2 Week Update on Nieko

ChazsNewDestiny · 08-01-2008, 05:51 PM

Hey all

I just thought I would post some updated pictures of Nieko. He is my brother-in-laws horse but I have taken over working and caring for him. I hope to own him soon. I just founf out Ben might have EPM so he might be being put down

Nieko came from an abusive and neglectful home. I have posted his pictures a couple weeks ago when I started. Here is the link to the first post in case you don't remeber or didn't see it NIEKO~My New Project~PIX ADDED

We are unsure of his breed still and I'm not sure exactly what color he would be. I would say sorrel but he has the line down his back, does that matter??

Thanx for looking! Hope you can see a difference cuz it's hard for me too!

ChazsNewDestiny · 08-02-2008, 09:43 AM

ANYBODY??

Horses&Soccer · 08-02-2008, 04:27 PM

He looks to me like he's put on a little weight across the top of his butt and around his ribs. Ya gotta remember it takes a looong time to put it back on them. He's going to be a handsome boy.

Wolfie · 08-04-2008, 01:28 AM

I think he looks better. Is he gaited? He looks sorrel; that's not a true dorsal stripe.

Crookedblaze · 08-04-2008, 01:33 AM

Yeah he's definitely sorrel. Look at that gorgeous copper penny color. My sorrel gets a little darker line down his back, I don't know why.

He looks to me like a QH cross, he does have a gaited look too though.

He looks like he has improved! He is actually looking like a healthy and happy horse.

ChazsNewDestiny · 08-07-2008, 08:37 AM

I understand it takes time! Just wanted to update you guys!! Ya know I have wondered myself about him being gaited . . . although I don't know anything about it I have noticed his high stepping almost . . . How would I tell?

Thanx for the comments!!

paso_lover · 08-08-2008, 05:40 AM

[quote=ChazsNewDestiny;1341444] How would I tell?

[quote]

If you bounce around in the saddle then he's not gaited

. Seriously tho, maybe a few videos could help us.

Amrwmblds2 · 08-08-2008, 05:48 AM

I think he's looking much better- I would say he is gaited too, hes got that hind end structure. It should be fairly easy to tell when he trots around. Put up a video and I bet we could tell ya

A little word on EPM-
One of my boarders horses (a 19 yr old ottb) has EPM, he is being managed well, and there is a generic form of Marquis (EPM treatment) that is only costing around $130/month (versus the $1000 and some Marquis costs).
He is showing a lot of improvement and hopefully will be back under saddle soon.
It IS managable, but best of luck with him. Its a very sad disease.

**gbarmranch** · 08-08-2008, 05:50 AM

His coat is nice and glossy, and he is looking a lot better - a bit more time and he should fill out well..

Nice color, and what a cute face and soft eye.. he is defintely a keeper..

HighHorse · 08-08-2008, 08:44 AM

If you have video capability, I'd put one on here. This way you'll know if he is in fact, gaited. He really looks the part. In that U/S picture he looks almost like an MFT, but maybe a walker.

arabiancowgirl · 08-08-2008, 12:42 PM

He is beautiful, I also thought he had that gaited horse "look" to him

soft rider · 08-08-2008, 12:50 PM

He Looks much happier? Bless you for taking such good care of him.

thunderbaby703 · 08-08-2008, 12:50 PM

I can see improvement in his weight. He is definately sorrel. How old is he? I'd say QHX or gaited breed. Would love to see a video of how he moves.

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08-01-2008, 05:51 PM
ChazsNewDestiny Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 529	2 Week Update on Nieko Hey all I just thought I would post some updated pictures of Nieko. He is my brother-in-laws horse but I have taken over working and caring for him. I hope to own him soon. I just founf out Ben might have EPM so he might be being put down Nieko came from an abusive and neglectful home. I have posted his pictures a couple weeks ago when I started. Here is the link to the first post in case you don't remeber or didn't see it NIEKO~My New Project~PIX ADDED We are unsure of his breed still and I'm not sure exactly what color he would be. I would say sorrel but he has the line down his back, does that matter?? Thanx for looking! Hope you can see a difference cuz it's hard for me too! __________________ \"Blessed are those who rejoice in the little things.\" http://www.myspace.com/cr8zychiknlady

08-02-2008, 09:43 AM
ChazsNewDestiny Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 529	ANYBODY?? __________________ \"Blessed are those who rejoice in the little things.\" http://www.myspace.com/cr8zychiknlady

08-02-2008, 04:27 PM
Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,789	He looks to me like he's put on a little weight across the top of his butt and around his ribs. Ya gotta remember it takes a looong time to put it back on them. He's going to be a handsome boy. __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

08-04-2008, 01:28 AM
Wolfie Coming two Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,547	I think he looks better. Is he gaited? He looks sorrel; that's not a true dorsal stripe.

08-04-2008, 01:33 AM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,458	Yeah he's definitely sorrel. Look at that gorgeous copper penny color. My sorrel gets a little darker line down his back, I don't know why. He looks to me like a QH cross, he does have a gaited look too though. He looks like he has improved! He is actually looking like a healthy and happy horse. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-07-2008, 08:37 AM
ChazsNewDestiny Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 529	I understand it takes time! Just wanted to update you guys!! Ya know I have wondered myself about him being gaited . . . although I don't know anything about it I have noticed his high stepping almost . . . How would I tell? Thanx for the comments!! __________________ \"Blessed are those who rejoice in the little things.\" http://www.myspace.com/cr8zychiknlady

08-08-2008, 05:40 AM
paso_lover Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sudbury Ontario Canada Posts: 4,563	[quote=ChazsNewDestiny;1341444] How would I tell?[quote] If you bounce around in the saddle then he's not gaited . Seriously tho, maybe a few videos could help us. __________________ "I wish I was half the rider she thinks she is" \"Some people feel compelled to cut off the heads of others in order to make themselves appear taller\" ---Paramahansa Yoginanda

08-08-2008, 05:48 AM
Amrwmblds2 Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,378	I think he's looking much better- I would say he is gaited too, hes got that hind end structure. It should be fairly easy to tell when he trots around. Put up a video and I bet we could tell ya A little word on EPM- One of my boarders horses (a 19 yr old ottb) has EPM, he is being managed well, and there is a generic form of Marquis (EPM treatment) that is only costing around $130/month (versus the $1000 and some Marquis costs). He is showing a lot of improvement and hopefully will be back under saddle soon. It IS managable, but best of luck with him. Its a very sad disease. __________________ www.NewEnglandWarmbloods.com Breeding and Training Quality Sporthorses

08-08-2008, 05:50 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,240	His coat is nice and glossy, and he is looking a lot better - a bit more time and he should fill out well.. Nice color, and what a cute face and soft eye.. he is defintely a keeper.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

08-08-2008, 08:44 AM
HighHorse Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 2,908	If you have video capability, I'd put one on here. This way you'll know if he is in fact, gaited. He really looks the part. In that U/S picture he looks almost like an MFT, but maybe a walker. __________________ I played with a clouded leopard

08-08-2008, 12:42 PM
arabiancowgirl Long Yearling Join Date: May 2008 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,164	He is beautiful, I also thought he had that gaited horse "look" to him __________________ I thank God for my horses and german shepherds.

08-08-2008, 12:50 PM
soft rider Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IL Posts: 659	He Looks much happier? Bless you for taking such good care of him.

08-08-2008, 12:50 PM
thunderbaby703 Started Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,910	I can see improvement in his weight. He is definately sorrel. How old is he? I'd say QHX or gaited breed. Would love to see a video of how he moves. __________________ "Never miss a good chance to shut up." -Will Rogers