We're getting there...

prairienights · 07-18-2008, 10:58 AM

This is kind of a useless thread, just felt inspired to share.

I've had Banner for about a month and a half, and I think we're getting to be pretty good buddies. He's not just some horse, he's really starting to feel like my horse. I wish wish wish I had a roundpen though. I don't really depend on a roundpen to do all my training or anything, but I think it'd be a good way to get to know him better. Some free longeing.

He had that corneal ulcer thing a few weeks ago, so I haven't been riding him. Lots of grooming and groundwork sessions. He absolutely hates his fly mask that he has to wear to keep the sun out of his eye. He pins his ears every time you put it on. I left it off last night so his skin could have a break, and I got up before the sun got bright to feed the horses and put it back on. I walked out with the mask and the halter, and he just stood with his nose on my chest while I put the mask on. The mask that he hates, and he stood perfectly for it at feeding time with no halter. Such a good boy. Then he followed me past all of the other horses (he's at the very bottom of the totem pole, poor guy). I was actually surprised; he's the last one through the gate, but he walked right behind me. I might be anthropomorphosizing, but I'd like to think it's because he has trust in me

And I got to ride him for the first time in two weeks last night. He wasn't thrilled about ending his vacation, and seemed to have forgotten what forward motion was for a few minutes, but he got over it and we had a nice trotting session. Forward and responsive as ever. He was very much showing his green side, but I'd almost forgotten how much I enjoy riding him.

So anyways...I don't have any new pictures of Banner; I hope to be getting some new ones soon. You all can enjoy some repeat pictures of the handsome Mr. Banner-man.

This picture is old; this was the first day I had him on trial. Look how dreadfully skinny he was. Whenever I'm frustrated with him not gaining weight fast enough, I just look at this and remind myself how far he's come.

Look at that CUTE little face of his. He has such a sweet little boy personality

Whenever I turn him out, no matter what we were doing, he walks few steps away, turns around and gets some water, puts his head on the gate and nickers. Every single time.

This was the day before his eye got hurt. He was really starting to look nice. We've kinda taken a step backwards, but we'll get there again

Looking guilty after rolling right after his bath

Us!

speedyscout · 07-18-2008, 11:00 AM

Aw Banner is so cute! Im glad that he is working out for you.

XxLiveToRidexX · 07-18-2008, 11:16 AM

OMG where did you get that halter!?!?! I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!

prairienights · 07-18-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by XxLiveToRidexX

OMG where did you get that halter!?!?! I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!

I purchased it from my local tack shop. It's really quite a nice halter, padded, leather safety loop, and a cheek snap.

But look, he models it on the website run by HGS's very own Lindsayanne

http://www.raraequus.com/ProductCart...dproduct=22003

bnwalker2 · 07-18-2008, 11:24 AM

He is a very handsome boy!

legendsneverdie · 07-18-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by XxLiveToRidexX

OMG where did you get that halter!?!?! I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!

I was thinking the same thing!!!!

prairienights · 07-18-2008, 03:33 PM

Thanks guys

payday · 07-18-2008, 03:54 PM

hes so cute!!! i just got my first horse about a years ago and i know how you feel about the 'my horse' feeling!! lol.

Buckshot · 07-18-2008, 03:55 PM

He's looking good.

Grooming and groundwork are two very good things for bonding/establishing relationships, so I'm glad you're doing that in your "down time".

You sound so much happier now that your horse search is over. It wasn't an easy one, was it!

prairienights · 07-18-2008, 04:31 PM

I *hated* the horse search. The two other horses that I've owned were given to me, so there was no choosing involved. No searching or weighing pros and cons, lol. I always thought picking one out for myself would be fun, but findind a decent hunter/jumper in Alabama, the land of gaited breeds, was not so much fun.

07-18-2008, 10:58 AM	#1
prairienights Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,734 Images: 345 Blog Entries: 1	We're getting there... This is kind of a useless thread, just felt inspired to share. I've had Banner for about a month and a half, and I think we're getting to be pretty good buddies. He's not just some horse, he's really starting to feel like my horse. I wish wish wish I had a roundpen though. I don't really depend on a roundpen to do all my training or anything, but I think it'd be a good way to get to know him better. Some free longeing. He had that corneal ulcer thing a few weeks ago, so I haven't been riding him. Lots of grooming and groundwork sessions. He absolutely hates his fly mask that he has to wear to keep the sun out of his eye. He pins his ears every time you put it on. I left it off last night so his skin could have a break, and I got up before the sun got bright to feed the horses and put it back on. I walked out with the mask and the halter, and he just stood with his nose on my chest while I put the mask on. The mask that he hates, and he stood perfectly for it at feeding time with no halter. Such a good boy. Then he followed me past all of the other horses (he's at the very bottom of the totem pole, poor guy). I was actually surprised; he's the last one through the gate, but he walked right behind me. I might be anthropomorphosizing, but I'd like to think it's because he has trust in me And I got to ride him for the first time in two weeks last night. He wasn't thrilled about ending his vacation, and seemed to have forgotten what forward motion was for a few minutes, but he got over it and we had a nice trotting session. Forward and responsive as ever. He was very much showing his green side, but I'd almost forgotten how much I enjoy riding him. So anyways...I don't have any new pictures of Banner; I hope to be getting some new ones soon. You all can enjoy some repeat pictures of the handsome Mr. Banner-man. This picture is old; this was the first day I had him on trial. Look how dreadfully skinny he was. Whenever I'm frustrated with him not gaining weight fast enough, I just look at this and remind myself how far he's come. Look at that CUTE little face of his. He has such a sweet little boy personality Whenever I turn him out, no matter what we were doing, he walks few steps away, turns around and gets some water, puts his head on the gate and nickers. Every single time. This was the day before his eye got hurt. He was really starting to look nice. We've kinda taken a step backwards, but we'll get there again Looking guilty after rolling right after his bath Us! __________________ ___() () _ ~/( o o) _~/ _ __\\ _~/ __ _ (,,)

07-18-2008, 11:00 AM	#2
speedyscout Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC. Posts: 2,722 Images: 83 Blog Entries: 1	Aw Banner is so cute! Im glad that he is working out for you. __________________ "Lets go QH jumpers!" Rip Simon <3 You are forever remembered.

07-18-2008, 11:16 AM	#3
XxLiveToRidexX Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: At The Barn :] Posts: 558 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 1	OMG where did you get that halter!?!?! I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT! __________________ Imperious is the love of my life <3

07-18-2008, 11:24 AM	#5
bnwalker2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,783 Images: 57	He is a very handsome boy! __________________ ~Britni~ and: Ike- 6 yr old Clydesdale/Quarter Horse gelding Sienna - 6 yr old Arabian/Quarter Horse cross mare Bob, Boomer, Thunder, Nick & Jack - The Drafts

07-18-2008, 03:33 PM	#7
prairienights Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,734 Images: 345 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks guys __________________ ___() () _ ~/( o o) _~/ _ __\\ _~/ __ _ (,,)

07-18-2008, 03:54 PM	#8
payday Banned (temp) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: at the barn Posts: 538 Images: 22 Blog Entries: 1	hes so cute!!! i just got my first horse about a years ago and i know how you feel about the 'my horse' feeling!! lol.

07-18-2008, 03:55 PM	#9
Buckshot Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michiana Posts: 5,212 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 18	He's looking good. Grooming and groundwork are two very good things for bonding/establishing relationships, so I'm glad you're doing that in your "down time". You sound so much happier now that your horse search is over. It wasn't an easy one, was it! __________________ Say ya to da U.P., eh? HGS's official Birdbrain

07-18-2008, 04:31 PM	#10
prairienights Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,734 Images: 345 Blog Entries: 1	I hated the horse search. The two other horses that I've owned were given to me, so there was no choosing involved. No searching or weighing pros and cons, lol. I always thought picking one out for myself would be fun, but findind a decent hunter/jumper in Alabama, the land of gaited breeds, was not so much fun. __________________ ___() () _ ~/( o o) _~/ _ __\\ _~/ __ _ (,,)