Firstly, lets get the freak-out out of the way: My laptop charger is DYING, like it won’t work properly and I can’t get it to work and the replacement won’t be here for another 2 weeks.
Sob.
Commence freaking out. (Edit: I’ve gotten it working again. However, I think it’s only a matter of time before it dies for good.)
Now, I’d like to welcome some girls to my family.
This is Emma.
And this is Belle.
They were delivered (delivered! yes! I know how lucky I am) early this morning and have spent the day making themselves at home.
I couldn’t be more pleased.
Emma is the dominant horse. She can get a little bossy.
But she is more than happy to be patted and brushed. We’ll get some halters this week and see how she is to be handled. They are both very sweet tempered so I don’t foresee any major problems.
They’re both in need of a good home and lots of food. Both have been a bit neglected prior to ending up at the place I got them from.
Belle was an ex-racer. However, she wasn’t fast enough and ended up retired. She’s long and leggy and will probably be the horse I ride.
Emma is stockier and stronger. She’s good natured and dominant. Prior to ending up at my place, she was ridden by children and beginners. She will be the horse I teach Nathan to ride on.
Both horses were a bit wary of the camera. Until I let them sniff it. And honestly, what’s a little bit of horse snot to worry about?
I think I’m in love. I’d forgotten how calm horses make me. I almost feel I can breathe again. I haven’t felt this … centred since Nan died.
And breathe.
(photos of the floor tomorrow) (maybe)(if you’re interested)
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40 responses to “Welcoming…”
Oh V, they are *just beautiful*. I’m happy for you and also for them to have ended up with you. Many happy years of riding ahead.
Beautiful! So nice that you have them!
Oh, V, they are BEAUTIFUL! So happy for you.
So beautiful..I can almost smell them from here. That horsey smell that gives you goose bumps..Mmmmm.
Oh they are lovely!
And they are so lucky to have found you to take care of them 🙂
Welcome indeed! They are both beautiful and look very settled already!! How lucky are they to have found a good home, and how lucky are you to have found them 🙂
We are also ‘horsey people’. There really is just something about them… Isn’t there?
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Yay! Beautiful. You are very lucky 🙂 Are those the names you are going with or changing to – cos they are very pretty!!
Cazpi – That’s what we changed their names to. Their original registered names were Pop The Balloon and Cambrai. The lady we got them from was calling them LastOne and Overcome.
I like Emma and Belle better.
Yes, Emma and Belle are very pretty names. I was asking, cos I wasn´t sure why you would change those hehe. Wow, Pop the balloon – poor horses man, they get the short end when it comes to names sometimes! Sure they love their new ones 🙂
The horses are beautiful, and I am sure you will have them fattened up in no time. Horses always calm me down also, unfortunately with 3 moves in 3 years (and an untold number still in store) horses aren’t in the cards for us until the husband retires from the military. Good Luck and I’d love to see the new flooring!
Welcome Emma and Belle, you’re going to be very happy here. (there)
Yes please, floor photos!
Um, I don’t love horses, actually, it’s more that they don’t love me but those girls are gorgeous and I’m glad they make you feel happy.
Happy is good.
Absolutely delightful. I miss living near horses and really want to ride one soon. I hope that they bring some peace and joy into the chaotic existence that is a gluten-filled diet!
Happiness is the smell of horses on your hands.. They are gorgeous sweety. Mum would have been so pleased for you xoxox
Sounds just magic
I was bitten on the shoulder by a horse when I was a teenager (not sure why, he just came up behind me and CHOMP) so I’ve always been a bit iffy about horses ever since. They are beautiful though and I hope they settle in well.
beautiful Veronica! animals do such good things with stress! like take it away!
They’re gorgeous! I’m glad you’re feeling a bit better Veronica.xx
I’ve gotta admit, I’m jealous! Hope Emma and Belle give you all the peace and serenity you deserve. 🙂
They are just beautiful. I think Belle is my fave. She’s stunning. I love the names too. They look like they will make good use of all of the care and attention you will be able to give them,
Animals are therapeutic, that’s why they bring them around hospital rooms and into nursing homes. I’m sure they will bring you all joy!
They are beautiful. Even better they are already providing you with lots of happiness 🙂
I want to kiss that velvety nose. God, I miss horses.
they DO fill an empty place 🙂 Mine make me feel more centered, too… and the eyes! you can see their souls! thx for pics 🙂
They are BEAUUUUUUUTIFUL!!! I love horses. Can’t have horses in the city, but someday I will have some. I’m so glad you’re feeling centered. I think you finding them and them finding you is kismet.
YES flooring pics!
I’m so pleased for you and for them.
Gorgeous horses. The photo of the horses nose is my favorite. How does your daughter feel about them? And yes, I want to see photos of your floors!
Ah, that’s the question – how does Amy feel about the horses?
Amy adores them. She’s very annoyed that I won’t take her outside to be with the horses every minute of the day. She’s also annoyed that she can’t ride them yet. Heh.
Simply beautiful & am so happy they make you feel happy. Don’t forget wrist supports! I for one want floor pictures!
they are lovely. welcome to them!
These are beautiful animals. Are they branded? I thought I saw a 5 and a C in the pictures. :[
they are so beautiful..
i think horses are the most beautiful animal you can see..
i love the name Belle i think its pretty..
good luck with them.. and enjoy them too.. 🙂
Ahh, a subject to negotiate aka bribe/blackmail good behaviour with Amy ( and later Isaac) lol.
I have not forgotten you my dear… I have been a bit busy with a certain someone these days and I am in LOVE,, yes it si a big male person…. huggs
I can’t pretend I know a thing about horses but they both look as if they have kind eyes. In a horsey way I mean….
…has their arrival perhaps persuaded your daughter that they’re more interesting than tantrums? I hope so.
Yay horses! They are beautiful. I’m so glad they’re giving you some calmness and peace.
They are soooooo beautiful! I love horses! We don’t have any on our farm, though I’d love to get a pair for Little One someday. We just have a dog, some barn cats and about 100 head of cattle.
Your horses are beautiful, and so are your children, and so is your new floor. I’m so glad there are some wonderful things going on in your life right now. Hugs!