Friday, October 28, 2011

New Arrival. (Charlie!)

Well I couldnt resist!! I mean c`mon!  Look at him. 

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A bit “ribby”? True, but there is potential. Charlie  is 6 months old, not sure what breed…………(57 varieties?) But, he handles very well, is real easy to be about. Halter broke, stands tied, and will make just under 15hh.

A quick learner, already since I got him last Saturday (22nd Oct) he lifts his legs, you can brush him all over, and handle all of his body! So to be honest, I think I could be onto a steady horse in a few years.

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The horse sale prices here in the Uk, are pretty crappy, this little fella? £45 guineas! Around ($ 73 dollars).    Even 3 year olds, made only a few hundred pounds.  Its a sad fact that the economic downturn, has been bad for horses.

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But this little chap?  Well he`s here now.

14 comments:

  1. What a nice purchase. There are some serious horse people around me with all the Amish, so that would be a bargain. I will post a baby coming up, a Belgium.

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  2. Looking forward to reading it!!

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  3. What a sweet eye he has. He will be a beauty with TLC!

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  4. He's adorable...you're a softy ;~) You'll have him fit in no time!! Congrats on your new Charlie!

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  5. I like the back pair of socks.

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  6. Lucky boy he'll love his new home. Sorry about the spammers, don't know why people take delight in ruining things for others.

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  7. Charlie sure lucked out finding a home with you! I look forward to future posts about his development. What does Gracie think?

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  8. I think you are right Margaret!

    Gtyyup, Thanks, but dont tell everyone, it`ll ruin my street cred!

    hi Ron, the socks were one of the reasons I liked him. God knows why?

    Hi Shirley, too true, I`m sick of it. Charlie was a bit excitable today, as I let him out on the hard standing, he decided to roll on the concrete!

    Hi Annette, he`ll be fine here. I must be losing the plot! 7 horses now!! Oh! and one donkey!

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  9. Awww he is so cute. He just has a very "lost" look about him but that will pass when he gets himself settled I have no doubt.

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  10. oh bless. He is so cute. Good luck to you both I am sure you will have lots of happy stories to tell in the future.

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  11. Hi Ann!.....Thanks for dropping by, he`ll be fine.

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  12. It is really wonderful that you found a horse without all the fancy breeding, it says a bunch about your fine character. I am sure there are many gems like him all over, good for you! I look forward to hearing many stories about him.

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  13. Thanks Mary, for me its not really the breeding, its about a leg at each corner, being healthy, good eye, and a good temperament.

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  14. Hey there! I updated the pie post to include a link to the recipe I use. It's my current favorite pie recipe...

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