@propspony I think naming horses after celebrities might be a"Thing." Vet who saw Hugh Jackman said he had treated George Clooney for colic. I may have mentioned that previously, but too many posts to sift through.
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omg that’s amazing. I’m laughing so hard over here.
I have a foxtrotter named Robin Williams
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We had Tom, Pepper, Moby, (Monition Boy), Major and James.
Tommy the Tank Engine, Pepe Le Pew, Moby Dick, Major Disaster and James Bond (his brand was 007)
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Does it count my TB Hunter showed as Hey Vern! ?
He came to me named Vernon the year the Ernest T Bass movies came out.
Announcers had fun with it. 
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I’m kind of a chicken, but my confidence in the saddle is a thousands times greater than on the ground (cause I’m very short). So in those situations I hop on and ride as quickly as possible, as much as possible. That builds enough relationship that I become more confident from the ground.
I also bring a buddy the first several times I handle a new horse. It helps me feel safer to know I have a backup helper. That confidence helps me instill confidence in the horse. Things go smoother. Don’t be afraid to ask a barn buddy or friend to shadow you for a bit. Horse are dangerous. It’s not dumb to try to be as safe as possible when handling them.
Also, those big guys are always the sweetest it seems. Now my pony…
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