He's here, he's here 
And, on his birthday, too! Willie is a 14.2 hh Haflinger gelding, born March 20th, 1999.
After a very long trip, Willie and I arrived home safe and sound. What a guy! He walked in here as if he owned the joint. There isn't an ounce of drama in this little guy - what a treat 
I figured, I'd put the boys in the barn overnight for the first week or so, just to get some routine established and teach Willie that when I call and open the stalls, it's time to come inside. Well... you really don't have to ask him twice. He acts as if he's been here all his life. He struts right into his stall... no coaxing required.
Tonight, my plan was to measure him so that I will have a starting point. Unfortunately, my measuring tape is about an inch too short 
The first picture here is quite flattering.. he really is a chunky butterball.
It would be lovely if the weather would turn nice again, so I can get some more pictures of him. I will need a good head shot, too, for his stall name plate :)