Boggle- USA bound!

[teapot]

Yes! At this time of year. The snowy photo I posted of Atlas was the morning yesterday, the other photos were by 3pm the same day.

That’s mad!

 

[Michen]

Yup. 20 degrees today. And on friday it's not going to get above -1 degrees.

 

[ROMANY 1959]

I may be imagining it, but he does throw some “Bog” shaped movements Loving life he is

 

[Michen]

I may be imagining it, but he does throw some “Bog” shaped movements Loving life he is

Oh yeah he does!

I feel Bog everywhere at that barn, in the best way possible, it does mean I’m constantly swallowing a big lump in my throat or sometimes not succeeding (like now at 5.45am with a cup of coffee and a load of tears) but I’m so glad I’ve gone back there.

 

[Michen]

FGS the hair!

Pony doesn’t catch and likes to bite you when you do get near him he’s utterly hilarious. I suspect he will be staying.

 

[Trouper]

Just shrieks "attitude"!!!

 

[View]

I think we all know who is in charge in that paddock!

 

[Michen]

Yes indeed! I'm heading to Vegas for work for 24 hrs and leaving all 3 in D's care...hehe, could be fun for him (or not).

 

[Michen]

Merrily on my way to airport last night when my phone starts pinging. Atlas removed the top rail of his run (one side is wooden), jumped out and went for an adventure around the neighborhood. He had been deposited back into his stall by my kind neighbors but I went back to shut him in the stall rather than have run access until I can electrify the wooden bit. It’s a weird kind of horse that leaves his herd to go off on his own thing.

This morning, poor D, Atlas in protest at not having access to his run decides to take down his electric paddock immediately after being turned out, having not even given me an inkling of that being something he was considering all week (I think the clip had come off or something to not electrify it) and then give D a 30 min run around, refusing to catch until he was good and ready.

Little s***! I’ve been gone less than 24 hours!

Nice photo though

 

[DressageCob]

Beautiful photo. I've got an odd boy too. My 2yo is more than happy to leave the herd to go exploring where he shouldn't be. The thrill of the unknown seems to trump any feeling of reliance on company. It's not easy!

 

[Michen]

Beautiful photo. I've got an odd boy too. My 2yo is more than happy to leave the herd to go exploring where he shouldn't be. The thrill of the unknown seems to trump any feeling of reliance on company. It's not easy!

Yes it’s bizarre isn’t it! Like when Atlas broke Helo and Boggle out (which resulted in me having to string electric all around the wooden paddock except his run which was clearly a mistake). He went off on his own without the other two.

Really weird! He is quite the character.

 

[palo1]

Beautiful photo. I've got an odd boy too. My 2yo is more than happy to leave the herd to go exploring where he shouldn't be. The thrill of the unknown seems to trump any feeling of reliance on company. It's not easy!

Yeah, my Welsh mare is VERY happy to think of things to do on her own...no accomplice needed! It's often on my mind - wondering what she might be thinking of next...

 

[stangs]

Beautiful photo. I've got an odd boy too. My 2yo is more than happy to leave the herd to go exploring where he shouldn't be. The thrill of the unknown seems to trump any feeling of reliance on company. It's not easy!

Not odd in the slightest. That’s his adolescent brain perceiving reduced risk regarding leaving the herd and increased satisfaction from novel experiences. After all, he’s at an age where he’d naturally be leaving the safety of his herd if he were wild.

 

[ycbm]

Yes it’s bizarre isn’t it! Like when Atlas broke Helo and Boggle out (which resulted in me having to string electric all around the wooden paddock except his run which was clearly a mistake). He went off on his own without the other two.

Really weird! He is quite the character.

He knows you won't keep him if he's boring!
.

 

[2ndtimearound]

Little tinker (and poor D)! Looking at the positives, it sounds like he’ll be a brilliant trail riding horse if he loves exploring so much.

 

[Trouper]

Do love an independent brain!!!!!

 

[Michen]

He’s great. I really like his attitude and character a lot and it’s nice having him back at my place as I just get more time with him. And he’s somehow sparkier.

I can’t wait for him to finish quarantine so I can get him out long reining and hacking!

20 degrees yesterday, -6 today and snow!

 

[Michen]

Well Laxi broke out and broke quarantine so now they are all in together. No other horses in Arizona barn got sick which is a miracle given what it was, such great work from the barn staff to keep it contained. I have left Colorado for a week, and will be gone this weekend for a wedding in Mexico so out of the country.

I hate to think what they are going to conjure up for the gals looking after them.

And Atlas is being beaten up by something.. small. It’s quite strange to see a small tiny bay thing replacing Boggle in the herd. At least he’s very different I guess! I just love watching Atlas move when he’s being fiery. He carries himself with such presence and collection it’s really impressive.

Didn’t want 2 horses anyway. 2.5 is way better. Guess he’s staying. Any tips on how to get him to stop biting me? And how to catch him?

 

[Jojo2go]

Tranquilizer gun?

 

[Michen]

Tranquilizer gun?

Hahaah. I mean I could corner him in the stall if I needed but he’s basically feral and just goes wherever I want him to go as long as there’s a bucket rattling.

Poor guy, he’s has some serious abuse. But he does seem to have a lot of character and cheek!

 

[ycbm]

. Any tips on how to get him to stop biting me?

Stay out of range of his teeth

 

[meleeka]

Has he still got his balls? I'd say give him time. Treat him like a horse. Mine used to be vile, but he's mellowed with age. He was owned by travellers, so a proper little hard nut.

 

[Michen]

No balls! Hopefully he will decide he likes me soon.

It’s hilarious that he is the boss of both the big ones.

 

[Jojo2go]

No balls! Hopefully he will decide he likes me soon.

It’s hilarious that he is the boss of both the big ones.

Not a surprise really. I sold a pony years back that the new owner rehomed because she was beating up on his horses.