Meet Nelson

Mike007 said:
Hi, Bob the notacob here, worlds only computer literate Irish draft. I was worried when you said you went to wales to buy a horse as all welsh horses are cattle thieves and vagabonds. But you have bought my second cousin twice removed , Nelson (we are a close familly) Congratulations, He is ,like all Irish horses , a deep and sensitive type,Loyal faithful but daft as a brush .
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Has Bob the notacob noticed I voted for him on the thread about owning other HHo users horses ?
 
Mike007 said:
Hi, Bob the notacob here, worlds only computer literate Irish draft. I was worried when you said you went to wales to buy a horse as all welsh horses are cattle thieves and vagabonds. But you have bought my second cousin twice removed , Nelson (we are a close familly) Congratulations, He is ,like all Irish horses , a deep and sensitive type,Loyal faithful but daft as a brush .
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Hahahahaha thanks Mike, he is very sensitive, I'm having to be quiet and patient with him as he panics very easily but internalises everything.
 
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For comparison (think he was about 4/5 here) 😅😅
 
Ooh he looks super smart. Not many good horses around at that kind of height and age, at least not when I've looked before, so think you've got yourself a real find there! Hope you have lots of fun with him and look forward to seeing your report.

Def doesn't look a cob though. Looks so like my friends horse, Irish, think he was a Connie x tb. Had the same...ahem, slightly hard to tame, mane.
 
buddylove said:
For comparison (think he was about 4/5 here) ����
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They are built very similarly aren't they!

Bernster said:
Ooh he looks super smart. Not many good horses around at that kind of height and age, at least not when I've looked before, so think you've got yourself a real find there! Hope you have lots of fun with him and look forward to seeing your report.

Def doesn't look a cob though. Looks so like my friends horse, Irish, think he was a Connie x tb. Had the same...ahem, slightly hard to tame, mane.
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Thanks- yes his mane is going to be a challenge, shame he's not a cob as I'd be very tempted to hog :lol:

I agree about not many around that height/age and with the temperament too; that's why I got him a month before I was planning on even looking, and why I travelled all the way to Wales, it just felt like the right thing to do.
 
Now, he is a lovely type. I'm going to go against the majority and bet hes not a section D x. Id say hes more irish draught x with something

Whatever he is, hes blooming lovely, good luck with him
 
twiggy2 said:
Nicely put together, hope you have lots of fun with him
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Pinkvboots said:
his very lovely I hope you have lots of fun with him:)
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Thank you both, I'm sure I will

Asha said:
Now, he is a lovely type. I'm going to go against the majority and bet hes not a section D x. Id say hes more irish draught x with something

Whatever he is, hes blooming lovely, good luck with him
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Good, that's what I'm betting on too :lol: Thanks
 
What a lovely type!!!
I also think idxsomething
I also bought my horse way earlier than planned, on recommendation from a friend who went to view him first with a fellow HHOer!! Hope he gives u as much fun and pleasure as mine gives me! Best of luck
 
silv said:
Hi is a very nice type, look forward to following his progress.
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Thanks, I'm sure I'll be able to give you all plenty of laughs!

googol said:
What a lovely type!!!
I also think idxsomething
I also bought my horse way earlier than planned, on recommendation from a friend who went to view him first with a fellow HHOer!! Hope he gives u as much fun and pleasure as mine gives me! Best of luck
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Cheers, hope we can follow in your footsteps then :)
 
Just a little update. Last week the saddler came out and Nelson had a bit of a shock with me getting on him after almost 2 weeks, on a very cold day and his first foray into the school so he promptly bucked me off when I put him into trot :eek3: today I thought I'd give him a lunge first, cue another bucking bronco and then he settled down so I got on him and walked round for a bit. Left it there as wanted to make it a nice and pleasant experience for us both. May hack out early tomorrow.

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JennBags said:
Just a little update. Last week the saddler came out and Nelson had a bit of a shock with me getting on him after almost 2 weeks, on a very cold day and his first foray into the school so he promptly bucked me off when I put him into trot :eek3: today I thought I'd give him a lunge first, cue another bucking bronco and then he settled down so I got on him and walked round for a bit. Left it there as wanted to make it a nice and pleasant experience for us both. May hack out early tomorrow.

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Ah new boy feeling a bit full of himself? Hope he settles into it soon. And no more off the floor moments!
 
Nelson the Naughty. Hope your confidence is still intact, and maybe a little lunge before getting on until he and you know one another a bit better. Threaten him with the sausage factory, that should work !
 
They know spring is on the way. Now is definately the time to keep them in as much work as you can. The Devil makes work for idle hooves!
 
Hehe, thanks all. Yes AA, a lunge before I get on is definitely on the plan, I'd much rather he does hus bucking when I'm on the ground and not on top! Now I'm back to looking after just the one horse I can keep him in work consistently.
 
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