HorseHawk wrote:
Well...
If I had lots of extra money to throw around, I'd buy a TWH if I truly wanted a trail horse. They were specifically bred to be trail type horses of the rich, & are noted for having the 'Cadillac Ride' & of all horses...
They are a very versatile horse for many things, & about 2/3's of the the trail riders in the associations here, one being, TETRA (Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association), ride TWH's. With the others usually riding QH's that are lagging behind & all worn out...

Something tells me this person that bought HnH's mare, doesn't really know his horses well, imho...
As one doesn't buy a halter bred horse & expect it to move & be a Cadillac trail ride...lol...


 
  
Wow, I am surprised by you on several levels HH. One being I thought you were a bit more open minded than quite a few on here. Halter bred does not equal Halter horse. There are quite a few halter bred out there than can be competitive in halter due to good conformation but not be WC quality Halter horses. My RC is a good example of that. Decent conformation and competitive in Halter. Yet he does not move like most would expect a Halter horse to move. At least those that do not know any better. I do realize a lot of folks are prejudice in what they believe of halter horses but surely did not expect that of you.
Yea, I guess the guy wanted to be able to bounce his decision on what horses he was choosing to purchase of those opinions of his trainer that came with him. HNH rode Idg for them and then the trainer rode her. So I guess her movement was suitable for them. Does that mean she was rough as a mack truck now compared to a year ago? I highly doubt it based on my own experiences of being able to improve the gaits of some of the most teeth jarring riders I ever rode. Do I have your experience in being able to judge that HH? My answer is NO. Does that mean my own experience does not matter?I answer again NO. Each of our experiences can and do lead us to a differing opinion at times but does that mean you should make it sound like she took advantage of some unsuspecting newb to the horse world?
I love gaited horses! LOVE LOVE LOVE them! But, gaited was not my ideal. I prefer the stock horses and their look and am willing to give up the smoothest ride known to get what I prefer. I wanted versatility and the most versatile IMO are the stock breeds. I have a feeling that is one area you and me can agree on

    I want to dissociate myself from your opinion. Maybe something bothers you, of which I don't know what it is. When that is the case, I would have preferred if you would have told me that personally, instead of putting your opinion on Facebook. FSH. I really regret your misunderstanding."