Pictures This brought a tear

[Roasted Chestnuts]

Have to say this made me cry a bit. Faran standing fully tacked up wearing Kia’s saddle, bridle, rope head collar and a lunge line that I bought when I bought Kia, only thing on him that’s his is his own first new saddle pad ?

Can’t Believe it will be nearly three years since the old man left and I will be backing Faran in his tack later in the year.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

He looks so grown up now.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

I can totally understand if it made you feel a bit bittersweet, but he looks really good in it.

 

[shortstuff99]

It really is lovely when that happens. My 3 year old is wearing my late great mares saddle, bridle, rugs etc. I always think it's a sign.

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

It will be strange sitting in this saddle on another horse of my own. I felt proud of him that he’s turning into such a lovely calm balanced boy but the tears are still there for my old man.

It’s what tricks he’s been whispering in the wee guys ears for under saddle that will be telling. Kia was always fabulous on the ground so I’m waiting to see what ridden brings as that’s when his inner devil surfaced and you got his sense of humour ?

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

He looks fabulous, what a handsome boy!

 

[Annagain]

It's lovely that he gets to share Kia's stuff. There's something very full circle about it and it looks good on him.

Charlie only just has a bridle and bit all of his own after 11 months - and that's only because he was uncomfortable in both Monty's normal bridle and Archie's Micklem and he has a surprisingly small mouth. Everything of his was Archie's / Monty's or just stuff I have already. When I was looking I joked that my top priority was a horse that fitted a 17 1/2" Ideal saddle and 6'9" Premier Equine rugs . I'm not sentimental (it maybe helps that the two oldies are still here) just tight . He has Archie's old saddle and travel boots, all the rugs/liners are communal, the nearest headcollars all go on the nearest horse, I haven't bought a new numnah in years. He even inherited the rubber matting in his stable from my friend's horse who was in there before and he has a pony sized hay bar as Monty's owner's kids' pony had just been sold. Buying him wiped out my savings, so it's just as well, really!

 

[southerncomfort]

Oh wow! Look at him all grown up!

I remember putting my old mare's bridle on my youngster and feeling quite emotional to see that it fit perfectly. Funny how a bit of leather can hold so many memories.

I think Faran is just lovely and I can't wait to hear all about your adventures together in the coming years.

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

Thanks all Honestly I just can’t believe how time flies

 

[Charley657]

What a handsome wee beastie. He looks happy to have the tack on him too.

 

[Goldenstar]

I will still say let’s use x’s bridle on a horse even though x died years ago I get blank looks and remember only I remember x and the purchase of the bridle or tug ot whatever .

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Have to say this made me cry a bit. Faran standing fully tacked up wearing Kia’s saddle, bridle, rope head collar and a lunge line that I bought when I bought Kia, only thing on him that’s his is his own first new saddle pad ?

Can’t Believe it will be nearly three years since the old man left and I will be backing Faran in his tack later in the year.
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I know the feeling so well, it is nice to use the lost love ones stuf, inc rugs etc. I have had many a lump because of using old tack or rugs. Looks very smart in it

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

Thanks everyone!

GS that’s lovely that your tack and gear has lasted so long and is full of memories that you remember

ilcw thank you ? I think he’s just gorgeous but his mother has to think that ??

 

[Lucky Snowball]

He looks great - bet you can't wait to have a ride. My current event horse wears the browband from my first pony many many years ago. Makes me smile every time I tack up.

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

He looks great - bet you can't wait to have a ride. My current event horse wears the browband from my first pony many many years ago. Makes me smile every time I tack up.

Yes I honestly can’t wait lol. He’s all higgelty piggery just now so going to wait until just before Xmas to do the sitting as he will be closer to four. Once he’s felt a weight on his back and accepted it then I’ll leave him until nearer is 4th birthday then start him properly ? You end up wishing your life away ??

 

[Caol Ila]

Hoping something I own will be able to use Gypsum’s bridle. It was my favourite bit of tack.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Gerry has my late fell ponies saddle on now. The bridle was a tad on the small side so he got a new one. I have many a happy day in that saddle! And hopefully many more too

 

[PSD]

He looks so smart!

I’ve got tillys saddle in my attic and I keep saying I’m saving it for when I back the fell. All tillys other bits fit like bridle and rugs etc, i got overwhelmed at first but now I’m glad I can use it as opposed to getting rid. Not sure that would be easy!