well, pipin, the pony, is home and what a sorry state he is in. his front feet aren't too bad, but his back feet are like turkish slippers and he is right back on his heels, he also is lame on the back left but this may sort itself out when his feet are trimmed. he is very thin and his mane and tail are badly matted. He is a dark chestnut with white legs and a brown and white mane, with white on his neck, and quite cobby looking, i think he will be quite eyecatching when he is tidied up. i've got some photos so will post them when we get them on the computer.
he loaded into the horse box like he'd done it all his life and is now settling in the stable, he seems very quiet, i'm not sure if he is just a nice pony or he is so poorly there is no fight left. he's had some carrots, he's in a nice deep bed of straw, has water and hay and we will leave him to settle today. the blacksmith wants the vet to see him before he does anything, so it will be a vet visit tomorrow and the blacksmith is coming on wednesday to trim his feet. keep your fingers crossed there is nothing serious, i'm fond of him already, he has such a calm eye.
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