Karen, I don't think that a year for a horse to settle into a new country is
unreal. He had just arrived when the Kentucky show was going on and that in
itself had to create a lot more commotion to his already stressed big move. I
also don't assume that the whole year of settling in would he be skiddish, may
expect him the first couple of months, then become reactive and gradually see
him conditiondown to a more managed reactive state. I think Gudmar list his
horses pretty straight forward as what kind of personality they have, whether
it be family style, anyone can ride, to excitable, show prospect, etc...I do
think that the language and intonation of the US carries its own training
issues to these imported horses. My oldest mare was very nervous when I got her
and I know it took me a very long time to buddy up with her, she had always
been with her herd from iceland until she came to my farm and I think it
disarmed her, no where to hide, she was shy and we were all over her, she is
beautiful. It took her a long while to trust us and not too uncommon for the
imports to be this way. Especially if they come without a buddy. if he does
stay overly emotional, or as some would say, sensitive, I bet that is the horse
Gudmar would advertise. I guess we will all wait and see, when he posts him on
his site for sale.Right!
