10 years of Harvey

[GaryB]

This week marks 10 years since I bought Harvey. I'd hoped for a horse to hack and fun ride and maybe (bucket list) jump 90cm. He's done pretty well, he's not everyone's horse, he hates being touched, and doesn't like anyone near his stable, but he's been pretty healthy and mostly done what I have asked of him. We have both got a lot greyer over the years - I'm not sure if I've made him go grey or vice versa!

This is the first time I rode him at the dealers (I seem to be hanging on tight!)

Arrival day

first fun ride

First clinic

I eventually reached the bucketlist 90cm, and carried on up

What its really all about

He's just a bit greyer now than when I bought him!

 

[Trewsers]

This week marks 10 years since I bought Harvey. I'd hoped for a horse to hack and fun ride and maybe (bucket list) jump 90cm. He's done pretty well, he's not everyone's horse, he hates being touched, and doesn't like anyone near his stable, but he's been pretty healthy and mostly done what I have asked of him. We have both got a lot greyer over the years - I'm not sure if I've made him go grey or vice versa!

This is the first time I rode him at the dealers (I seem to be hanging on tight!)

Arrival day

first fun ride

First clinic

I eventually reached the bucketlist 90cm, and carried on up

What its really all about

He's just a bit greyer now than when I bought him!

Aw he's lovely - hasn't he changed colour! Fabulous - here's to the next ten years together!

 

[carthorse]

What a lovely post, I hope you have many more happy years together.

 

[newforest]

So sorry that I missed this with all the spam.
I remember your posts about getting him and the journey you have had with him.
Gosh ten years.

Would you say he's a man's horse, some people will get that? Or is that Irish Draught air of independence. Sometimes I find those who aren't into being touched or cuddled are mainly owned or ridden by men.
I know my male friends horse looked at me as if I was unhinged when I wanted to give them a fuss.

I think it's such a shame that the grey gets lighter. I love the deep dark iron grey and you rarely see that these days.

 

[chunky monkey]

I think it's such a shame that the grey gets lighter. I love the deep dark iron grey and you rarely see that these days.

Yes I prefer the younger grey too.
It's why I've always dislike greys. Give me colour.

 

[GaryB]

Would you say he's a man's horse, some people will get that? Or is that Irish Draught air of independence

I wish I knew! He'll kick the door if I fuss other horses even though he doesn't want me to touch him. The only time he wants touch is when he needs reassurance and then he will nibble at me

Yes I prefer the younger grey too.
It's why I've always dislike greys. Give me colour.

I really didn't want a grey, but all of the suitable horses for sale were grey so it seems like it was meant to be.

 

[chunky monkey]

I don't object to a grey on the clean basis. My 2 cobs had white feather. Never bothered me. There's just something about the light grey colour I don't like. I cannot explain why.
If the horse was 99% safe then I'd probably end up buying one.
You've achieved so much wih Harvey over the years. It's amazing.

 

[MrA]

This is lovely, you look like you have a great time together, you've given him a really happy home!