Murphy - The Old Man

[Cobland]

Well went to see him and he wasnt as i was told, he was in a small paddock and when i called him he came trotting over to see me. He is a little underweight as owner has him out grazing in the wee paddock that has very little grass, he wasnt getting anything else.

Brought him inside, got hubby to walk him about and we gave him some haylage (after asking owner). I also groomed him and he groomed me back lol. Collecting him on wednesday, and i cant wait!

Oh when i put him back out in the paddock he took off at a canter, hmmm so much for on his last legs!!!

The day after i was at the vets with the dogs, turns out hes the same vet that he uses. He said he thinks an amazing thing that im rescuing an old man as he said he didnt feel right having to put him to sleep. He also offered me discount on any medication he may need in the future, turns out he knew murphy when he was younger too. I asked if i was just prolonging the unthinkable and he disagreed, said that the horse can still be rode a couple times a week, however light work, also thinks hes got years left in him.

 

[oliverspal]

missed this how old is he ?and where is he coming from?

 

[Cobland]

Sorry it was a follow on from a previous post. Hes 27 years old and coming from a trekking centre.

 

[oliverspal]

ah lovely so may people write off the older horse but they have made it through all the almiants of a younger one and come out the other side .my friend has just got a 17yr old not quite your boys age .mine is 4 and i swear she gets to ride far more than me cause mine is aways braking good luck enjoy

 

[Cobland]

Hes more active than my 4 year old!! When bringing him in from the field he was quite prancy whereas my mare (in the pic) nearly has to be dragged lol.

On a different note, my hubbies 8 year old tb decided to take me for a walk today lol, he has started getting condition now and knows hes alot stronger than me now. Was a funny sight seeing me being dragged down a lane by a 17hh tb determind to get back to the field again!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Great news.

P.S. your vet sounds lovely,

 

[Happytohack]

I read your previous post as well as the debate it caused. Somethings are just meant to be - Murphy will have a wonderful semi-retirement with you and I bet he will reward you for it 100 times over. The vet sounds great. Looking forward to seeing the piccies after Wednesday.

 

[bex1984]

Great news, what a lovely vet and how lovely of you to be able to offer the old boy a fantastic home. Look forward to seeing some pics

 

[MurphysMinder]

Another Murphy! Great news you are definitely having him and sounds as if his quality of life will be fine. Your vet sounds lovely. Good luck with him (Murphy not the vet!).

 

[Fantasy_World]

Great news I am really chuffed for you

I am glad that everything has turned out ok for you and even better for him.
Good luck for the future with Murphy x
Cazx

 

[Rueysmum]

Good for you - that's brilliant news.

 

[pagancluf]

Well done and lucky Murphy to have landed on his hooves and found a lovely mum!!

 

[hannah87]

lovely, good on you, im sure that horse will reward u in many ways xx

 

[Cobland]

Thanks everyone, put him out in the field today, he took off cantering and done loads of investigating. I swear you would think he had been here his whole life.