That's interesting, thanks for commenting everyone.

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I'm trying to figure out what fuglypinto might be good (good being relative, neither of us will ever be pro-rodeo material, but local shows are a maybe) at...a video would probably help, but for now, here are some characteristics.

-Follows people and children very cautiously (knows about the bubble) stops when they stop, moves when they move. Once followed a four year old child for almost an hour in the pasture, as the kid "shovelled" a path for the horses. (not my kid, I wasn't there).

- Was boarded at a farm with an Aussie Shepard who was allowed to go out and herd the horses. Fuglypinto thought this was a FABULOUS game, and allowed himself to be chased, then turned it around on the dog, chasing her as long as she'd keep playing. He continues this with the current farm dog, who doesn't play nearly as well (runs away) He drops his head to do this, it is quite entertaining.

-He's pastured with a long-strided Clyde and two Arabians who are considerably better built...so he doesn't outrun them at any distance...but he DOES sprint like a mofo...which shocked me, because he's really quite lazy. He drops right down and digs in for all he's worth...and he actually outstarts the Arabs. He also flags his tail when he does this, which I think is adorable.

-Never seen a cow.


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So, does fuglypinto sound like he might have some Western events in him? Like I said, I have no idea...but I'm willing to learn whatever discipline he wants to do. He's three, and just going for his first 30 days training later this Spring.

I think he'd be an adorable pony hunter...but he's too young to test that yet...and his play behavior makes me wonder if he might have talents in the Western field.