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Post by laurac on Dec 27, 2011 21:57:29 GMT 1
Hadn't planned it but Big fella did some work today, I brought him in for his 1pm barefoot trim, gave him nice brush with a hay net, very happy boy, 40 mins later still no trimmer so rang her, shes rearranged for next week, just then a neighbour went by and asked if i wanted to go for a walk with her and her pony around the farm so said yes please ;D Big fella marched ahead striding out very well, we ended up going to the farm arena, he stopped briefly 3 times as it was high tide and there were loads of boats on the estuary (his major phobia, boats!!!) but the 3 times he momentarily stopped I gave him a second and then said come-on and he marched on with me again no problems ;D In the arena he was a giraffe initially looking at the boats but lead around pretty nicely and then i gave him a short lunging session walk & trot both reins, friend and her pony ended up joining us in the arena as he was being so good and no bucks or stressy charging/bolting ;D Walked home nicely and happy to leave his pony friend when we went in different directions ;D In the arena, OMG mum there's BOATS!! calm down big fella! ok calm Got back and my bro brought over my niece for a biscuit cuddle & brush and she learnt how to pick out hooves, BF was happy grazing on his own too ;D all in all a brilliant day ;D
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Post by debbiecg on Dec 27, 2011 23:17:07 GMT 1
Lovely pictures! He looks very settled and obliging in last 2 photos.
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Post by portiabuzz on Dec 27, 2011 23:31:49 GMT 1
Lovely pics xx so nice when the day goes that way
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Post by lizpurlo on Dec 28, 2011 1:09:44 GMT 1
Laura, that's fantastic - I'm so pleased for you! The first 'giraffe' pic is an absolute hoot...... and these are gorgeous Biscuit pics, he's being such a good boy for his little groom!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2011 9:43:23 GMT 1
I'm trying very hard not to get over excited, Laura. Could this really be it... ?
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Post by laurac on Dec 28, 2011 11:45:04 GMT 1
I'm trying very hard not to get over excited, Laura. Could this really be it... ? Lets hope so Liz! Am trying not to get my hopes up but he does seem so much happier already, the boats and arena were big challenges and there was no leadrope chewing, head shaking or barging me just a bit of giraffe impression! Think we should make a plan for some sessions shortly don't you
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Post by kafee on Dec 28, 2011 11:46:32 GMT 1
I'm trying very hard not to get over excited, Laura. Could this really be it... ? Me too! Michelle is riding Talin having been to h*** and back, could this be it for BF too? Holding my breath and got everything crossed.....................................
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2011 15:09:25 GMT 1
Oh I so hope this continues for you Laura, you so deserve it. Love the pics
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Post by sharonh on Dec 28, 2011 18:50:10 GMT 1
I love the fact the the haynet in the last pic is almost as big as the Shetland!
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Post by wills on Dec 28, 2011 19:53:05 GMT 1
Great pics and will be well deserved Laura if this is "it" i alsp have everyhing crossed for you.
Also whats the secret to keeping biscuit so clean??!
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Post by laurac on Dec 28, 2011 21:07:29 GMT 1
Thanks everyone for you good wishes, I shall let you know how we get on and just take it slowly with him, after 4.5 years of improvements and then set backs Ive learnt not to get over excited ! Wills - the secret of keeping ickle Biscuit clean is to invite one's niece over to give him a brush !! (the before a brush pics would have been a different story ;D)
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Post by sophielouise on Dec 28, 2011 21:36:57 GMT 1
So pleased for you and BF - who by the way, is stunning! - will keep absolutely everything crossed. for you both. x x x
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Post by BJMM on Dec 29, 2011 11:23:17 GMT 1
Oh Laura! He is just soooooo beautiful! Keeping everything crossed for a happy outcome. You so deserve it. xxxxx
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Post by daisysp8 on Dec 29, 2011 11:50:57 GMT 1
He is looking well ... and so glad you seemed to have turned a corner with him ... i`m keeping everything crossed that he continues to do well and that you`ve finally got to the bottom of it xx
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Post by steve on Dec 29, 2011 12:04:33 GMT 1
Wow fingers crossed you have finally cracked it and can start some proper work again soon. Your hard work and patience deserve to be rewarded.
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