He's here!

[Lacuna]

This is Captain - a very hairy 14hh cob who I've just signed for from the Blue Cross. He's dead cute and very sweet on the ground but is a pretty blank slate.

One thing I've realised today is he doesn't really know how how to pick his feet up for you. I tried to pick his feet out, back ones aren't too bad but he tries to back away fro on him having his front legs handled and almost ended his knees at one point so we'll have to back to basics. (any tips are gratefully received!)

He's ok being mounted and walked/trotted but is very green. I foresee lots of lessons and baby steps. It's all very exciting!

 

[Midlifecrisis]

He is lovely - well done you for taking him on.

 

[Bradsmum]

Looks like he's very settled already. Good luck with him and well done for checking out rescue centre. I kept checking when I was looking and only seemed to see companion horses or tiny ponies 😏. Love the name! Keep us updated on his progress.

 

[Princess16]

Lovely boy! Yes well done you for rescuing him.

Hope it's smooth sailing from now on for you and the Captain !!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

He is a handsome chap. I hope you have a wonderful time with him for many, many years.

 

[RWG]

Aw, he's lovely, congratulations!

I have a cob who was reluctant to pick up her feet at first, she wasnt well handled so didnt know exactly what I was asking and also she was a bit unsettled for the first couple of weeks so that didnt help either. A few tips; I found that she was happier to pick them up on a softer surface such as in her stable or in the indoor arena, rather than on the yard. I, like you was worried about her ending up on her knee on a hard surface so it was safer all round! Tickling the back of her heel encouraged her to lift her fronts, I also had to be firm with her and tried not to let drop her leg if she attempted to snatch it away (I appreciate not easy with heavy cob legs!). Having someone else on hand to reward with treats once she'd held up her leg then placed it down politely definitely helped too. She's now 100% with all four legs, so you'll get there, good luck!

 

[On the Hoof]

Oh he is really lovely..hope you have many happy years together!

 

[flirtygerty]

My young cob is trying his luck as regards his feet being done, resulting in him kicking the farrier, a big no no, he has previously been fine, anyway, he is brought in for grooming and to dry his feathers, roughly every 30 mins I go tie him up and work on him picking his feet up and holding them up, he gets a scratch for each foot and if he doesn't pull away, he gets a sugar fee polo, with him, little and often works, farrier is due soon and will be safe