Got a new horse... Or have I???

PapaFrita

PapaFrita

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When someone at old yard told me they'd rescued a horse from the knackers and did I want to share her for my riding pupils I gave a huge inward sigh and thought "NOOOOOO!!"
2 horses duly arrived at yard, thin, weary and old as the hills.
Both had apparently been riding school horses for the tinies and had been sent on to knackers to make way for younger, sprightlier horses.
I checked mare out... apart from being skinny and woolly she had a bit of rainscald and was unshod, BUT she was sound and her limbs were clean. I spoke to owner to see what I might get lumbered with and she wanted half livery fees paid and I'd get to use her as often as I liked for lessons... Hmmm, I thought.. probably not very often (being an old girl and me NOT being a heartless work-'em-into-the-grave kind of person)
Anyhoo, I couldn't find anything glaringly wrong with her so I asked for a week's trial.
Mare was ridden by nervous 9 year old yesterday. I took it gently, gave her lots of breathers and breaks and she was a TOTAL star!! She walked, trotted and cantered on both reins and popped a tiny fence. I'm smitten!
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Am trying her again tomorrow with another child but she might be a keeper
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Anyhoo... this is her... Her name is Alba and she's NOT a great beauty, but she's soooo sweet, I adore her already. Hope to post some MUCH better 'after' pics in a few weeks.

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I refuse to show any interest at ALL in the camera!

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PF - I wouldn't worry too much about how she looks right now; some good feed and a happy life will do wonders for her. I think she looks lovely actually - but I do have a HUGE soft spot for old animals.
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I thinks she looks nice
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and I know that older horses can know all the tricks but they can be great confidence givers as well
 
The look of sheer depression and misery in the second picture has made me burst into tears. Thank God she has found you.
I have gone all sentimental now. I will so much look forward to seeing how she improves with your loving care, PF. Bless you.
 
Aww shes sweet, I bet she would of been a beauty in her day too, looks like shes had abit of a rough time recently though, can't wait to see her once you've worked your magic! Has she got cushions disease?
 
Oh God love her! Look at that wee face. So glad she's in your very capable hands. She does look like a real wee sweetheart though. Can't wait to see more pic whens she starts to improve.
 
aww PF she is lovely, she looks like shes been through it though, bless her.
It lovely thats shes been given another chance, she looks a kind and gentle old lady
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Three cheers for Papafrita
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Keep us posted on her progress

You mentioned there was two ponys, what was the other one??
Debs x
 
Bless her heart.
I can imagine her being really beautiful when she was younger, and hopefully again when she's been given another chance.
 
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