My New Ex-Racer (on full loan)

Hal1k1

Hal1k1

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His stable name was Rocky but with another friends pony having the same name it could have been confusing so with his owners blessing he is now called Rox and he already looks up and comes when called.

He is a 16hh bright bay and so far has been almost perfect. He arrived a week ago today and I have followed his owners instructions which were to take things slowly. Yesterday I took him in the indoor school with the YO who was cantering around us on a young horse and he stayed completely calm just walking around.

Today I took him on a short hack on bridleways, around the edges of fields and on a quiet country track and he was so relaxed. He only spooked once when a nosey goose threatened us. My friend who accompanied me who was used to my other ex-racer being quite sensitive was pleasently surprised as well. We even had a large grain lorry go past us at approx. 30mph and we didn't hear it approach and he showed no fear at all.

He was biting when he first arrived and showing feet and teeth when I put a rug on him or tried to tighten his girth but now he just looks at me. So I am very pleased with the way he has settled so far.

When I manage to take some decent photos I will try and post one.
 
LaurenM said:
If he was trying to bite you when being rugged/girth done up I would be concerned his back was sore.

Glad you are enjoying him.
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My old boy doesn't like his girth done up - it's nothing to do with his back - it's from where they have cinched him up tightly for racing - he thinks it's going to happen again.
Mine also doesn't relish being rugged up, although he is better than he used to be.
 
I have had his back, teeth and saddle checked. All was fine. I suspect it was rough handling in the racing yard because as I previously said he is rarely doing it now.
 
How exciting for you! Having a new horse is a bit like falling in love I think. There's that little ball of excitement in your belly, whatever you're doing. :D:D
 
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