Bertie

Bert

Born: 21/10/1999

Dark bay, approx 17hh, Thoroughbred Gelding

Sire: Strike Diamonds

Dam: Alexandra

I often ride horses for a friend, who takes on unwanted, problem and neglected horses. Or where owners cant afford to keep them anymore, and Bert is one of their horses.

He is rising nine and has done nothing except be an occasional hack for the bigger part of his life.

Bert has a bit of a attitude nothing nasty or naughty just enough to let you know what he's thinking. Everytime he learns something new or accomplishes something he stores it and remembers it for next time wether he wants to do it or not ;)

So far Bert is learning to accept the bit and do schooling on a circle and learning how to bend. We have done some small jumps and so far he has a nice easy going jump which i hope will continue to improve as he builds muscle and knowledge. We have gone through the river which was a mission first time but easy as the second time. We have also done two rides up the hills and he is a real star and listens the whole way.

Bert and i went for our first gallop yesterday and although it was a short one he was a star even with a horse racing him in the paddock alongside.

I might eventually have the chance to buy bert if all goes well, but will compete him next season, which will be very exciting.