My New Horse Buddy by drifterlee
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I did not take this picture, the former owners sent it to me. For those of you who have been asking about Buddy, here is a not-so-great photo of him. I will take better ones as soon as I can get some weight on him. He is very thin. You can see his ribs. His former owners were city people who bought horses when they moved to the country, and do not know how to take care of them. Very sad. They are not mean people, just stupid about horses. He is five years old and one of the sweetest horses I have ever owned, although I have been very lucky with horses. He is 16 hands and very large compared to my Egyptian Arab mare, Mindy, who is 14.2 and technically a large pony. I'm 5'4", so she is not too small for me to ride, just too small for the show ring. Buddy is named after my first horse, who was also a real sweetheart. Buddy thinks he is a dog and follows me around, putting his large head over my shoulder and also scratching my back when I clean his hooves. The problem is he is so big, and doesn't realize it, so if he steps on my foot - ouch!!! I rode him at the barn where I board my mare today for the first time and he was wonderful. Not spooky at all. If he is worried, his eyes get big and he looks at things, but is much quieter than my mare, who I thought was the quietest horse on Earth, LOL! Anyway, will keep you posted. Right now he needs lots of food and TLC. My husband, who thinks horses are the biggest waste of money, does not know about him, so I feel like I am having an affair, LOL!!!!! Hugz, Sherrie
Comments (39)
drifterlee
Forgot - He is half Thoroughbred and half Paint (Quarterhorse).
AGentleMuse
I hope you soon get him back to fitness and unafraid, I can see his thiness but also his wanting to love and trust!! Truely beautiful!!
rainbows
I do not own a horse but I ride and love horses very much. Please keep us posted about Buddy. I am certain he will thrive, gain in weight and confidence the more TLC you give to hime. He is a truly beautiful horse.. I am so glad he found you..... Di.
angelbearzs
that is awesome and it is beatiful:)
Biffowitz
Hope it all works out for the both of you, especially buddy!
venerella
Laughing... was following to call you differently, and I think that will happen again becaue of my bad memory ahhaha... Love your new horse!! Give him to eat and a lot of love, is never a waste of money to purchase an horse!
VelvetMoxie
Oh, Sherrie--you're living dangerously! I once had a "secret" horse too--but was living with my parents then. Amazing how sometimes our wants are a "waste of money" while things like gas-guzzling vehicles make perfect sense. Sure hope you can bring hubby around and not have to hide Buddy away too long--that could be a bad situation for you. Best of luck to all of you!
boobunny
Aww, I was fixing to make a guess to what kind of horse he was (it was a wrong guess) He is pretty. My sister use to have horses. You will have to show a pic again after you get him fattened up. That is sweet, he following you around like dog. We had a shetland pony acted like that did that. Thanks for sharing with us.
brycek
Wonderful horse Sherrie..Glad you have him!!
mickeyrony
It looks in shape I like horses . Takes in good care and it will return it to you : I am realy happy for you my Beautiful The horses are so, so majestic Have an goog trail with him .....Buddy Buddy
Richardphotos
obvious he is a beautiful horse and with your love and effort he will be chipper again. I love painted ponies
Axeye
He looks terrific in this photo Sherrie, and I'm sure you will get some weight on him soon and bring him back to his best condition! He sounds like a wonderful horse that has already taken to you very well! I hope your hubby is an understanding person, and won't get upset when he finds out you have another horse! LOL Best of luck in every way! Hugs, Rob
jocko500
I be dumb on horses too. I know nothing about them. when I growing up I hated them because of they big noise. So that show how stupid I was. Now I like them but still do not know of them. I never rode one in my life. but I know God made them and they a bessing for us.
TheAnimaGemini
I love his colors. He look so cute...I am sure whith your help he is going be chipper again.Wish you two luck and a lot of funny, fantastic days.
KatesFriend
Still looks like a handsome fellow really. I'm sure he'll be fit in no time.
angells
He is beautiful and will be at his best when you have put some weight on him. Love his coloring. My sister has horses and she is selling a few. She has just sold her miniatures and a pony. She still has four horses including a Arabian and a quarter horse. Food is expensive so she is downsizing the numbers. I haven't ridden in years, but it sure was fun when I did. Enjoy your new Buddy.
jif3d
Buddy looks in pretty good shape to some of the neglected horse's around here in OZ, not all are like that though ! Have fun and don't let you man find out Cheers
annie5
You are very lucky Sherrie..do you know it? he is superb and i like his colors..wish you a good time with it :)
Syltermermaid
That is a sweet secret that you have, Sherrie!!!!! He looks wonderful and I can understand how much you are in love with him!!! Hope you can soon tell your husband about him!!! Thanks for sharing, Hugs Ute
Gor111
Oh what a beautiful horse! I love horses and love this horse portrait! I'm breeding Shagya Arabs! Thanks for this wonderful posting!!!
Monuli
Nice horse !
jenay
looks like a good deal - lovely :)
lunaE
What a wonderful horse sherrie. Take good care of him.
sumdumgi
Nice looks horsie Sherrie! I wish you all the best!
frankiemas
Wow that is a beautiful Horse, Sherrie!!! Do take good care of him!!! I did not realize horse can get so big!!! Beautiful photo Sherrie!!! Hugsss Frankie ^_^
pewe67
Beautiful horse!! Wish you luck and so much fun!!
sadlers5
my girls learned on a sweet mare named Mindy, but this guy is beautiful, he will probably act up more once he gets some meat on his bones! you are great to take him in, hope your hubby can ride him too! he looks like a great Buddy for sure! take care, Ann
jwiest
What a gorgeous horse. Good luck with him. :)
Forevernyt
He looks awesome, best of luck to you and him!
kimariehere
beautiful horse you have there cant wait to see more pics you are so lucky to have this beauty!!