My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../LeoHeight.jpg
:p

The red line shows how tall I am at 5'4".

I mentioned him a while ago HERE, when he was looking like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...eo/Leo0308.jpg

Well - things have moved on a bit - following various bits of professional advice the rescue centre took 'enforced ownership' of him and them promptly handed him over to me...

... I was a little gobsmacked to be just given him - but I'm over the moon. I don't care that between the two of us we have four working legs ;), I'm actually looking forward to rehabilitating him - even if it's only even for very light work - I'm not going to be up for much more than that myself anyway.
This is the legacy of his racing accident:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...eododgyleg.jpg
He's got a similar but slightly smaller scar on his other hind leg. The ligaments are shot in one (so, again, similar to me :oops:) but he's sound and not lame - just weak and need time and gentle rehap.

He's now moved from the centre to the university stables: not only are they just down the road from me, but the facilities are great and I've got the back-up of my tutors n stuff too. Added to that one of my degree modules for next year is Sport's Injury and Rehabilitation - so I can use him as a case study. :cool:

He's been there since Friday - but he's already settled in very well - mooching round the yard whilst I got his dinner ready.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../Leo270508.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Leo2705081.jpg


So yeah - something a little different to a motorbike, but every one likes a happy ending so I just thought I'd share.

Re: My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

He`s georgous and is looking fantastic compared to the first pics of him. Well done K and best of luck with his continued rehabilitation

Re: My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

Hurrah, another member of the wonky knee gang :lol:

Re: My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

Quality K, looks gorgeous :) I have a soft spot for horses (does that sound wrong?)

Re: My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

I am so pleased for you.....I really kept my fingers crossed for you when you originally posted about him. I am sure he'll give you a fair few yrs of loyalty for just doing what you have done. A friend of mine inherited an ex showjumper in a similar sort of way and Crewby was an intelligent, beautiful and cheeky friend.....he lived to a very old age for a horse with dodgy kidneys.



Oh this is wonderful news :smt038 K. May you both be happy in your wonky legness;)

Re: My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

:smt038 Chuffed for you K. Enjoy your new friendship.

Re: My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

whats the horse power is he

Re: My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

Lovely-looking gee gee :D you've done a great thing there K, the transformation is quite something :cool:

Hope the pair of you have a lot of enjoyment in the days to come!

Re: My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

Needs a .Org logo somewhere!! :lol:

Well done for taking him on!

Re: My new red and black beast - it's a bit tall!
 

Congratulations. I hope that you'll both be very happy together :D