As much as I appreciate everyone’s concern and advice in regards to how to ride, how not to ride, saddle fit, possible pain issues and any other words of wisdom, I can assure you that Donald is bucking because this was his first time being allowed to do anything other than walk in hand in nearly 2 years.

He was rehabbing from a major ligament injury.

Owing to the fact that he is and always has been a complete lunatic when turned out in the field it was not possible to give him Field rest.

Even now he jumps the 6 foot fence or gate to come back to his stable when he has had enough turnout.

Again thank you for the concern , but this video is a compilation of his exciting outbursts of the course of a 10 minute ride. His first bit of trot work in nearly 2 years.

He has always been a very excitable horse and is also a top level competitor. Thank you for your concerns,

I’m pleased to confirm that he has now returned to international level competition and is aiming for the Paris Olympics next year for team Ireland. Fingers crossed you will see us there. 

Kind regards
Fred and Donald.