Taking on a rescue

Did you take any pics of his head? I think it's hard to tell what he is but he may well indeed be a QH. It's hard to tell if his head is really refined or just stunted/skinny.

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My QH was constantly mistaken for an Arab when he was a weanling and a yearling. But he more than made up for it as he grew. He had such a dainty babydoll face, everyone was sure he was at least a cross, but he was pure, registered QH. He was small too. Stayed under 14 hh until he hit 3 years old, then lookout! He is about 15.3 now with a big old butt and a real classic QH look. Looking at your colt reminds me of my guy. You may be surprised and find you have a very nice QH boy on your hands once he gets some pound on him!

ETA: My guy never missed a meal and was always an easy keeper and he still took his time growing.

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My QH moved a lot like an arab when she was a baby. She loved to prance around with her head and tail up in the air, and her face didn't really start to fill out until she was almost 2.

Here he is the day after we brought him home. That was Thursday. I put him out Saturday morning and he had enough energy to trot around the barnyard for a little bit. He's eating and drinking fine. His manure looks normal so I think we're off to a good start.

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~Carla~

He sure has a pretty face and a very sweet eye! Sounds hopeful too.

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~ Carol

Can't wait to the "after" pics! He sure looks sweet, and while his face is a bit dainty, a lot of QH have that look as babies. Glad you decided to give him a good home.

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What bright curious eyes! We can't wait to follow his story.

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Thanks guys! He's a really sweet colt. He whinnies at me every morning when I come to turn him out for the day. He likes to put his face in my hands and have his ears scratched and he really likes getting scritches under his chin and down his neck. He follows me around in the barnyard like a puppy. He likes to watch while I collect eggs from the chicken coop and this morning he was running around showing off a little. That's the first time I've seen him having fun since he got here. I've seen a big change in just five days. He's bright and alert and the sharp edges of his hips and shoulders are starting to smooth out a bit.

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~Carla~

My Shooter was pony sized and scrawny at 18 months when I rescued her. Good feeding and care and she is now 16 hands and about 1200 pounds at four years. This little guy has got the time to catch up still. He does look as if he has some arab in him BUT I have seen quarter horses with "baby Doll" faces.

Can't wait to see more photos in a few months!

He's adorable, glad you brought him home!

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