tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post4883559004979928803..comments2023-09-08T03:33:44.677-07:00Comments on Notes from The Rookery: Introducing WillDanielle Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00570796614148198253noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-22574804779149256192011-11-27T20:38:33.835-08:002011-11-27T20:38:33.835-08:00What a handsome boy. Always an adjustment period f...What a handsome boy. Always an adjustment period for animal and owner when a new pet arrives home. Sounds like things are working out just fine.Blackfeatherfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546615932272805349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-77080291978421188172011-11-27T07:37:39.503-08:002011-11-27T07:37:39.503-08:00ooh, my, but he is a handsome beast! Lucky Will!
...ooh, my, but he is a handsome beast! Lucky Will!<br /> - <a href="http://theequestrianvagabond.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Equestrian Vagabond</a>The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-5323789647109004692011-11-25T16:01:37.579-08:002011-11-25T16:01:37.579-08:00What a gorgous horse, some serious chest width the...What a gorgous horse, some serious chest width there! He will be fun to work with I bet. Always glad to find a post from you, you have the most amazing life. Thanks for sharing it.The Village Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217713420032264946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-57194727448468289622011-11-23T23:29:24.688-08:002011-11-23T23:29:24.688-08:00Thankyou everyone.
Bovey Belle - I need to look in...Thankyou everyone.<br />Bovey Belle - I need to look into combination / bitless bridles as I'm not very familiar with them, and although mine is a cobbled together version as I don't have any spare money, I'd like to think about getting one when I can afford it. Any advice gratefully received!Danielle Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570796614148198253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-54026332533889714262011-11-21T18:31:16.682-08:002011-11-21T18:31:16.682-08:00This fine post was just what my weary heart needed...This fine post was just what my weary heart needed to read today. As long as a kind human and a fine horse are able to make trust in this world we must keep hope. Thank you for reminding me of the great strength of understanding and kindness.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14171722283192592103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-67201952623351319202011-11-21T15:36:23.128-08:002011-11-21T15:36:23.128-08:00Will is a very fortunate lad to have found you in ...Will is a very fortunate lad to have found you in these difficult financial times. He looks full of attitude and intelligence, so a winter of good groundwork and easy rides out will give you both a great bond. Respect on the ground seems to be the best way to a horse`s head and heart ( along with food of course!).<br /><br />Good luck - enjoy him!Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-63458785009211717462011-11-17T17:51:35.978-08:002011-11-17T17:51:35.978-08:00ooo, the first thing i noticed was that massive ch...ooo, the first thing i noticed was that massive chest! and pretty, i hope you and he continue on well together.Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-48283730020108534902011-11-17T08:24:00.250-08:002011-11-17T08:24:00.250-08:00I love hearing about your horses/ponies. Interest...I love hearing about your horses/ponies. Interesting on Vanner's and Gypsy Cobs. On this side of the pond Vanner's are the new "hot" thing.<br /><br />Will is very lucky to have found you and I am glad you finally have another one to ride! I love how much bone he has!Gail H. Ragsdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491594160247541113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-33561430253449537512011-11-16T12:09:42.909-08:002011-11-16T12:09:42.909-08:00Amazing art, amazing horses; there is just such ma...Amazing art, amazing horses; there is just such magic in your beautiful world. :)))Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229439546427952540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-24077401045091365702011-11-16T00:31:58.349-08:002011-11-16T00:31:58.349-08:00What a splendid boy he is, and talk about heart ro...What a splendid boy he is, and talk about heart room! Blimey! I am sure he will start to understand your routine and begin to respect your space and keep out of it. <br /><br />I like your take on the combination bridle (the control halter and a bit). I used to use a Scawbrig bridle on my Arab - initially after he'd had his Wolf teeth removed and couldn't be ridden in a bit for a couple of weeks. It's a good way of introducing a bit though as you can use it just off the noseband, or then noseband with a bit suspended (no rein) and finally introducing a bit rein too and using that more and more. <br /><br />Time for him to become more than a pet though, and I'm sure you can take him forward.<br /><br />I know the word Vanner from the old Monica Edwards books of my childhood (especially Cargo of Horses), but I've always called them gypsy cobs. I was interested in your saying that Captain is like a mini Clydesdale, as that was what I thought too!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-35719124449442946622011-11-16T00:26:10.660-08:002011-11-16T00:26:10.660-08:00Great equestrian blog! Why not come over and post ...Great equestrian blog! Why not come over and post this for more to follow at Haynet an Equine Social Blogging Network http://hay-net.co.uk/Equine Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745158633433533850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-76627906471322814702011-11-15T20:34:07.543-08:002011-11-15T20:34:07.543-08:00What a wonderful horse! And how lucky he is to lan...What a wonderful horse! And how lucky he is to land you as his new home! Many years ago, as a child at boarding school I had a much loved 3/4 thoroughbred 14.2 hand pony. We used to take them for outings around the district, passing one of the few Clydsdale farms left. Remembering the ground-shaking gallops of the enormous horses on the other side of the hedge still sends tingles down my spine. They were huge, and so powerful in comparison with our lightly built ponies! <br />Thanks for a wonderful postVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-44468008697516217072011-11-15T20:33:01.174-08:002011-11-15T20:33:01.174-08:00I love that top photo of him, though all are wonde...I love that top photo of him, though all are wonderful to see. I do hope you have a wonderful time sharing life together. Getting to know each horse, dog and person is an adventure. <br /><br />As I sit here I look up and see your lovely little witch ACEO with the mouse on her hat, she is well loved and sweet in my tiny cabin.Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-5277807012978153892011-11-15T14:40:48.324-08:002011-11-15T14:40:48.324-08:00These two horses are charming and very handsome, a...These two horses are charming and very handsome, and I enjoy your photos of them and reading their stories. I think Will has found a forever home with you.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-81175627896101947732011-11-15T14:38:13.066-08:002011-11-15T14:38:13.066-08:00He's a beauty!He's a beauty!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-61291523816681817472011-11-15T13:29:57.841-08:002011-11-15T13:29:57.841-08:00He looks a lovely hansome chap, I like his broad w...He looks a lovely hansome chap, I like his broad width of chest, I bet that gives him a comfy stride? His build reminds me very much of the young 'gypsy cob' mare I had years ago.<br />You are so understanding and knowledgeable with all your horses, I think he couldn't have come to a better home. Hopefully he'll soon be as settled and confident as the others in your loving care!Windsongs and Wordhoardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211375575810428500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-11236593873092561402011-11-15T10:36:10.477-08:002011-11-15T10:36:10.477-08:00Great post, I enjoyed it very much.Thank you so mu...Great post, I enjoyed it very much.Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Will, he is magnificent!<br />Ann:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-89406343562709414982011-11-15T10:14:58.663-08:002011-11-15T10:14:58.663-08:00Freyalyn - yes, there is just a splash of blue in ...Freyalyn - yes, there is just a splash of blue in his left eye. I like to think it helps them see the otherworld! I like to think I am responsible, but a new one in means one of the outgrown tiddlers MUST find a new home next year, and I am racked with guilt and anxiety about it :(Danielle Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570796614148198253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-42473564804930324292011-11-15T09:36:51.780-08:002011-11-15T09:36:51.780-08:00He is rather splendid - is that a hint of blue I c...He is rather splendid - is that a hint of blue I can see in his left eye or just the light? And once again, I am so delighted to read about your responsibility and respect for the horses in your care. I think you'll be good for each other.Freyalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11911845535682123517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-70753517332916219022011-11-15T09:22:21.982-08:002011-11-15T09:22:21.982-08:00Thankyou Kath :) I'm finally feeling like I...Thankyou Kath :) I'm finally feeling like I'm starting to make the connection with him.Danielle Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570796614148198253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653301517528949264.post-7577844708529914762011-11-15T09:11:44.385-08:002011-11-15T09:11:44.385-08:00OOh I enjoyed this post enormously. Will is just d...OOh I enjoyed this post enormously. Will is just divine and I love him! It was very interesting to hear about his progress and I look forward to getting to know him better. he is a lucky boy to get such an understanding new home and such a devoted and knowledgable family. I wish you many years of fun with this gorgeous boy.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.com