JJ's Vital Statistics
Names: Dolly, JJ, J, Jim, Snip
Sex: Gelding
Breed: Cleveland Bay X
Date & Place of Birth: Born 2002, Drombane, Tipperary, Ireland
Height: 16hh
Weight: 570k
Colour: Bright Bay
Shoes: Jimmy's on the front, naked behind, a babe for the farrier
Clipping: Used to be wonderful and now gets stroppy so Sedalin to the rescue
Mane & Tail: Lots of both, mane now under control courtesy of a regular mane pull assisted by a twitch
Loading: Easy although he did go through a naughty stage
Tacking up: Can be stroppy but largely good
Dentist: Declared to be the strongest horse he does (oops) - we love the twitch
Forage: Unlimited hay on account of ulcer condition. Grass approx 6 hrs a day. NO haylage
Daily Feed: see blog but currently 3/4 scoop Baileys No 4 + Alpha A, Emune and Cortaflex
Treats / Likes: Carrots, pears, apples, parsnips, digestive biscuits (only Tesco's), extra strong mints, polos, kit kats, jam doughnuts, scratches on his chest and ice cream
Hates: Cake, tickling under front legs, tail bandage, swede brussels
Sexy Bits: A star AND a snip, the kindest eyes, the best tail in the world and a mane that looks wonderful plaited
Naughty Bits: *whispers* he used to spin when scared but is getting over that. Wont each electrolytes
Funny Bits: Loves a ginger horse, throws his head when excited or frustrated, thinks he can hide at the back of the stable when the tack comes out - but I can still see him!!
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