Update: deep breath, pulling socks up and continuing to sparkle.

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Everyone is probably aware by now, but CS was PTS last week.

His behaviour became more erratic and quite simply, he was dangerous. The long and the short of it, is that we tried everything we could. Retiring him to the field didn't work for various reasons, and he displayed that he was more unhappy than ever.

It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make, but it was the right thing to do by him.

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Sleep tight beautiful boy, I'll never forget everything you taught me xxx (photo taken by friend and fellow HHO-r)

However, as one door closes, another always opens. When CS was first turned away to the field, we started looking for another. It would be impossible to just replace him, and take away the pain, but none of us could face an empty stable.

So we went on a mission :)

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And weren't disappointed :)

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Please meet Goofy (Hallo-L)... A 2yo KWPN colt Charmeur x Kennedy...

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Sales vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3MMQWAFPY4

Goofy has gone out in the field with Bruce (who promptly ran around with his *** out), and they seem to be getting on really well. He's a lovely quiet chap, and happy to follow you around.

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Surrounded by reminders of what big sparkly boots he has to fill...

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He leads in and out well, has learnt rugs aren't terrifying, nor are picking your feet up, to stand whilst having a tidy up, and how to give good grass breath kisses :D

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And in other news... Not much exciting happening. Bruce loving hacking with his sharer. Fig continuing to gain experience at Adv Med (training) and working PSG at home. NMT getting a tailcoat for Christmas!

Fig is... As nosey as ever...

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As handsome as ever...

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And as daft as ever...

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And as bouncy as ever...

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In fact, this was his reaction to Goofy:

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And this was Goofys reaction...

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Entire scene captured here:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=969283176431935

That's all from us for now. Not much very exciting planned. Buying lots of saddlepads and over rugging our horses most likely... ;)
 
I didn't know either. I'm really sorry. It sounds as though you did right by him and considered other options. Hugs. His updates and reports will be missed..... But I look forward to hearing all about Goofy and how he's progressing!!
 
Very sorry to hear about CS. Always enjoyed hearing about him and you certainly did all you could for him, he was a lovely horse. New one is gorgeous, best of luck with him.
Also, I have a personal axe to grind! Thanks to you I now have less money and many more matchy sets and a sparkly browband...
 
I didn't know either, very sorry to hear it.

What a stunner Goofy is though -- is he staying entire (for now at least)? He has serious pace, wow!
 
Saw this on FB already, I'm so sorry about CS :( he always seemed like such a fantastic boy. He had a great life with you and it certainly sounds as though you did the right thing by him at the end.

Goofy is fabulous, I wish you all the best with him! And all the best to NMT with Figgy, of course :)
 
I was so very sorry to hear about CS. A terrible loss for you.

Goofy is a doll. And I hope you both have many, many years of fun together!!
 
Again I think you were incredibly brave and from start to finish always did the best for CS. I was gutted to read the post but you tried and that's all he could have asked for and more!

Will continue to follow the pair of you and look forward to Goofy and Fig updates!
 
I dont normally comment much these days but have seen your posts in the past and the lovely pics. So sorry to hear your news, but it sounds like it was for the best. Good luck with your new horse and take care x
 
So sorry to hear your news. Goofy is stunning and I'm sure will blossom with you. Does he know that matchy matchy and sparkles are in his future? ��
 
I'm absolutely gutted about CS :( What an incredibly brave decision you made for a horse you did everything for and he gave you his everything.

New pony is lovely :)

Onwards and upwards .


RIP beautiful CS
 
RIP CS... So sorry to hear this. Must have been a v tough decision. Your new baby is beautiful. Can't wait to see how he grows up and begins his education with you guys.
 
An incredibly hard, heart breaking and brave decision for you to make. You did an incredible job with CS and should be justifiably proud of yourself. Goofy looks lovely, a real head turner and presumably a blank canvas to start with - I look forward to reading about his progress in the future.
 
Another who was so sorry to read the news on FB. Such a brave decision to ensure he would be at peace.

Goofy is stunning and I look forward to seeing you produce this stunner!
 
Can't add much to what I said on facebook other than that I have been thinking of you and another member for the same reasons since I saw the news. It's just heartbreaking for you but he was so lucky to have you there and have you put his needs first.

Bug hugs. Live Goofy and Fig looks full of beans!!!
 
I love your updates and the work and effort and love that you put into your horses. So sorry to hear about CS, and very happy that you found Goofy :) Good luck, we all look forward to reading about your journey!
 
thank you everyone, there's been too many replies on here and FB to reply to each person but please know that its been a great comfort to read everyone's thoughts.

everything CS has taught me will be poured in to Goofy. He has made me a better rider than any other horse could, i think, and Goofy will benefit from that bless him.

And talking of the Goofball, he's settling in really well :) came in last night and had a short groom and a bit of a mane tidy up. Is really good about picking front feet up but wary of his hinds so thats something to work on a bit over the next couple of weeks so that he can have them tidied up by my trimmer.

he's had a little rug on today like a pro(was cold yesterday) and is generally taking life at sparkle towers in his stride. Ive already bought him loads of pointless pretty tat, so i think he's well aware of his blingy future lol!!!!!
 
So sorry to hear about CS, what a brave decision you made for him. Goofy is so beautiful i can't wait to see what you turn him into!
 
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