I swore I wouldn't look at another Arab!

[Identityincrisis]

Well today marks our 1 year anniversary so I wanted to post another little update. MY little Arab, Shakir, is an absolute delight. He has really come out of his shell and shows the ginger fire when he doesn't approve of something but he's sweet enough to still do as i ask. He is becoming braver and I thoroughly love riding him, he's such fun

So once again, thank you all for the encouragement!

 

[Shady]

So pleased to read this IC
Any recent photo's ?? xxxx

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Yes - we need photos!

 

[Identityincrisis]

Yes - we need photos!

I tried but I've forgotten how to do it!

 

[Pinkvboots]

So glad his doing well and you love him I was thinking of you the other day we definitely need pictures

 

[Flame_]

I've really enjoyed this thread. Arabs are just the best!

I've not bothered much with the forum for a few years (huge disillusionment after I lost my pretty perfect 9 year old chestnut purebred to colic) but feeling re-engaged with horse stuff again. So, sorry I missed it first time around and i'm glad you made the right choice and bought your horse. He is very beautiful and it's wonderful that you understand him and are enjoying him.

I have a tougher arab now. He's taken a long time to really grow up and get going, largely due to my lack of facilities, support and wavering enthusiam, but we're eventually both on board with doing some (moderately) adventurous stuff (now there's naf all happening thanks to covid, lol)

Anyway, another request for more lovely arab photos!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I tried but I've forgotten how to do it!

I resize mine (and save the edited pic on my computer) using https://picresize.com/ as otherwise the file is too big and the forum gets upset. I then use the 'attach files' button on the forum reply box and upload from my computer.

I'm pretty sure that there was a thread about how to post photos.

Found it - https://forums.horseandhound.co.uk/threads/posting-pics-finally-cracked😃.789843/

 

[Cinnamontoast]

If they’re on Facebook, open them then click copy and paste directly in your post.

I’m wetting myself at his original name! I can’t imagine shouting that across a field in my broad Geordie accent which reappears when I’m up home!

 

[Identityincrisis]

 

[Identityincrisis]

It worked! Thanks meowy

 

[Cloball]

Oh he's beautiful

 

[splashgirl45]

he has filled out nicely, glad you are pleased you bought him...

 

[HashRouge]

He's such a cute chap, I love his markings!

 

[Shady]

Oh he is so pretty and has a proper sized back !!!!!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

He's even more lovely than I remember and such a wonderfully 'orange' shade of chestnut too!

 

[PapaverFollis]

Oh lovely ❤

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Very nice, not too extreme in type and as Shady said nice length of back. He is the sort of Arab I like, the modern extreme type ones are just not my cup of tea.

 

[SashaBabe]

He's gorgeous

 

[Pinkvboots]

His looking really lovely well done

 

[Flame_]

What do you do with him? Do you compete, show or is his job general riding/ leisure horse?

 

[Identityincrisis]

Thank you everyone!

I love his markings too, I've always loved chesnuts and snips, so he's perfect in my eyes. The photos really don't do him justice

I've never been a fan of the extreme heads, so his delicate dish is just right. Everyone on the yard adores him as he's so kind.

I don't have many plans other than to enjoy him, I'll see what he takes to but I have done my time chasing rosettes so we'll just be having fun