Boggle- USA bound!

[Michen]

Isn’t it the weirdest thing “buying” a horse. Most of the time you’ve only met them once, or not at all. And you are inviting this creature into your world and hoping it works or fits or becomes something. It’s crazy to think that Bog was just a nothing when he arrived, and the 8 years we’ve had together since, how important he’s become, how he’s quite literally changed my life because of all the little paths he took me down and the motivation he gave me to do better and earn more to support him! Nearly all of my best friends are through Boggle.

This little guy could be a stepping stone before my next “one”, or he could become another important part of life. Maybe I’ll remember this excited feeling about his arrival when I’m in my forties or even fifties, or maybe I’ll just look back on the cute pony that I had for a bit and sold.

Endless possibilities haha, looking forward to finding out..

Very excited. I still feel sad about Jack and think about him. But I can’t deny I’d have felt stressed from the start with Jack, and starting with a horse that doesn’t need unpicking is certainly a better way forward for my mental health, even if it’s not necessarily as rewarding.

 

[Meredith]

My chestnut used to throw, I really mean Throw, herself to the stable floor when I did anything with her bay best friend next door.

 

[Michen]

Ok if I’m choosing between the two.

Like this post for Bali

 

[Michen]

Like this post for Phoenix

 

[Michen]

Or like this post to keep Hawk

 

[AandK]

Looking at his (very cute) face, I do think he is a Phoenix. Also like the shortened version to Nix that I saw a few pages back.

 

[Michen]

Yeah and it’s kind of keeping the bird theme..so maybe bypassing the bad luck of changing a name lol.

 

[PurBee]

I love Hawk because they’re compact, stealthy and powerful, keen eyed and glow gloriously in the sun…which a flame chestnut horse certainly does too

 

[JenJ]

Where's the post to vote Bagel???

 

[Michen]

I think Phoenix makes me smile though. I just landed here and I always feel happy with that intense heat, sun, desert vibe. If he was a mare he’d 100% be called Sedona!

Plus, I can buy a s*** ton of Phoenix merchandise in the airport on my way back which would be fun. Lol.

 

[Sandstone1]

You could always combine the names..... How about Phoenix B Hawk

 

[Indy]

You could always combine the names..... How about Phoenix B Hawk

That could be his 'you're in trouble' name
PHOENIX B HAWK GET YOUR FURRY ARSE OVER HERE NOW!

 

[dougpeg]

He's lovely, and does look cheeky .

 

[Michen]

My boss and colleagues are all saying it has to be Bali!

 

[Meredith]

My boss and colleagues are all saying it has to be Bali!

Sorry. For a variety of reasons just No.

 

[Michen]

Omg guys he’s sooooo cute. His little face all worried. I just want to give him a hug!!!!

He looks better scared lol, his eyes look bigger as I think they are a little small in general.

 

[ElleSkywalker]

He wants to be called Pumpkin

 

[Michen]

Sorry. For a variety of reasons just No.

I’m curious now- why not!?

 

[Meredith]

I’m curious now- why not!?

sent pm

 

[Equi]

I kind of like hawk because it’s a little more unique. I’m sure there are tonnes out there called phoenix lol but it’s still a lovely name regardless so whatever you choose will be great

 

[Lauraback]

Does he have a white cross on his face? Be interesting to see the white markings under his forelock he is seriously cute

 

[Michen]

Does he have a white cross on his face? Be interesting to see the white markings under his forelock he is seriously cute

Yes it’s his only marking!

 

[SO1]

I don't like changing names bit suspicious I would call him Hawkie or perhaps Hank to be as close as possible to what he is already called.

Hawkeye. I’ve changed them. Boggle was Jack and whilst our recent luck is terrible, I’ve had wonderful, wonderful years of in and out eventing with him. Bear was Teddy. He was pretty awesome! Others I’ve kept the name but I can’t do Hawkeye lol.

His registered name is Singheart flying hawk and I don’t think I can really do Fly!

 

[Beezer]

That lip screams trouble somehow haha.

He could be a Phoenix, given it’s a special place to me and I’m going there the day he arrives.

Maybe Ember. Or Bali/Bally/Balius again, or Jaffa, Ajax. Or he just stays “Hawk”.

I quite like the idea of something Greek and kinda cool over something silly/bagel like now.

Unless I see him and decide he really is just Bagsl, of course.


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If Greek, how about Boreas? God of the North wind, winter and apparently closely associated with horses.
Boris or Bo / Beau for short?

 

[Carrottom]

Have you considered Bacchus, Roman God of wine?

 

[Michen]

All good suggestions altho Boris I don’t think I could live with!

Happily made it to airport in good time for my flight back so hopefully no storms in Denver to shut the airspace and I’ll be there to receive him.

It’s a fun thing at this time of year often sitting on tarmac in Phoenix in the heat even with air con as it’s so strong through the windows, because Denver has shut due to afternoon storms.

 

[Penguin_Toes]

Rufus?

Origin:Latin. Meaning:red-haired. Rufus is a masculine name of Latin origin that means "red-haired."

 

[Sandstone1]

I think hes a Hawk. Or you could go with the bird of prey theme and you then have Kestral or merlin or falcon maybe?

 

[Michen]

Good morning! I got a couple of hours sleep once i had got home from airport and now heading to barn as pony should be here in an hour.

I also need to write a several page exec summary for a proposal before 7am and I have about 8 calls throughout the day today, two being approval calls with scarily senior people. In short I need to bring my A game and I currently have no game and no sleep Not whining- I bring these things on myself- just laughing at how it always seems to work out a little crazy, there’s plenty of days where I barely have any calls at all usually!

It’s going to be a long one powered by lots of coffee but still very excited for his arrival! He will be met with a syringe of electrolytes and tomorrow some omeprazole for a few weeks.

We will both be as tired as eachother.

Latest photo from hauler. That mane will need to go haha. Goodness knows what this pony actually looks like as every photo he looks different. Some I’m like yay and others… oh. Haha.

 

[rabatsa]

You could always just keep calling him Pony, or Poni if spelling is your thing.