Duke - 2 Weeks On * So Proud*

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Well after being giving the ride of duke, cremello quarter horse I am so pleased how he is making progress!

He has been left for the past 3 years and picked up alot of bad habits previously such as: not being able to tie up, pulls straight backwards and snaps lead-ropes string etc - wont even go near points to tie up!

Also scared of water - hose pipes would not come within 20 feet off them! Also naps something terrible - spins around and rears a bit on hacks -very nervous and scared all due to not having anything done with him! Which each day is improving
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However the past few weeks created a lovely bond and is beginning to trust me - Walks over to me in field now rather than away from me plus follows me like a sheep
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Worked everyday with just getting him closer and closer to wall and standing still and next to hose pipe whilst its running!

To the point where yesterday...he stood and tied up (note parelli line only through loop and not tied until hes 100% + plus hes is constantly watched to make sure does not wander) and stood for a long time plus allowed me to put hose on him and even bathed him, which he loved!!

So I'm so proud of him - coming along so well!!!!

Here he is stood like a good boy after his bath
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Ooo are we off mum!!
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Man this tying up business is exhausting
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I remember thinking he's gorgeous when you first posted about him. So glad to hear he's coming along well, and he's still gorgeous!
 
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So pleased for you after the shock of Pheobe - is the other horse they mentioned about you loaning?
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Ah bless you - thankyou!!

Yes this is the yard owners horse - not the owner of pheebs pony they were offering me!!

I have him on a two week trial so seeing hows things go! Still on the look out at the moment though!! x
 
I have seen that horse before, he was on loan to someone who seemed to get through horses like wildfire, in S.Wales. She called herself DukesMum on the EW forum and used to tell lots of lies to get attention. She purchased a TB gelding for next to nothing and then wasn't interested in Duke. He looks a lot better than when she had him. I believe she loaned him from a man.
 
Was thinking same about Dukesmum he wasnt left for 3 years though? she loaned him not so long ago though didnt she ?

wonder if your yard owner is a new owner, he looks far better though agree with lhotse
 
I remember that horse too.
What do you mean about him being left for 3 years? Sorry, haven't found your other posts yet.

He does look better now though. Good luck with him x
 
No, he was definitely cremello, she used to post pictures of his eyes. Palominos have darker skin, so Duke was definitely cremello. Sounds like she messed him up a bit.
 
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