Never thought I’d be writing this :(

[J&S]

Having an experienced, kind and patient mentor will hopefully make your horse owning dreams come true. Best wishes for the future.

 

[Keira 8888]

Wowsers. I’ve just read this entire thread from start to finish as I wanted to remind myself of everything that has happened along the way with Prince.

So many replies, support, advice, encourage from this forum - looking back I can’t believe how so many of you offered endless help and a shoulder to cry on. Thank you so much.

I always hoped that I would be able to close off this thread with a happy ending and thanks to so many people I now can.

I’ve been looking back over all my pictures and videos of Prince from the very moment he arrived (4 hours late and after midnight!! I was beginning to think he would never appear until I saw the lights of the truck come up the hill!) and the journey we have been on is just amazing.

I thought you might like to see some of the pics as it’s a nice way to close off this very emotional lengthy thread!!

Sorry to post so many but each one means so much and helps me remember everything we eventually overcame.

Thanks everyone for sticking with us!!! ?

 

[Keira 8888]

These were taken the day he arrived and the very next morning. I was completely besotted from the beginning even though he was so underweight - he was just perfect in my eyes ?

 

[Keira 8888]

The first time we rode him in the field before the problems began..

 

[Keira 8888]

Our first few weeks of getting to know him and going through the bad times with the rearing ?

 

[Keira 8888]

At one point when I wasn’t sure if we would be able to keep him I resorted to giving Belle a “riding lesson” in the garden ?

 

[Keira 8888]

We then moved yard so he was just at the end of our road he seemed to really settle down ? We enjoyed being able to go and visit him all the time

 

[Keira 8888]

With the help of the wonderful Angie (alwaysmoretoknow) we began to take him for walks, lunge him, long rein him and practise our groundwork... I made myself be brave and take him for walks on my own which didn’t go very well at first as he understandably didn’t like leaving the yard without company!

 

[Keira 8888]

Things still weren’t right though so we had him scoped for ulcers and he was put on a course of gastro guard. Slightly terrifying experience as I wasn’t expecting him to bleed quite so much during the scope!

 

[Keira 8888]

Following the gastro guard he started to perk up and our walks together became much easier!! We then discovered the huge “bean” and after that was removed he was like a new horse! We also found out he has cushings but with levels of only 69 we are confident we will control it from an early stage! What an exhausting medical journey!!

 

[Keira 8888]

Finally came the day (last week) that I felt it was time to try and get back on board (after vet giving the all clear first)

This was the moment just before I got on - I was terrified!!!!

 

[Keira 8888]

And luckily it all went well! He is a happy, healthy, much loved horse who can walk past any traffic, dog, cyclist, pig or pony - well done Prince! We love you SO much ?

Thanks so much to everyone for seeing us through to our happy ending ????

 

[ponyparty]

Cannot LOVE this enough! I'm thrilled to bits for you. I wish you a long and happy partnership; this has genuinely made me beam haha it's just wonderful news

 

[Cutgrass]

What a lovely journey!

 

[TPO]

Genuinely so pleased for you, no one deserves it more.

You had a lot to deal with; not only with Prince but the people on your yard and us on here. It must have been really difficult to wade through all of the conflicting opinions.

Wishing you both many more happy years together. He looks like a new horse!

 

[dorsetladette]

Genuinely so pleased for you, no one deserves it more.

You had a lot to deal with; not only with Prince but the people on your yard and us on here. It must have been really difficult to wade through all of the conflicting opinions.

Wishing you both many more happy years together. He looks like a new horse!

This!!! In buckets!

Well done for seeing it all through. Prince is a lucky lad for having you as his owner.

Enjoy!!!

 

[Annagain]

I don't think I've ever come across anybody on here so ready to admit they were out of their depth, happy to listen to advice without getting defensive and to take things that may be difficult to hear without getting upset. You've had a lot of help but you've been so easy to help as you take it all so well. All you've ever done is want to improve yourself to help him. He's a credit to you and your perseverance. You should be proud of yourself as well as him. Well done.

 

[Keira 8888]

Cannot LOVE this enough! I'm thrilled to bits for you. I wish you a long and happy partnership; this has genuinely made me beam haha it's just wonderful news

Thank you so much! And for all your support and advice along the way xxx

 

[Keira 8888]

I don't think I've ever come across anybody on here so ready to admit they were out of their depth, happy to listen to advice without getting defensive and to take things that may be difficult to hear without getting upset. You've had a lot of help but you've been so easy to help as you take it all so well. All you've ever done is want to improve yourself to help him. He's a credit to you and your perseverance. You should be proud of yourself as well as him. Well done.

Thanks so much Anna ?

 

[Keira 8888]

Genuinely so pleased for you, no one deserves it more.

You had a lot to deal with; not only with Prince but the people on your yard and us on here. It must have been really difficult to wade through all of the conflicting opinions.

Wishing you both many more happy years together. He looks like a new horse!

Thank you so much TPO - and for all your support too xxx

 

[CanteringCarrot]

This is the best update! Well done!

You took advice so well on here and were really committed to helping Prince. He is so fortunate to have a home with you. I wish you all the best!

 

[MuddyTB]

Wow, I have missed a few updates along the way but I always wondered what happened with you and Prince.
This is fantastic, I'm so happy for you both. He was so lucky to find someone who would give him a chance and work through his issues.
Hope you have a fun, happy future together.

 

[Ranyhyn]

Wow what a journey. Youve worked very hard, you deserve the happiness you now feel. All the best x

 

[paddy555]

amazing set of pics and such a lovely story. Well done you. he is an absolute credit to you and your perseverance. Does your OH know you are now riding the beastie?

don't forget Christmas is coming. It is usual to decorate horses with tinsel etc for their Christmas ride.
Looking forward to those pics

 

[Welsh Dragon]

This made my eye feel a little moist ?. I generally lurk as others give such brilliant advice, but have followed yours and Prince's journey. I am so pleased for you both, long may your happiness continue.x

 

[splashgirl45]

such a lovely story and all credit to you for trying so hard for him and taking all of our posts so well. i am thrilled for you and hope you have many years of fun with him. you deserve to

 

[SashaBabe]

That is quite a journey you have both been on. I hope you have many happy years together.

 

[brighteyes]

Probably needs a sticky as a reminder these animals can so easily be given up on, despite nothing too much being wrong. Oh to know their histories...

Well done and what a lucky, lucky horse. PPID might have also been impacting on behaviour,good vet spotting that!

Much luck and fun with him in the future.

 

[meleeka]

I’m so pleased to read this update. Well done you!

 

[rextherobber]

Lovely update, and all credit to you for researching, asking questions and working so hard for this happy ending ( which is really just the beginning of lots of happy years together). Well done!