Off to see a new horse - mixed feelings

I lost my Domino last March who I had owned for 24 years. I was devastated. I bought Shadow in August last year, but we really didn't gel and he was sold back to his old owner yesterday. So aside from my son's pony, I am horseless once more. I found it so hard horse shopping last time, especially because I really had only ridden Dom for most of the last 24 years. I have hopefully found Mr Right ......but its nerve wracking.
 
gothdolly said:
I lost my Domino last March who I had owned for 24 years. I was devastated. I bought Shadow in August last year, but we really didn't gel and he was sold back to his old owner yesterday. So aside from my son's pony, I am horseless once more. I found it so hard horse shopping last time, especially because I really had only ridden Dom for most of the last 24 years. I have hopefully found Mr Right ......but its nerve wracking.
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Sorry to hear things didn't work out this time. It's really hard when you have had a horse for so long - there's no easy way to replace that bond and trust. Hope it all works out with 'Mr Right'.
 
Cobbytype said:
Fingers crossed I may have found myself a nice little horse. Waiting to hear if my offer has been accepted, and if so he'll be coming to me for a month's trial towards the end of this month.

A few grins and a few tears last night and a feeling of disbelief this morning. I slept better last night than I have for 20 months, so hopefully it's a step in the right direction.
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Any news yet?

I truly hope you have found the boy to help you move on and have everything crossed for you.
 
Hi Cobbytype - have just caught up - don't know how I missed this thread the first time round. I do feel for you with the loss of your darling boy and I really hope that you have now found someone to do what you enjoy with and just be around a horse again. You don't replace them but you can give another beautiful soul love and a happy life x x
 
It's looking hopeful - I'll have more news towards the end of the month.

Thanks everyone - your good wishes are much appreciated.
 
It is a rare thing these days for horses to come with a month's trial and I am eternally grateful to his owner for being given the chance to see if we can make a partnership. I really do hope I can get the hang of this smashing cob - he's a lovely person lacking in a bit of confidence but tries to please. He's only been here 4 days so it's all a bit new for both of us.

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From what I can see he looks lovely! I hope it works out for you. I purchased a lovely horse last week, completely nerve wracking, but we already have a connection and have had the best hack I have had since Domino died. He is also very loving and kissy, which helps! I wish you all the best with your lovely new chap x
 
gothdolly said:
From what I can see he looks lovely! I hope it works out for you. I purchased a lovely horse last week, completely nerve wracking, but we already have a connection and have had the best hack I have had since Domino died. He is also very loving and kissy, which helps! I wish you all the best with your lovely new chap x
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Thank you gothdolly. I'm reluctant to show too much of him - if the trial doesn't work out it will be more down to me than him and I don't want to sully his reputation.

Good luck with your new horse and I hope you have many years of joy and fun together :-)
 
Crikey... it appears I have bought a little horse. He's 5 years old, in very poor condition, has a kindly way about him despite having had a truly rotten time of things and he's not a cob. All being well he will be here this weekend.
 
Cortez said:
So not the cob in the earlier pic then?
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Oh how I loved that cob, but he was too sharp for me, or more precisely too sharp for me and the environment I ride in. Cars didn't bother him but lots of other things did and he very nearly went over in front of a passing car whilst spooking at something in the hedgerow. We parted company spectacularly one day and my 53 year old bones didn't think much to it and with a very heavy heart I had to say 'no'. Still miss him - I love a cob and he was a cracker. I tried quite a few other cobs but found them all too quiet - I seem to have the opposite to an electric seat with certain horses:-)

Not sure how things will pan out long term with the one I've bought? He didn't make my heart sing, he's not a cob, but out of all the horses I've viewed he felt the most honest. He has nothing about him that has a wow factor in looks or paces, but seems kind and sensible and he goes forward nicely when you put your leg on; whether he remains that way when he gets his mojo back remains to be seen :-)
 
debsflo said:
That sounds positive. Fingers crossed and look forward to some pics. X
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I think he needs a bit of tlc before the beauty parade:-) Think I saw your mare go past on Sunday with a big and a small grey? Only caught a glimpse but I'm sure it was her out in front showing the others how it's done :-)
 
Yes it would have been you as I recall the rider was wearing a hi-viz. She's striking and a lovely big horse.

Oh the roads... bloody nightmare isn't it. I used to love sneaking out at dusk on Jasper and heading off over the stubble fields... how I miss those days. Not sure what the hacking is like down at Claypole... limited I guess?
 
Cobbytype said:
Not sure how things will pan out long term with the one I've bought? He didn't make my heart sing, he's not a cob, but out of all the horses I've viewed he felt the most honest. He has nothing about him that has a wow factor in looks or paces, but seems kind and sensible and he goes forward nicely when you put your leg on; whether he remains that way when he gets his mojo back remains to be seen :-)
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Sometimes you have to choose what you need rather than what you want. I hope your new partnership blossoms and that you grow to love your new boy.
 
Coblover63 said:
Sometimes you have to choose what you need rather than what you want. I hope your new partnership blossoms and that you grow to love your new boy.
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Oh thank you C63. I am a bit disappointed that I didn't find 'the cracking cob'. I'd made up my mind that if I didn't find what I wanted with the latest dealer I'd give it a miss until after winter. I didn't go with any expectations of actually liking anything I tried... expected it to be another 100 mile round trip for nothing. Whether he's a forever horse I don't honestly know, only time will tell but if nothing else he'll do well on my grazing and look a damn sight better in a few weeks than he does now :-)
 
I had a horrible accident a few years ago which shattered my confidence, yet I knew I still wanted to ride. I was offered a very boring-looking cob on trial, with promises that he was "bombproof". I went and tried him and although he didn't set my world alight, I arranged for him to be delivered a few days later. Later that evening I confessed to my husband that if I saw him in a field I wouldn't look twice at him, but from his history and reputation he was what I needed. Well, I'm pleased to report that he sailed through his trial period and I actually paid for him early. Over the next few weeks he totally gave me back my confidence - and then some! We had huge fun together and after a few weeks I was totally in love with him.....even if he didn't match what I thought was the "perfect horse" in looks. I will be forever grateful to him and he will always have a piece of my heart. I still feel awful for pre-judging him on looks alone.
 
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