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Qui Gon Jinn
Platinum Member
 Scotland
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 Posted - 08 Aug 2010 : 12:57:08 AM
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Just a quick update on Merlyn! I've not done a huge amount with him this year, just taking things slowly with him. I backed him late on last year and then left him over the Winter and then started on him again in Arpril. He's been out In Hand once and other than that, we've just been pottering about at home.
He is a bright lad and really starting to enjoy his riding. He is hacking out (with a friend) and his schooling is improving. He is going through a "I don't want to stretch down for my bit" stage, but I'm in no hurray to have this and I know he'll do it when he is ready. He is such a wonderful little horse and tries so hard to please. He really is the most laid back and dare I say it, laziest arab I've ever ridden!! Long may that continue!
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Nut
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Fee
Platinum Member
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Posted - 08 Aug 2010 : 08:56:53 AM
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Wow Jayne, he looks brilliant! Well done you! 
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moatside
Platinum Member
England
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angelarab
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Wales
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alison
Platinum Member
Wales
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Posted - 08 Aug 2010 : 12:39:42 PM
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What a lovely looking horse, you both look like you are enjoying yourselves, keep up the good work.
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jillandlomond
Platinum Member
Scotland
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Posted - 08 Aug 2010 : 5:18:39 PM
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Merlyn's maturing really nicely Jayne Loving the tack....he really suits that colour!! |
    
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honey
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N. Ireland
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Posted - 08 Aug 2010 : 5:28:25 PM
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| looking well, and seems to be coming on great keep up the good work. |
    
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Qui Gon Jinn
Platinum Member
Scotland
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Posted - 08 Aug 2010 : 6:06:22 PM
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Thanks guys. I love him dearly and he's the type that if you've had a crap day, he'll bring a smile to your face and cheer you up! He turned 5 in May and it has taken this long for him to mature enough to ride. I see a big difference in him this year...........perhaps having to babysit has made him grow up a bit!
Jill that is one of Plas Equestrian's bridles, and you are right, it really is his colour. Might have to see if I can get an In Hand bridle in that colour way for him. |
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xsara
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Posted - 08 Aug 2010 : 7:12:27 PM
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| He is lovely and looks so happy and chilled. |
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Callisto
Platinum Member
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Posted - 08 Aug 2010 : 7:39:32 PM
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He's very nice, and what a sweet face  |
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kath
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Aug 2010 : 9:10:40 PM
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| Hes looking great, and so happy! And much better in that saddle too. Hope to see you out & about next year |
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Qui Gon Jinn
Platinum Member
Scotland
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Posted - 09 Aug 2010 : 08:24:56 AM
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| Thanks Kath. He is better in the Arabian saddle, although he's broaden out a bit more and I feel it's a little neat gotten on him!! I'm on the look out for another one now!! I've got plans for next year with him, so hopefully I'll catch up with you somewhere. Be nice to met you and Gus. |
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Goldenmane
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Aug 2010 : 09:03:23 AM
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You both look lovely, enjoy every moment. |
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s.jade
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Aug 2010 : 09:05:25 AM
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Go Merlyn! He looks fab Jayne, well worth the wait  |
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Alisonm
Bronze Member
Scotland
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Posted - 09 Aug 2010 : 11:20:50 AM
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| He looks really lovely under saddle. Great pictures. Well done you |
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proctorclaire
Silver Member
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Posted - 09 Aug 2010 : 4:59:30 PM
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| Aww he's lovely. Where did you get that tack from? |
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Qui Gon Jinn
Platinum Member
Scotland
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Posted - 10 Aug 2010 : 5:41:05 PM
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| Hi, my bridle and reins came from Plas Equestrian. They have a website and make all sorts! They have a brilliant colour selection to choose from and lots of different styles of both webbing and leather bridles. I've also got a love bridle in purple, aqua and silver that looks great on a grey but a bit girlie!! |
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pinkvboots
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Aug 2010 : 09:21:38 AM
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| His looking great well done Arabi was very chilled when I first backed him and on the point of being lazy his better now though, I think getting them out on hacks helps keeps them interested and gets them going forward. |
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Qui Gon Jinn
Platinum Member
Scotland
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Posted - 11 Aug 2010 : 5:13:26 PM
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He's improving on his hacks all the time, although yesterday he was Mr Snorty!! He is great at slaming on the breaks suddenly too, which isn't so funny when you are cantering along and come to a grinding halt with no warning!!  On the plus side I am developing a fairly balanced seat as a result  .
He used to go so far (even with company) and then stop, plant his feet and decide he'd gone far enough! Even when his companion disappeared out of sight round the corner, he would just stand there and then after 3 or 4 minutes would sigh and decide to wander on! He really cracks me up a times |
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mogwai
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 12 Aug 2010 : 08:02:05 AM
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You both look an absolute picture. What a lovely happy boy he is. Just show that all good things come to those who wait!!! There's no rushing these arabs.....
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Merlyn's progress
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