Sad realisations, glum day, new pony, mud, teeeny jumps and CUTENESS!!

[Vickijay]

So the last few weeks have been a bit of a rollercoaster, in a mostly bad way!!

I have really been struggling with jumping one of my horses. Lilly is such a drama queen, is really melodramatic and I just couldn't ride her down to fence at all. It got really depressing and I was close to tears on many a occasion. I was also getting fed up with hacking and schooling her. She is never naughty but is always so keen, power marching, being strong and rude. She just isn't easy to ride, well I don't find her easy

I outsourced the riding of her to a fellow HHO'er and realised I was quite enjoying not riding her. That was the first bad sign. Realised I needed to do something with her so called my friend to ask if she wanted her, she said yes straight away, only if we did a deal and I had one of her youngsters! Ive already got 2 babies so I figured whats one more

This was Monday, I visited Tuesday and we swapped yesterday. Like a plaster, rip it off quickly (but with lots of tears) Lilly got there and of course was fine!

I was very upset, I really hoped she and I would have lots of fun adventures but it wasn't meant to be. She will be much happier hacking and doing some BD and maybe even getting pregnant.

I feel proud of what we achieved even if it wasn't as much as I hoped

Before..

After..

The day got happier when we caught my new pony, it was short lived when I saw what he looked like...

Gulp!! He has just lived in a field for his first four years so he had a bit of a shocking afternoon, into the truck, a 2 hour journey home, got out looking filthy and a bit sweaty so had his first bath (not impressed pony but was good!) and spent the night inside (for the first time too!)

Cleaner, less hippo like pony...

Got up to see him this morning and he looked cheery

We went to have a little look in the school...

And even had a teeny go at lunging for the first time...

Then went to do some eating! Looks MUCH cleaner!!

So the aim with him is I'll back him and see what he turns into, we shall see...

Meanwhile my other 4 yo has been having fun hacking mostly but she did have her first go at jumping avec human over some XXXXXXXtreme jumps...

Hacking...

Its so mad to think that shes the grown up one now!!!

Not to forget the cuteness... Look what I got today... Looking pretty relaxed already!!

[/IMG]

So sad, good, fun and cute mostly!

 

[kirstyhen]

OMG I want a) that kitten b) that spotty pony and c) that new baby pony

Sad about Lily, but you have done a fabulous job with her and should definitely be proud!

 

[riaseed007]

That's a shame about Lily, but sounds like it's for the best. New pony looks nice
And love your spotty pony, have admired him for a while! Kitten is very cute too haha!

 

[TuscanBunnyGirl]

well there is clear evidence there that all your ponios are abused and neglected. SEND THEM TO ME IMMEDIATELY!!
They all look fantastic! You should be so proud

The difference in Lily is amazing!! She look fantastic!!

 

[Vickijay]

You can have the ponies but not the kittie!! It slept all night snuggled up under my chin whilst I slept. Awwww.

I feel much better about lilly today so that's good news and new pony tried a bit and roller on today with minimal bronking!!!

 

[PorkChop]

Well done for having the guts to move on, it's not easy however how fantastic that Lily has gone to a friend

Love the new pony, and no white, how refreshing

Your kitten looks quite traumatised, I think she needs to be posted to me immediately

 

[Ali16]

OMG at the before and after pics of (a) Lilly and (b) new baby!!

You wouldn't believe that they were the same horses!!!

Best of luck with the new one, and the spotty one is just too cute

Oh, and the kitten is just divine... Shame the OH is allergic to cats

 

[Nic]

OMG I want a) that kitten b) that spotty pony and c) that new baby pony

Sad about Lily, but you have done a fabulous job with her and should definitely be proud!

Ditto!! Hope you have lots of fun with new pony

 

[Britestar]

Thats can't be a real kitty, cos its sleeping! My beastie doesn't seem to sleep at all!!

 

[mik]

Nice new pony, nice spotty and edible kitten, in the best possible sense )))

 

[Vetwrap]

Shame about Lily, but you are obviously doing what is right for all concerned. I do like your new pony though - he's very nice!

The kitten is obviously stressing out and driving you up the wall, so will womanfully offer to take fluffball off your hands. (aren't I good!)

 

[NR99]

Love that new pony, you should be proud of yourself for making the right decision with Lilly, alls well that ends well! Spotty pony and kitten are also very cute

 

[Firewell]

It is such a shame that Lilly could not be what you wanted, but you can't say you haven't tried. You have turned her around and given her the best chance in her life so that is something to be proud of. The new horse looks very nice, he has such a baby face .
I love your young spotty! Hopefully you will be able to have the fun with her that you couldn't with Lilly.
Oh and I want your kitten! I am trying to persuade my OH to get a cat and he's so stubborn! I just showed him the pic of your one and he still wasn't conviced.. men!