the little grade QH, but wanted to do some english again and I can't afford two horses - so, his owner gets free training (at my barn we can't charge for training or lessons, anything we do has to be volunteer cause the owners don't want someone "making money" off their place - that's a whole nuther story). But, it works for me, gives me a chance to show what I can do with a horse and maybe eventually get some paying customers even if it's not much more than a side job! So, here are his pics...and a link to his dad so we can see his potential Before cleaning him up (although I had already clipped his bridle path and whiskers): After the grooming: Sorry for the quality, they were taken with my cell phone! And his dad: http://www.bavarianoakfarm.com/ __________________ Try not, do or do not. There is no try.

07-30-2008, 10:27 PM
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07-31-2008, 05:04 AM
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07-31-2008, 06:36 AM
seerfarm Bombproof Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 9,633	Very relaxed looking fellow, and yep lots of body to work with. From what I know about Traekner's ( very little) he seems to have a bit heavier rear end yes? Lot's of range in that shoulder as well...should cover lots of flat with this guy. Keep us posted, it sound like a win - win for both of you! __________________ "One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake".

07-31-2008, 07:34 AM
ahlihaff Seasoned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 4,562	Yes, he is long. Very handsome, so shiny.

07-31-2008, 11:40 PM
kshnooks Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,389	I can't wait for you to post some more pics in a couple months! I bet hes a stunner