I mentioned the other day that I measured Rio to top out at around 15.1 hh, and had a question from Sarah asking how that works. She also asked me on Facebook about handling feet, so I figured the best way to answer is just to do a video- with the help of my husband; thanks Ted, cameraman extraordinare! The explanation of the first part: Whatever your measurement is in inches, translates to hands- 15 and 1/4 inches is 15.1hh; 15and half an inch is 15.2 hh; 15 and 3/4 inch is 15.3 hh, etc. Normally the bones in the leg have reached their optimum length by the age of 5 months, although they will grow until the horse is about 3 1/2. You can check the accuracy of this type of measuring on your adult horses.
I'm happy to say that in the following video, you can see that all the handling that Rio has had since foaling is really paying off now. See for yourself:
I'm proud of my little guy- who's new nickname is "Little Mr. Handsome". Ted looked at him tonight and the first words out of his mouth were " I don't think we should sell him- this is the best colt we have raised yet!"
Yes, Ted, he is, but he is for sale! Can't keep 'em all, and there should be two more on the ground next year.
He seems to like having his feet picked out. He stood best for you when you were doing the work. I like how you give him room to move and do a lot of you work on a loose or dropped lead. I love the video!
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aww! that was a cute clip:) loved the end when you and rio said bye:)
cute! i miss you!:)
This made me smile. He is really going to be quite a horse!
Little Mr Handsome! Yikes ,I am already in trouble here! He sure does live up to his nickname! ANd the oringinal Mr Handsome must be a proud Papa!
Oh my golly gosh but he is a cutie!!!!!
He's a stunning colt, and that was a very informative video, thanks!
Little Mr. Handsome IS.
Do you deliver?
I didn't know about the measurement! That was neat to learn! Ted did a great job with the video too!
Cedar View- delivery can be arranged.
He is a looker for sure! I enjoyed the video, thanks..I learned something new:)
He seems to like having his feet picked out. He stood best for you when you were doing the work. I like how you give him room to move and do a lot of you work on a loose or dropped lead. I love the video!
I like this little guy! I wonder what the cost would be of bringing him to the uk?...............
Cute, and informative, video!
What a good boy! It's great to see him "live" too! I love his mouth!
Thank you so much Shirley! It was great to see it done! On my way down to the corral to have a visit with Sky, so we can practice our new lessons!
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