It’s hard to believe that Cody has been here less than six weeks and Whisky less than four. We’ve quickly settled into a routine, sometimes well oiled and sometimes not.
Whiskey has packed on the weight faster than anyone expected, without any issues and is showing all the signs of being in perfect health. I’m guessing he’s put on 50-75 pounds in the last 3.5 weeks (this photo is a week old). Apparently the only thing wrong with him was not enough food and a desperate need for worming and dental work.
The change is so dramatic that if I didn’t know he was the same horse I’m not sure I would believe it. He’s a perfect first horse for Mike - calm, focused and confident on the trail. Everyone that thought we were a bit crazy for buying him (you know who you are!) is shocked to see him. He’s really a fantastic horse and not nearly as homely as I’ll admit thinking he was 
Cody on the other hand, is both a delight and an asshole on a regular basis. He’s fun to ride and hang out with once you catch him. Unfortunately he can be hard to catch and has pushy ground manners. Not to mention that it takes two of us to get him in the trailer to go anywhere. We’re slowly working on all of it with advice and input from friends and their son, a horse trainer. Things have gotten so much better since that early day when I found myself wanting to send him back. 
I wouldn’t trade him for anything.
After all, who can resist a pretty pony that’s a delight to ride and looks so *cute* sleeping in the pasture?
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Whiskey is clearly thriving
They both seem to get along well, and have such personalities.
That is a seriously photogenic horse - and I’ll bet he knows it.
Cody’s expression in the close-up shows a horse who clearly believes he is in charge. After meeting, well almost (Whiskey didn’t come too far forward) both horses I would say that is true. It’s a good thing Whiskey is so laid back.
Wow! Such a great pics. They are beautiful!
Your boys are beautiful. So happy to hear that Whiskey has responded to your TLC and is gaining the weight. Looks like he just needed to find a loving home. As for your stinker Cody, I can sympathize with a horse that doesn’t want to load. Our first QH developed that problem after hitting his head on the ceiling of a too short trailer. Our next time loading (different trailer) was a disaster, and unfortunately, we allowed someone to help who was not only impatient, but who had no business ever being around horses. Once we got him home, our daughter and her trainer watched a Pat Wyse video that showed step by step instructions on how to condition him to load. Pat’s methods were pretty easy to follow, and Suzie had him walking into the trailer without any hesitation after a week. I think Pat still sells those videos on his website if you’re interested. If you’re familiar with Monte Foreman (not the “horse whisperer” guy), Pat was trained by him, so he knows his stuff. Happy trails.