mavandkaz
Well-Known Member
So a few weeks ago I made the decision to retire my boy Shambles, as he had just lost a bit of spark and was no longer entirely comfortable being ridden. No obvious signs of issues but was putting his ears back when being groomed and tacked up. He has quite an extensive medical history (soft tissue and arthritis) and so didn't want to do further investigations as he owes me nothing. I was lucky to find a great retirement home for him with my friend and her small herd. So he is having a great time just being a horse, and turning fat and feral.
So I needed to fill my stable. I was looking for a cob or ID type, and after trying a few saw I Winston being advertised. Enquired about him last Thursday, and went to view on the Friday. He had only arrived from Ireland 5 days before so was very timid, but seemed a very kind boy. He is 16hh and 4yrs old, unrecorded breeding. Pics are from his advert
I was really taken by his movement, as although I like a horse with a bit of bone, I would also like to do some dressage. And of course, I am loving the colour and the name!
So he was vetted on Tuesday, which I was able to attend with my own vet (never managed that before). Passed with flying colours.
And he arrived yesterday!
Understandably he is very timid and a bit worried, but he tries so hard to the right thing. His go to reaction seems to be to stop and look and suss things out, which I love.
And so our journey together begins.....
(Would love to hear people's opinions on possible breeding. I have my own thoughts but will see what others think)
So I needed to fill my stable. I was looking for a cob or ID type, and after trying a few saw I Winston being advertised. Enquired about him last Thursday, and went to view on the Friday. He had only arrived from Ireland 5 days before so was very timid, but seemed a very kind boy. He is 16hh and 4yrs old, unrecorded breeding. Pics are from his advert
I was really taken by his movement, as although I like a horse with a bit of bone, I would also like to do some dressage. And of course, I am loving the colour and the name!
So he was vetted on Tuesday, which I was able to attend with my own vet (never managed that before). Passed with flying colours.
And he arrived yesterday!
Understandably he is very timid and a bit worried, but he tries so hard to the right thing. His go to reaction seems to be to stop and look and suss things out, which I love.
And so our journey together begins.....
(Would love to hear people's opinions on possible breeding. I have my own thoughts but will see what others think)
love his face. Hope you have loads of fun!
