Things about us

About the rider:

Age: Old enough that I don't have to say.
How old were you when you started riding? 12
How many years have you been riding? see above

About the horse:

Show Name:? Takapau Star? Montepulciano? (not had to have one yet)
Barn Name: Max
Age: 8
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Bay?
Breed: Takapau Special - NZ Stationbred
Height: maybe 15.2 hands
Years Owned:1
Tack Colour(s):Black with red accessories
Leg protection of choice: Brushing and over-reach boots

Saddle size: 44 cm/medium-wide gullet
Bridle size: Full hack
Bit: German silver trainer snaffle with Fulmer cheeks (12.5 cm)
Favorite snack: ANYTHING


Other:

Have you ever fallen off? Oh yes.
Have you ever been bit by a horse? Oh yes
Have you ever been kicked by a horse? See above
Have you ever been seriously injured by a horse?Yep, lost three teeth, concussion, haemotoma on thigh
What is the highest you have jumped on a horse?1.05 m


Pick one:

English or Western: English
Show or Pleasure: How can showing be a pleasure? Yuk.
Saddle or Bareback:With Max, saddle for sure
Tall Boots or Paddock Boots: We call them johdpur boots and I like them with suede chaps
Riding Indoors or Out: Outdoors
Horses or Ponies:Horses - don't trust those little ones!
Mare or Gelding: ?Dunno