[Duchess47]

Becky, the curb bit is used on finished WP horses, they are trained in snaffles so it's possible to rate them just like you would an English horse.

We went to a show today - Kelly's daughters were riding and she hauled Tuffy to ride around and to work him with other horses. He behaved like a 20yr old gelding :) Did fine with the other horses coming up behind and/or passing him, etc.

Oh, she put a fake tail on him to see what he'd do - he didn't care (I still don't like fake tails)

A friend of ours is the President of the Pony Express here in Nevada. He's been working for years to get something up to mark the trail and recognize the Pony Express Riders. It's finally up and horse and rider decided to not wait for the unveiling - they've thrown off the tarp coving them :)

[HairOfTheDog]

Tuffy is growing up so pretty, he’s really a nice animal... flashy, well built, I look forward to seeing him go far for you... With or without the fake tail. ;~)

Oh my... that pony express rider holding that tarp galloping like that, it’s going to spook his pony ;~)

[AnAmericanMother]

Nice pics! The Pony Express statue looks like it's going to be very handsome.

What's up in that first pic? Do WP horses canter that low in front? The rider's leaning WAY back!

[Beaker]

He’s turning into a really nice horse, duchess. You should be proud :-) I’d do without the fake tail though... A tail like that look wrong on an app. :-)

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

He looks great, so whats the verdict about bringing him OK?

Becky

[CindyDawg]

What’s the purpose of a fake tail?