Boggle- USA bound!

[Lurfy]

Bilby
Baz
Billy
Blippi
Bingo

 

[Michen]

Haha well we shall see if he vets....gah I'm so done with vettings!

If he does come here I think Boggle is going to be utterly enraged, apparently "Hawkeye" is playful and confident in himself and Bog will not take kindly to that whatsoever. Luckily I can play around with fencing etc and stick Helo in between them for the runs...

 

[Ahrena]

Who knows, they may turn into a proper Tweedledee and Tweedledum! I can picture it

 

[Caol Ila]

Hopefully third time lucky with the vettings.

As far as names go, I knew I wanted to change Fin's name the moment I met him, because I could not see myself owning a horse called "Moose." However, I didn't go down the rabbit hole of choosing names or thinking about it too much until we'd done the PPE. OH and I had a strict policy of calling him "the Highland" until he passed said vetting. I explained to OH (who has gone from non-horsey OH to incredibly horsey OH), "If we call him Moose now, he'll be stuck with it, and if name him now, we'll feel even more bummed if the vetting finds an untenable problem." Once he flew through the PPE with flying colours, we chose a name, because the rest of it was all just paperwork and logistics, but he was basically ours.

 

[meleeka]

Or Brian !

A friend bought a horse called Brian. She changed it

 

[Honey08]

Bagel and Biscuit don’t suit his colouring, they conjure up pale tones.

Biscoff is exactly his rich colour and could be shortened to Bizz - Bizz and Bog works..

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

A friend bought a horse called Brian. She changed it

I know a lady with an Irish cob called Beryl, they'd make a great pair!
I love human names for animals, but I think to get away with something like Brian, Dave, Beryl you have to have a real substantial, old fashioned type ideally with a slight roman nose

 

[meleeka]

I know a lady with an Irish cob called Beryl, they'd make a great pair!
I love human names for animals, but I think to get away with something like Brian, Dave, Beryl you have to have a real substantial, old fashioned type ideally with a slight roman nose

. This Brian was a dainty, pretty horse, so no

 

[TPO]

After I'd arranged a viewing for TPO I was trying to think of a name. She was from a racing yard and they called her Squeals, funnily enough because she squealed.

The Scottish news was on in the background and they were interviewing randoms in a park about their opinions on some politician (possibly Gordon Brown, it was 2008). Anyway, the names of the public being interviewed were displayed on a banner along the bottom of the screen. They spoke to a young woman who's name was Tanith. I saw it out of the corner of my eye and straight away I knew that was "my" name.

I've added an extra "D", but when I see Bog & Bag(el), I get the Bodger & Badger theme stuck in my head. Anyone else traumatised by a badger puppet tv show in their childhood??

 

[Peglo]

After I'd arranged a viewing for TPO I was trying to think of a name. She was from a racing yard and they called her Squeals, funnily enough because she squealed.

The Scottish news was on in the background and they were interviewing randoms in a park about their opinions on some politician (possibly Gordon Brown, it was 2008). Anyway, the names of the public being interviewed were displayed on a banner along the bottom of the screen. They spoke to a young woman who's name was Tanith. I saw it out of the corner of my eye and straight away I knew that was "my" name.

I've added an extra "D", but when I see Bog & Bag(el), I get the Bodger & Badger theme stuck in my head. Anyone else traumatised by a badger puppet tv show in their childhood??

I thought Bodger and Badger and started singing the tune too when someone posted that
MASHED POTATO!!!
Ah such silliness.

Badger would be a great name for a piebald. I quite like animals for pony names.

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Badger would be a great name for a piebald. I quite like animals for pony names.

My friend had an extremely beautiful, extremely talented showjumper that she called Pig and I have always loved the name. I wanted to steal it (he sold to the US for silly money so would have been alright) but for anything not quite as beautiful it felt mean rather than cute.

 

[Peglo]

My friend had an extremely beautiful, extremely talented showjumper that she called Pig and I have always loved the name. I wanted to steal it (he sold to the US for silly money so would have been alright) but for anything not quite as beautiful it felt mean rather than cute.

There’s a young lad in our pony club who rides a Mr Pig. Such a fab name.
I think they will get named it with affection rather than as an insult. Pigs are pretty cute really.

 

[Michen]

Hehe for now in my head he’s just the “pony”. I REALLY hope he passes I think he should be in my barn for sure!!!

We have potential snow tomorrow, a huge temperature shift (22 degrees change overnight). I’ll literally be stripping this fly sheet off and putting a medium weight on. Crazy. I am feeling pretty stressed about the winter and Bog and whether I’m being an idiot not to put him down now before all this starts.

I swear though, I am NOT keeping him alive because I don’t have the guts to do it. I would do whatever is best for him however much it hurts but I just don’t see how I can do it now. He is so, so happy. I haven’t seen a pain response from him itching for ages. He trots/canters/gallops everywhere. Yes at slower speeds I see the occasional minor leg thing but it certainly isn’t getting worse I don’t think.

I think I’m a little wound up because I saw a friend I haven’t seen for ages and last time I was so set on PTS about now and now I’m like I just can’t… he is so full of life.

Sitting in the sun with coffee and my bestest boy typing this out.

 

[splashgirl45]

He looks and feels great so try and stop worrying and live for the day like he does. You may still have him next year if he carries on like he is now , let’s hope so but if not we all know you will do the best for him , no one would judge you whenever you make the call as you know him better than anyone…

 

[meleeka]

Hehe for now in my head he’s just the “pony”. I REALLY hope he passes I think he should be in my barn for sure!!!

We have potential snow tomorrow, a huge temperature shift (22 degrees change overnight). I’ll literally be stripping this fly sheet off and putting a medium weight on. Crazy. I am feeling pretty stressed about the winter and Bog and whether I’m being an idiot not to put him down now before all this starts.

I swear though, I am NOT keeping him alive because I don’t have the guts to do it. I would do whatever is best for him however much it hurts but I just don’t see how I can do it now. He is so, so happy. I haven’t seen a pain response from him itching for ages. He trots/canters/gallops everywhere. Yes at slower speeds I see the occasional minor leg thing but it certainly isn’t getting worse I don’t think.

I think I’m a little wound up because I saw a friend I haven’t seen for ages and last time I was so set on PTS about now and now I’m like I just can’t… he is so full of life.

Sitting in the sun with coffee and my bestest boy typing this out.


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I'm the same with the one I was going to let go before winter. She looks and feels better than she has in years and is certainly enjoying life. I can't do it, as I don't think it's currently in her best interests, but will make the call as soon as anything changes.

 

[little_critter]

You are so tuned in to Bog, you need to trust yourself to make the correct decision at the correct time.
We are all confident you will.
If at the moment he is feeling good and full of life then let him enjoy life and he will tell you when he is struggling.
You will see it, as I say, you are tuned in to him. It’s not like you’ll not notice for a week or two.

And if you are stressing about changing your mind about PTS before winter….you are allowed to change your mind based on new evidence. Personally I think it would be a worse decision to go ahead with PTS just because you said you would, not because of a decision based on the horse in front of you now.

 

[palo1]

Hehe for now in my head he’s just the “pony”. I REALLY hope he passes I think he should be in my barn for sure!!!

We have potential snow tomorrow, a huge temperature shift (22 degrees change overnight). I’ll literally be stripping this fly sheet off and putting a medium weight on. Crazy. I am feeling pretty stressed about the winter and Bog and whether I’m being an idiot not to put him down now before all this starts.

I swear though, I am NOT keeping him alive because I don’t have the guts to do it. I would do whatever is best for him however much it hurts but I just don’t see how I can do it now. He is so, so happy. I haven’t seen a pain response from him itching for ages. He trots/canters/gallops everywhere. Yes at slower speeds I see the occasional minor leg thing but it certainly isn’t getting worse I don’t think.

I think I’m a little wound up because I saw a friend I haven’t seen for ages and last time I was so set on PTS about now and now I’m like I just can’t… he is so full of life.

Sitting in the sun with coffee and my bestest boy typing this out.


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It's just really tough when you had to be courageous enough to face having Bog Pts and now things have changed. If he's doing brilliantly, try to take that as the new normal, even whilst completely knowing how quickly things can change. It's hard not to let uncertainty affect the pleasure you are having with him now but at least you are not at all complacent! Colorado weather sounds even madder than Welsh weather .

 

[Michen]

Yeah I’ve spent all summer accepting it and coming to terms with everything. And not wavering from that decision. I can’t describe what’s changed, it’s like although he’s been comfortable and happy all summer he’s been getting progressively… “extra”. And the little things that niggled aren’t there. I thought I was seeing what I just hoped to see to avoid the heartache but I’m honestly not.

He’s doing this new hilarious thing where he comes to call even if I’ve been buzzing around and he’s been grazing, cos he thinks it’s a great excuse to squeal and buck and gallop. He’s bickering to me all the time even when he’s got a full belly, and he’s not really a nickering type of horse. He jsut seems happy.

Maybe the steroids have truly kicked in, maybe something somewhere has fused. I don’t know.

 

[Muddy unicorn]

Maybe he just needed some time .. nearly three years ago our vet said at some point we’d need to talk about when we were going to have to make the call about our gelding - he’d just had another bad asthma attack, he’d developed sweet itch on top of the field injury/box rest-exacerbated hock arthritis/asthma/historic suspensory injury combination which had led to his retirement nine months earlier and he’d had a couple of weeks where he’d obviously been miserable. Fast forward to this summer and he’s back in light work because he was getting too fat and he’s loving life - he’s just hacking a few times a week and he’ll never go back to jumping but he’s happy which is so lovely to see after resigning myself to not having him for long three years ago. Fingers crossed Bog continues to have such a zest for life!

 

[Pinkvboots]

My friend had 2 horses called Rodney and Derek she still has Rod but Derek was sold some years ago she has Boris now instead.

 

[Lurfy]

Who knows what is causing his improved health. Just take it for what it is and enjoy your time with him. I am so glad you are having this time together after all you have both been through. There is no way I would put him down either. He is loving life and full of vim and vigour. If the situation changes, then so be it. But for now, bring it on Bog xx

 

[Equi]

Who knows what is causing his improved health. Just take it for what it is and enjoy your time with him. I am so glad you are having this time together after all you have both been through. There is no way I would put him down either. He is loving life and full of vim and vigour. If the situation changes, then so be it. But for now, bring it on Bog xx

This is the best message I’ve seen in a long time and so very true.

 

[rabatsa]

Bim. I have come across someone with this name in the past.

 

[myheartinahoofbeat]

Bim. I have come across someone with this name in the past.

So have I

 

[Trouper]

Honestly @Michen he doesn't look as if he needs to go now - and it certainly doesn't sound like it!!! The best advice anyone ever gave me about caring for a horse was just to look at the horse in front of you. Yes, you have to take account of what has happened to him but the only thing that matters is how it is affecting him now - and that does not sound like pts territory.

Sometimes I think we get too caught up in the immediacy of situations and forget to take the long view. When getting over various orthopaedic ops physios have frequently told me it will be 6 months/a year before really feeling the benfit of it - and they were right. I know Bog has not faced that but he has faced equally debilitating situations - plus a continent move!! How many times on here have we read advice to just turn a horse away and let Dr Green do his work? Well that is exactly what you are doing for Bog and we are all seeing the results!!!

When the snow comes, if he does not cope with it - well, then it will be time to re-think. Until then I want to be reading more Bog antics - especially if they involve a little Chestnut friend

 

[Indy]

Bim. I have come across someone with this name in the past.

If you call him Bim you'll have to get another two and call them Bam and Bosh

 

[little_critter]

If you call him Bim you'll have to get another two and call them Bam and Bosh

Surely it should be Bish, Bash and Bosh

 

[Indy]

Surely it should be Bish, Bash and Bosh

It should but I think Bim and Bam work equally well

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Another one who says look at me!

Want about Barney? You mentioned Brandy earlier- we had a right little sod of a pony called that. I always hated the name!

We had a Chestnut with Flaxen mane and tail called Brandy, renamed by the dealer as his passport said Andy and she couldnt call him that, who was a right bleep bleep

 

[Britestar]

Bim. I have come across someone with this name in the past.

This is my cat. Bimble / Bim/ Bimbim