Potential New Horse Thread - Vetting Today!

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Thanks everyone, it's still not quite sunk in that I actually have a horse now, feels so bizarre. I feel such responsibility for making sure he has a good start in life, but it's an exciting prospect too!

I had a heart stopping moment when the box pulled up as they had a cremello in the other side, same size, and it's the only horse I could see in there - I thought oh god, somethings gone wrong!

 

[Barton Bounty]

He’s absolutely gorgeous

 

[Barton Bounty]

Love the tail up

 

[Asha]

Gorgeous lad ! Congratulations.

He’s going to be a fabulous stamp , some serious filling out to do there . Look forward to seeing photos as he matures

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Bless him, you can see he is feeling just a bit anxious but behaving so well. Bodes well for the future.

 

[Annagain]

He's lovely. That trot .

Wishing you many years of fun and happiness.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

What a cracking looking guy!

 

[nagblagger]

He's gorgeous...lovely looking eye..

 

[meleeka]

Yay glad he arrived safely. Looking forward to reading about his progress.

 

[Red-1]

Wow, wow, wow!

He looks fabulous, will fulfil any dream you have, I reckon.

In fact, he is so nice, I would be worried about doing him justice if he were mine!

 

[Peglo]

He is just lovely. Really looking forward to future updates with him.

 

[Unicorn]

Oh, isn't he lovely! And he's got such a sweet face

 

[Love]

So pleased for you! (Living vicariously through you as I would LOVE a youngster but currently paying for a wedding so lots of updates please)!

does he have a name yet or have I missed that?

 

[FireCracker238]

He is gorgeous , congratulations

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

So pleased for you! (Living vicariously through you as I would LOVE a youngster but currently paying for a wedding so lots of updates please)!

does he have a name yet or have I missed that?

Thank you! (and to everyone else!) Counting down the hours until I can go back up to see him this PM, feel like a little girl again.

He doesn't have a name yet, vague short list is currently Fergus, Murphy (I wasn't keen but I have to admit it would suit him), Eoin - but I am more than happy to add more to the list if you have ideas. I think I'm just going to try each in turn and see what sticks! I liked Raffy too but not sure it suits.
I would like Dunbeggan in his show name, but the rest of it I haven't decided on yet either. I also need to check that I can use it as I think that’s actually the stud prefix.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

What à mover!

 

[southerncomfort]

Congratulations! He's absolutely lovely.

 

[J&S]

Nice horse! Jumpers rump!!!

 

[tda]

Super frame on him and not too long legs, , slow and steady to mature he'll be stunning

 

[ycbm]

What a smasher! And what a lovely expression in his face.

Congratulations

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Nice horse! Jumpers rump!!!

I've never been a huge jumper, but I might have to learn! Thankfully I have lots of time!

Super frame on him and not too long legs, , slow and steady to mature he'll be stunning

He doesn't look to be all leg at the moment but he moves all gangly and leggy when he was walking to/from the field. It's so sweet!

 

[Squeak]

He looks really gorgeous. Glad he arrived safely!

 

[Hormonal Filly]

He’s gorgeous!! Can’t wait to see him grow up. He’s going to be huge (height and a fill out!)

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

He’s gorgeous!! Can’t wait to see him grow up. He’s going to be huge (height and a fill out!)

I mean.. I was absolutely being sensible by buying a more reasonable sized horse, he definitely won't end up any bigger than 16.2hh... (I may like the idea of 17hh+ but shhhh, I would also be more than happy for him to stay as he is)

I was trying to find that old thread that said 'how much did you horse grow after age x' but I can't find it, or remember it's exact title which doesn't help.

 

[Baywonder]

Oh wow! He is gorgeous!

I think he looks like a 'Murphy'

 

[Esmae]

Very nice. Busy and exciting times all round. Congratulations

 

[Meredith]

Thank you! (and to everyone else!) Counting down the hours until I can go back up to see him this PM, feel like a little girl again.

He doesn't have a name yet, vague short list is currently Fergus, Murphy (I wasn't keen but I have to admit it would suit him), Eoin - but I am more than happy to add more to the list if you have ideas. I think I'm just going to try each in turn and see what sticks! I liked Raffy too but not sure it suits.
I would like Dunbeggan in his show name, but the rest of it I haven't decided on yet either. I also need to check that I can use it as I think that’s actually the stud prefix.

I went through list after list after list of male Irish names including mythological, historical etc when I bought my pony. He had a very boring plain passport name which I couldn’t turn into a stable name at all.
He was actually passported ( name of town ) (colour of pony)
He became Finan and is much loved.
Wishing you more joy as Unnamed ID grows up

 

[Hepsibah]

Happy new horse day!
I think Trooper would suit him. He has such a noble profile.

 

[Hormonal Filly]

I mean.. I was absolutely being sensible by buying a more reasonable sized horse, he definitely won't end up any bigger than 16.2hh... (I may like the idea of 17hh+ but shhhh, I would also be more than happy for him to stay as he is)

I was trying to find that old thread that said 'how much did you horse grow after age x' but I can't find it, or remember it's exact title which doesn't help.

The string test is brilliant.. where you measure between fetlock and elbow, then flip the tape above the shoulder to find the end height. It put my girl at 16hh and she’s 15.3 now as a 5yo. There is a post about it, search ‘string test’ maybe?

My Welsh grew from 14hh as a 3yo to 15.1 (8yo) when the vet said he wouldn’t get over 14.2! My current mare was 15.1 when I bought her as a 3yo.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Have you put a stick on him yet?