Andalusian mares don't get trained?

are you sure they're clueless?? You said yourself this is a training barn, so if they really wanted to they could get her trained and take lessons there.

I might not look like what I'm doing sometimes. I've been riding my whole life, Ive jumped grand prix levels before, and I still put polos on backwards sometimes.

I'm just saying from all they've done and told us who work at the barn, it sure is starting to come across that way. Winning the horse online because 'they always wanted an andalusian,' not training her because of the breeds history, and not knowing what she's supposed to be fed?
Go read the post I made right before you commented the first time. They told me I was feeding her the wrong feed, which is near impossible to do. I had to show them the feed chart before they would get off my case.

I guess it more than anything, just perplexes me why a horse that is so costly, is insured, and has papers, that I would never be able to afford and wish I could afford, isn't having anything being done with her that's all. I'm just trying to figure out any possible reasoning.

It sounds very much to me like they're using it as an excuse - however, I am not quite sure why exactly they need one. If the horse is being taken care of, what is the issue? That's like asking people why on earth they own Miniature horses. You can't ride them, so what's the point? Not everyone is involved in horses for the riding. Some merely love their companionship, enjoy visiting them, and get just as much enjoyment as we do in the saddle. And to be quite frank, from an equine point of view, this mare is in her glory. I don't know how anyone can be convinced that a horse would rather be worked hard in an arena then grazing lush pasture. Oh sure, some enjoy it, but given the option, I have my doubt you'd find a horse who'd stick up a hoof and go "OH OH, ME, MEEEEE, I would rather sweat then eat!"

It sounds to me like they're somewhat novice, and they probably did a whole ton of research on Andalusions and realized that typically, it is breed standard to put the work into the stallions. However, as many have said, it's a cultural thing that has become a breed thing based on how completely the Andalusian actually defines Spanish culture. Regardless, it's their perogative and the mare is probably happy as a clam in a life most horses can only dream of!

You're right, I guess I shouldn't really need to find a reason or whatever for Nunci not being trained and whatnot. I'm just a logical person, who when things don't make sense, needs to find the logic. I'll just drop this topic now.

feed mix ups happen. maybe they wanted her on something, and accidently wrote something else? ALOT of horse owners arent really in the know when it comes to horse nutrition. they just follow the bos advice

i dont usually talk to anyone else at the barn, if i board, because I usually dont like them lol. or i dont have time for chit-chat with work, studying and riding.

I just brought up the non-socializing topic because FCF is in the middle of nowhere, and everyone is friends with everyone, so it's kinda strange. But like I said, I'll just drop it. I just like things to make sense that's all.

Haha, I DO understand where you're coming from. It seems insane to me that someone could own horses and not ride them when they're perfectly rideable. But I love horses so much, even if I ended up in a wheelchair for life and never able to ride again, I'd definately still own horses. So I can sort of understand the perspective of someone who just isn't fond of riding - they're amazing animals, regardless of where you're standing!

Agreed! I've temporarily lost interest in riding, but I still want to be around horses when I can!