DirectorFury
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You definitely like your animals to be colour-coordinated 
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Bear is lovely, I'm going to ask you to find my next horse.
.Bear is lovely, I'm going to ask you to find my next horse
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HHO's "Bear" project pony...
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Rosemary28
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You definitely like your animals to be colour-coordinated
Bear is lovely, I'm going to ask you to find my next horse
I was just going to say you clearly have a thing for animals that colour!
Michen
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I was just going to say you clearly have a thing for animals that colour!
Ha! Miley isn't mine, I look after her for big long chunks of the year (and have done for about 7 years now so utterly adore her) as her owners spend a lot of time in Australia and abroad in general.
I actually think bays are really boring but I love connies and they are far more practical than greys
be positive
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Nice to see Miley, my choc lab was often called Bear as she reminded me of a teddy bear
BBP
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That’s so cute! BBP is exactly the same with dogs. He and I are both gutted that my dog doesn’t like horses.
(Successfully derailed thread from Bear to Bog).
J&S
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My ponies have always played "follow the dog" when they were young and when it was safe to hack out with dogs.
Michen
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Bog will be most satisfied, he will probably send you a thank you card!
SatansLittleHelper
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#wasonTeamBogglebutnowonthefenceasalsoloveTeamBear
Tarragon
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I am going to enjoy following this thread.
I wanted to say how smart your premises are. I love the look of the stables and the indoor school has a lovely airy feel to it. If I kept my ponies there I would feel inspired to turn out only the best!
I wanted to say how smart your premises are. I love the look of the stables and the indoor school has a lovely airy feel to it. If I kept my ponies there I would feel inspired to turn out only the best!
Michen
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Ah that is just Bears schooling yard! It’s actually a professional showjumping yard, they’ve had Boggle in his younger days when I’ve been on holiday etc as well. Agree it’s absolutely beautiful am loving going there. It feels like a Spanish villa! Boggles/Bears next yard is amazing as well though
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Sprat
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What a total poppet, you have a cracking little horse there. Looking forward to more updates!
Michen
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How could you! Boggle will be distraught!
anyalouise
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He is smart! rain scald I had this with mine coming over from Ireland. I had a Scottish friend who told me to get Aromoheel. My horse was covered in it down to fetlock. It cleared it in 4 days. The vet was amazed. In Scotland everyone has a pot in their grooming kit!!
Abi90
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Michen. You have inspired me. I’m now saving up for an unbacked/just backed Irish baby over the next 6 months or so. Something not a full draught and a bit smaller than 16.3hh hopefully.
Im going to do it regardless of Rosie’s prognosis as I can afford 2 realistically if I wanted.
Im going to do it regardless of Rosie’s prognosis as I can afford 2 realistically if I wanted.
EventingMum
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Bear is seriously smart! Obviously you are tremendously loyal to Bogle but I suspect at some point Bear will end up sharing equal status with him - a bit like a mother with two children on any given day you may prefer one over the other but ultimately you love them both equally!
Michen
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Hehe well you are braver than me as my intention really isn’t to have two in proper ridden work under my full care long term!!
Abi90
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You say that... tbh by the time I have saved up for a nice youngster Rosie may need to retire anyway. But I have contingencies, she’s basically like a baby at the moment anyway with getting her thinking forward.
Although interestingly I don’t think her saddle fits at all, despite having been checked so it could be that was the issue after all and we found the Pastern by mistake ?
Michen
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Don’t write her off in your mind just yet then, the pastern sounded like a good news scenario really compared to what you expected. If or when Rosie retires you may find Bear is looking for a loan home- you never know!
SatansLittleHelper
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To be fair I love them both ❤❤❤❤
I'm impressed with your taste in horses, and I don't think bays are boring...love a nice bay ?????
Michen
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Did you see much of Basil before I lost him (broken leg in colic surgery recovery), he was also an absolute legend and got me hooked on connies. You’d have liked him too!
I see a lot of him in Bear. I thought Basil was ugly and boring when I got him and he became the most fun, awesome, smart little horse I could ever have wished for.
A terrible hunter though.. never did find a bit that could stop him over taking the master!
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Patterdale
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Sorry if that came across negative or critical, I didn’t mean that at all!
I thought he looked cheap for what he was from the pics and videos, but seeing your videos etc he’s serious quality. So now I think he was very cheap ? and on the haggling - even if they’d been asking £1.25 I’d still suggest offering 90p. ?
I think you’ve just been v lucky. This weather, I think there’ll have been a few bargains about. Can’t wait to see how he gets on
Lammy
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He’s a little ripper!
You’re going to have some serious fun with him and it’s great that the seller seems so lovely and genuine too.
Glad to see him on English soil! I hope Boggle isn’t too upset when he meets his new brother ?
You’re going to have some serious fun with him and it’s great that the seller seems so lovely and genuine too.
Glad to see him on English soil! I hope Boggle isn’t too upset when he meets his new brother ?
Michen
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Yard was at an SJ comp today so enlisted help of Boggles sharer (now Bears!) and we did some desensitisation, tacked up, lay across patting all over etc. No shaking, barely a flinch and stayed relaxed most of the time. Walked him around a bit with me laying over him, we are literally treating him as unbacked. He also learned about the wash bay today so I can get him used to it to eventually give him a good bath at some point in the next couple of weeks!! He’s actually a very curious chap.
He is SO affectionate omg, and has totally latched on to me as his human, will follow me around and look for me even when I’m not his handler. And he only picks his feet up for me which is an honour
Just a couple of photos of me whispering to him that it’s all going to be ok Bear and I promise you will love your new life! He gives the most amazing hugs and just wants you to hold his head all the time.
He is SO affectionate omg, and has totally latched on to me as his human, will follow me around and look for me even when I’m not his handler. And he only picks his feet up for me which is an honour
Just a couple of photos of me whispering to him that it’s all going to be ok Bear and I promise you will love your new life! He gives the most amazing hugs and just wants you to hold his head all the time.
Michen
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Sorry if that came across negative or critical, I didn’t mean that at all!
I thought he looked cheap for what he was from the pics and videos, but seeing your videos etc he’s serious quality. So now I think he was very cheap ? and on the haggling - even if they’d been asking £1.25 I’d still suggest offering 90p. ?
I think you’ve just been v lucky. This weather, I think there’ll have been a few bargains about. Can’t wait to see how he gets on
No issue, just feels a bit unfair to post suspicions of the seller, who in my opinion cares deeply about the pony he bred and perhaps recognised a straightforward and dedicated buyer when he saw one
So I probably feel a little defensive on his behalf!Either way I am feeling super lucky and glad my instincts have (so far) proven time be good.
Xx
DabDab
Ah mud, splendid
Aww, glad he's settling. My connie does a good line in shaking like a leaf, but then becomes alright with whatever is bothering her just as quickly, she just seems to be very demonstrative with her feelings. She is also funny with strange people until she decides that they can be admitted into her circle of trust, and then she switches to being the cuddliest, most affectionate pony they've ever met ?
Glad Bog is also behaving himself, and looking as fabulous as ever. I look forward to seeing some ridden pics of Bear
Glad Bog is also behaving himself
, and looking as fabulous as ever. I look forward to seeing some ridden pics of Bear
Caol Ila
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Looks like a sweet wee horse. You realise you'll be stuck with two forever, lol!
Michen
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Aww, glad he's settling. My connie does a good line in shaking like a leaf, but then becomes alright with whatever is bothering her just as quickly, she just seems to be very demonstrative with her feelings. She is also funny with strange people until she decides that they can be admitted into her circle of trust, and then she switches to being the cuddliest, most affectionate pony they've ever met ?
Glad Bog is also behaving himself
Ahh that’s interesting! Have never had one who shakes before (unless excited re hunting!).
Boggle looks like he’s just about to go eventing, three weeks in and he’s not put on an ounce of weight. He’s relaxed in his box but not eating a huge amount as ever.
Tomorrow is an exciting day as we increase to 10 min am and 10 min PM!!!!!
KEK
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He's totally gorgeous and I am looking forward to following your story together! Malachy is cuddly too and I love it
Do you have any tips on Connie mane and tail maintenance? Esp since Bog is so incredibly turned out, thought you might have a few! Malachys' are already pretty long .. and he's grey.. lol
Do you have any tips on Connie mane and tail maintenance? Esp since Bog is so incredibly turned out, thought you might have a few! Malachys' are already pretty long .. and he's grey.. lol
DabDab
Ah mud, splendid
No me neither, it's an odd trait, particularly as she's so pragmatic about getting over scary things quickly ?
. She has a funny little personality - part my little pony, part native barbarian. I find it quite endearing ?
Michen
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He's totally gorgeous and I am looking forward to following your story together! Malachy is cuddly too and I love it
Do you have any tips on Connie mane and tail maintenance? Esp since Bog is so incredibly turned out, thought you might have a few! Malachys' are already pretty long .. and he's grey.. lol
Ummmm yes I do... pay someone else to do it ??? Honestly you’d laugh if you saw my real turnout, Be positive can testify that I tend to rock up to events with plaits everywhere and ponies with toilet brushes for tails..however always with a fit and well looking horse!
In all seriousness I battled for ages with Boggles mane and eventually paid someone to thin and pull it properly and then kept on top of it myself. Made it so much easier. I clip the tails (badly, they grow out to look fine enough pretty quick) and I also have fully clipped horses at all times for several reasons
a) I cannot stand beards, feathers etc from an aesthetics point of view despite being happy to rock up to events looking disheveled. It’s obviously totally incorrect to trim Connies the way I do but it’s what I prefer so I crack on with it!
B) I am really allergic to horses and absolutely can’t groom a horse that’s moulting anywhere. Makes me really uncomfortable and wheezy despite antihistamines.
Edited to add a c)
I actually find Connies grow quite a thick summer coat or at least Basil and Bog do/did, find its much nicer for them to be clipped and easier to keep them cool when they are working hard or it’s super hot.