My boy is finally mine officially after 8 years :) *pics*

[Suzie86]

I'm trying to loan out my pony while i go travelling. I've had him 8 years on loan but dont officially own him. I had always planned to loan him from me then get him back rather than his owner being involved. Spoke to her yesterday though and she said she'd love me to be his proper owner. I'm so happy

So for the first time I'm going to attempt some pics to show you him

I got Bailey 8 years ago when I was 15. His owners had rescued him in a bad way from a dealers. He was very thin and due to neglect and abuse he was very aggressive and vicious. They did a great job with him getting him to trust people again and while he is still a monkey and can be quite boisterous he would never try and hurt anyone now. As a rider though his owner was very nervous and novice, so when i took him on loan he could walk trot canter and jump but that was it. he was completely unschooled, had no enthusiasm for anything. was lazy, nappy, lacked confidence in jumping, stiff, went around like a camel etc etc!

8 years of hard work and fun later and these days he is unrecognisable. He is 19 this year but showing no signs of slowing down. I'm going to be so sad to be away from him but i cant miss this opportunity to see some of the world. At least i know now though he is mine for life

so fingers crossed here should be some photos of my beautiful boy. apologies if they are enormous or tiny i dont really know what im doing!!!!

 

[Equestrian92]

He's a gorgeous boy, you should be very proud of him hun

x

 

[Coffee_Bean]

He's lovely- congrats

How big is he?? I love duns

 

[Tinypony]

Congratulations, he's lovely and you look so happy with him.

 

[catdragon]

Brilliant

He's a handsome chap and I am really pleased he is finally yours as you look really happy on him

Enjoy your travels and you have your lad to look forward to on your return home.

 

[MontyandZoom]

What a handsome chappy!! Congratulations!! I had Zoom for two years before her owner gave her to me. It's an amazing feeling

Enjoy your boy! x

 

[Suzie86]

aaaaw thanks guys...hes only 14.2 could do with getting a proper sized young horse but hes so much fun!! if anyone wants him on loan btw message me

 

[Hullabaloo]

Very handsome chap x

 

[zsmm4]

A lovely,lovely horse.

 

[Madam_max]

Awww. He's lovely.

 

[Geraldine]

Just goes to show what a bit of TLC can achieve. He's a credit to you!

 

[maxapple]

Congratulations! And well done - what a fantastic credit to you he is - a stunning little man!

 

[Ranyhyn]

Wow, what a lovely lad!! You are very lucky, enjoy travelling and good luck with finding him a lovely loan mummy!

 

[NeedNewHorse]

Wow he is such a lovely looking ned. I am also so pleased you are in it for the long haul, he's as lucky as you. Well done.
x

 

[Pedantic]

Lovely, and a cheeky face to go with it

, well done for working so hard with him

 

[Chumsmum]

Lovely horse, great colour

What area are you?

 

[Suzie86]

love a good dun

berkshire

 

[wizbit]

he is stunning, well done, yr both very lucky to have each other

 

[Linzi1]

Hi Suz!!! (my user name should give away who I am!!

) Such good news about Bailey!!

Think you already know the ins and outs of my similar story to yours with the old boy and him being mine now - its such a nice feeling knowing that he is now all YOURS!!!

Here's to the next 8 yrs of fun to come!!!!