Gone native

[Caol Ila]

A fluffy and slightly traumatized Highland arrived at the yard today. Walked onto my friend's lorry without any faff, but he was worried and sweated up. Still, walked off like a sensible chap. I took him on a short walk, then let him chill in his stable. By the time I left, he was looking more relaxed and eating his hay. Some friends will check him later.

I took a punt on a GFS Premier Alpine bridle, which is currently in bits on my sofa. If it doesn't fit or he hates it, they have a 14-day return policy.

Meet Foinavon, or Finn if you're scared by the Gaelic. 10-ish years old, from the Dallas herd.

 

[cauda equina]

Lovely!
He has such a wise, kind face

 

[Fjord]

Oh he's gorgeous, congratulations!

 

[MuddyMonster]

Congratulations ?

Native ponies are the best Hope you have lots of fun together.

 

[windand rain]

Awww he is beautiful good luck with him you will never find a better friend

 

[Hepsibah]

Happy new pony day! He's beautiful. I just love native ponies but Highlands are my favourite.

 

[Baywonder]

Oh he is lovely! ?

 

[saddlesore]

Gorgeous! If I can ever afford a serving horse it’ll be a highland I’m looking for ?

 

[Coblover63]

He's here!!! Yeay! Congratulations again.

 

[ycbm]

Congratulations, I hope you have a ton of fun together ?

 

[nikicb]

He's absolutely lovely. I hope he settles quickly and you have many happy years together. x

 

[WispyBegs]

Congratulations! He is a real beauty, I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun together ?

 

[fidleyspromise]

Congratulations on new pony. Highlands are the best.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

He's very nice! I'm sure you'll have loads of fun together!

 

[Widgeon]

He is lovely - congratulations

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

He looks lovely and so calm.

 

[Unicorn]

Congratulations! He's lovely!

 

[Carrottom]

What a lovely eye, wishing you both lots of fun.

 

[Spanny]

What a gorgeous boy! I hope you have many wonderful years together.

 

[Tarragon]

So pleased for you both! He looks like he is going to be fun.
I love a highland

 

[splashgirl45]

glad he has arrived safely, have fun with him..

 

[Regandal]

He’s a handsome boy! Highlands are the best.

 

[CanteringCarrot]

He's lovely...and not pregnant. Solid choice

 

[blodwyn1]

Foinavon won the grand national at 100/1 when every other horse fell so his namesake is bound to be lucky!

 

[Caol Ila]

They're named after the same mountain.

 

[Cutgrass]

He's beautiful. I hope he settles well.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Brilliant!! He’s so lovely. Hope you have a tonne of fun together

 

[Red-1]

Congratulations!

 

[eahotson]

May you have many happy years together.

 

[Wishfilly]

He looks awesome! I hope you get to have lots of uncomplicated fun together!