Meet Thor, beautiful Fjord horse

The next member of my horsey heard I would like to introduce to you is Thor.  He is a 5 year old Fjord horse gelding and stands just over 14hands.  I bought him when he was only 18months old and he has spent time with our other horses growing and just being a horse.

Last year in March 2010 he was started naturally by Shane Ransley from Quantum Savvy and returned home to have 6 months rest before doing too much.  Since then I have been doing mainly ground work with him and a little riding.  I hope to get out and about more with him later this year.

He is a great horse to work with, lets me know when my  "ask" is not polite and really tries to please.  He is amazing at reading body language as in "life up and down" and responds well.

I plan to do mainly trail riding with him and lots of liberty work in the future.  He's a heavy horse so my work with so my timing with him has to be slow and steady with absolute instant release.  He is teaching me a lot about patience and understanding.  Thor is the sort of horse that would really stick by his rider through any situation.  He is extremely honest and reliable with no hidden secrets! 

Here is a pic of my very special friend.