My next equine project horse

[harvgj19]

I have just found and read all of this thread! AA I am very jealous of all your lovely horses but am more than a little smitten with "little" Ted (incidentally, how big does he have to get before that nickname disappears?!)
Keep up with the updates please!

 

[AdorableAlice]

Ted is on the naughty step tonight.

After standing nicely for a groom and having anti itch treatment on 3 of his legs without even a fidget he kicked me as I did the last leg.

It was a nervous, speed of light, kick but it caught my thumb -ouch to say the least. On reflection I was too casual with him, his hinds are still a big issue to touch and I didn't do enough on and off pressure with my stuffed hand on a stick before trying to touch him myself.

He got upset after he lashed out and gave me no choice other than to leave the back end alone. It was very tempting to get cross with him but it's totally pointless and it was a timely reminder that as sweet tempered and friendly as he has become, he is still able to panic and hurt me by accident. Never mind I will get there eventually.

 

[teacups]

Tut tut, Ted

How is Ted this week, and ditto Martha?

 

[AdorableAlice]

Tut tut, Ted

How is Ted this week, and ditto Martha?

They are fine but on the back burner at the minute. The big horse who has been on box rest for a year has been turned out and it's not gone well so all time as been given to caring for him.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Did I mention he is growing like a weed ? What a difference 8 weeks makes, he is 11 months old now, and I don't think I can call him Little Ted anymore.

 

[smellsofhorse]

Very sweet.

Should be Teddy as he is like a cuddle bear!
Although i know you said he is unhandled!

 

[Skyebald]

He certainly has grown .... all this rain

 

[teacups]

Wow!
I've just flicked back to the photo of him when you first got him on the first page of this thread. What a difference!
Have you measured?

 

[Maesfen]

Just a bit of difference AA! You should be pleased with yourself, he's coming on loads.

How's Big Horse now?

 

[AdorableAlice]

Just a bit of difference AA! You should be pleased with yourself, he's coming on loads.

How's Big Horse now?

Thank you, I dare not measure, but he wouldn't be far off 16hh now. In the main he is a good boy. Struggling with touching the right hind but can get my padded stick down to the hoof on the outside of the leg now.

Maesfen, my wonderful show horse has been in meltdown since Sunday, temp of 104, gut pain and a racing heart. He didn't cope with being turned out after a year inside, despite being introduced to freedom very carefully. I thought it was all over on Monday but my vet is simply the best and he is having the best possible care. I cried on the horse and the vet ! why do we get so attached and emotional.

This morning he was brighter and his 28 year old girlfriend is helping keep him going. I am not sure we are out of the woods just yet. He will never be ridden again but I just hope he can enjoy a peaceful retirement.

 

[splashgirl45]

i cant believe how much "little ted" has grown, he looks very well.....sorry your other boy is not yet out of the wood but he looks like he is enjoying himself in the last picture.....

 

[Flummoxed]

Big hugs for Big Horse. I hope he continues to improve.

 

[AdorableAlice]

A wet summer makes Little Ted's grow into Big Ted's. Just hope the front comes up, otherwise I will have to tie myself to his tail. He is 14 months now and spends his days sleeping, eating, tripping up and annoying the neighbours.

 

[Maesfen]

That's one happy 'little' horse now; he's landed on his feet - and he knows it.

I'm so sorry, I missed your earlier reply about Big Horse until now; I do hope things have improved for him and you.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Thank you Maesfen,

Big horse is out in his little paddock and has got over his chill, tummy ache, 2 septic feet - together, ever tried poulticing 2 feet, why has no one taught horses to stand on 2 feet instead of 3 !, and a nasty bout of mud rash.

I have forgiven him kicking me, he was in a lot of pain, so he thought he would share it. The bill has yet to arrive, but I have a bottle of damson gin on standby so all will be fine.

He is looking much better, is back to his cheeky self and the filling over the sight of the damaged check ligament is firm and cool. Vets haven't ruled out him being sound in the spring, but I am just taking one day at a time at the moment.

 

[Queenbee]

Did I mention he is growing like a weed ? What a difference 8 weeks makes, he is 11 months old now, and I don't think I can call him Little Ted anymore.

AA, that is NOT a weed! that is a weed on fertiliser!! Haven't seen this thread for a while and WOW! he looks great x

 

[Queenbee]

Thank you, I dare not measure, but he wouldn't be far off 16hh now. In the main he is a good boy. Struggling with touching the right hind but can get my padded stick down to the hoof on the outside of the leg now.

Maesfen, my wonderful show horse has been in meltdown since Sunday, temp of 104, gut pain and a racing heart. He didn't cope with being turned out after a year inside, despite being introduced to freedom very carefully. I thought it was all over on Monday but my vet is simply the best and he is having the best possible care. I cried on the horse and the vet ! why do we get so attached and emotional.

This morning he was brighter and his 28 year old girlfriend is helping keep him going. I am not sure we are out of the woods just yet. He will never be ridden again but I just hope he can enjoy a peaceful retirement.

thats a beautiful pic, I sincerely hope he makes it xxx everything crossed xxx

 

[AdorableAlice]

Thank you, that is kind.

Big Ted is a clown, I have taught him not to invade my space, which he fully understands, but he is so gangly he just topples into me, he is like a teenager on alcopops.

When he is not being a nuisance he is asleep, flat out snoring like a trooper. Yesterday I had the clippers out and showed him the small trimmer clippers, thinking he would be nervous, but no, he was fascinated by them and loved the vibration on his neck. I clipped a patch and the only thing that bothered him was the hair falling down, I think he thought his stuffing was coming out !

God knows how big he is going to be, I can see him ending up a gentle giant which an even bigger character.

 

[CLM]

Aaah, an Adorable Alice update- my absolute favorite. Been missing Little Ted!
Good to see him looking so well - love his innocent face, I can't believe that he is ever naughty or annoying or anything remotely bad.
Glad to hear you big boy is doing well, he is gorgeous - you have some lovely horses.

 

[AprilBlue]

Efforts to hide my project horse from the OH have failed, so everyone can see him now.

hi, i'm quite new here, sorry what does OH stand for

 

[Toast]

My god he shot up!!! He's lovely, going to be a big lad. You're going to have to call him big Ted instead!

Aprilblue- OH means Other Half

 

[AprilBlue]

other half of what?

 

[galaxy]

other half of what?

as in boyfriend/husband/partner

 

[joeanne]

You will need a cherry picker just to brush his mane if he keeps on growing at this rate!

 

[AdorableAlice]

My other half is, him indoors who must be obeyed. In reality a wonderful kind man, totally un horsey, who poo picks, mends things, never forgets to buy carrots for the tribe and never questions what I spend or how long I vanish for a the weekends.

Little Ted is officially Big Ted now, totally gormless and with the co-ordination of a baby elephant.

At the moment he is having a crush on next doors little mare, he stands at the hunting gate blowing kisses but she is having none of it. Tiredness got the better of him yesterday and he lay down in the gateway which is a footpath. Walkers would have to step over him because when he is asleep nothing wakes him up !

 

[JenHunt]

When he is not being a nuisance he is asleep, flat out snoring like a trooper. Yesterday I had the clippers out and showed him the small trimmer clippers, thinking he would be nervous, but no, he was fascinated by them and loved the vibration on his neck. I clipped a patch and the only thing that bothered him was the hair falling down, I think he thought his stuffing was coming out !

God knows how big he is going to be, I can see him ending up a gentle giant which an even bigger character.

how cute! Our Tom loves loves loves being clipped. He'll do anything to persuade you to clip his face, or belly! He grooms whatever gets in the way of his nose while you're clipping. He's the only horse I've ever met who Wants you to clip inside his ears!

At the moment he is having a crush on next doors little mare, he stands at the hunting gate blowing kisses but she is having none of it. Tiredness got the better of him yesterday and he lay down in the gateway which is a footpath. Walkers would have to step over him because when he is asleep nothing wakes him up !

ROFL

 

[AdorableAlice]

Well, Spring arrived and so did Little Ted. Very gentle handling through the summer and a bit of grub saw Little Ted morph into Big Ted. The only thing that stayed consistent was Scaredy Ted. Nervous and suspicious of everything until this week that is.

At last I managed to handle his hind feet with no panicky kicking, fantastic I was so pleased with him. This evening Scaredy Ted become Big Bold Brave Ted.......................

 

[Goldenstar]

Seriously cute.

 

[Maesfen]

The way to a man's heart is his stomach, never fails! He looks great.

 

[Flummoxed]

That last picture reminds me of Oliver Twist - "Please sir, can I have some more?"

Lovely.