Cunning, determined, and distrustful, Dissie is a mare who knows what she wants and will snub her nose at any unexperienced rider. She's spoiled and vain, and knows she's a big deal. She really only listens to her rider and owner Matteo, who treats her with respect and will sooner ask nicely than demand anything from her. Dissie is not one for any companions and can get quite fussy around other horses, with the exception of the barn donkey whom she adores. She is usually turned out on her own, and gets a red tail ribbon at shows as a precautionary measure.

If you handle her with respect, she'll show you respect back; she is very cooperative in the hands of a compassionate and chivalrous rider. Listens best to soft hands and asking nicely; force will do nothing with this mare. Isn't very tolerant of unskilled riders or constant mistakes, so she's definitely not the horse for a new rider.