Find me a pony please HHOers...

ycbm said:
Umm. Dare I say it.... I think Bog has some big competition there, that looks like seriously good base material in a four year old. If he'd been bought by a dealer he'd be on Horsequest at five grand in a month's time.

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Really!!!? But we were so critical about his confo etc!! Also his heads so big I think he’s going to struggle to get it over fences.. ;)

Might change your mind when you see more photos below ?
 
So full ish pick up report. We got stopped at services by police who very nearly wouldn’t let us transfer (and can totally understand why but, ya know, needs must). Luckily one was horsey and when she realised we weren’t dodgy dealers doing odd things relaxed a bit and actually helped us out as well!

Weather was atrocious. Wind was horrible. Pony travelled perfectly didn’t even know he was there. Got to yard but didn’t want to drive lorry in through track right next to stables and house so unloaded in pitch black with phone lights and he had to walk 50 metres or so, his legs were so wobbly he could barely put one foot in front of the other. Shaking like an absolute leaf (like he was at services) and his eyes... OMG my heart actually broke and it took me right back to getting Boggle (though his legs didn’t shake!) made me quite emotional.

First thoughts- massive chunk. The opposite to Boggle. Felt a bit bratty and wondered how I could love anything lacking the ridiculous elegance and engaging way of Boggle who just owned us all seconds in. Didn’t really like Bears head and wondered wtf I had done. A stiff talking to and reminder that the second equine love of my life was exactly like this and I think I’ve pulled myself together. Honestly how ungrateful! I think actually it’s more I had not really appreciated how I would feel about having a Boggle “replacement” as I obviously adore him more than anything. A bit of a wobble of WTF have I done.

So first impressions, very very very genuine he followed me like a loyal dog despite being nervous as to where to put his feet. Nervous.. I think he’s going to need a LOT of looking after, he really did look very shell shocked and still is this morning (I am told- heading up in a bit). I think he may be a bit of a sensitive worrying type but could be wrong as his disposition could totally change in a day or two.

And a chunk.. what a chunk!!!!!
 
Michen said:
Really!!!? But we were so critical about his confo etc!! Also his heads so big I think he’s going to struggle to get it over fences.. ;)

Might change your mind when you see more photos below ?
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'We' didn't include me. Haven't changed my mind. Proper Connemara with real bone and depth through the girth. He's a keeper.
 
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He has a lovely eye, chunk indeed but I bet he will be a really tough honest little guy, ideal working hunter pony perhaps if that was your thing or just wazzing around the countryside ? he definitely suits the name
 
Well I have just had another look at his videos and think he will really make something.

I think you have dropped on.

But, I have also had a deal of difficulty after losing Jay Man, my new horse is absolutely lovely, but has not captured my heart in quite the same way, so I can't advise on that part of it. I am sure someone else will have better words than that!

By the way, I LOVE his head!!!
 
He looks shattered, the feet look significantly better already, give him a few days to eat, sleep and relax and I am sure he will be fine, the fact you don't immediately get that feeling may be a bonus as he is meant to be a project to keep you busy while Bog gets better, although we all know that was only your way of justifying getting another;).
 
Red-1 said:
Well I have just had another look at his videos and think he will really make something.

I think you have dropped on.

But, I have also had a deal of difficulty after losing Jay Man, my new horse is absolutely lovely, but has not captured my heart in quite the same way, so I can't advise on that part of it. I am sure someone else will have better words than that!

By the way, I LOVE his head!!!
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We shall see eh! It took me a long time to adore Boggle and this is obviously different as Boggle very much still here and my best mate, but plenty of people love two horses as much right!?

Not sure I have a big enough heart ;)

I do want to just give him a massive hug though the scared little thing!
 
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