Boggle- USA bound!

[OldNag]

Omg what a lucky horse he is!

Edit: @Dave's Mam we think alike

 

[Michen]

Thank you everyone that is very kind! But I’m not sure I know enough about what I’m doing restarting a horse that’s not been ridden for years so maybe he’s not that lucky.. hopefully he will be forgiving and I’ll do him justice. So he can find his FOREVER home

Who knows, maybe this whole situation is meant to be and this little chap needs a “person” for a bit. The rescue said no issues to bring him straight back if it doesn’t work out.

Currently digging my trailer out of the snow to pick him up tomorrow.

 

[Michen]

Awww he's lovely

Will he have his own thread so we can follow the progress you'll both make?


Please

Goodness I’m sure you all don’t need to hear any more about my ramblings!!! But, I’m not sure Boggles thread should have an intruder, either.

 

[Peglo]

Goodness I’m sure you all don’t need to hear any more about my ramblings!!!

We definitely do

Hope collection goes smoothly

 

[Ahrena]

He is very cute! I love his face

 

[BMA2]

With all the talk of Dusty I wonder if Bog is thinking you are going to start riding the pig

 

[ROMANY 1959]

If it’s any consolation, I started with one in 2009, then another in 2010, then one retired so got another in 2012, then a pity rescue in 2014.. need I say anything else. It’s like a contiguous impediment.. gotta get another

 

[Trouper]

1 He looks absolutely gorgeous
2 You'll be fine. Look up some good books if stuck for ideas on starting/re-starting etc
3 We definitely need a new thread please
4 I'm not taking any bets on his going anywhere

As others have said, Lucky Lucky pony and, frankly, the best therapy for you that I could have imagined!!

 

[Jeni the dragon]

He's a nice looking wee guy! Can't wait to follow his progress!

 

[Slightlyconfused]

looking forward to watching the progress, think we need a Dusty thread

 

[BallyJ]

Just and to pop in and say yes please to a dusty thread! He is Beautiful!

 

[GrassChop]

Would be a rather large project guys, this was him when he was rescued. Apparently he has a very big belly now!

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His face

 

[EarsofaSnowman]

He does have a lovely face. Looking forward to hearing and seeing him settled in.
I think you'll be fine - your friend thinks a lot of him and put you in touch because they think you will be good for him (and him for you!).

 

[Michen]

The effects of everything that’s happened and I guess maybe the shark attack in particular really suck. Instead of feeling excited, my mind starts racing. What if this horse chucks me off and I break my back and end up in a wheelchair.. what if this is one of this chain of events that leads to disaster. Is my friend texting me about the horse and is the start of a catalyst for something awful. It’s horrid, so not how I usually think

Of course there’s a huge amount of Boggle guilt here too, even though he’s very much alive and well, it’s that nagging unsettled feeling. He won’t even know, this horse is going to be at the complete other end of the barn. But I suppose its the start of the end in a weird way.

Anyway- onwards! Busy with work this morning and then will go fetch Dusty and get back in time for the vet coming to do Boggle. Going to ask my vet to pull his shoes too, ice and snow up at this elevation aren’t a good combo with a horse shod in front. Apparently he’s been mostly barefoot but I guess if the feet look super weak I’ll need to rethink.

 

[nutjob]

The effects of everything that’s happened and I guess maybe the shark attack in particular really suck. Instead of feeling excited, my mind starts racing. What if this horse chucks me off and I break my back and end up in a wheelchair.. what if this is one of this chain of events that leads to disaster. Is my friend texting me about the horse and is the start of a catalyst for something awful.

Take it slowly with him and just do what your comfortable with. Especially with the mounting block if he wasn't used to one from racing. Get him used to and confident with a second person who can be on the ground for him when you first ride. The people who have him now look to have done a good job so hopefully he will have the basics of good manners also.

But I suppose its the start of the end in a weird way.

Its the start of a different stage of horse ownership where you help him to enjoy a retirement, it's earlier than we would all hope that's all.

Good luck with the vet visit. I'm really interested in the outcome.

 

[rabatsa]

You have it in you to do Dusty proud. It does not sound like there is a time limit, so it can be taken at an easy pace. Treat him like an unbacked baby, so no pressure on you or him.

Enjoy your new horse experience and love Bog for being Bog.

 

[splashgirl45]

Am I the slightest bit surprised , a big NO!!!
Have fun with Dusty and yes a thread please so we can share in TB rehab

 

[misst]

He looks rather nice. I'm a sucker for a shiny TB. I hope you enjoy him. And yes, we need a thread.

 

[Ahrena]

I can completely resonate with that and I have very similar thoughts with Nutmeg. I wasn’t at my bravest before her but 10 x worse post Lexi so I do think it’s a trauma response. I’m just taking it real slow and not making a further step until I’m 100% happy.

 

[Michen]

I can completely resonate with that and I have very similar thoughts with Nutmeg. I wasn’t at my bravest before her but 10 x worse post Lexi so I do think it’s a trauma response. I’m just taking it real slow and not making a further step until I’m 100% happy.

I suppose you buying an unseen horse from the sales and me taking on a tb from a rescue that’s not been ridden for years and years is very much how we roll in the face of devastation

I guess I already did my unseen feral Irish thing haha

 

[Petalpoos]

I think you need to start a new TB post @Michen for the sake of our sanity, please. Every time I see a new post from you on here I worry in case something has happened to the Boggle.

 

[southerncomfort]

You have it in you to do Dusty proud. It does not sound like there is a time limit, so it can be taken at an easy pace. Treat him like an unbacked baby, so no pressure on you or him.

Enjoy your new horse experience and love Bog for being Bog.

Agree with this.

They'll be delighted that's hes having some 1 to 1 attention. Do as much or as little as you want, and if it feels wrong you can send him back.

I'm not at all surprised that you have anxiety about everything ending in disaster.

Not everything has gone wrong though. You're really happy in the US. You've made some wonderful friends and you have a really good job that you enjoy and pays well.

So chances are that you are going to have a lot of fun with Dusty and he's going to be exactly the tonic you need right now. I really, really hope so.

 

[Ahrena]

I suppose you buying an unseen horse from the sales and me taking on a tb from a rescue that’s not been ridden for years and years is very much how we roll in the face of devastation

I guess I already did my unseen feral Irish thing haha

I blame you entirely for my Irish mule!

 

[Michen]

Well he’s clever, brave and very sweet. More muddy than Dusty. I think there’s a timeline of a few months really with rescue paying but if I’m having fun with him maybe they’d share the board or something for a bit longer.

And he moves! He has a HUGE walk.

Pics before boggle screamed at him for existing.

Bog got his neck done, vet was pretty positive about him!

 

[rabatsa]

So much for Bog not knowing of Dusty's existance .

 

[scats]

Dusty is lovely!
Can you start a thread about him so we can follow his progress?

 

[Trouper]

See what you mean about the mud!! He looks lovely.

 

[Emilieu]

He’s soooooooo cute with his wee keen ears. My friend in America has a handsome bay she rechristened Muddy after a week, I actually can’t remember what his name was meant to be.

 

[Michen]

So much for Bog not knowing of Dusty's existance .

I had to walk bog past him and obviously a new horse needs to be checked out and hazed by Bog

 

[Petalpoos]

Bog looks like the TB, with his rug and clip