@crazydasiy16 - its called forceful horsemanship.... sadly thats how lots of top horse riders get to where they are today. And im not shooting down the pony, i'm shooting down the trainer.
@AurasVestale - first of all you make no sense, so i pretty sure your the one failing
@wdfrider the O'Conner's are advocates for the Parelli method, which is supposed to be based on not using extensive force. My preference is to use many different methods, but thought I'd throw it out there.
Oh my god watching this made me feel a little bit better about my life. Even the great eventers have shit moments. :) Love the O'Connors, loved Teddy. Nice to know they had their moments, too, though.
i think the pony isn´t bad the rider is bad. if the rider doesn´t make any mistakes the pony wil listen to you and doesn´t anything wrong. horses won´t hurt you or anything else. unless he has pain, than he goes to make clear he has pain. or the rider is pulling to hard on the reins and kicked to hard in the belly.
@TheDytje The rider is an Olympian and has been riding for twice as long as you've been alive. The pony hesitated before entering the ring and when Karen asked him to canter he had a tantrum.
I think its important that people who are striving to move to higher levels of riding see even the best horses and riders can have bad days and are not perfect. The better you are , the fewer bad days you have and the better you can deal with them.
@ValleYaBoy123 Then keep an eye out for his two brothers, both of whom are working their ways up the levels. Cooper is 14.3h and going Prelim at age 6. Coda is 14.2 and at Training level, age 5. I just posted a video of Cooper (search for "Fosters Bold Favorite") jumping a decent-sized grid.
Are you responding to what I wrote? I just thought you'd be intrigued to see how well his brothers jump, too. I just posted a couple of videos of them doing four feet (search for "Theodore al Coda" and "Fosters Bold Favorite." Coda is 14.2h and Cooper (FBF) is 14.3h.
aww. teddy was so cute and such a sweetheart. you could tell when he was competing with karen that he loved doing it, even when he was a little crazy (like this video :) ). he was so special and he's missed <3
oh my god, a horse who do not want to work without any non asked-move.. (and work and work and work....) horrible terrifying thing... but when will people leave animals in peace ? these is NOT natural behaviour of a horse....
@carmencru Carmen, the idea of dressage is to train and 'magnify' the natural movements of the horse and rider. I agree with you that extreme dressage techniques such as rolkur are wrong, but here Teddy is being ridden in a very fair and 'soft' way. He is just having an off day, like all people (and horses!) do :)
not sure but i think his head throwing is because of the wind could be wrong though just noting that he tosses his head almost everytime when you hear the wind not every time just almost every ^~^ no helping it really
@Camilley88 idk i had a hose that ruined himself cause while we were doing barrels cause he threw his head because of the wind. he slid in the dirt and tore his knee he was able to mend but he couldn't run again. and he had never acted like that cause of wind before so who knows what caused that. so mabey it can be chalked up to coincidince ^~^
Yes, but maybe not for long. "Proven Theory" has the same blood as he (but in a different proportion) and shows similar talent (search for this phrase: Proven Theory over fences), plus there are THREE full brothers of Teddy's who are starting to prove that they have talent, too (D.C. al Coda and Kevlar have a few videos on YouTube, I think; Cooper doesn't).
It looked to me like they were supposed to canter into the ring but he broke into a trot JUST before entering and didn't like being asked to pick up the canter again. Other than that and the little canter step in the beginning I didn't see much wrong but I'm no dressage expert
Yeah, i know what you mean. I have a pony I love to death, and is amazing at home, but at shows, always seems to find somthing to mess up :) Luv u teddy!
I appreciate how much you cared for him, rodeogirl141, and agree that he was special. The title I gave to the video isn't meant to be interpreted as criticism or scolding, but rather as a joke between those who understand--like I think you probably do--that, sometimes, no matter how great they are, they can also be quite naughty!
@rodeogirl141 on this particular date....he was being a bad pony, it has no reflection on Teddy whatsoever as a whole. It's not rude, it's the truth. Teddy will always be loved and never forotten. xx
amateursuspiritwolf, a lot of dressage tests start with cantering down the center line, not trotting. aside from that when you are at the level of this rider then you can find fault.
as for her never having another horse of that quality....don't try to predict the future. this person is a very, very good breeder with a great eye for horses.
"in some places that will get you disqualified". Not really, nothing in the rules about jumping over the fence to get into the dressage ring, it happens. As for the 'bad' stuff - they do things like that when they are that fit.
I absolutely agree with you, Sainglain! He gave me my 15 minutes of fame, and that's all I could ever ask (although I do feel blessed to also have quite a few exciting siblings and other relatives to keep me occupied, some of whom I adore for the same persnicketty reason Ted gave me to adore him during these silly antics!)
Because in Dressage you are supposed to trot down the center line, come to a halt, then salute to the judges. But as in this video, the horse decided to jump the side of the ring, canter to the center, then stop.
can you guys take a joke?! The poster of the video is his BREEDER. She OWNED him. She loves him and worked with Karen. She would never criticize either of them. She's using sarcasm, as you would if your pony did this in your dressage test. Good god, you people are illiterate.
pwynnnorman- This is such a cute video. It shows Teddy's character. May he rest in peace. <3
there is nothing bad about this pony, just that asshole rider who is pulling backward in his mouth , then spuring and pulling some more ... and not syicking his head below the vertical , how would you feel. that pony is actually very good to put up with that shit
I agree with both, The rider could have not pulled on the reins so much. Yes I know he is a great rider, I saw him ride once and i was VERY impressed but that does not even make him perfect. No rider is perfect. Plus this is what alot of horses do. But that does not mean you call them a bad pony, okay sometimes, but still, the rider should have not been pulling that hard on the bit, and no i'm not perfect and i know that.
@ShesnaVolz This is actually karen, not david lol. And make sure you know who YOURE talking to, the person who filmed/posted this was Teddy's owner. She was in no way insulting him. Ponies are naughty sometimes, and this is a prime example, that's all. No need to get so defensive.
At the first time your hand position is horrible! The horse is trotting calmly and pressing his spurs in the belly? What gives? The horse has responded properly!
XD Do you know who you're criticizing?! This is Karen O'Connor and Teddy O'Connor! This is Karen and Teddy, both of whom are champions! This is no amature rider, this is a proffesional and a record-breaking pony!!!!!!!
@moonhowl977 Chillax. This is not the real Theodore O, Conner. I know because he's DEAD already so dont get anyone hype about this DIFFERENT Theodore O, Conner k? Not tryin to be rude just givin you advice and the truth.
@416tayjay This is the real Theodore O'Connor. Did you not look at the link in the description? Incase you couldn't tell, this video was posted in March of 2008 and he died in May. Unless I'm wrong, this is him. Looks like him, and the link talks about him. I don't remember much of this conversation because it happened a YEAR ago, but this is him for sure.
@moonhowl977 Ok but may I ask, why would a great horse that is known for a record breaker thouroughbred would be in a dressage course. May I recall my satisfaction for acknowledging that Thouroughbreds would not be qualified as a dressage horse in case you dont have the right facts.
@moonhowl977 Think about this. Some people are so stupid so they name their horses after a famous race horse. His complimation is too heavy to be a Thourouhbred so he is a Dutch Warmblood. And Thouroughbreds absoulutly dont compete in dressage. I am just a horse geek and that is all I know about this one horse.
@416tayjay Okay, he's not full Thoroughbred. And also, Thoroughbreds compete in dressage ALL THE TIME. Click the link in the description! It talks about Teddy! This is him!
@416tayjay i think you're thinking of a different horse. Theodore Oconner was a TBx used for eventing. And he is not too heavy for a TB, certainly far too light for a WB
Im not trying to be rude but i dont thin your friends pony evented in rolex.. ScottyCF101 wasn't saying theres not many pony who can do that to be rude there are other ponies who can but not a lot who were going to go to the olympics your friends pony might be able to jump i dont know 3'6 courses butt hats not rolex or the olympics.
... He didn't slip on concrete and break something and have to be put down? I read a magazine[young rider or something] and it said he was in his pasture, he slipped and broke his leg... Thats what I hear anyways.
Actually, he was being hacked by Max, while Karen rode Mandiba. BOTH horses suddenly got very upset (they think it was a bear). Max to get off Teddy to lead him back to the barn. Karen stayed on Mandiba. Teddy still managed to break way from Max(meanwhile, Mandiba nearly ran into a tree with Karen). He ran back to the barn and slipped on a metal grate that sliced his hind leg, almost to the bone. A vet was there within minutes. First from shock, then from humane treatment, he felt little pain.
@pwynnnormanHe spooked at something while being ridden and bolted.The horse ran toward the barn. He got into an accident and slid into the side of the barn and lacerated his right hind leg the fetlock on the back of the leg he severed deep flexor tendons, ligaments, cut both branches of the arterial blood supply, and nerves.Experience with injuries like this are that the chances of reattaching the vascular supply and nerve supply and reattaching the tendons and ligaments was zero
haha wait did he jump over the side?? The old show pony i ride does that kinda. If im in a show with more then one ring showing but with one announcer, if im like jumpng and he hears the announcer for the other ring say like trot or sothing she will stop and it gets kinda annoying thats shes soo obediant!!!
not a bad pony at all okay. this pony is a legend and will never be forgotten. every horse has it's moments and i'm sure little Teddy was just fed up with that rider. he was always so amazing with Karen.
No he did not! Max was leading him when Karen was riding her other horses. Both horses spooked at something (they think it was a bear) and Karen was nearly ran into a tree. Teddy got away from Max, and slipped on a metal grate, slicing his leg near to the bone.
how did he die
facialrn 1 week ago
@crazydasiy16 - its called forceful horsemanship.... sadly thats how lots of top horse riders get to where they are today. And im not shooting down the pony, i'm shooting down the trainer.
@AurasVestale - first of all you make no sense, so i pretty sure your the one failing
wdfrider 1 month ago
@wdfrider the O'Conner's are advocates for the Parelli method, which is supposed to be based on not using extensive force. My preference is to use many different methods, but thought I'd throw it out there.
PaintedPicasso 1 month ago
wdfrider - just shut up and dont shoot down on the pony. He was a great horse. If his headset was fake, would he have gotten so far?
crazydasiy16 1 month ago
what a fake headset!! disgusting
wdfrider 1 month ago
@wdfrider So I can assume that I know your horse's name and he does better than this horse ever did? Go troll elsewhere because you fail at it.
AurasVestale 1 month ago
Oh my god watching this made me feel a little bit better about my life. Even the great eventers have shit moments. :) Love the O'Connors, loved Teddy. Nice to know they had their moments, too, though.
NowIwatchThis 2 months ago
all i saw was a womman jabbing the hell out of a horse!
thoroughbredsftw 3 months ago
The pony is amazing all the rest of the time, he just wanted time to have fun ;) and yeah it was the riders fault too!
smkhorsie1 3 months ago
i think the pony isn´t bad the rider is bad. if the rider doesn´t make any mistakes the pony wil listen to you and doesn´t anything wrong. horses won´t hurt you or anything else. unless he has pain, than he goes to make clear he has pain. or the rider is pulling to hard on the reins and kicked to hard in the belly.
but this is my opinion..
TheDytje 4 months ago
@TheDytje The rider is an Olympian and has been riding for twice as long as you've been alive. The pony hesitated before entering the ring and when Karen asked him to canter he had a tantrum.
djdragon181 2 months ago
@TheDytje im glad you have had such sensible horses. Not all are as mild- mannered though
PaintedPicasso 1 month ago
I think its important that people who are striving to move to higher levels of riding see even the best horses and riders can have bad days and are not perfect. The better you are , the fewer bad days you have and the better you can deal with them.
jmdnarri 4 months ago
I've known small horses to have very strong opinions. =D
AsylumPlease 5 months ago
He was beuatifull horse!!! they should have made his breyer horse a little better tho :/ But any way he was amazing !! :D
horses108 6 months ago
sorry am i missing the point teddy was amazing
ValleYaBoy123 6 months ago
@ValleYaBoy123 Then keep an eye out for his two brothers, both of whom are working their ways up the levels. Cooper is 14.3h and going Prelim at age 6. Coda is 14.2 and at Training level, age 5. I just posted a video of Cooper (search for "Fosters Bold Favorite") jumping a decent-sized grid.
pwynnnorman 6 months ago
@ValleYaBoy123
Are you responding to what I wrote? I just thought you'd be intrigued to see how well his brothers jump, too. I just posted a couple of videos of them doing four feet (search for "Theodore al Coda" and "Fosters Bold Favorite." Coda is 14.2h and Cooper (FBF) is 14.3h.
pwynnnorman 6 months ago
@ValleYaBoy123 0:23 He jumped a few times and swung his head around. Other than that, a good performance.
xoDarcyTheMarexo 6 months ago
@ValleYaBoy123 well he kind of freaked our in the ring and when you're at that level it could cost you a lot
equine247 2 months ago
There are no bad horses. only bad riders.
416tayjay 8 months ago
RIP Teddy. You will be forever missed.
bchorsieluver101 9 months ago
Dear Theodore wasn't being naughty at all--he just thought it was time for the cross-country!
Miss him--thanks for the funny video!
grumpyotter 9 months ago
Oh, Teddy x) What a great horse.
horseysoar 9 months ago
Haha, I love seeing the greats have spunky moments, makes me feel better about my horses having their off days!
itsjustme0277 10 months ago
Haha cheeky little thing ;] x
MzRandomCommenter 10 months ago
I <3 this horse
MzRandomCommenter 10 months ago
know this feeling all too well..my horse does pretty much every test we do ahah! good to see it still happens at the top ;)
Horsemadegg 10 months ago
aww. teddy was so cute and such a sweetheart. you could tell when he was competing with karen that he loved doing it, even when he was a little crazy (like this video :) ). he was so special and he's missed <3
livluvlax176 11 months ago
rip
GotToLoveHorses1 11 months ago
he was not big at all actually he was a pony soo ya...
TBjumpers563 11 months ago
@blueventer i think you mean small pony with a big heart ;p
EvEnTeR12345 1 year ago
HAHAHAHAHA LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL :D
horselover19981 1 year ago
oh my god, a horse who do not want to work without any non asked-move.. (and work and work and work....) horrible terrifying thing... but when will people leave animals in peace ? these is NOT natural behaviour of a horse....
carmencru 1 year ago
@carmencru lol
SarahVstheClown 1 year ago
@carmencru Carmen, the idea of dressage is to train and 'magnify' the natural movements of the horse and rider. I agree with you that extreme dressage techniques such as rolkur are wrong, but here Teddy is being ridden in a very fair and 'soft' way. He is just having an off day, like all people (and horses!) do :)
samE9 1 year ago
Ginners are winners. <3
Jorgeenah 1 year ago
Teddy wasn't in the mood for dressage this day!
xflyingchangex 1 year ago
Where was he bad ?
sOowtoxiik 1 year ago
@sOowtoxiik he jumped in
Luneytoon121 1 year ago
not sure but i think his head throwing is because of the wind could be wrong though just noting that he tosses his head almost everytime when you hear the wind not every time just almost every ^~^ no helping it really
LittleMustangMare 1 year ago
@LittleMustangMare his score was almost 40 points worse than what he's capable of though haha, i dont think you can chalk all that up to the wind
Camilley88 1 year ago
@Camilley88 idk i had a hose that ruined himself cause while we were doing barrels cause he threw his head because of the wind. he slid in the dirt and tore his knee he was able to mend but he couldn't run again. and he had never acted like that cause of wind before so who knows what caused that. so mabey it can be chalked up to coincidince ^~^
LittleMustangMare 1 year ago
lol that would suck.
Adrenaline552 1 year ago
opps I Ment small horse with big heart!
Blueventer 1 year ago
WOW! i love Theodore O'Connor he was a big horse with a small heart!
Blueventer 1 year ago
@Blueventer
Yes, but maybe not for long. "Proven Theory" has the same blood as he (but in a different proportion) and shows similar talent (search for this phrase: Proven Theory over fences), plus there are THREE full brothers of Teddy's who are starting to prove that they have talent, too (D.C. al Coda and Kevlar have a few videos on YouTube, I think; Cooper doesn't).
pwynnnorman 1 year ago
@pwynnnorma oh come on theo was unspeakable words, and i love him
stokes885 11 months ago
@Blueventer other way around..........
Zchlinska6 1 year ago
@Blueventer did you mean he was a small horse with a big heart?
fluffyrice2003 1 year ago
@Blueventer i think you mean a small horse with a big heart ;)
tillynbella 1 year ago
@Blueventer you mean a small horse with a big heart? haha :P
PeanutAndMasie 1 year ago
@Blueventer You mean... a small horse with a big heart, right? :)
lindseyH101 1 year ago
@Blueventer u mean small horse with big heart i hope, if not ur just an idiot
horsesrulzz 11 months ago
@Blueventer I believe you mean a small horse with a big heart.
BlueberryEpona 11 months ago
@Blueventer other way round buddy
4everlolie 10 months ago
@Blueventer A big horse with a small heart? I think you have it the wrong way round..
MzRandomCommenter 10 months ago
@Blueventer Ummm he wasnt a big horse, he was only 14.1hh thats not big at all
pompous21 8 months ago
@Blueventer I think you mean small horse with a big heart ;)
squirttle92 8 months ago
@Blueventer Don't you mean "Small horse with a big heart"? :)
ilovemyjazzy1 8 months ago
@Blueventer ...you mean small horse with a big heart?
EventingLove27 7 months ago 2
@Blueventer other way around :P lol
Zchlinska6 7 months ago
@Blueventer dont u mean small horse with a big heart?
5alidal 4 months ago
Wow i love Theodore O'Connor! wasn't he only small for competing that hight?
Blueventer 1 year ago
It looked to me like they were supposed to canter into the ring but he broke into a trot JUST before entering and didn't like being asked to pick up the canter again. Other than that and the little canter step in the beginning I didn't see much wrong but I'm no dressage expert
Spheett 1 year ago
Yeah, i know what you mean. I have a pony I love to death, and is amazing at home, but at shows, always seems to find somthing to mess up :) Luv u teddy!
MysweetAnnabelle53 1 year ago
he was trying to buck didnt u see that? (resonse to rodeogirl141)
arabiangirl718 1 year ago
Why are you saying that he was a bad pony? He was a great pony and that is just rude to say to little girls that love him!!!! Like me!!!!!!!!!!
rodeogirl141 1 year ago 12
@rodeogirl141
I appreciate how much you cared for him, rodeogirl141, and agree that he was special. The title I gave to the video isn't meant to be interpreted as criticism or scolding, but rather as a joke between those who understand--like I think you probably do--that, sometimes, no matter how great they are, they can also be quite naughty!
pwynnnorman 1 year ago 2
@pwynnnorman
sorry
rodeogirl141 1 year ago
@rodeogirl141 on this particular date....he was being a bad pony, it has no reflection on Teddy whatsoever as a whole. It's not rude, it's the truth. Teddy will always be loved and never forotten. xx
megankirkby 1 year ago
R.I.P. TEDDY!!! I LOVE U!
robbieandhidi 1 year ago
Wait, where's the "bad pony"?!
Lepencon 1 year ago
amateursuspiritwolf, a lot of dressage tests start with cantering down the center line, not trotting. aside from that when you are at the level of this rider then you can find fault.
pirouette987 1 year ago
hes not bad hes fricken amazin
horsesareme1 1 year ago
Lol it'd be that spunk. Endearing really. I love it. I like his very red chestnut color. It complements the dressage uniform amazingly
Amb3lica 1 year ago
RIP Teddy. How we miss you. Rolex will not be near as fun to watch with out you there to cheer on.
Talausa 1 year ago
just goes to show even the best have bad days
Spelbound13 1 year ago
ha ha ! thats funny. wow he was an amazing little horse!
jakkerk3434 2 years ago
as for her never having another horse of that quality....don't try to predict the future. this person is a very, very good breeder with a great eye for horses.
pirouette987 2 years ago
"in some places that will get you disqualified". Not really, nothing in the rules about jumping over the fence to get into the dressage ring, it happens. As for the 'bad' stuff - they do things like that when they are that fit.
pirouette987 2 years ago
be thankful to have an animal of that high quality - you will prob. never get another!
sainglain 2 years ago
I absolutely agree with you, Sainglain! He gave me my 15 minutes of fame, and that's all I could ever ask (although I do feel blessed to also have quite a few exciting siblings and other relatives to keep me occupied, some of whom I adore for the same persnicketty reason Ted gave me to adore him during these silly antics!)
pwynnnorman 2 years ago
@pwynnnorman Did you own him at one point then?
wattamus 1 year ago
That happened to me the first time I went to a dressage show!! lol!
mikeypony1234 2 years ago
What a naughty lil bugger <33
ReinaEquina 2 years ago
okay im confused..was he saposed to jump over that?
rachmax98 2 years ago
@rachmax98 No, in some places that can cause disqualification.
doggcat88 2 years ago
RIP teddy
may you be in our hearts forever.
my favorite of all ponies, may he rest in peace with all his buddies in the big green field in the sky.
neonfeather1234 2 years ago
what the hell was so bad about that? the title is so wrong
Irishgal333 2 years ago
Because in Dressage you are supposed to trot down the center line, come to a halt, then salute to the judges. But as in this video, the horse decided to jump the side of the ring, canter to the center, then stop.
AmaterasuSpiritWolf 2 years ago
oh lord.
can you guys take a joke?! The poster of the video is his BREEDER. She OWNED him. She loves him and worked with Karen. She would never criticize either of them. She's using sarcasm, as you would if your pony did this in your dressage test. Good god, you people are illiterate.
pwynnnorman- This is such a cute video. It shows Teddy's character. May he rest in peace. <3
Eventers4Life226 2 years ago 22
@Eventers4Life226 ohhh ok i didnt know that so when i saw the title i was like what the heck! but thx
TheBlueandCash 2 years ago
ok guys seriously stop hating the pony.
Atleast he made it to Rolex.
And so wat
he has a little spunk.
I just think he tried his hardest and did a fantastic job for a pony.
eventingwannabe348 2 years ago
TEDDY WAS NOT DUMB! You should take a lesson from him!
SpyroAdict 2 years ago
VERY fancy pony i love him!
horsiegirl97 2 years ago
Yes, you should ask the pony what he is thinking of his rider!!!!
wawata1st 2 years ago
someone got up on the wrong side of the stable!
starbuckfan0 2 years ago
lol yah
TheBlueandCash 2 years ago
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there is nothing bad about this pony, just that asshole rider who is pulling backward in his mouth , then spuring and pulling some more ... and not syicking his head below the vertical , how would you feel. that pony is actually very good to put up with that shit
rodeosabuseanimals 2 years ago
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ShesnaVolz 2 years ago 8
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ShesnaVolz 2 years ago
No, David is riding.
SpyroAdict 2 years ago
I agree with both, The rider could have not pulled on the reins so much. Yes I know he is a great rider, I saw him ride once and i was VERY impressed but that does not even make him perfect. No rider is perfect. Plus this is what alot of horses do. But that does not mean you call them a bad pony, okay sometimes, but still, the rider should have not been pulling that hard on the bit, and no i'm not perfect and i know that.
ilovemyhorse123 2 years ago
collection is the key bad karen DOES have a habit of holding the horse too tight. They have said that a few times, same with the critiques.
91cowgirl 2 years ago
@ShesnaVolz This is actually karen, not david lol. And make sure you know who YOURE talking to, the person who filmed/posted this was Teddy's owner. She was in no way insulting him. Ponies are naughty sometimes, and this is a prime example, that's all. No need to get so defensive.
Camilley88 1 year ago
This is the most beatiful horse ever and who are u to be critcizing
dakodafav1 2 years ago
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At the first time your hand position is horrible! The horse is trotting calmly and pressing his spurs in the belly? What gives? The horse has responded properly!
SassyLeiin 2 years ago
XD Do you know who you're criticizing?! This is Karen O'Connor and Teddy O'Connor! This is Karen and Teddy, both of whom are champions! This is no amature rider, this is a proffesional and a record-breaking pony!!!!!!!
moonhowl977 2 years ago 11
@moonhowl977 pwynnnorman knows, she owned him :)
Camilley88 1 year ago
@moonhowl977 Chillax. This is not the real Theodore O, Conner. I know because he's DEAD already so dont get anyone hype about this DIFFERENT Theodore O, Conner k? Not tryin to be rude just givin you advice and the truth.
416tayjay 8 months ago
@416tayjay This is the real Theodore O'Connor. Did you not look at the link in the description? Incase you couldn't tell, this video was posted in March of 2008 and he died in May. Unless I'm wrong, this is him. Looks like him, and the link talks about him. I don't remember much of this conversation because it happened a YEAR ago, but this is him for sure.
moonhowl977 8 months ago
@moonhowl977 Ok but may I ask, why would a great horse that is known for a record breaker thouroughbred would be in a dressage course. May I recall my satisfaction for acknowledging that Thouroughbreds would not be qualified as a dressage horse in case you dont have the right facts.
416tayjay 8 months ago
@moonhowl977 Also his complimation is too heavy to be a thoroughbred too.
416tayjay 8 months ago
@416tayjay What are you talking about? I'm positive this is THE Theodore O'Connor. He's only like half Thoroughbred, plus he's a pony.
moonhowl977 8 months ago
@moonhowl977 Think about this. Some people are so stupid so they name their horses after a famous race horse. His complimation is too heavy to be a Thourouhbred so he is a Dutch Warmblood. And Thouroughbreds absoulutly dont compete in dressage. I am just a horse geek and that is all I know about this one horse.
416tayjay 8 months ago
@416tayjay Okay, he's not full Thoroughbred. And also, Thoroughbreds compete in dressage ALL THE TIME. Click the link in the description! It talks about Teddy! This is him!
moonhowl977 8 months ago
@moonhowl977 Oh. I neva new that. Woops. Sorry. Lolz. I dont know what I was thinkin the whole time that is Teddy O, Conner!
416tayjay 8 months ago
@416tayjay Haha....yeah...so, anyways, he's wasn't full Thoroughbred, and Thoroughbreds DO do dressage all the time.
moonhowl977 8 months ago
@moonhowl977 Do you think he is an Thoroughbred cross Akele-teke?
416tayjay 8 months ago
@416tayjay He's 3/4 Thoroughbred, 1/8 Arabian, and 1/8 Shetland
moonhowl977 8 months ago
@moonhowl977 Wow. Very mixed breed!
416tayjay 8 months ago
@416tayjay Yep
moonhowl977 8 months ago
@416tayjay he's 1/2 TB, 1/4 Shetland and 1/4... darn i forget now. QH or welsh
PaintedPicasso 1 month ago
@416tayjay there's no such thing as "complimation". i think your looking for "conformation"
1nikomi 3 weeks ago
@1nikomi Yeah, thats what I meant. Thanks! :)
416tayjay 3 weeks ago
@moonhowl977 He's deceased now, but your right he was quarter shetland as well and only stood at 14.1hh
pompous21 8 months ago
@pompous21 Yeah, I know he's deceased. :( And yep, it was amzing to watch him cover those courses at such a small height :)
moonhowl977 8 months ago
@416tayjay i think you're thinking of a different horse. Theodore Oconner was a TBx used for eventing. And he is not too heavy for a TB, certainly far too light for a WB
PaintedPicasso 1 month ago
not bad at all!!!!!!!!
darksteelgood 2 years ago
R.I.P. Teddy <33
Ponyboy811 2 years ago 2
wat a brilliant recovery
georgette91 2 years ago 3
o and i just left a comment calling him theo..i meant teddy haha my bad little man!
Bratney481 2 years ago
Rest in peace Theo!!
Bratney481 2 years ago
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what level were you doing ?
toufoum11 2 years ago
lol he doesn't know that.
lol go over to england you'll see lots of ponies that aren't even that nice who can do that. I can name at least one who belongs to my friend there.
rebecca11391 2 years ago
Im not trying to be rude but i dont thin your friends pony evented in rolex.. ScottyCF101 wasn't saying theres not many pony who can do that to be rude there are other ponies who can but not a lot who were going to go to the olympics your friends pony might be able to jump i dont know 3'6 courses butt hats not rolex or the olympics.
AutumnLver 2 years ago
In england there is a pony called King. I ride and know him. He cannot be trusted but can do this. Mini but mighty.
TheDunHorse 2 years ago
not evry horse is perfect, the best one WILL have a slip up evry now and again. Their still prey animals and will spook.
horsellover02 2 years ago
Not his fault. He's NOT a bad pony. God no. Bless his soul! Plus, he wasn't the best dressage pony. He was more a jumper.
horseislelovers 2 years ago
horses are not perfect
ponyluver333 2 years ago
They're as perfect as God comes.
XxTheNewGenerationxX 2 years ago
I am so sad for Teddy. Got his Breyer model. I hate bears. Long live the horses, down with the bears or whatever scared 'em.
iHorsiee 2 years ago
How is that bad? Haha, he did one mistake?
emaieoghanahally 2 years ago 2
he made more than one mistake. he started acting up when she made her first turn too
Rachel7861 2 years ago
... He didn't slip on concrete and break something and have to be put down? I read a magazine[young rider or something] and it said he was in his pasture, he slipped and broke his leg... Thats what I hear anyways.
He's so beautiful...A pony to drool over :) ♥
dogloverjordan 2 years ago
Actually, he was being hacked by Max, while Karen rode Mandiba. BOTH horses suddenly got very upset (they think it was a bear). Max to get off Teddy to lead him back to the barn. Karen stayed on Mandiba. Teddy still managed to break way from Max(meanwhile, Mandiba nearly ran into a tree with Karen). He ran back to the barn and slipped on a metal grate that sliced his hind leg, almost to the bone. A vet was there within minutes. First from shock, then from humane treatment, he felt little pain.
pwynnnorman 2 years ago
@pwynnnormanHe spooked at something while being ridden and bolted.The horse ran toward the barn. He got into an accident and slid into the side of the barn and lacerated his right hind leg the fetlock on the back of the leg he severed deep flexor tendons, ligaments, cut both branches of the arterial blood supply, and nerves.Experience with injuries like this are that the chances of reattaching the vascular supply and nerve supply and reattaching the tendons and ligaments was zero
HorseLuva132 1 year ago
no, pwynnorman is correct. i have met karen, david and max and the story is correct. i was unexpected and unfortunate
cordoba0607 2 years ago
Colic should be eradicated from the face of the earth, it's killed do many horses and ponies.
TheyNamedHimThrowa 2 years ago
lol, teddy' was a lil' more of a cross country man, but he was SUCH a great pony. aww, RIP
SpaztasticGirly 2 years ago
That sucks! RIP Teddy :)
BigDogHunterJumper 2 years ago
haha wait did he jump over the side?? The old show pony i ride does that kinda. If im in a show with more then one ring showing but with one announcer, if im like jumpng and he hears the announcer for the other ring say like trot or sothing she will stop and it gets kinda annoying thats shes soo obediant!!!
XoHOrSeGiRlYoX 2 years ago
he didnt jump out, otherwise they would have been eliminated =]
Camilley88 2 years ago
my horse does that , we canter then we trot , and he starts cantering when i dont ask him!
Breyersnout 2 years ago
Naughty little pony! But he is gorgeous!!!
ChampionEquestrian 2 years ago
he is so pretty! i wish i could c u! r.i.p
alinanazarenko1 2 years ago
What a naughty pony! But he's drop dead. jaw dropping gorgeus in looks and style! <3
crazyimagination 2 years ago
I hate having a bad dressage test at the begining because I feel nervous for the rest of it. R.I.P Teddy. Xx
xDynamiteDiggyx 2 years ago
He Wasnt Bad Just Hyper Bless Him
xXxJessicaPurdyxXx 2 years ago
a pony his size hass got too have some spunk to do that level! he was truly an amazing pony! rest in peace<3
X0oxEventingxo0X 2 years ago 3
I MISS TEDDY!! He was my fav.!!
all the good horses go away,
RIP Teddy
Dudleypony 2 years ago 2
He was SUCH a cheeky little fellow! Bless his heart. RIP Teddy!
mourningdove169 2 years ago 3
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iloveponieez 2 years ago
I hate that Teddy died.:(
I'm gonna miss him this year.
smileymoon1 2 years ago
ah what a naughty boy he was that day. :]
so cute though, that bad streak all ponies had. :] lol ponies have always been my favorate to ride.
It is so depressing how he went. He's still in a lot of our thoughts though. :]
schadenfreude93 2 years ago
not a bad pony at all okay. this pony is a legend and will never be forgotten. every horse has it's moments and i'm sure little Teddy was just fed up with that rider. he was always so amazing with Karen.
EquestriansRock 2 years ago 4
Ya'll know what happened to him right?
OTTTB 2 years ago
sorry no..can you tell me??
xxxx
funkimunki140 2 years ago
He spooked with a lesson rider on him and ran into the barn slipping on the concrete and severing something they had to put him down.
OTTTB 2 years ago
No he did not! Max was leading him when Karen was riding her other horses. Both horses spooked at something (they think it was a bear) and Karen was nearly ran into a tree. Teddy got away from Max, and slipped on a metal grate, slicing his leg near to the bone.
SpyroAdict 2 years ago
I just said what I read in practical horsemen. Relax.
OTTTB 2 years ago