HHO's "Bear" project pony...

[ITPersonnage]

Another with serious B&B envy, and Pepper is a really top dog too Lucky girl...

 

[Michen]

Why I just can’t think about selling this cheeky sod at the moment, he’s just too damn good hearted.

 

[Pinkvboots]

That is so cute bless him you can't ever sell him his just gorgeous

 

[Michen]

That is so cute bless him you can't ever sell him his just gorgeous

He’s less cute when I’m leading him off Boggle and he’s got his gob open the entire time to grab Boggles main, or itch his head on Boggles arse, or grab my boots or reins or whip ?????. He is SO cheeky but a very good boy at the same time!

 

[Pinkvboots]

He’s less cute when I’m leading him off Boggle and he’s got his gob open the entire time to grab Boggles main, or itch his head on Boggles arse, or grab my boots or reins or whip ?????. He is SO cheeky but a very good boy at the same time!

My pair have there little ways with each other I often watch them through the window it's so funny to watch them play bite then they just start grooming each other, I don't think I could separate them I would just feel terrible now especially as they only have each other here.

 

[Michen]

Ohhhh my horses are testing. Bear is having a mid winter baby break and is fresh as anything in the field, with a wicked glint in his eye when he’s led in and out. Goodness knows what he will be like to get back on in a few weeks.

And Boggle.. well I think I said merely hours ago on a thread that he’s a load of hot air and I trust him explicitly. I actually GOT OFF him on a short hack today, I had the dog with me and he was so completely wild, I was just about keeping a lid on him (and his none stop squealing) when he did the most gigantic leap/rear/buck thing I was very lucky to sit. The only time he’s done that under saddle in the last few years is once during his rehab which was completely justified. With no neck strap, no martingale and my precious pup in tow I decided to lead him back as I felt it would be the option less likely to result in him loose ? I didn’t want him to bury me and gallop home with his carefully rehabbed injury. When I got off him his eye was as soft as butter. I can’t believe it.. in nearly 4 years of owning him I have only ever had to do that once- when he was 5!!

I think some proper hard work is on the horizon for the little shitbag, clearly he’s had enough of his easy time.

 

[Upthecreek]

He’s getting his own back for the antlers and tinsel ?

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Fabulous picture! You've definitely got your hands full!

 

[brighteyes]

Bloody horses. Both feel great in themselves but Bear has been drinking more than normal and bloods have snowed slightly raised liver enzymes. He’s having another test today and then a scan and biopsy potentially. Vet not too concerned and says carry on as normal as he’s totally fine in himself but still- always a bit worrying!

Hopefully we will get to the bottom of it. A little video from this morning, I wished I was on Bear when I saw that lot coming down the road (friend on Bear filming). I was expecting to be teleported into the middle of the field by Bog but it seems he’s finally growing up. Also been doing lots of riding and leading and they’ve been great, in fact Bog is the better behaved as Bear just tries to nip him!!!

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He's a Scooter! All mine are unshod Scoot Boot wearers...

 

[Michen]

I am so chuffed with Boggle, he is feeling amazing. He’s so long in the back and has always been at a disadvantage because I hate schooling, and he’s mostly been a hunted/hack/odd event horse. The few months has really forced me (especially now, with a horse with spavin that needs consistent work) to really do something in the school. Even though he’s not doing “much”, he feels so much better and stronger than he ever has. I really hope we get to some events this year and truly put a horrible time behind us injury wise.

And he looks rather different, I hope he will look stronger/better in 6 weeks time with more polework and upping the work in general. But here he is rising 9 compared to rising 7 and rising 5. Tbf, when rising 7 he was hunting fit!

Not sure why I’m being so busy with my hands in the video- must address that!

Also no idea why it’s age restricted, just boggle trotting in the school ?

 

[HashRouge]

He looks amazing! I always forget what a funny looking youngster he was (no offence meant at all BTW!). He's a real stunner now ?

 

[Michen]

He looks amazing! I always forget what a funny looking youngster he was (no offence meant at all BTW!). He's a real stunner now ?

He sure was an ugly duckling! Thanks, I’m really pleased and this is just the start of the muscle building and strengthening schoolwork I want to do with him really. Every ride is a blessing tbh.

Had a flat lesson with my jump instructor who hasn’t seen him in a year since the injury and she said she couldn’t believe it was the same horse ?

 

[Michen]

I keep looking at that photo and wondering if he is now, in fact fat ??‍

 

[outdoor girl]

What a difference. It's hard to believe it's the same horse. And no he isn't fat!!!!!!

 

[SEL]

I keep looking at that photo and wondering if he is now, in fact fat ??‍

He's definitely lost the racing greyhound look but I'm struggling to see actual blubber!!

He looks great ?

 

[palo1]

I think he looks great; he looks much more even across his whole self now that he has matured and his quarters in particular look nicely developed. He is a stunning horse Well done for getting him to this, in spite of injury I hope that is Boggle's growing pains done now!!

 

[Boulty]

He is looking fab

 

[wills_91]

I want to know why they have age restricted his video ?

He is looking fab, one of my favourites

 

[Michen]

I want to know why they have age restricted his video ?

He is looking fab, one of my favourites

Goodness knows, maybe someone is bored and pressing buttons ?. Thank you!

 

[wren123]

Gosh what an incredible difference he looks fabulous now!

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

He's looking fab....the difference is amazing ?

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Ahhh lovely Bog ? I didn't think he is fat just filled out and muscled up. A friend (who also had matching connies but dun ones) has a racing greyhound one too, I do sometimes get a shock when he's less greyhound-y but also has never been fat

 

[Red-1]

He looks fabulous!

 

[Michen]

Thanks for the sense check guys! I am definitely not used to a non hunting Boggle bod mid winter.

I am convinced he’s actually grown as well as is my instructor.

 

[Michen]

Ahhh lovely Bog ? I didn't think he is fat just filled out and muscled up. A friend (who also had matching connies but dun ones) has a racing greyhound one too, I do sometimes get a shock when he's less greyhound-y but also has never been fat

Omg matching dun connies would be very dreamy. I’ll have to imagine it with my boring bays ?

Ps Sybil is very happy in her new home and she has even been spotted driving around the county over the last 6 months by various friends!

 

[ycbm]

I would never have expected his ribcage to drop like that, he's turned out to be rather fab!
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[Michen]

I would never have expected his ribcage to drop like that, he's turned out to be rather fab!
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Thank you! He is taking up the leg rather nicely now

 

[ycbm]

He could easily have "grown" M, as in be taller. You probably know that the front legs aren't attached by bones to the main skeleton, only by lots of soft tissue, so it's entirely possible that all his extra muscle has pulled up his withers, in fact it looks like that in the photos.

 

[Michen]

He could easily have "grown" M, as in be taller. You probably know that the front legs aren't attached by bones to the main skeleton, only by lots of soft tissue, so it's entirely possible that all his extra muscle has pulled up his withers, in fact it looks like that in the photos.

Do you think it is extra muscle though rather than he just has more weight on him than norm? I don’t feel like I’ve done enough targeted muscle building stuff in the school yet to have warranted any significant gain! But, there is no doubt he has in the last few weeks in particular started using himself and moving better. So many really all that was ever needed was some regular schooling ?‍

I am completely useless at looking at a horse and knowing if I’m looking at a nicely muscled horse or if the horse just has good coverage but is actually weak still.

 

[ihatework]

I think you are seeing a mixture of things - weight gain (I suspect there is some fat there ?), posture/stance change, more comfortable etc. He obviously hasn’t been buzzing around out hunting which whilst keeps them lean and fit doesn’t always lay muscle in the optimum places.

I think you have the basis of shape and condition to now fine tune and tighten up with more constructive work.