Good luck Beki & Branston!

[Soupdragon]

I have had enough of the other thread ...

As a fellow NR and someone who is, after over a year of horse ownership, still nervous and unsure about lots of things - just wanted to send you and Branston lots and lots of good wishes for your new life together, and I would love to hear how you are getting on :)

[CurlyWurlyRach]

yes! much luck and carrots to the both of you! :)

xx

[svenja]

:D Likewise. Best of luck with your gorgeous boy.:D

[NoviceNic]

Soupdragon - I have missed you. How are you?:)

[domane]

All the VERY best... LOTS of updates and piccies please..... :)

[ambatt]

You two will be fine together, he really does look a wonderful, safe, kind cuddle monster.

I wish you two all the best and good luck, although I am pretty sure you won't need it, he sounds a gem.

[Bekiboo26]

I just wanted to say a quick thank to everyone who's been so kind as to PM me, or offer me support.. it means a great deal.. thank you :D I'd like to just forget the last thread and move on. Buying Brannie was meant to be an exciting time for me... and i'd like to keep it that way. So i won't be replying on the other thread again.

As for an update.. well... i spent almost an hour grooming him yesterday, trying to get all the caked-on mud off of my hairy mud monster! lol.. I'm sure i left bits behind.. he was just SOOOOO muddy! But he looked a thousand times better than when i started. hehe.. He actually had DREADLOCKS in his belly hair before i started on him! :eek:

He's all fluffy and teddy-bearish at the moment.. especially his belly.. but he's just beginning to moult, so is starting to get a few shiny polished-looking patches on his shoulders and bum. I can't wait to see his full summer coat! I've seen photos of his summer coat... and he's a stunner! :p

I went up to see him again this morning (i go thurs, fri, sat and sun, as he's on full livery right now, and i can't get there mon, tues, wed at the mo), but he'd just been turned out and i didn't want to bring him back in for grooming, as he was having such a lovely time.. in the mud.. again :rolleyes: lol... So i just went upto his field and spent a few minutes watching him having fun, then i had to go home as it's my daughter's 8th birthday today and i would have been in trouble if i'd been gone too long ;) Plus she's got chickenpox, so wasn't feeling 100%.

I can't wait to bring him home!!!! We've got a possible moving date at last! 9th March... possibly earlier. If i had it my way, we'd be moving tomorrow, but obviously i have to go with what's easiest for everyone, so it looks like 9th March is the day. Only 2 weeks to go! :D

I still haven't been able to ride Brannie yet. The saddler can't come out til 3rd march (next saturday)... so it looks like it's more grooming and getting to know each other for another week :) I've got someone coming with me next week when the saddler comes.. who's got more recent riding experience than me.. who's going to give me a hand.. seeing as i haven't ridden for 9 years! I can feel my bones creaking at the thought of it! lol.

Anyway.. we're doing fine! Apart from the fact that i miss him like crazy when i'm not there! :( But in two weeks we'll have 24/7 to get to know each other and bond properly :D

Thanks again everyone!

Beki xxxx

[chev]

:D

Hope he's home soon... the waiting is awful!

Will close the other thread. And I'm very glad it didn't put you off!

[Dina]

Awww,he sounds like such a lovely horse,and he is so gorgeous too:D
All the best with him,look forward to more updates and pics of the gorgeous lad:)

[Nik-n-Kia]

Good luck Bex and I hope that you two will keep us updated on you adventures!!!!

Nikki xxxx

[*GroovyGallop*]

Good luck hun!

Please keep us updated :D

[Ms Kitty]

All the best for you both Beki! I am happy to hear everything is going well so far, and it is all going to get even better once he is at home! :)

Keep us updated!

Nina x

[Whatanejit]

Yeah Beki is back!

Great update on your lovely hairy boy.

Get well soon to your little girlie.

:)

[Maddison's girl]

glad its going well.

Your poor daughter having chicken pox on her birthday, what a bummer :eek: I hope she is feeling better now and had a good birthday.

Wish I could have mine home with me 24/7....still you never know there is always the lottery tonight :p

[Libbyo]

Good luck, enjoy him.

Libbyo :)

[incognito]

Good luck with Branston, he looks a super sort of chap I think you are very lucky.

[Chinarider]

Just cought up with the 'Branston ' saga ....Beki what a rollercoaster ride youve had :eek:

Hope you enjoy many happy years together and this is the end of the drama ....

He looks a gorgeous boy and hes very lucky to have such a lovely new Mum :)

Happy Hacking;)

[keep the faith]

As i've said before Beki, best of luck with him. Hes adorable and sounds like a real sweetie. Lady would kill me i i tried to brush dreadlocks of her belly. :eek: lol.

So wheres all these pics of muddy branston and teddy bear branston? we love pics here at nr.

[Bronya]

Well you'll have to give us all at least weekly updates you know, plus piccies!!!

I am soooo jealous, my dream is to have my girls at home - you are so lucky!

[camel]

Maybe the saddler not coming for a week or so is fate! It gives you loads of time to build up tons of confidence and a special bond with him; so that when you do ride him for the first time it'll just be natural progression for you both - glad all is hunky dory!

Jane
xx

[poohsmate]

Good luck with branston!!! and have fun:D :D :D

[loopyh]

Just one thing - pictures please

[cazrider]

Really glad to see you're still here Beki.:) Looking forward to seeing some more photos of the now even more famous Branston.:) Anyone know how AMANDAWAS is getting on in her search?

[martini55]

I've just discovered your story and had a look at the other thread. I just want to wish you all the best with Branston, he sounds like such a lovely easy-going chap and I am sure you will do well together :)

[MadMumInKent]

Wishing you all the best with branston! :) I remember seeing him on Safecobs the first time around, about 2 years ago, and I fell in love with him but wasn't looking to buy at the time, but I remember thinking he'd be my perfect horse! So have lots of fun with him, and make sure you take loads of photos!

Jo & Pumpkin x

[Kecka~Rocka]

Good luck Becki,

Cant wait to hear all your fab stories, of you and brannie xxxx :) :)

[Twigletz7]

Good luck Becki:D Just seen pics of Branston and he is rather handsome!!:p

[Mary Poppins]

I would like to wish you all the best with Branston. I too remember him on the Safecobs website a few years ago and thought that he sounded perfect - very safe and quiet and such a suitable first horse. I was really dissapointed when he was sold, even though I wasn't even looking for a horse.

Have lots of fun with him and keep us updated on your progress.

[nicolaj]

Second all the others!:D

Spending time on the ground with your horse is a great way of building up trust and a bond with each other. You will know when you feel ready to ride!:D

[Tots N Dots]

yes good luck, I bought a horse, I had met him, but never tried him and had never seen him ridden, since i came back into riding he was the best horse for my confidence i had met, he was a star ;)
pity you dont live closer, we could have introduced Branston to Pickle :p :cool:
keep us all updated with your progress

[Bekiboo26]

yes good luck, I bought a horse, I had met him, but never tried him and had never seen him ridden, since i came back into riding he was the best horse for my confidence i had met, he was a star ;)
pity you dont live closer, we could have introduced Branston to Pickle :p :cool:
keep us all updated with your progress

LOL... I'm lovin' your sig :D *ponders* :cool: I may have to do an opposite one (best thing since pickle etc ;) :p ) hehehe

Beki xxxx

P.s. reading all theses lovely replies has made my day everyone! Thankoooooo :D

[Horsesaddle]

I don't remeber other thread of yours sorry but i do want to say

good luck to you :)

p.s hope daughter is able to ride again now chicken pox is a pain

p.p.s do you mind we can add each other to buddy list here?

[RustyMary]

Good luck beki and Branston! And PLEASE remember that we love pics on NR...:)

[Soupdragon]

Beki, great to hear from you :)

And no worries about just going to watch him or brush him or whisper sweet nothings in his ear ;) (no doubt with big goofy smile on your face :D ) .. no pressure, he's all yours and you have all the time in the world to get to know each other.

But we do love pics on NR!!

[coverblown]

yayy, glad you're back Beki; great to hear how Branston's getting on, and don't forget the pics!

Have a great time with him

Anne x

[horseygirl123]

Good luck Beki and branston :)
Hope your first ride is pleasurable and a real confidence boost, its good you have had plenty of 'bonding' time, I'm sure branston appreciates it, and will make your first hack out together even more special

I've pm'd you beki ;)

[Joyscarer]

I'm still hankering after more photos :p

[curlycal]

Good luck and wishing you many many happy times together :)

Cal x

[JustJas]

Do not think they need luck- sounds like a match made in heaven!

[teabiscuit]

ahh great update :D thanks for making me smile on a dank monday morning :D