CanteringCarrot
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Looks terrible. You must hate it there.
Boggle- USA bound!
- Thread starter Michen
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Emilieu
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I love the Boggle hacking videos - what a happy wee bounce he has. Brilliant. Didn’t even look at the scenery I was just enjoying his wee ears so much ?
Michen
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He is just such a legend. I have so much respect for that horse! Can’t even explain how fun he is to ride!
Kunoichi73
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I realise this might come across as a bit odd, but I think Boggle has the most adorable ears! 
Michen
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I realise this might come across as a bit odd, but I think Boggle has the most adorable ears!
He’s so cute. I love him here staring at the lake like “wtf where are we”
https://youtube.com/shorts/CvP-X267MKE?feature=share
Cragrat
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That looks amazing CC, and Ronaldo sounds a total legend in the making, as well as glowing testament to his upbringingRonaldo was released from his quarantine pen today, per the YO's requirements for all new arrivals, and went out onto the big field. There's close to 30 acres, and the YO drives out there daily to have a look, unless she sees them by the barn where the water trough and hay is.
It's a mixed herd and his introduction was uneventful, aside from two fat cobs galloping in the next field (and they could use the exercise). A little sniffing, a little prancing, some trotting, a wee bit of cantering, but mostly wandering around on his own exploring. Checking out the perimeter, and checking out some neighbors (human) to one side of the field. He wandered to the back portion beyond the trees, then came back and munched around.
When the other horses tell him to back off (he's not in the "in crowd" yet, since he's new to the herd), he does. If they pester, he kicks out in their direction, and they bug off. No squealing, calling, running or anything that eventful. I wanted to see him really move a bit at the trot and canter because he has lovely movement, but he couldn't be arsed so ??I thought a yearling kept alone for a week would be more of a fire cracker, honestly ? he was very polite going into the field, very good about me removing his halter in the field, and politely strolled away. We will see if I can find and catch him tomorrow!
He was also very good for OH when he handled his front and hind hooves (wanted to test it with someone who isn't me). He's gotten his hooves regularly trimmed, but I just wanted to make sure that he's solid for his new trimmer.
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nagblagger
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I am so jealous of your riding trails.
Michen
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I didn’t expect to have them. No one really trail rides much at the barn but one lady who usually boxes out does and another girl who rides western and just joined has a horse whose never been on the trails (and was amazing, jumping a ditch with water than bog was a complete twit about!) and they are up for some adventuring!
We are going again today
SEL
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It's great when you have good trail riding buddiesI didn’t expect to have them. No one really trail rides much at the barn but one lady who usually boxes out does and another girl who rides western and just joined has a horse whose never been on the trails (and was amazing, jumping a ditch with water than bog was a complete twit about!) and they are up for some adventuring!
We are going again today
I'm looking forward to seeing Boggle in his cowboy outfits ?
Michen
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Yeh it’s great! Sadly though it will all be under snow for three months so we will be limited then. But should get a few more weeks yet if it.
nagblagger
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When are you buying Bog his own western saddle? What an amazing adventure you are having.
CC, Ronaldo sounds like he has an amazing calm character for a youngster, he appears so intelligent.
Both of you keep the pictures coming, love them.
CC, Ronaldo sounds like he has an amazing calm character for a youngster, he appears so intelligent.
Both of you keep the pictures coming, love them.
Michen
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I sat in two yesterday to get a feel for them and probably genuinely will kit him out at some point but.. it’s really expensive and I need to re buy all my skies, boots etc as my entire kit is in Switzerland
. Plus ski pass so that’s about 3k!!Bog will have to wait for his western stuff and just be glad about his new set of rugs ?
nagblagger
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[QUOTE="Michen, post:I sat in two yesterday to get a feel for them and probably genuinely will kit him out at some point but.. it’s really expensive and I need to re buy all my skies, boots etc as my entire kit is in Switzerland . Plus ski pass so that’s about 3k.
Such a hard life you are having at the moment, new skiing kit or western saddle with trail riding. How do you fit in work?
. Plus ski pass so that’s about 3k.Such a hard life you are having at the moment, new skiing kit or western saddle with trail riding. How do you fit in work?
Michen
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[QUOTE="Michen, post:I sat in two yesterday to get a feel for them and probably genuinely will kit him out at some point but.. it’s really expensive and I need to re buy all my skies, boots etc as my entire kit is in Switzerland
Such a hard life you are having at the moment, new skiing kit or western saddle with trail riding. How do you fit in work?
I do it on a Sunday.. literally right now!!! But in bed with a pumpkin spice coffee at least ?
nagblagger
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Right - that's it, i'm on my way with moody mare!
splashgirl45
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Please keep the pics coming, it looks amazing , so much room to roam , makes our fields look tiny… love Boggles ears as well , I’m a bit envious of your adventure but know I wouldn’t even have been brave enough in my youth.. have a great time and enjoy yourself
Michen
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Hey Bog, how do you feel about elk….
https://youtube.com/shorts/xH6cwjDaNbw?feature=share
And some more pics from today. So happy to have trails. And great roads. Snow shoes this week for a cycle I think.
https://youtube.com/shorts/xH6cwjDaNbw?feature=share
And some more pics from today. So happy to have trails. And great roads. Snow shoes this week for a cycle I think.
Caol Ila
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Sh1t man. I’ve never encountered a bull elk on a horse (they usually don’t come as low as Boulder) and I don’t think I’d fancy it.
We had mountain lion though. One time, Gypsum refused to go up a trail she’d done a million times. Planting. Spinning. I gave up and went another way. A day or two later, I learned that a lion had been spotted further up that trail.
Michen
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They are everywhere here including right by the horses turnout so pretty sure they are all used to it!
Michen
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Forgot this one!
CanteringCarrot
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No interesting Ronaldo updates. Caught him for the first time in the field, which was easy, he was a bit reluctant to walk toward the gate at first, but eventually we made it there thanks to a nice but ornery mare walking behind us ? OH helped me pick out his hooves, and he does have a big welt from a bite on his neck, but is otherwise ok. It's difficult with the (stupid) gate set up in his field and the (insanely) hot fence... So I almost need another person with me. He doesn't tie yet, so I also need help with his hooves. Need to do some more ground work, make sure he's mentally in a good place, and then introduce tying.
I'm feeling really down about not having my other horse with me, being so limited by this backyard barn (American term) type area, and wondering why the he** I bought a yearling. Or if it was a mistake/I should've taken the opportunity to walk away from horses. So I'm going to jump off of this thread now and it'll be back to the Boggle thread. Maybe I'll start my own to chronicle my journey with Ronaldo, mostly re his training at some point. So that's all for now.
I'm feeling really down about not having my other horse with me, being so limited by this backyard barn (American term) type area, and wondering why the he** I bought a yearling. Or if it was a mistake/I should've taken the opportunity to walk away from horses. So I'm going to jump off of this thread now and it'll be back to the Boggle thread. Maybe I'll start my own to chronicle my journey with Ronaldo, mostly re his training at some point. So that's all for now.
Michen
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Sorry CC I know it must be hard and probably not helpful seeing Boggles jaunts. It can always change in an instant with horses so I just try and appreciate the good times whilst they are here.
I really do think buying a youngster was a good idea. You don’t need facilities and therefore no stress re not having them. By the time you can move he will be old enough to do stuff with and then you can go to another stage or whatnot with a better horse scene. But you’ll have had the niceness of just having him around and watching them grow.
I genuinely think it was a great choice. A ridden horse with a poor choice of barns would have been stressful I think. And no horse at all- well- that ain’t in our blood.
CanteringCarrot
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That's exactly what I keep telling myself.
I also think I'm just exhausted with work and house work...on top of the shorter days/more darkness. So probably just in a rut! Rode a lovely QH mare today. Working around a solid 19 year old horse is a stark contrast to the yearling who is still learning the rules of civilization. ?
BBP
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Completely agree with Michen. It must be hard seeing her and Boggle having so much fun, but the cool thing with a yearling is you don’t *have* to do anything. So if you aren’t in the right place right now, you can just take it easy until your next move. It’s easy to think you should be doing this that and the other with them, but to be honest as long as they can lead, pick up feet and at some point tie up, you’re all good. I don't really post about mine on here now as he doesn’t do anything interesting either, just growing through various ugly duckling phases. Our time will come!?
palo1
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Fab photos and it is brilliant to see these new adventures. The trail riding looks really lovely; are these direct from the barn? Is the big road a busy one (doesn't look it lol)? I love the elk; amazing and v brave Boggle!
Keep it coming!
LadyGascoyne
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Wow it looks amazing Michen!
You really are going to inspire me to do something crazy shortly ??
You really are going to inspire me to do something crazy shortly ??
Widgeon
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You'll get there CC, hang on in there - you won't be in the same area forever. Having a yearling must be like having a very small child - lots of cleaning up and hard work! Please do start another thread for Ronaldo when you're feeling in a better place, we love hearing about him. Also don't underestimate how demoralising it is to be on a yard that isn't quite right for you. That must be making it all feel twice as bad as it really is.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
OK , I'll start.
Do It.
Do it.
Do it ........
(But only if we get a tooth and nail running commentary and photos. )
SEL
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^^^ all this and the stress of just moving to a new area. Start another thread when you feel up to it and post photos. He's a lovely boy and I'm looking forward to watching him grow.
BTW - its turning into the season of mud and darkness in the UK so we're all looking for nice photos from other parts of the world!
BBP
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I feel like if you are going to go palominos abroad it needs to be California or something, I think they suit the surfer girl vibe!