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Post by shell on Nov 29, 2010 21:11:06 GMT -1
Look who landed on my doorstep today! Finn in green Apollo in blue! 13 hours after leaving france Kingmaker Apollo and Kingmaker Adventurer arrived safely with me in Essex. None the worse for their journey, both a tad hesistant to come off the box (gorgeous box it definately was Helen!!) but a bucket of grub and a gentle push from behind and they were soon on the yard munching hay like they'd always been here, got to love a dales mentality It was back in June i enquired with Helen(cadeby) about possibly having Finn and to my delight she agreed, so i now have my foundation stallion for Millowbridge Stud well thats the plan! last month i decided to have Apollo too, well i couldn't split them up now could I??? I have wasted the WHOLE day today being at the yard with them lol they are just the sweetest, adorable hairy beasties and i feel so lucky to have them and have the opportunity to start breeding my own! Apollo loves my wooly winter hat the toggles are just great to pull and chew, Finn found my zip and the elastic toggles on my body warmer (owww!!) Loads of pics and loads more to come!!! I will be ever greatful to Helen and Martin for letting me have these special lads Where are we?? Not sure Finn eating twigs Checking out the scenery Handsome boys! Apollo working out the woodchips ROFL Warty boy finn
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Post by zeldalithgow on Nov 29, 2010 21:20:01 GMT -1
Congratulations Shell, a couple of gorgeous boys there - lots of luck with your new venture
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Post by cadeby on Nov 29, 2010 21:35:07 GMT -1
Well they don't look remotely traumatised after their big adventure across the Channel. Glad to see they are being their usual cheeky selves and investigating your clothing We use straw so shavings are a first for Apollo. Looks like he's mastered how to make as big a mess as possible already. They've never seen snow either so looks like they'll be lots of "firsts" for them in the next few days. Congratulations Shell and good luck with your newly formed Millowbridge Stud. It will be good to see more Dales babies in the south, especially now Delia has relocated to Wales. Hope the boys behave themselves, grow on nicely and Finn's manhood survives to licensing What do Inca and Belle think?
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Post by shell on Nov 29, 2010 21:46:18 GMT -1
Well Inca was very unbothered! She said hello they baby yapped and she wandered off she better change that attitude ROFL!! Belle however was very interested in saying hello so they may all get a bit of playtime in the field together tomorrow!
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Post by valerie n scout on Nov 29, 2010 22:01:39 GMT -1
awww they look lovely x they look very happy there,it must be such a relief to Helen they've gone to a lovely home together xxx
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Post by harveydales on Nov 30, 2010 6:04:20 GMT -1
Congratulations, Shell, and good luck with your exciting, new venture. Looking forward to many updates of these lovely boys.
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Post by leannwithconnie on Nov 30, 2010 8:00:07 GMT -1
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Post by jay on Nov 30, 2010 8:29:33 GMT -1
Congratulations Shell, they're both beautiful boys I wish you all your best with Millowbridge stud! I'd love to do something similar, but just need more land first!
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Post by apple on Nov 30, 2010 10:30:19 GMT -1
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Post by shell on Nov 30, 2010 10:56:12 GMT -1
Thanks guys, got an amazing chance to fulfill a dream i've had for gawd knows how many years and it's all starting to become a reality!!!!
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Post by peggyloo on Nov 30, 2010 11:46:39 GMT -1
Fantastic news Shell, have you got your own yard now then? thats always been my dream to one day run my own stud. Just need a lottery win first
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Post by lyndales on Nov 30, 2010 12:36:19 GMT -1
Congratulations and good luck for your new venture. We look forward to loads of pics!
Lynda x
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Post by DalesLady on Nov 30, 2010 13:27:16 GMT -1
Congratulations Shell! Both lovely boys and I am sure they will do you proud
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Post by shell on Nov 30, 2010 13:27:25 GMT -1
I have a block of 6 stables and my own grazing within a shared yard i was at 14 years ago when i first discovered dales! Am so chuffed i can do this venture!
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Post by gypsydales on Nov 30, 2010 16:37:50 GMT -1
Congratulations and all the best in your venture
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