Rollestone Farm Stud & Livery

Hello! I have been lurking and thought i had better introduce myself.
I recognise a few names off the SU forums.
I'm Hannah, 23 and i live in Herts. I have a 14hh devil coblet called Rosa and i am the new owner of Rollestone Checkmate. Im hoping he will be arriving on sunday 17th if all goes to plan!
I am very very excited!!

Hi

I noticed yesterday that Checkmate had been sold. Lucky you. you must be so excited about his arrival. He is such a beautifully marked little chap.

congrats on your new purchase.
I love his markings - gorgeous!

I hope you have masses of fun with him and I hope you plan to keep us all updated with his progress.

how long will it take to get to Herts?

Perce

Hi

I have Checkmate's dam, Jemima, he was her third foal & it will be great to know what he gets up to in the future.

What are your plans for him?

Sue

Hi Hannah,
welcome! beware - its addictive!
I adore Checkmate (aka Twinks!?? - i think). I saw him in the flesh within his first week, he was my fav 08 foal. I was very honoured that Sarah and Chris selected the 'posh' name i suggested for him!! - my claim to fame! Will be very keen to see how he gets on too...Good luck with him, iam sure you will have fun.
Ruth

Thanks - I was trying to remember his real name. aah - little twinkle toes. It doesnt seem any time at all since we were all watching him on foalcam.

Thankyou for all the welcomes!

It took us 3.5hrs to drive down to see him so i think the poor lad is going to have quite a long journey to me.

Not 100% what i have planned for him yet.. i think i will see how he develops.

Will of course post regular pics and updates!

Hi !
i was only looking at pics of him on Sarah s Flicker album last night ...........boy can he move !:shock: .......he s going to be something pretty special CONGRATULATIONS !
Apart from Bea (about an hour away )& Bill we bred ourslves all my youngsters have been long distance!( 4hours +)........he ll be fine honestly

Hello - haven't worked out which SU'er you are?! Anyway congrats on buying Checkmate, he is really cool. Really pleased we will be able to follow his progress with you!

Lucky you, Twinks is one of my favouritist Rollestone foals and was on my lottery win shopping list!

Welcome to the forum, and lots of luck with whatever you decide to do with your new boy.

i somehow (not mentioning any names, Sarah J!!!) managed to buy my new Baby from Lincs, and i live in Devon.
i was suitably worried about the journey and we picked him up just after Christmas when it was very cold and a bit icy. everyone reassured me it would be fine and they were right. He travelled like a pro. Think he was in shock to be honest but it was an 8 hour journey. i was very impressed with him and quite impressed with myself to be honest!! but actually, except for the boredom of 8 hours on the motorway, it was easy. and it must have been tiring , which was great as he was ready for a rest when he arrived!

Are you collecting him or is he coming to you? you must be so excited!
Good luck!!

Perce

AH ....but Debbie he was worth every second of that journey ,hes a cracker !

He is being picked up between 12.30/1 on sunday.. so excited!!

how exciting!!! good luck and look forward to photos of him in his new home.

ps - Yes Sarah J, Valdi was worth the 16 hour round trip in freezing conditions 3 days after Christmas!! so wipe that smug look off your face missus!!!

pps. ask me again after our first outing!!! x

Hi, Just wondering if Twinks arrived ok today? Hope you have fun with him he is a lovely little chap. Kate X