Boggle- USA bound!
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Michen
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Fly boots! The flies here are those bitey ones and drive them nuts.
Michen
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Oh I am so sad. Dusty is going back. He’s even lamer today and in hinds as well and they want to do a few weeks of no turnout which won’t work for him here with the others very well. Plus they want to see if he sleeps better in a busier horse non mountain (no elk and Whatnot) environment.
It sucks, and not ideal given they are a happy herd but honestly I do feel a little bit of relief. It was stressing me out to watch him and be unable to help. Maybe he will get sorted and come back one day who knows.
Gutted I couldn’t help him more. But he’s had a wonderful 3.5 months of love and I feel I’ve helped a little bit to a horse who deserved it- and he’s helped me
It sucks, and not ideal given they are a happy herd but honestly I do feel a little bit of relief. It was stressing me out to watch him and be unable to help. Maybe he will get sorted and come back one day who knows.
Gutted I couldn’t help him more. But he’s had a wonderful 3.5 months of love and I feel I’ve helped a little bit to a horse who deserved it- and he’s helped me
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Michen
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He is. I just spoke to my friend vet though as she was reviewing Dusty. I really do think end of summer or autumn is best, we are both worried about it turning catastrophic with him and his neck if we go on too long. But for now all good and happy.
misst
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One day at a time M if you can do it. Bog looks amazing.
Dusty has had a really wonderful few months and has been given a chance which may not have worked out but he got to relax and enjoy life thanks to you. x
Dusty has had a really wonderful few months and has been given a chance which may not have worked out but he got to relax and enjoy life thanks to you. x
Equi
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Sorry to see dusty go, but it is also a relief for you not to have to stress out more worrying about him.
SO1
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Sorry to hear about Dusty but you are a great horse owner so observant. Bog sounds like he is enjoying life and is lucky to have you.
Michen
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Thank you guys. I’m sad it’s not a fairytale ending with Dusty but I really didn’t realise the relief I’d feel until the decision was made. Of course I care deeply and that means I see things and can’t just ignore.
I don’t regularly give to any charities so I feel like at least I’ve helped a little.
I just hope Bog isn’t awful to Helo, otherwise I guess I’ll be rescuing something from a kill pen haha (joking, joking!)
I don’t regularly give to any charities so I feel like at least I’ve helped a little.
I just hope Bog isn’t awful to Helo, otherwise I guess I’ll be rescuing something from a kill pen haha (joking, joking!)
Equi
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Weelllll, I did just read a thing about how snowman was rescued from a meat wagon before being a superstar sj horse
Michen
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Weelllll, I did just read a thing about how snowman was rescued from a meat wagon before being a superstar sj horse
Ha!! Ya know, when Boggle goes.. I’m going to have some time free from horses. And save up to import something from the UK. Because as much as I hate to admit it, I can’t ever imagine not having a horse in my life long term. I’m thinking a Connemara X may be cool, or a good Irish sports horse of some sort. Not a hot head, that phase of my life is I think over! Maybe even something young that I buy and send to a good yard in UK to be bought on before bringing it over.
And I’ll need you all to go view stuff for me
I figure the whole of the country must be covered by you all on this thread!!!!
Equi
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I frequently see horses I think “ooo michen would like that one” and I nearly send the link so I can live vicariouslyHa!! Ya know, when Boggle goes.. I’m going to have some time free from horses. And save up to import something from the UK. Because as much as I hate to admit it, I can’t ever imagine not having a horse in my life long term. I’m thinking a Connemara X may be cool, or a good Irish sports horse of some sort. Not a hot head, that phase of my life is I think over! Maybe even something young that I buy and send to a good yard in UK to be bought on before bringing it over.
And I’ll need you all to go view stuff for me
Michen
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Boggles brother is currently for sale (Bog is Macs Jack). Luckily he’s too small for me! If he was 15hh I’d be begging some family members for a loan, or the bank lol.
I actually saw him at badminton grassroots several years ago, he looks an absolute cracker.
I actually saw him at badminton grassroots several years ago, he looks an absolute cracker.
Caol Ila
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20k? Yowza.
Bummer about Dusty. But it sounds like it's the best thing for him. Frees up a stable for a third horse, even if it's a loan or another rescue.
Bummer about Dusty. But it sounds like it's the best thing for him. Frees up a stable for a third horse, even if it's a loan or another rescue.
Ahrena
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I’m sorry about Dusty. I think him going back may be best though, as tough as it is to let go - you’ve been through so much with Bog, you don’t need another horse that you’re having to constantly scrutinise their wellness and all the worry that brings.
I reckon you’d rather like my baby barrel!!! She’s Connie cross and registered Irish sports horse
spunky and has a bit of spark but not particularly hot. She’s starting (touch wood!) to come along quite nicely now. And she’s yellow and would look incredible in a western saddle.
I reckon you’d rather like my baby barrel!!! She’s Connie cross and registered Irish sports horse
spunky and has a bit of spark but not particularly hot. She’s starting (touch wood!) to come along quite nicely now. And she’s yellow and would look incredible in a western saddle.Ceriann
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So sorry about Dusty but one horse to be watching is enough and he’s going back to see whether a routine you can’t give him works, so it’s good for him too. Bog looks great - he’s clearly loving life and that’s all you can ask for whatever you need to do later down the line.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
And I’ll need you all to go view stuff for me
GrassChop
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Sad to hear about Dusty. 
However.... https://chr.org/adoption/available-horses/horse-detail/?h=recgxQnUtrTnAeX2R&type=all
However.... https://chr.org/adoption/available-horses/horse-detail/?h=recgxQnUtrTnAeX2R&type=all
rabatsa
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Dusty needed the time with you to become a proper horse again. He looks miles better than when he arrived so you have really helped him. His lameness has probably been brewing since long before he entered your life.
Cloball
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Are you suuuuure you don't want an Arab there's a bay gelding in boulder for 4.5k .... Not that I look 
there's a bay gelding in boulder for 4.5k .... Not that I look Apercrumbie
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Bog looks well - have a good feel of his crest everyday and if it goes hard, you already know to take him off grass for a bit.
A real shame about Dusty but at least this may answer the question of if he will sleep better in a busier place. Fingers crossed he makes a full recovery!
A real shame about Dusty but at least this may answer the question of if he will sleep better in a busier place. Fingers crossed he makes a full recovery!
AmyMay
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I don’t think anyone should be encouraging dear Michen to buy another horse.Are you suuuuure you don't want an Arab
Let her enjoy the peace and quiet of her little yard.
Michen
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Haha there will be no other horse in my future this year in the states. I would maybe consider buying something in autumn if a great one caught my eye in Ireland or whatnot, to send to livery in the UK for the winter and then imported here if I liked it enough.
Maybe.
Maybe.
Trouper
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Very sad about Dusty but needs must for his own welfare. You did all you could. Pse keep us posted if the Welfare let you know how he is getting on - think we are all invested in him.
Michen
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Why is it that when you block a horse off from accessing somewhere they spend their entire time longingly wanting to be in that area
Michen
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This damn horse. The owners of the house and barn have been here for a few days and the 9 year old little girl is horse obsessed. I've been teaching her how to groom Helo etc, who stands like a rock. Didn't dare let her loose on Bog as he just plays around, shifts his arse around to look at different things etc.
She asked so I figured I'd try with close supervision for me to stop any Boggle wiggling. Well not with her, he stood completely still, was so, so gentle with her in every way. How is it that they know the difference? The owners are so in love with him that they've told me not to pay any rent for the space next month because it's so nice just having them around.
I figure that's Boggle's contribution to his vet bills!
She asked so I figured I'd try with close supervision for me to stop any Boggle wiggling. Well not with her, he stood completely still, was so, so gentle with her in every way. How is it that they know the difference? The owners are so in love with him that they've told me not to pay any rent for the space next month because it's so nice just having them around.
I figure that's Boggle's contribution to his vet bills!
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I don’t know how they know but they know!
Michen
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He's just so kind, for all his Boggleness he is essentially just a very kind, very forgiving horse.
Michen
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Pinkvboots
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How sweet ❤
I remember when we first got Arabi he was a 2 year old colt and could be nervous of people but my 6 year old nephew used to groom him and he loved it, he would run along his fence line and Arabi would run alongside him on the other side they proper played together.
Pinkvboots
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That is so lovely you have a massive fan there, I remember being obsessed like that and worship the staff at the riding school.