MrsMozart
Just passing through...
Aw. That's really made me smile. Well done indeed 
And now I feel like I really need to crack on, somehow, with Titch...
And now I feel like I really need to crack on, somehow, with Titch...
HHO's "Bear" project pony...
- Thread starter Michen
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SatansLittleHelper
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Good boy Bear. He sounds like he's coming on nicely....you can't possibly still be thinking of selling..?? ??
ElleSkywalker
As excited as Kitty about to be a bridesmaid
What a clever Bear ?? I know what you mean about roots....am in serious danger of finding out what my natural hair colour is ?
Upthecreek
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Oh bless him to be so worried about the travelling (or what’s at the destination) but still behave so well. From what you’ve said he’s so clever that he will learn very quickly that travelling can be to do fun things and doesn’t always mean a new home and big life change. I think he will bond to you very closely, which may make parting with him very difficult. He is just gorgeous.
Michen
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Also.... she is ADORABLE. 
scats
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Welcome to motherhood! Gorgeous pup!
Jayzee
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OMG She is divine!
wren123
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She's lovely
Michen
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Had to swap drivers so I could cuddle her. Omg, she is just divine!!!!!
RHM
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Oh she is too much!! ??
Michen
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I agree! He’s somewhat adorable. He’s started doing this funny little chest wobble and head nod when I go up to his stable (particularly if I’ve just come from Boggles), going “yes yes please come to me”. Looks like one of those nodding dogs!
Michen
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We shall see. There’s no point deciding really as life has a way of doing that!!!
Upthecreek
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What did you decide to name your beautiful pup?
Michen
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Still no name I can’t decide! Mia is out. berry still possibly. at the moment she’s “Bee!” her KC name is bracken sky.
Upthecreek
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I think Bee suits her and if she is a typical spaniel she will be a busy bee!
HappyHollyDays
Slave to 2 cats and 2 ponies
Ooh Bracken is perfect, Bee (B) for short ?
Michen
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Bear is in the dog house. As some of you may have read (I think I mentioned it!) I had an issue very early on- in March where he pulled away being led a few times and pissed off when there was something he didn't like (got spooked etc, or didn't really fancy coming in..). This was really quickly resolved using a pressure halter over the head collar with a long rope, he never succeeded in doing it again and hasn't attempted to whatsoever for at least 2 months.
They are on night time turnout now, it was windy and cold this am and I just used the normal head collar... well the little bugger got halfway across field with me leading him and then did his trick. I was so incensed, I can't believe he even "knew" he wasn't wearing it- especially given it's not even been activated for months!!!!! It just goes to show, bloody clever native ponies. Never given them an inch...
He is particularly good natured and never flicks back an ear at anything ever, but he really is a cheeky git!!
I suppose I'll forgive him because look at that gorgeous soft eye (excuse my ugly mug- the animals photograph much better), and he was perfect afterwards for a long rein. Now I need to find the little barrel a saddle that fits- bring on 1st June, I have a feeling he will end up with something ridiculous like an Equipe!!!
They are on night time turnout now, it was windy and cold this am and I just used the normal head collar... well the little bugger got halfway across field with me leading him and then did his trick. I was so incensed, I can't believe he even "knew" he wasn't wearing it- especially given it's not even been activated for months!!!!! It just goes to show, bloody clever native ponies. Never given them an inch...
He is particularly good natured and never flicks back an ear at anything ever, but he really is a cheeky git!!
I suppose I'll forgive him because look at that gorgeous soft eye (excuse my ugly mug- the animals photograph much better), and he was perfect afterwards for a long rein. Now I need to find the little barrel a saddle that fits- bring on 1st June, I have a feeling he will end up with something ridiculous like an Equipe!!!
Roxylola
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Oh and little spanner too ?
That's naughty, but so bloody clever!
That's naughty, but so bloody clever!
Michen
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Good Bear pony. Third hack back under saddle, he’s being a very chilled boy. Tried another saddle and felt much better in it (for me- he felt the same!). Am looking forward to being able to hack him out with his brother, hopefully soon ish!!
Hope everyone’s had a nice bank hol.
Hope everyone’s had a nice bank hol.
CanteringCarrot
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This thread is not helping my deep want for a Connemara ?
Glad bear redeemed himself with a nice back.
Glad bear redeemed himself with a nice back.
Michen
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Hehe. Are you properly looking!?
CanteringCarrot
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I look, but only "window shop" since I know I cannot dedicate the money and time to another equine. So just my PRE for now. I do ride a Connemara that belongs to the YO - a schooling pony. Since there were no riding lessons due to COVID and they're just now slowly starting up the pony wasn't being worked and I had some spare time, so why not? Love her and we've been having so much fun! I don't tell her, but I find her cheeky personality and antics entertaining ?
Michen
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When your ponies just can’t quite contain themselves for a family photo!!! Boggle wanting to get closer to Pepper and Bear outraged that he can’t get more involved.
HashRouge
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That is a great picture! I honestly can't tell your boys apart at all in a lot of photos, from certain angles they look very similar!
KEK
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Too cute! How is the puppy going?
Michen
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Hehe they are very different close up really, you could sometimes be mistaken face forward over the stable door.
must get a proper photo of them both stood up side by side!
Michen
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She’s brilliant. Hard work as expected but brill. Tbh she’s just had to slot in with my life so that means coming to yard, sometimes being left in car in crate with door open, sometimes left tied up outside stable whilst I go backwards and forwards and do jobs (never pulls or whines and just settles down on some fleecy bedding Or), when the horses are all away she follows me around everywhere whilst I do stuff. I leave her at home for a bit as well and sometimes I’m just in the garden So she thinks she’s alone and I can listen for any whining and she seems very content. I decided to let her on the floor at yard sooner than end of vacc course as all dogs on yard are vaccinated and it’s been super socialisation for her.
She’s best mates with the cat and they love snoozing in the sun together!
HashRouge
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I absolutely can't with the puppy and cat photos, they are SO cute!! Please post more of them!!
KEK
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Aww too cute. Sounds like she’s doing great!
Hannahgb
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Oh my god the puppy and cat photos have killed me!! How gorgeous are they!!