Babe's New Home

Babe on arrival in February

 

So...today was Babe's big day to move to her new home with Frances, Maisie and Jaffa! It was nine months ago yesterday that Babe actually arrived with us (photos above!) - she was such a poorly girl with very poorly feet - pedal bone rotation in all four.  At that time we didn't know that she could definitely be rehabbed. but we would try our best for her.  All we knew was that we hadn't seen the conventional treatment work and be successful, so we had to try something else....and it worked :0)  Thank you so much again to the ladies at Naturally Animals for all the herbs they donated for Babe's rehabilitation!  Paul came over yesterday to give her toes a last tidy up - she's just on the very last part of her old hoof capsule as you'll see on the photos below.

The horse trailer that was available for hire was brand new (fit for a queen!) but wasn't quite the design we'd expected.  Normally we remove the centre partition so they can travel loose in a bigger area...but on this occasion the "groom's door" didn't have a lock on it so it would be a risk for travelling in the preferred manner.  Instead Babe had to have a horse agility training experience to get her used to the small partitioned area to travel in - all went well, building up the different elements.  As usual we always learn something new along the way!

On her arrival at Frances', Babe was keen to investigate and it was almost like she'd been there forever.  She was so comfortable with her surroundings.  Maisie, the wonderful matriach, made her position clear from the start...and Jaffa was so excited to have another friend.  He's already decided that Babe is HIS girlfriend!

Nicole and Babe on arrival - on the path from the trailer to the pony paddock

First taste of the new grass (and some leaves!)

New friends spotted in the stables! Babe obviously travelled with her bottom against the trailer to stabilise herself - hence the ruffed up top of her tail - it was beautifully groomed by Martin before she left!! 

Good photo to compare her standing stance from when she arrived in February!

Saying "Hi" to Maisie

Hello's with Jaffa!

Jaffa and Babe!

The trio getting down to the important pony business!

Front right foot November

For hoof fanatics here's a couple of photos to show how Babe's feet have improved...and she is sound on all surfaces including stones/cobbles.

Front right foot March

Front right foot November (side)

Back right hoof

Thank you so much to Frances for giving Babe a home!  It's always strange at the yard to have one gone - part of the family that has had all that special attention!  We are delighted though - her new family are the perfect match!  Here are some of our favourite Babe photos from her time with us!

 

 

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