Gypsy is so wonderful, even though she's really only been ridden a handful of times. She sets up beautifully in the bridle, she naturally just hooks right over and carries herself well. It only takes a small pull on the rein to get her to set back up. Her jog is extraordinarily slow and soooo smooth. Anyway, we worked on neck reining as she currently only knows the direct rein...she did very nicely.
J sat and watched as I worked Gypsy and she said that she wishes Gypsy's canter were further along because she looks so nice under saddle. Sigh, so do I J, so do I.
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I've been looking for a rocking horse to give to my baby nephew, Dean, for Christmas. My budget isn't too high, so I can't afford a drool worthy Harrod's Rocker, but I'm sure we'll find something cute enough. I prefer the wooden varieties with the yarn mane and tail or a nicely made fabric one....cute.
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Gypsy sounds like a lovely horse. I'd love to see a photo some time. The rockers are fun. How elaborate that 3-seater is! I like the pinto with the mohawk mane.
I LOVE old, antique rocking horses!!! If we had a big ol' house and more disposable income (ha ha) I would totally collect them. I love the ones you posted...off to check out that website!
Good luck in finding one for Dean...I once did a search for them to find one for my unofficial niece and was blown away by how many cool ones are out there!
I'm so glad you got to ride! Do you think you'll do any showing next year? Perhaps you can show her? :)
Some of those rocking horses look real... it's crazy! I think they even use real horse hair for the mane and tail.
Very beautiful...little works of art.
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