Worth the wait

[Roasted Chestnuts]

Our first on board hack ?

My boy was a complete star. Mounted on the yard, walked off the yard behind his Auntie Ruby, immediately met a motorbike. He was more concerned with the sheep ??. Walked on and met a van, more concerned about the drain cover ?. Up the hill a wee bit and we met a people carrier. Couldn’t have cared less.

Turned on to the main bit of road and he decided he wanted to be leading. So we let him. Marched on having a good nosey about him. Few wee moments he needed reassurance and dropped back until Rubys mum was level with him then marched on again. Went to the end of the golf course and then turned and came back. On the way back we met another car and then a truck. He honestly couldn’t have given two figs about anything with wheels ? all the long lining and inhand work on the roads has been worth it

Few little pauses on the way back for reassurance but other than that he was a complete star ? ? a pat and cuddle and a sweetie and he’s happy to keep going. Anything I think he might find scary you show him a fibre treat and he will stand all day as it goes by. Can wait to see what we get up to once his saddle is professionally fitted at the beginning of April ?

 

[nikicb]

It is so lovely to see him properly out under saddle. I love how he looks to you for reassurance. You have done a grand job with him. x

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

It is so lovely to see him properly out under saddle. I love how he looks to you for reassurance. You have done a grand job with him. x

Thank you

He does seek reassurance but I would rather that than a meltdown and I’m off attitude. Once he feels that you have him he just keeps going ? so glad I bought him as a weanling, it’s all been worth it for this result

 

[hobo]

What a lovely report and photo's and your smile say's it all.

 

[palo1]

Our first on board hack ?

My boy was a complete star. Mounted on the yard, walked off the yard behind his Auntie Ruby, immediately met a motorbike. He was more concerned with the sheep ??. Walked on and met a van, more concerned about the drain cover ?. Up the hill a wee bit and we met a people carrier. Couldn’t have cared less.

Turned on to the main bit of road and he decided he wanted to be leading. So we let him. Marched on having a good nosey about him. Few wee moments he needed reassurance and dropped back until Rubys mum was level with him then marched on again. Went to the end of the golf course and then turned and came back. On the way back we met another car and then a truck. He honestly couldn’t have given two figs about anything with wheels ? all the long lining and inhand work on the roads has been worth it

Few little pauses on the way back for reassurance but other than that he was a complete star ? ? a pat and cuddle and a sweetie and he’s happy to keep going. Anything I think he might find scary you show him a fibre treat and he will stand all day as it goes by. Can wait to see what we get up to once his saddle is professionally fitted at the beginning of April ?

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Super smart horse!

 

[Trouper]

Brilliant - testament to all your hard work with him.

 

[Bernster]

Lovely. He has a happy face.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

What a good boy! It just goes to show that you get out what you put in.

 

[ycbm]

He's a lovely boy and you've given him a great start. He would be a credit to the 3/4 year olds thread of you fancy joining it.
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[Roasted Chestnuts]

Thank you everyone ?

He’s honestly been a delight from day one. We have had some challenges but nothing that couldn’t be filed under baby pony brain.

If his year younger full sister came up for sale I’d be sorely tempted as it was the last of that pairing of she is anything like him ? don’t think they will as they retained her at birth she was never for sale.

I will have a look for that thread @ycbm ?

 

[HashRouge]

Oh well done! He's such a smart little horse, I do love a chestnut with lots of white!

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

He's gorgeous and a real credit to you, well done..!!!

 

[Ratface]

What a lovely horse you have; I particularly like his feet. A chap who will obviously go from strength to strength.
Well done to you both.

 

[Emilieu]

Aw, your smile! Those are some lovely pictures.

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

Thank you everyone ? he’s my pride and joy

I’m very into barefoot tootsies lol ? not a fanatic but interested enough to choose barefoot over shoes unless it’s not working ? he has good solid feet that are widening nicely. Will be interesting to see how he handles off road ?

 

[TheLoneWanderer]

He is lovely! Does he have Derwen blood?

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

Lovely post..congratulations.

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

He is lovely! Does he have Derwen blood?

Yes he does Desert Express and Railway Express ? along with Pennal, Parc, Cascob, Cathedine, Crugybar and Nebo. Few other smaller names in there that I’m not familiar with or have seen advertised ?

 

[GoldenWillow]

Lovely ?

 

[Berpisc]

He looks great! I bet you are so pleased to be starting to get out and about.