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But--back when Mitzi was at the trainer, there was this adorable little leopard App weanling named Squeaky in for some baby training. He might have been going to some baby halter classes or something, but he was there essentially to start learning that the world is full of many new people and places, and all of them are nice and will be good to him. Since a lot of Mitzi's issues are a result of having lived a sheltered life and not learning the world is large but not really scary, I thought this was a great idea.
Also, I always had the urge to try to cram Squeaky into the back of my car and drive away with him, because he was adorable. Surely Mitzi would love a baby brother?
Anyway, I checked the AtlanticRider classifieds this morning, as I do in search of pretty pictures, and lo!
Squeaky, now a big boy of three, is for sale!
I sent my barn owner, who occasionally makes noises about getting a registered App, the ad. Because if she bought him, I could sneak him treats!
He's definitely grown since last I saw him.
This is the very trainer who sorted Mitzi out!
Showmanship and halter trot-aways make me think of the Ministry Of Silly Walks.
Apparently he's started under saddle, presumably with the above trainer which means he's getting a great start, plus he's been top ten at the national show and high point in the provincial association in a couple of events. (I won't go into them because hey, I'm not buying the horse.)
Obviously too much horse to stash in a stall next to Mitzi and gloat over. But damn, he was a cute baby with a nice personality. And if he's still with the same trainer I bet he's still a darling. She wouldn't turn him into one of those baby basket cases some show colts turn into.
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Hey, the horse doesn't know how much potential he has! I'm sure he'd be happy to be gloated over and stuffed with treats.
::enables::
I just heard back from my barn owner, who has been making noises about buying a show horse. She sounded interested, which would be ideal. (I really do know I can't give the time to two horses right now, and while I would like to have Squeaky, I don't want to give up Mitzi... so the obvious solution is to find someone else to buy him.)
You know this is what I want really. I want a horse to play with, but I'm not sure that with the hours I work I could entirely look after one. I don't want to get back into the situation I was in with Rhodri when I just couldn't give him enough time and attention.
Perhaps there's someone out there who has a small outgrown pony, one they keep mostly as a pet, that could use a bit of exercise and training...
However, a new tack shop has just opened in town. This could well be a way to get back in touch with local horse owners. I used to be tapped in to the local horse scene via the Pony Club, but once our children had grown up, the horse owning adults all drifted apart. I'm pretty sure the Pony Club branch folded, though the vaulting group still continue. Despite being as rural as you can get around here, it's not a very horse-friendly area. I have no idea why because farmers in South Wales usually have a few semi-wild ponies and some even use a pony to ride out to check the sheep.
One option I'm considering would be volunteering to help at the local Riding for the Disabled Branch. That happens on Tuesdays and until now has been impossible because it's a working day. Recently, however, I have been taking Tuesdays off instead of Mondays and I might be able to do this on a permanent basis. If so it might provide exactly what I'm craving without the need to commit to the responsibility of owning my own horse again.
It's always great if you're looking and someone else can reccommend a horse, and the trainer sounds great!
He really was a sweetheart as a baby, and he still looks like one. And the trainer really is terrific--I hope my barn owner really is thinking about him!!
I can understand wanting him!