09/26/2026
This is my “crazy Thoroughbred”
But needless to say, I do agree with some people when they say Thoroughbreds can be quirky, odd, hot, and sometimes not the easiest horses to get along with.
But let me tell you, I absolutely LOVE this breed.
This mare can go from jumping around a huge jumper pen and being an intense, competitive show horse to quietly packing around one of my lesson students as a backup horse while I’m away.
THIS is what a relaxed, thinking mindset can do for a horse.
It doesn’t take away their fire, athleticism, or personality. It gives them tools. It teaches them how to think through situations, relax, and take care of the rider on their back.
I wasn’t even there when this video was taken. This was my student and his very lovely mom, and I am over the moon proud of how he rode her. But I’m equally proud of this mare for taking such good care of him.
She’s an intense show horse. She’s quirky. She’s got plenty of Thoroughbred personality. But kids can ride her. I’ve put some of my littlest riders on her, and she completely understands her job and takes care of them.
That, to me, is what good training is about. Not taking the personality out of a horse, but giving them enough tools and confidence to adjust to the rider and situation in front of them.
She truly is one of a kind, and I couldn’t be more proud of her.
Country Side Equine