My new horse

[TicTac]

My beautiful mare Tictac is now retired as she is no longer happy being ridden due to arthritis in her coffin joint and so I set about looking for another horse.

I tried many and travelled a fair few miles in my search untill I finally found a fine figure of a beast called Spike. He ' passed' the vet and he has now been with me for nearly a week!

Spike is a 16.3hh ex racehorse who raced untill he was 9 years old and was then hunted for the last 2 years. He has not done any proper schooling but has a good brain and is a keen learner. He is remarkably flexible for such a big horse and I have bought him as a bit of a project allthough I do intend keeping him whatever as he is a good hack if nothing else!

He has settled in well considering I haven't even had him for 7 days. He allready knows where his food comes from and is a very chatty chap who seems to have good character. I'm hoping he will bring back the fun into to my horse ownership after such a tough time with Tictac.

This piccy was taken yesterday when I got back from my hack.

What do you think?

 

[hoggedmane]

He's very handsome. Looks lovely - I hope you have lots of fun with him

 

[Bernster]

Looks like a v nice chappy. Racing and hunting - he'll be brill at straight lines then

 

[Jesstickle]

You know I think he's gorgeous.

 

[Emilieu]

Yeeeeeeeay, love an ex racer he looks totally lovely x

 

[McNally]

Very smart boy, Good luck with him x

 

[TicTac]

You know I think he's gorgeous.

Thank you. He is a lovely chap

 

[VickyP]

Gorgeous. I like a nice TB and he is veeerrry nice!! Good choice.

 

[starryeyed]

He's lovelyyy!!

 

[pahocking63]

He looks absolutely lovely. Hope you have a wonderful time together

 

[JFTDWS]

lovely, looks a really decent sort.

 

[Elsiecat]

beautifully proportioned, what a handsome chap!

 

[mini-eventer]

I may know this horse. Do you know where he was hunted?

 

[Ibblebibble]

he is very handsome

 

[Ranyhyn]

He's absolutely lovely

 

[ebonyallen]

I think Spike is GAWJUS, enjoy your time together, and lets not forget TicTac big hugs from me x

 

[Pigeon]

He's gorgeous!!!

 

[Luci07]

I don't normally post on pix of new horses as they are not often my cup of tea! But think your boy is very well put together and one I would have gone to see in a shot!

 

[TicTac]

I may know this horse. Do you know where he was hunted?

Oxford way but dont know with which hunt.

 

[Holly Hocks]

I think he is adorable - completely my sort! And you're right - as long as he is safe out hacking that's quite a major thing, so the schooling will be a really rewarding experience. Good luck with him.

 

[TJP]

Very handsome, enjoy.

 

[TicTac]

I think Spike is GAWJUS, enjoy your time together, and lets not forget TicTac big hugs from me x

Thank you ebonyallen, that is a lovely thing to say. I will always have a special place in my heart for Tictac who has been my equine soul mate for the last 4 1/2 years. The one and only mare I shall ever have but gave me more than she will ever know. But she's happy being a retired princess now.

 

[TicTac]

I don't normally post on pix of new horses as they are not often my cup of tea! But think your boy is very well put together and one I would have gone to see in a shot!

I nearly didn't go and see him as I didn't think he would be as nice as they said he was, but I knew as soon as I saw him that he would be mine.

 

[aimsymc]

Beautiful horsey!! good luck with him x

 

[Firewell]

Gosh he is stunning, beautifully put together. I am sure you will have lots of fun with him .

 

[micramadam]

Very nicely put together. Good luck with him.

 

[J&S]

He definitely looks the business. Well done and best of luck for his/your future!

 

[sallyg84]

I ❤ Spike!!!

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Yummy.....very nice stamp of a tb.
Xxx

 

[Hippophilia]

He looks super, and I love his name!