Novice needs advices on naughty horse (We have a baby!)

[whicker]

Hi Anna,

I miss you over at the dressage forum. Did you see we have the new disabled riders forum up? Come talk to the riders. They will appreciate your TLC with the horses. We are playing with creative ideas for making it easier to work with the horses . You and Peter think of so many kind ways of doing things.

[AnnaCrew]

sdlbredfan, thank you for your care, but we are way beyond the age when people are ready to do silly things. I just turned 48, Peter is 57. But you also must realize that all our horses in general are very, very sweet and being in general the same age as we are they do understand that they need take care of their humans
Of course, things happen all the time, but nothing major. The other day when Peter let out the mother with baby, Sonora with full happiness kicked lightly Peter’s leg (you know, foals do that) - you would like to see how mare told the baby off for such behavior around humans! I do not think she will repeat it again. I would not after that telling off And when we are teaching baby walk on lead, mare walks from behind and pushes baby forward like saying “Do what they say, DO!” There are so many things when you can clearly see - they do care about us So we are quite safe.

whicker, I probably will be back there to tell more about Lilly after the vets will do the overall checkup to work out what’s wrong with her.

[whicker]

Hi Anna,

I sent you a p.m. about Lilly. I think she can be helped by this guru.

[AppJumpr08]

When I need a smile, I drop in on this thread.
:)

[AnnaCrew]

Just a bit of stallion update. One of our boarders, 5 yo little mare, went on heat today. So she was the first one to get Daggy’s attention since he is living with us. He was getting restless, very talkative and seemed that after a while he was planning to jump fences. As there is not breeding plans, we decided that it would be safer to put him in the box for few days.

So Peter got the lead, went in his paddock, put the lead on and they went inside. Daggy was talkative, but that was all. He has such a great respect to humans that even mare on season can not change his perfect manners. What a relief to know!

So now we know that we do have a true 100% gentleman here even when hormones hit the brain!

[sdlbredfan]

Wow, that is wonderful! (“He has such a great respect to humans that even mare on season can not change his perfect manners. What a relief to know”). You are indeed blessed!

[AnnaCrew]

Small good news Got a call from breeders association - Daggy’s stallion certificate will be renewed according to the conformation and show results of his offsprings (he can not be approved by his own conformation as his legs are in terrible condition).

I had not decided yet to breed with him or not, but it sounds posh anyway - I’m an owner of Approved Hanoverian stallion

It is impossible not to love him!
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/18-10-09/daggy/PICT8084.jpg
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/18-10-09/daggy/PICT8034.jpg

Approved or not, he is just the sweetest pet.

[moonriverfarm]

Anna!!! Lilly looks SO much like my Storm Day filly, even in the back, and my filly checked out 100% sound and has never had any issues. you have certainly collected a herd of lovely, lovely horses. And tell Peter he looks quite natural in the saddle on all of them!

[outofthebox]

Anna, he is indeed a lovely stallion and his temperment is perfect. Why do I get a feeling there may be a little Daggy on you farm in the future?

[AnnaCrew]

outofthebox, we are considering breeding Shella with him. Must to check more on their offsprings but so far it seems a good match.
Giva is out of the question by several reasons, but mainly because of the size - Giva is 17.2, Daggy - 18 h, I do not want breed giraffes. Inka would fit by pedigree and size, but a bit soft pasterns - again, I do not want to take any risks. Sigma - not so good match by pedigree, but perfect strong legs so again - I might take a risk, I do not know.
I’m also considering about possibility to get one Trakenher mare who’s sire line is also from Regency-Grey Sovereign, and go the opposite way, but again - doing my research and trying to evaluate the possible outcome.

In theory, I will try pick up 3 best possible mares for him for the spring and then we shall wait a year to see the results. If foals will be good, then we can offer him in the stallion catalog.

[AnnaCrew]

Hi! I’m Sonora and I’m getting ready for the state inspection tomorrow! In few days I will 5 mo old!

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/24-10-09/sonora/PICT8181.jpg

I can lift and hold my leg like that!
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/24-10-09/sonora/PICT8180.jpg

My PONY size halter now is nearly too small
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/24-10-09/sonora/PICT8188.jpg

I look pretty
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/24-10-09/sonora/PICT8222.jpg

And I can walk on lead
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/24-10-09/sonora/PICT8201.jpg

Sometimes I can be naughty
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/24-10-09/sonora/PICT8202.jpg

But in general I love my trainer!
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/24-10-09/sonora/PICT8184.jpg

And the last news - actually I’m a baby MOOSE!
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/24-10-09/sonora/PICT8204.jpg
(The little mare with her is precisely 15 h at withers, so please tell me that out of two parents who are 16.2 h the 5 month baby can be 14 h something - I’m worried that we are looking at another giraffe prospect!)

[AnnaCrew]

Guddy jumped 1.30 today!

Guddy jumped 1.30 cm today and did it well (Peter did not so good on him, but he had not jumped for 2 months so lets forgive his performance).

http://www.youtube.com/user/barryz15#p/u/8/sEjZIQhgMME

But anyway - we tested Guddy with 3 different riders today - two teen girls and Peter (all three are far from prof) and Guddy did so well that we are happy announcing that he is ready to be sold to a happy hobby house!
With one of girls, a novice basically, just a hobby rider
http://www.youtube.com/user/barryz15#p/u/5/6mB9S5tewjw

(Mods - I can announce it here without being accused for advertising him Remember, we are in Latvia, and he is just a hobby horse so shipping costs would make importing senseless).

[Equibrit]

Guddy = Guido ??

[ivy62]

Can I have him? I know the shipping would be hard but I would love to have him…
Wonder what it would cost to ship him here?

[AnnaCrew]

Yes, Guddy’s full name is Guidons. Remember the gelding we rescued in March - owner wanted him to go to slaughter ASAP. And now look at him! Does not look very unrideable wobbly horse, isn’t it?
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/26-10-09/PICT8328.jpg
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/26-10-09/PICT8329.jpg
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae135/lillydelully/26-10-09/PICT8280.jpg

[Grataan]

[QUOTE=AnnaCrew;4456967]
outofthebox, we are considering breeding Shella with him. Must to check more on their offsprings but so far it seems a good match.
Giva is out of the question by several reasons, but mainly because of the size - Giva is 17.2, Daggy - 18 h, I do not want breed giraffes. Inka would fit by pedigree and size, but a bit soft pasterns - again, I do not want to take any risks. Sigma - not so good match by pedigree, but perfect strong legs so again - I might take a risk, I do not know.
I’m also considering about possibility to get one Trakenher mare who’s sire line is also from Regency-Grey Sovereign, and go the opposite way, but again - doing my research and trying to evaluate the possible outcome.

In theory, I will try pick up 3 best possible mares for him for the spring and then we shall wait a year to see the results. If foals will be good, then we can offer him in the stallion catalog.[/QUOTE]

I just wanted to say this is so refreshing to read Anna! How you are thoughtfully evaluating your mares (and the stallions) weaknesses and strengths, planning a test breeding (or two) and then planning to evaluate the foals. I wish I could get some clients of mine to behave like you! (I’ve often been heard to mutter at the clinic “just because it has ovaries/testicles doesn’t mean it should reproduce”)

And the babies look lovely

[AnnaCrew]

Grataan, thank you for compliments, but breeding is idea that I know from dogs (and finding the right pair for St.Bernard - it is not an easy task, so I approach with horses the same way). And pedigrees are easy to learn for me To judge the alive horse - much harder and I also have strong gut feeling but I have no idea can I trust it or not Will take ages, I presume. And evaluation of foals and especially stallions is a mandatory here. (By the way, Sonora Ii passed very well the inspection).

This is another project - my niece Today was the first day when she got freedom to walk around by herself. (No horse was injured or harmed when this video was taken ) We gave her bitless bridle to save Shella’s mouth)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHAZUhOBBjM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ1OlV1pPzk

[AnnaCrew]

So sad and happy at the time. We have neighbors , about a mile from us - elderly parents of 2 very nice girs - 9 and 13. Girls both are small and a bit chubby and both loves horses, especially the youngest. They were coming last summer a lot just to cuddle horses, brush them and just enjoy horse company. There were talks about possibility of riding lessons and things like that, but only on the wish list. Parents said that they might like to take an elderly horse without vices just to let girls have one to love. Might… It was left like that.

Last week I was started out the shipping route for a mare that we are bringing home tomorrow, and suddenly I was asked for a retirement home of a 20 yo therapy riding horse - his career is over, but he is still suitable as a trail riding horse for easy walks. As a horse from therapy riding facility he is very well trained, 99.9% safe riding horse, sweet and mellow. And on top of that - had lived alone for a long time so suitable for a single horse home. Ideal match for these two little horse crazy girls. Called their parents - “oh, it would be great, our youngest is at hospital, her thyroid is playing up, it would be great to keep her spirits up”.

So long conversations, instructions and new box is build in their side barn (they do not have other horses, only cows, sheep, pigs) and all that, girls overexcited…

So today I called parents to ask is everything ready for the horse’s arrival. Nearly… they drove the little girl from hospital - doctors had let her out to come and meet her new horse and then she must go back for brain surgery - she has tumor in her head

It is really really sad, but at the same time I’m so happy - this poor old unwanted retired horse will be the one to keep girl happy and focused on something else, not on her illness. All the frightened family is now looking at the horse (who they haven’t even seen) as a blessing, a savior for their child.

So basically out of two sad stories one big happy story is coming out. The horse will have wonderful loving home and family to spoil him, and little girl will have her dreams fullfilled in the worse moment of her life.

[moonriverfarm]

Oh, Anna - how bittersweet. This horse and this little girl were put together for a reason, by God, and thru you. There has to be a blessing in that! What a wonderful story of hope for horse and human…animals are precious.

[rodawn]

Anna, you must write a book about your adventures with your horses. Look how far you have come!? From being the proud new owner of Puika and learning so much with him and where you are now! Wow! A tremendously charming story that I have enjoyed so very, very much.