Introducing Betty

[Emilieu]

Deleted because I can’t figure out how to post photos and bit of a pointless thread without them as you were...

 

[Meowy Catkin]

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Deleted because I can’t figure out how to post photos and bit of a pointless thread without them as you were...

Don't worry I fixed them for you and she's gorgeous! She looks like a total sweetheart too.

 

[WandaMare]

Ah what a lovely pic! The smile on the little one's face says it all

 

[DabDab]

Oh what a lovely mare, I love her face

 

[Emilieu]

Don't worry I fixed them for you and she's gorgeous! She looks like a total sweetheart too.

Oh, you are a star! How lovely, thank you Here’s the yammer that came with the pics.

Hi everyone

I used to be an avid reader and very occasional poster, but it had been a long time since I had started a thread. I posted a few days ago to share the experience losing my horse to cancer earlier this year and the supportive and kind answers have reminded me of everything I liked about HHO. I’ve been having a lovely nosy through the threads ever since, admiring your horses and enjoying your stories, so I thought I would post a more cheerful one of my own and introduce to you the wondercob that is Betty.

I bought Betty in the hope that she will allow me to rebuild my confidence in the saddle (lost after having a baby and one too many exciting hurtles from my TB) and that she will be a safe all rounder for my little boy to grow up with and enjoy, if he continues to show enjoyment of being around horses. So far she is excelling in the role: we’ve been doing a mixture of schooling, lessons and hacking and she hasn’t put a foot out of place. I can’t believe the level of confidence I have in her after such a short time- she somehow just exudes kindness and I feel so incredibly safe with her.
The wee man bonded with her instantly and is a little bit possessive of ‘his’ horse. She is amazing with him, gentle, steady and kind. They are best buddies and it absolutely mets my heart. Here’s a few pictures of them being adorable together

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Just lovely ? cobs rule, said by a proud cob covert ?

 

[shortstuff99]

She is just lovely! I really do like a good cob you can't beat them ?. I'm a strange creature in that I only ride cobs or Spanish horses ?

 

[milliepops]

Aww what a lovely thread. Betty looks like a star pony ?

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

She's gorgeous, cob fan here too ?

 

[Cherryblossom]

What a kissable nose! She looks like an absolute sweetheart!

 

[Cinnamontoast]

She’s gorgeous!

 

[Emilieu]

Thanks everyone. Her head will be massive when I pass all these compliments on. OH was not in agreement and upon meeting her said that he was sure she was a very nice horse, but it was just a shame when Deano had been so good looking! Poor little Betty. I think she’s gorgeous and she is getting better looking by the day, her coat is much less scrurfy after a bath and tons of grooming and I ditched the noseband to better show off her beautiful nose. OH will live to regret his words, he said a similar thing when he met our tabby cat years ago and now thinks she is unutterably beautiful and can’t stand to be reminded of it.

 

[Emilieu]

She is just lovely! I really do like a good cob you can't beat them ?. I'm a strange creature in that I only ride cobs or Spanish horses ?

This seems very sensible. Spanish horses on days when you want to concentrate and cobs on days when you want to enjoy the scenery!

 

[Inda]

She’s very beautiful. ? glad you’ve found her

 

[Chinchilla]

She sounds fabulous. Pictures are the cutest ?

 

[HashRouge]

Your son's face in that last photo is so adorable!

I think Betty is gorgeous, I'm sure your husband will live to regret his words!

 

[The Bouncing Bog Trotter]

I love posts like this. I also have a Betty (see my avatar) who is the spitting image of your Betty. My Betty has restored my confidence and made me enjoy horses again. It must be a Betty-thing. Enjoy.

 

[Rumtytum]

I love posts like this too! Betty sounds as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside and the joy on your son’s face ???. Wishing you many happy years together.

 

[Bradsmum]

Three happy, smiley faces in that last photo. Gorgeous. I need a Betty!

 

[dogatemysalad]

She's utterly gorgeous. Don't know how long you've had her, but her expression shows a happy and relaxed horse. Your little trainer is doing a great job with her.
Every child needs a Betty. You may have to grab a sneaky ride during his nap time.

 

[Red-1]

She looks lovely!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Those are lovely photos love your little boy smiling at her all of those photos would be frame worthy.
Look forward to hearing more about all your adventures together

 

[Trouper]

Welcome back - just a gorgeous introduction.

 

[Meredith]

just lovely

 

[ycbm]

That's so lovely ?

 

[JGC]

I got a cob after three warmbloods and seriously knocked confidence and I haven't regretted it for a minute. You know that feeling when you get on and go for a hack or a jumping lesson and you don't need to run to the loo beforehand ...? Well, I didn't Now I know.

Betty is gorgeous, love black/dark bay with white! Yay for confidence giving and mother-son pony sharing

 

[kathantoinette]

Gorgeous, and such adorable photos ?

 

[Pearlsasinger]

Lovely photos!

I love the expression of Betty's face when she looks at 'her' child. Fabulous!

 

[Emilieu]

I love posts like this. I also have a Betty (see my avatar) who is the spitting image of your Betty. My Betty has restored my confidence and made me enjoy horses again. It must be a Betty-thing. Enjoy.

I’m thrilled that there’s another Betty, there should be millions. Her name is the only reason I found her! I wasn’t looking, I was waiting until all this madness was over and the market had calmed down, but a friend of mine shared her advert and when I saw her name I couldn’t resist clicking on it. Who wouldn’t want a horse called Betty?