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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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| So glad to read this post! I have a driftwood/sunfrost/sugar bars baby that should be dropping any day now. (Should already be here!!) I will now make sure I spend plenty of time with it from the beginning! Any other suggestions for these type of horses? |
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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+woodÂ
He is VERY watchy and still has a tendency to want to crowhop in public at age 5. Â He works a decent pattern at home (just switched to the left last week), but gets really chargey sometimes at shows. Â 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). Â This is my first experience with Driftwood as well. Â He is just about to run my patience into the ground. Â I agree that he needs more work than I have been giving him. Â I am hoping now that summer is here, and school is out, I will have more time to give him that job...
oh boy.... yours is definitely watchy. Love our Cross Spur horse, but both Wood Wonder and Lexy Frost were watchy. Good horse though!!! |
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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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Location: SW MO | 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.
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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| 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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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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| TwistedK - 2016-06-15 10:41 AM
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!
Thank you so much! We were pretty tickled! |
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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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| teehaha - 2016-06-16 10:15 AM
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
Thanks for the advice!
The mare is actually over 20% Driftwood because of the concentration. |
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