Oh that Merlin! He had to go and frighten me on a Saturday morning when the vet's call out would be twice as expensive!!! I was breathless with fear when I saw how lame he was. I was convinced he'd broken his leg, or worse, his back. Now I know I'm a complete worry wort, even at the best of times, so I took a few deep breaths, and then shot off home to phone the vet!
My vet's practice has several really good vet's and luckily, it was one of my favourites. It was the first time he'd met Merlin, and being from Scotland himself, was extremely fascinated by the Eriskays. He'd never met one in person before and as Merlin behaved impeccably, he seemed quite won over by him.
It would appear that Merlin had strained his stifle, probably during one of his more lively battles with Toffee, and after much trotting in circles and swift direction changes, we decided that it wasn't life threatening! Phew!!! The only time Merlin objected was when his stifle was manipulated, but I don't blame him for that, he was clearly in a bit of discomfort. The vet stayed for over 40minutes, examining and checking Merlin thoroughly, and when he left, he was pretty clued up about Eriskays and what a sweet nature they have. I couldn't have been more proud of Merlin, he was quite a little Ambassador :)
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Merlin is a pure Eriskay Pony. Modern Eriskay ponies are the last surviving remnants of the original native ponies of the Western Isles of Scotland. They have ancient Celtic and Norse connections and Eriskays have been proven by measurement to be of similar proportions to those found on ancient Pictish stones throughout the North and West of Scotland. The Eriskay Pony is classed as critical by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It is our desire to breed from Merlin to ensure the long term survival of the breed. Physically Merlin typifies our image of the ancient horse and with his easy going, affable nature, quick stallion mind and lively temperament he is proving to be a joy to own and work with.
Merlin - 2009
2009
Merlin - 2008
2008
Merlin - 2008
Merlin and Toffee - 2007
2007
Merlin is a pure Eriskay Pony. Modern Eriskay ponies are the last surviving remnants of the original native ponies of the Western Isles of Scotland. They have ancient Celtic and Norse connections and Eriskays have been proven by measurement to be of similar proportions to those found on ancient Pictish stones throughout the North and West of Scotland. The Eriskay Pony is classed as critical by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It is our desire to breed from Merlin to ensure the long term survival of the breed. Physically Merlin typifies our image of the ancient horse and with his easy going, affable nature, quick stallion mind and lively temperament he is proving to be a joy to own and work with.
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Phew! Panic over! Thank goodness it wasn't anything too terrible. Bless him for being such a good boy for the vet! It's so very reassuring when you find a vet you can really trust, isn't it .... and who wouldn't be won over by Merlin? :o)
Willow x
Thanks Willow :)
Kim x
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