gooster Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Ooh how exciting!! Just had another fab lesson on Blue. My instructor's oh came along and took some video of us, which is going to put on a memory stick for me. Will try and get them posted on here when I get them I think we have found Blue's favourite transition - he loves walk to canter!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Ohh horse hunting , great fun Hope Lokis better My friend has her new horse coming over soon Hes 16.2 chestnut with black mane and tail and white appaloosa patches Sire was an leopard appaloosa, Dam was shire x TB. He looks stunning. She spent last weekend with him doing cross country course etc and hes passed full vetting. The next 10 days will drag!! Bumbles doing so well i'm thinking of putting him in veteran in hand at a show on thursday Its a 10 minute walk from our stables so if he wears his hoof boots i think he'll be fine to walk there. Just need to tidy him up and scrub him. We're leaving it as a late entry on the day so we can literally make a decision on the day. He turns into a nutty wide eyed tank at shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAD Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) God its ages since ive posted. Lessons going grand, on Magic all the time now but instructor mentioned today about letting me ride another horse for a change (told her no need as im fine) Eight of us hacked out last week, Magic hasn’t been out hacking yet so was on Jacob who is steady on the roads. God some drivers just don’t slow down at all This week we’ve been jumping a small course of 6 jumps (not sure of height, maybe 30-40cms), was really good fun. Hopefully going to video it next week. Magic has been a monkey this week and jumped out of his field a few times into a neighbouring farmers land, here he is where he shouldn’t be looking an angel K9Fran & Grace, how exciting, envious (a lot). Clare hope you get to the bottom of Lokis mysterious problems soon poor boy and poor you, so worrying CP 3ft yikes but good for you, doubt i'll ever get there. Gooster Blue just knows who his mum is and loves ya Hows Bumble doing? Edited to say Gooster cant wait to see your video, glad lessons are going good. And glad to hear Bumble is doing so well, look forward to seeing piccies of your friends new horse. Edited July 22, 2011 by EAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel155 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Im not sure 6.9ft rugs would fit in my washing machine Not very well, and if they did they wouldn't do your machine much good!! Not that I have ever tried washing my 6'9" stable rugs in the machine oh no not me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Magic i think i've jinxed Bumble saying about the show. Hes got no heat/raised pulses but slightly footy walk so i think lammi is likely Hopefully got it early this time but either way its not good Theresa has horses in the field behind mine and lives hers out apart from winter time. Shes just told me shes getting a 6mth old colt in october and isnt getting him gelded until hes at least 2yrs old. Annie is a complete tart and is going to be a nightmare when theres an entire boy next door. I know as a baby hes safe but what age are they capable of breeding. If ferns still with us thats another worry as shes only 11.3/12hh and hes expected to make a good 16.2hh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9Fran Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Update - pony was duly viewed, and a 3 month loan with view to purchase was agreed. He's a lovely little (13.3) blue and white 'traditional cob'. Very people friendly (loves to lick your hands, arms, knees) he leans his chin on your shoulder. He seems like a nice ride too - although he's still a bit green (he's 7) it doesn't sound as if he's done very much. Goes barefoot (his feet look very good on it too) and lives out... Shame the yard is a 30 mile round trip from me, as it was a lovely place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbagepatch88 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Have just returned from jumping at our local pony club show, had a really nice day out. We hacked there as it was half a mile up the road from my yard, id hoped maybe riding there would assist in taking some energy out of Milo but I was so wrong It was our first time on grass so I was expecting him to be a bit more forward, which he was! He tanked me round the first course but I was chuffed to get round with just 4 faults for a pole, it was the second to last just so think I was thinking too much about the end and also it was a jump going downhill. For the second class he was much better, still a bit strong at times but again we knocked one pole on a downhill jump but got round other than that. I was particularly pleased because there were some big colourful fillers and spreads and some tight doubles so I was half expecting him to have a refusal at some point but he didnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Magic I'm don't blame him for not being able to resist that grass looks lovely, it would be like me next to a chocolate shop, just wouldn't be able to help myself Poor Bumble, hope its just a small flare up and he is comfy again soon Not sure about the colt, I would think he would be a risk from 2yr on but not sure Fab news the pony passed the vetting, exciting times Good boy Milo Sorry I didn't make it, someone offered to turn Loki out, so I enjoyed a rather lazy Sunday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbagepatch88 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 At 75p per facebook picture I couldnt resist and splashed out on 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Fantastic pics :wub: Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Milo -Wonderful photos, he is lovely and neat infront.... I think he waants to jump higher though... Bumble - Do you think the rain might have bought on some fresh grass shoots? Loki - How are things...any improvement.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Aww Milo looking like a proper showjumper, such neat legs No real change in Loki, Reikki lady came out last night and he seemed really happy to see her She felt its almost like a M.E type problem (having suffered from M.E myself I can relate to that) he just has no energy to do anything, everything aches. She felt he could be using all his energy to fight something like a low grade infection that has been present for a long time, he was very clear that he did not want to be ridden, which deep down I knew. Still no results back from the vet, but if they come back all clear then I will ask him about a post viral tonic he mentioned before and I am mulling over whether to ask if we could put him on a course of antibiotics. Don't like the things but I kind of get the feeling its the right thing to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Milo Loki. Go with your gut instinct Clare and get him on anti biotics Bumbles ok , had a good look at him and hes damaged part of his hoof so hopefully thats all it is making him sore. Have threatened him as i've had a 15.2 mare offered to me so told Bumble shes having his stable if he dares get lammi ever again I know the seasons are mucked up a bit but we have ripening blackberries, leaves starting to come off the trees and the horses coats are beginning to thicken We're still in July!!!! Its still warm not that autumn chill but its crazy Fern might be a handful handling wise but i'm getting to attached to her she calls when she sees me, likes to follow me around the field but can still be a nightmare. Get too close to backend and she'll give both back barrells but i'm beginning to her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Loki - Has he not had a course of anti-biotics already? It s got to be worth a try if not...just speaking for myself...last year I had a terrible chest infection ... had one lot of anti-Bs got better for a week then it hit again, worse than before, and I had to have a second stronger lot before it gave up......I think you have tried just about everything really.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Oooh Bumble you are going to have to be on your bestest behaviour now Last week there were a good few early mornings that felt autumnal, the car was covered in dew, I had to let it demist and it was chilly enough to put a jacket on, so perhaps its not as far away as we hope No he has never been on antibiotics as nothing has ever shown any indication that he has an infection My vet is quite laid back so if I say I want him on them he is most likely to agree with me, we know each other quite well now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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