Boggle- USA bound!

[Bernster]

I love the mindset shift of l lost Bog, to I had Bog xxx

 

[GrassChop]

I hope you're doing okay xx

 

[Michen]

I hope you're doing okay xx

I am ok thank you! Trying very very hard to stay in the present and succeeding mostly but it’s still tough at times. I’ve become quite good at having a quiet little sob whilst riding for 30 seconds or so haha.

Having fun on this tough little Arab mare, I feel bad for her as I look so tall on her! She seemed fine with my weight though given she was a forward, spicy little thing.

And it’s been amazing to have such close encounters with some of the animals on the conservancy.

 

[View]

Glad that you are enjoying the time doing something different. Love the photo of feeding the rhino!

 

[Ahrena]

Those rhinos are soooooo cool!

 

[sarah.oxford]

That looks fantastic

 

[jhoward]

You do look tall but there's nothing to you so id not feel bad at all.

Those encounters look so amazing truly something to never be forgotten.

 

[Fieldlife]

No you are right. I really thought I was losing the plot when I first thought his eye was different. Not helped by him having to have a tear duct flushed out as it was blocked (but the other unaffected eye was the same).

The eye changed before the physical things became more apparent.

the change in eye influenced the timing of both my last two PTS decision. And not everyone IME can see it even those around in person. But when you see it and know, it is clear.

 

[Michen]

Landing in Denver for the first time since, and my Bog pony is no longer there to look forward to coming back too gosh it’s hard sometimes. Also very very tired having gone straight to a two day work meeting off a long, long haul back from Africa so obviously that makes things more overly emotional.

But yeh, damn. Feeling very glad the cabin lights are dimmed until we get properly to the gate so I can have a quiet sob!

I think a big hot chocolate with tons of cream in the airport may be in order

 

[Trouper]

"First times" are awful to face but once they are done then you never have to do them again. It will all be so hard but you have a little ginger nut there who needs you and all the love and experience you gained through Bog - that is some legacy and some inheritance.

 

[Michen]

"First times" are awful to face but once they are done then you never have to do them again. It will all be so hard but you have a little ginger nut there who needs you and all the love and experience you gained through Bog - that is some legacy and some inheritance.

Yeah.. it's 3am (jet lag) and I'm feeling very edgy about going to the barn. Will be the first time I've been back since I just got in my car and drove right after Bog was PTS. Looking forward to hugging Atlas but kinda nervous at the same time.

 

[Haniki]

Thinking of you Michen.x

 

[misst]

You'll just do what you need to do for you and Atlas and take it slowly. You've got this far you'll do the rest. Thinking of you xx

 

[Meredith]

@Michen , just repeating what I said earlier. xx

 

[Michen]

Atlas says where have you been! I think he’s grown! Sadly his big solid head seems to have grown too

That was hard but Atlas made it easier

 

[PurBee]

Awww he’s a darling. He even covered himself in horse ‘tinsel’ as a welcome back gift
I love his white heart-shaped nostrils.

 

[Apercrumbie]

Oh he is such a cutie.

Well done you, this hard part is done now. No "first time back to the barn" again.

 

[JGC]

Ooh, yes, he looks bigger and bum-high maybe?

 

[Peglo]

Look at you both covered in shavings I’m glad he made it slightly easier for you but it’s ok to still be grieving

 

[IrishMilo]

I LOVE Atlas.

 

[nagblagger]

I think when you start moving with Atlas he should have his own thread, save this for Boggle.

'Travelling across America with an Atlas'

 

[Michen]

He’s really, really cute and engaging to be around and I’m very glad I have him. My spirits are truly lifted after hanging out with him today! He follows me everywhere. Thank goodness for him.

I also checked he was happy to load and stand and unload and he was great. So I feel less worried about the solo 14 hr drive over the weekend!

 

[ROMANY 1959]

What will happen to the one in a rug. Going with you as well

 

[Michen]

What will happen to the one in a rug. Going with you as well

No he’s going back to his owner.

 

[Lauraback]

Atlas has such a smoochie nose and he is full of character by the looks of it, glad he is bringing you some enjoyment after everything you deserve it. Look forward to hearing all about your move and I am sure all will go well x

 

[shortstuff99]

Think I have missed it (and this thread has many posts!) But what state are you moving too?

Atlas is super cute and I love his colour.

 

[Michen]

Think I have missed it (and this thread has many posts!) But what state are you moving too?

Atlas is super cute and I love his colour.

Arizona

 

[Equi]

Oh look at his baby teefs lol

He’s definitely grown! I hope your road trip goes well.

 

[Michen]

Yeah he looks less leggy. Sticked him and he’s 15.1hh now and I think his bum still isn’t level from this pic though maybe it is, tired eyes haha.

If only his back would grow!

 

[shortstuff99]

Arizona

Oh nice!