In this post I just want to share what I've observed about Quinn and Levi so far. Please bear in mind that I've only had them two or three weeks, but already I'm noticing differences between these two little half-brothers.
I'll take Levi first.
Levi is very small for a young standard Shetland pony but what he lacks in size he makes up for in feistiness! Oh boy! This little fellow takes NO prisoners! Even today, he was supposed to be eating out of his own feed bowl but he very nonchalantly trots up to Quinn's bowl and just starts chomping away! When Quinn showed his disgust at the actions of the little colt, Levi kicked out and with his feet up and his head down all I saw was some plastic shrapnel flying over the ground. One broken bowl and one unfazed Levi, he just went back to his own bowl and started eating again. He's quite a character.
However, more importantly, the biggest difference I've noticed is in their eyes and in the way they will have to be taught things. Levi's eyes are sharp and intelligent. They sparkle and they are full of knowledge. Already this little guy knows a thing or two and if I don't give him a mission in life he will become easily bored and I would imagine just keep on getting up to mischief!
I have no doubt he will be a quick learner, mainly because of a low boredom threshold and a genuine need to be kept physically and mentally active.
I am certain he will not suffer fools gladly and would lose interest in people very quickly if they didn't understand how to help a pony reach it's full potential.
I think I have a bit of an equine conundrum on my hands!!! LOL
Or perhaps a phenomenon!!
Watch this space!
Here's a little photo just to remind you what this intelligent little fellow looks like.
Sorry, this photo was taken on a very wet day.
And now for Quinn. His eyes tell me that once he has tamed a bit he will be more laid back than Levi. Quinn's eyes can become very 'dreamy' when I'm grooming him and talking to him, but at the same time he is very aware of what's going on around him. Although he's the bigger of the two and is more the perfect height for a young standard Shetland pony, I have a feeling it is the little one who will 'wear the trousers', as it were.
Quinn I believe will make a great training pony for small children to learn on and it is my intention to get them calmed down enough to be able to attend the Shetland Equestrian Centre with them so they can be properly trained to do this. Although that's a few years down the line I will continue to develop Quinn's soft side and help him to become exactly who he needs to be, just as I'll do with Levi.
I have to say I adore Quinn. He stole my heart totally by surprise and even though I love Levi too, Quinn and I seem to have a bond that I believe will see us through life's ups and downs.
If I had to sum up my two gorgeous ponies in a couple of lines I would say this:
Quinn is a clever little dude.
Levi is a sharp little cookie.
Both have qualities and personalities that make me smile, laugh and often just leave me speechless. From my very first encounter with a Shetland pony (not a good one) to now being able to say "I love these little guys", I guess it's a case of us all giving each other a chance to grow, learn and love in ways we maybe never thought possible or probable.
Thank God that in life we are so often given second chances to overcome our fears and learn new ways to trust.
Animals can teach us humans so much!
Now a photo of my darling Quinn to finish off this post.
Please feel free to leave comments below.
It's great to hear from you!
Until next time, take care and continue to appreciate your pets!
Kate
Hey, me again. I was just wondering 2 things. Have you transferred the passports? And who did you get them from? My boy, from a couple of years ago still hasn't been transferred so I thought the lady you got yours from might know or even have him.
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