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We purchased our mare about 4 months ago and came to us almost untouched. She is highly bred Driftwood at 29%. We have a very talented young girl that lives locally that is into the natural horsemanship/Ray Hunt style of training. We asked the girl to start her because we knew she would be in good hands and close by to us to watch her progress.
Personally I think the filly has progressed well, she has excelled in her ground work and now has about ten rides. But here is my question.
We know Driftwood horses are watchy. Our gelding is 14 and still watchy but never does anything dangerous. The family of this young girl tells us how watchy and how flinchy she is. The trainer is frustrated because she has had her 4 months and hasn't gotten the watchiness out with EXSTENSIVE ground work. They told us she will always need several jobs and never be suited for anything less than a "real" cowboy.
What are your experiences with the Driftwood line? Our older gelding isn't beginner friendly but he is user friendly and reliable. The watchiness wasn't a surprise for us. Just need some outside thoughts on other who have ridden those lines. Personally I feel like we need to quit tip toeing around her and get the job done. Ride her, expose her, and quit dwelling on the watchiness. I just feel the trainer is implying that our filly is explosive. The filly watches you and may jump but doesn't react farther. The young girl has never neen around a Driftwood before.
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She was halter broke and somewhat tied but that's it!
I talked about that with the young girl but she states several of her wild, untouched and aged mustangs were never watchy so to speak.
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Location: South Dakota | Blueridgedreaming - 2016-06-03 7:41 AM I know there are several of you on this board that own Driftwood horses. We currently own two. A aged gelding and a 4 year old mare. We purchased our mare about 4 months ago and came to us almost untouched. She is highly bred Driftwood at 29%. We have a very talented young girl that lives locally that is into the natural horsemanship/Ray Hunt style of training. We asked the girl to start her because we knew she would be in good hands and close by to us to watch her progress. Personally I think the filly has progressed well, she has excelled in her ground work and now has about ten rides. But here is my question. We know Driftwood horses are watchy. Our gelding is 14 and still watchy but never does anything dangerous. The family of this young girl goes on and on about how watchy our filly is, how flinchy she is, how dangerous she is. Yet, all she does is act watchy. The trainer is frustrated because she has had her 4 months and hasn't gotten the watchiness out with EXSTENSIVE ground work. They told us she will always need several jobs and never be suited for anything less than a "real" cowboy. They are extremely concerned with the way our filly is.. What are your experiences with the Driftwood line? Our older gelding isn't beginner friendly but he is user friendly and reliable. The watchiness wasn't a surprise for us. Just need some outside thoughts on other who have ridden those lines. Personally I feel like we need to quit tip toeing around her and get the job done. Ride her, expose her, and quit dwelling on the watchiness. I just feel the trainer is implying that our filly is explosive, dangerous, and I just don't see it. The young girl has never neen around a Driftwood before. I see a Driftwood! Watchiness but faithful to get the job done.
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Location: Oklahoma | Timber Creek - 2016-06-03 8:10 AM
Blueridgedreaming - 2016-06-03 7:41 AM I know there are several of you on this board that own Driftwood horses. We currently own two. A aged gelding and a 4 year old mare. We purchased our mare about 4 months ago and came to us almost untouched. She is highly bred Driftwood at 29%. We have a very talented young girl that lives locally that is into the natural horsemanship/Ray Hunt style of training. We asked the girl to start her because we knew she would be in good hands and close by to us to watch her progress. Personally I think the filly has progressed well, she has excelled in her ground work and now has about ten rides. But here is my question. We know Driftwood horses are watchy. Our gelding is 14 and still watchy but never does anything dangerous. The family of this young girl goes on and on about how watchy our filly is, how flinchy she is, how dangerous she is. Yet, all she does is act watchy. The trainer is frustrated because she has had her 4 months and hasn't gotten the watchiness out with EXSTENSIVE ground work. They told us she will always need several jobs and never be suited for anything less than a "real" cowboy. They are extremely concerned with the way our filly is.. What are your experiences with the Driftwood line? Our older gelding isn't beginner friendly but he is user friendly and reliable. The watchiness wasn't a surprise for us. Just need some outside thoughts on other who have ridden those lines. Personally I feel like we need to quit tip toeing around her and get the job done. Ride her, expose her, and quit dwelling on the watchiness. I just feel the trainer is implying that our filly is explosive, dangerous, and I just don't see it. The young girl has never neen around a Driftwood before. I see a Driftwood! Watchiness but faithful to get the job done.
Our driftwood horses have been very calm. But I think you hit the nail on the head with your last paragraph.
Ours was wonderful under saddle. He was only watchy on the ground. I wouldn't hesitate to own one again. You definitely can't beat on them, but they'll be a great all around using horse. |
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Location: TX | I have a White Lighting Ike gelding, he is super gentle, very aware of his surroundings but not a watchy/jumpy or dangerous at all. In fact he is probably one of the best minded horses I've owned and would love to find another. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Personally, every Driftwood I've been around has been a little watchy, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. A little watchiness can sometimes keep you out of a bind. Driftwoods are just very catty and quick and need a job, personally. They're also very smart, and it's sounding to me like this filly has your trainer's number. I personally would not want a person who feels my horse is dangerous working with that horse....it's a recipe for disaster in my mind. Driftwoods need a confident leader, IMO, and it sounds like this girl is not. Find another trainer who can do a better job of bringing out this horse's potential. That's my advice. |
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Location: Loco,Ok | dianeguinn - 2016-06-03 8:56 AM
Personally, every Driftwood I've been around has been a little watchy, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. A little watchiness can sometimes keep you out of a bind. Driftwoods are just very catty and quick and need a job, personally. They're also very smart, and it's sounding to me like this filly has your trainer's number. I personally would not want a person who feels my horse is dangerous working with that horse....it's a recipe for disaster in my mind. Driftwoods need a confident leader, IMO, and it sounds like this girl is not. Find another trainer who can do a better job of bringing out this horse's potential. That's my advice.
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | My mare is Driftwood, however not sure of what percentage. She is 12 now. I bought her as a 9 year old. She was started at 4, but sat from age 5 to 9.
She is very looky and snorty. Ears always forward. Never relaxed enough to just walk a loose rein. And she has been exposed to and hauled a lot in the past three years. We've also begun attending trail course competitions and other slower paced events. She loves cattle. Loves trails. Always watchy and flinchy.
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I haven't seen the filly do anything much at all. Just watchy, but our gelding is that way. She is smart and needs a job!
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Location: "...way down south in the Everglades..." | Whiteboy - 2016-06-03 10:27 AM My Stud is high percentage Driftwood (www.allbreedpedigree.com/pc+lock+n+frost) and I wouldn't classify him as watchy. I have a daughter of White Ligting Ike (www.allbreedpedigree.com/Ikes+high+lighter), also not watchy. I had a gelding when i was young that was also high percentage driftwood, also not watchy. Post the pedigree of your horses it might give us some more insight.
I have to agree with this with mine. But she also had a good working foundation on her by 4 and had already been working cattle and been hauled around quite a bit. She's definitely not watchy but she's every bit a worker and has the quickest walk in the whole barn.
But regardless, I also think Diane is absolutely correct. This horse has your trainer's number. I'd find someone else before someone gets hurt or before the horse learns bad habits.
IMO - If the trainer/rider/handler has fear of the horse, the horse is reading that big time. It's only going to compound the situation. I think the horse needs miles and needs a confident hand. Not to say your trainer isn't good, but she doesn't sound like a good match for this particular horse. |
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Location: Kansas | Blueridgedreaming - 2016-06-03 9:47 AM This is her: http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/myrtlewood+thrifty I haven't seen the filly do anything much at all. Just watchy, but our gelding is that way. She is smart and needs a job! I have heard the Drifts Chip horses tend to be more watchy. But just hearsay.
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Blueridgedreaming - 2016-06-03 9:47 AM This is her: http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/myrtlewood+thrifty I haven't seen the filly do anything much at all. Just watchy, but our gelding is that way. She is smart and needs a job! I have heard the Drifts Chip horses tend to be more watchy. But just hearsay.
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Location: OH | dianeguinn - 2016-06-03 9:56 AM Personally, every Driftwood I've been around has been a little watchy, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. A little watchiness can sometimes keep you out of a bind. Driftwoods are just very catty and quick and need a job, personally. They're also very smart, and it's sounding to me like this filly has your trainer's number. I personally would not want a person who feels my horse is dangerous working with that horse....it's a recipe for disaster in my mind. Driftwoods need a confident leader, IMO, and it sounds like this girl is not. Find another trainer who can do a better job of bringing out this horse's potential. That's my advice.
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Location: Southeastern Idaho | I own 3 Driftwoods and none are flinchy or watchy. Tons of cow sense and they wake right up when you get them near or on a cow but dog gentle on the ground. edited to say all 3 of mine are AP Frosty Knight bred on sires side and Willywood on the bottom. Definitely need a job to keep them busy but not flinchy or dangerous.
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Location: Alabama | Not driftwood, but I own this mare http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/cowhands+dual+30+10 , two full siblings, and her dam currently. They are all what one would call "watchy". They are also sure footed, sensible, and athletic. They like to have a job and they like to have a respectful leader. I think it's a working bred thing and I like it!
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Location: Texas Big Country | Mighty Broke - 2016-06-03 10:10 AM dianeguinn - 2016-06-03 9:56 AM Personally, every Driftwood I've been around has been a little watchy, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. A little watchiness can sometimes keep you out of a bind. Driftwoods are just very catty and quick and need a job, personally. They're also very smart, and it's sounding to me like this filly has your trainer's number. I personally would not want a person who feels my horse is dangerous working with that horse....it's a recipe for disaster in my mind. Driftwoods need a confident leader, IMO, and it sounds like this girl is not. Find another trainer who can do a better job of bringing out this horse's potential. That's my advice. Good Advice.
We had a stud bought as a weaning, a son of Lone Drifter by Driftwood Ike. He and his babies were all watchy on the ground but good under saddle. The watchiness lasted until he was about 6 years old at which point it just turned off like a light switch and then nothing phased him. Nobody ever knew he was a stud and I ran on him for several years. Just a sweetheart. Just give them a little extra credit for seeing stuff and enjoy the ride. |
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Location: MD | I've got a Sunfrost/Driftwood Ike/Cash Not Credit mare here that was started, but never really had a job. She is super watchy. While I believe that her pedigree lends to those tendencies, I also think that she would have been a whole lot better off if she had been put to WORK early on. She's never really done anything explosive, isn't overly reactive, just always alert. She has been a long row to hoe, but I think she will totally be worth it in the end. |
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Location: The barn...where else? SW Missouri | hoofs_in_motion - 2016-06-03 9:53 AM
Blueridgedreaming - 2016-06-03 9:47 AM This is her: http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/myrtlewood+thrifty I haven't seen the filly do anything much at all. Just watchy, but our gelding is that way. She is smart and needs a job! I have heard the Drifts Chip horses tend to be more watchy. But just hearsay.
I love the pedigree also. We have Driftwood and Hancock bred horses and love them. They are sensitive and are always aware of what is going on around them. Zero buck and not dangerous at all, but are tough and so willing to work and do what you ask of them. You have to be the leader and be confident on them. My mare is always aware of what is going on around her and if you change anything at the barn she knows immediately. Lol. Even a bucket out of place she will look at it and notice it wasn't there yesterday. Once they bond with you they will do anything for you. I have her doing lots of things to keep her busy such as barrels, poles, trail challenges etc. They need a job.
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Location: Mississippi | This is my Driftwood: http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/cs+rio+wood
He is VERY watchy and still has a tendency to want to crowhop in public at age 5. He works a decent pattern at home (just switched to the left last week), but gets really chargey sometimes at shows. He is also scared of other horses coming directly at him at a trot or lope (makes for some exciting times in the warm up pen). This is my first experience with Driftwood as well. He is just about to run my patience into the ground. I agree that he needs more work than I have been giving him. I am hoping now that summer is here, and school is out, I will have more time to give him that job...
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Location: Oklahoma | wildride - 2016-06-06 8:47 AM
This is my Driftwood: http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/cs+rio+wood
He is VERY watchy and still has a tendency to want to crowhop in public at age 5. He works a decent pattern at home (just switched to the left last week), but gets really chargey sometimes at shows. He is also scared of other horses coming directly at him at a trot or lope (makes for some exciting times in the warm up pen). This is my first experience with Driftwood as well. He is just about to run my patience into the ground. I agree that he needs more work than I have been giving him. I am hoping now that summer is here, and school is out, I will have more time to give him that job...
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Location: Southeastern Idaho | I know with mine I have to show them (when training) the right way the first time. (I see this in all 3 of mine) Because they get it...and if I screw up and allow them to do something I didn't intend I have a mess. The oldest Driftwood I have now is 8 and she thinks for me. We didn't break her until she was 3 but I was roping on her behind a barrier competitively when she was 4. So smart. Show them the right way the first time every time. :) |
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Location: Running barrels or watching nascar | I rode a couple who were 'watchy' and I think they are one of the reasons I don't tolerate any 'horseplay' at the jackpots. Until I rode them, I didn't care much about what happened around me and them. One had a big fear of ropes on the ground. We brought him home not even halter broke. The other, you couldn't flip the reins over his head when you got off of him and he'd buck if you gapped your legs on him. These two performed in the arena but outside of it, they were not the easiest to be around. They did help with my riding career progress but just kind of had to watch out for their antics. |
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Personally, every Driftwood I've been around has been a little watchy, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. A little watchiness can sometimes keep you out of a bind. Driftwoods are just very catty and quick and need a job, personally. They're also very smart, and it's sounding to me like this filly has your trainer's number. I personally would not want a person who feels my horse is dangerous working with that horse....it's a recipe for disaster in my mind. Driftwoods need a confident leader, IMO, and it sounds like this girl is not. Find another trainer who can do a better job of bringing out this horse's potential. That's my advice.
I agree Diane.
When we got our Ike horse he was pretty high % Driftwood with Driftwood breeding on both sides and was Sun Frost bred, he had been at a reining trainers. The trainer hadn't ever ridden a Driftwood horse before & he said if they all rode like Ike he would take Semi load of them. We have had & raised Driftwoods for years and yes they are watchy, but don't panic. We tell people when they pick them up if you will tie them on a loose lead or hold them where they can turn their head and watch you they are a lot happier. They also have to get to know you and warm up to you. It takes them a few days to get to know you. They know where everything is and what's going on, but can still do their job & do it well. They are super smart so if they get their bluff in on you they will know it |
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Location: North Dakota | I've known a few Driftwood horses. FREAKING LOVED THEM. Did not find they were particularly "watchy" at all. Quite the opposite. But Driftwood is a really really really old line. I'm sure some of his offspring passed on some different characteristics. |
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| Thank you everyone for the great responses!
Wanted to update you and tell you our filly is doing really well!
The young (very talented girl) has been working with a gentleman that is very familiar with starting Driftwoods and our filly is really progressing. She has really blossomed in the last few weeks once we stopped dwelling on the watchiness on the ground. The filly is riding really great and is the most athletic horse!
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Location: Oklahoma | Blueridgedreaming - 2016-06-14 12:11 PM
Thank you everyone for the great responses!
Wanted to update you and tell you our filly is doing really well!
The young (very talented girl) has been working with a gentleman that is very familiar with starting Driftwoods and our filly is really progressing. She has really blossomed in the last few weeks once we stopped dwelling on the watchiness on the ground. The filly is riding really great and is the most athletic horse!
Thank you all for the great discussion!
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Location: Oklahoma | Blueridgedreaming - 2016-06-15 10:36 AM
My husband had his first official ride on his Driftwood filly and it went amazing! She didn't make a wrong move. Let me see if I can upload a photo!
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Blueridgedreaming - 2016-06-15 10:36 AM
My husband had his first official ride on his Driftwood filly and it went amazing! She didn't make a wrong move. Let me see if I can upload a photo!
That is so great to hear!
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Location: CTX | Blueridgedreaming - 2016-06-15 10:36 AM My husband had his first official ride on his Driftwood filly and it went amazing! She didn't make a wrong move. Let me see if I can upload a photo!
Good news, and a gorgeous mare!
Funny, I really didn't pay too much attention to this thread for some reason, but am a bit bored at work so just decided to
read it.
Come to find out that my gelding is a Driftwood, now mind you it's 6 gens back, so not sure if there is anything left there... lol.... but...he is very watchy... He doesn't really spook, but if he sees or hears something he needs to look at it. I call it being nosy.
At first I wasn't really comfortable with it, since he can turn on a dime to just look at something, and he is pretty fast footed when he wants to.... But found out pretty fast that if I let him look for a minute he is satisfied and we can carry on without any issue. It keeps me on my toes, that's for sure... Also, he is 7 now, and it feels like he is settling down more and more.
Anyway, glad you got it all sorted, and hope your husband gets to enjoy her for years to come.
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Location: OH | The basis of our whole breeding program is centered around two Driftwood studs and yes, the resulting foals can be watchy--but not spooky. They notice things that other horses ignore, but if you give them a second, they will be like OK, and just walk off. It does pass with time though, and a lot of wet saddle blankets. |
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Location: Carpenter, WY | cavyrunsbarrels - 2016-06-07 8:45 AM I've known a few Driftwood horses. FREAKING LOVED THEM. Did not find they were particularly "watchy" at all. Quite the opposite. But Driftwood is a really really really old line. I'm sure some of his offspring passed on some different characteristics. ditto. I looked at the original post and then the pedigree and expected to see Driftwood alot closer in the pedigree by the title of the thread. It's 5 generations back and there are 62 names on there when you go back that far. I like the Driftwoods and find them to be a little slow maturing, no nonsense, with a good work ethic, nice bone and a good head on them. I also think you hit the nail on the head with the girl trainer and would find someone else who isn't intimidated by the horse. JMO
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cavyrunsbarrels - 2016-06-07 8:45 AM I've known a few Driftwood horses. FREAKING LOVED THEM. Did not find they were particularly "watchy" at all. Quite the opposite. But Driftwood is a really really really old line. I'm sure some of his offspring passed on some different characteristics. ditto. I looked at the original post and then the pedigree and expected to see Driftwood alot closer in the pedigree by the title of the thread. It's 5 generations back and there are 62 names on there when you go back that far. I like the Driftwoods and find them to be a little slow maturing, no nonsense, with a good work ethic, nice bone and a good head on them. I also think you hit the nail on the head with the girl trainer and would find someone else who isn't intimidated by the horse. JMO
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BRD---is this the horse you got from AR? Or am I thinking of the wrong person?!!
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Location: Stephenville, TX | I own a son of Drifts Chip who is 32 right now. He is still watchy. Lol. I've owned him since he was 5. Yes, the best thing to do is not tippy toe around them but move deliberate and do things the same way everytime. They will come to trust you and respect you on their own terms. I learned true horsemanship around that horse in the 27 years we have been together. He was sensitive and moved like a dressage horse. Very savvy on the barrel pattern but saw boogers on occasion and cost you an entry fee. He is still fairly sound and can manage to roll and jump up then take off bucking. I already get teary thinking about when he won't be with me anymore. Mine is out of a King P-234 grandaughter. Not many left. Wish I had another. |
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| BroncoBetty - 2016-06-17 11:33 PM
I own a son of Drifts Chip who is 32 right now. He is still watchy. Lol. I've owned him since he was 5. Yes, the best thing to do is not tippy toe around them but move deliberate and do things the same way everytime. They will come to trust you and respect you on their own terms. I learned true horsemanship around that horse in the 27 years we have been together. He was sensitive and moved like a dressage horse. Very savvy on the barrel pattern but saw boogers on occasion and cost you an entry fee. He is still fairly sound and can manage to roll and jump up then take off bucking. I already get teary thinking about when he won't be with me anymore. Mine is out of a King P-234 grandaughter. Not many left. Wish I had another.
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Location: Stephenville, TX | I'll try to post them. |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 764
Location: Stephenville, TX |
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photo.JPG (40KB - 203 downloads)
Rootbeer@32.JPG (43KB - 213 downloads)
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