Live2Ride Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Help a poor sick gal out :) My poor Arab has yet to be renamed....his current name of Amos just does not suit him and I'd love to be out working with him and trying some new names out, but this cold/flu/whatever it is, is kicking my butt and I'm only able to spend small bits of time during the day out there. I'll explain his personality as best I can: He loves to fling his neck and head around when checking things out. He is a messy eater. He will come running when I whistle and full out enjoys the run. He is very light on his feet and floats along when he's moving. He is very aware of his surroundings and rarely gets in my space in a pushy way, but does enjoy being next to me. Loves his neck scratched and the base of his ears and will turn his head for me to get to the other side, lol. He likes to work I was told and when I rode him he willingly did what I asked... So I've put some names on the poll that we've picked (dd, DH and myself)...I'm normally pretty good at naming our pets, but it's not coming to me this time... Or feel free to suggest one or two, lol :) This was a show training picture... and the day I got to ride him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 What a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Wow he's gorgeous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 He's gorgeous! I voted Luka, but also a couple of others. Wish you lived near me - then I could come see him to get a better feel:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 What a beautiful horse! Personality-wise, I think Luka or Niko fit best. If I was just picking a name (without knowing anything about his personality), I'd go with Amir or Phoenix. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eagle Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Haha. I thought you were talking about a child at first. It started getting a bit weird during your description. Then a LOT weird. Then I realized... Horse! (Then you added pics and it became obvious) How about Sirocco or Ghibli. "Sirocco is a Mediterranean wind that comes from the Sahara and reaches hurricane speeds in North Africa and Southern Europe. It is known in North Africa by the Arabic word qibli or ghibli" See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirocco for more explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Haha. I thought you were talking about a child at first. It started getting a bit weird during your description. Then a LOT weird. Then I realized... Horse! (Then you added pics and it became obvious) That's funny! Thanks for the chuckle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Holy horse hooves, Batman! That's one beautiful creature. I voted for Luka because it sounds elegant and the photo just speaks, equine elegance to me. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Wow, he is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 He's absolutely beautiful. He looks light on his feet so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I know absolutely nothing about horses, but he is beautiful! He looks so proud and regal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks! He does have a air about him, but from what i've been reading, arabs can be like that. He does not seem full of himsekf hough. When he spooks at things he looks to me and stays close. But does not run into me whch is good. By the end of today he'll have a name :)...i'm tired. Of calling him 'buddy' lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Everyone here thinks he is beautiful! DS said WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I would call him Prince. Sorry, I didn't vote because none of the choices jumped out at me. He is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Haha. I thought you were talking about a child at first. It started getting a bit weird during your description. Then a LOT weird. Then I realized... Horse! (Then you added pics and it became obvious) Same here! I was trying to reconcile your username, "Countrygirl", with the names you had listed in your poll for your "sweet boy!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Amazingly beautiful! Did you train him? I likes all the names, but voted for Aziz & Naseer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I can't vote in the poll because you didn't mention my two favorites, "Mr. Wiggles" and "Fluffy." ;) I like Eagle's suggestion of Sirocco, although wasn't that also a Volkswagen? So maybe not. But i think the VW was spelled Scirocco, so it's sort of different, and it still sounds pretty cool. Whatever you choose, make sure it's quick and easy to call, and that you won't get sick of it. If he already knows his name as Amos, maybe Amir would be a good option because it sounds sort of similar and wouldn't be confusing for him. Or you could just call him Bob and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 I can't vote in the poll because you didn't mention my two favorites, "Mr. Wiggles" and "Fluffy." ;) I like Eagle's suggestion of Sirocco, although wasn't that also a Volkswagen? So maybe not. But i think the VW was spelled Scirocco, so it's sort of different, and it still sounds pretty cool. Whatever you choose, make sure it's quick and easy to call, and that you won't get sick of it. If he already knows his name as Amos, maybe Amir would be a good option because it sounds sort of similar and wouldn't be confusing for him. Or you could just call him Bob and be done with it. I totally forgot to add those two above :). But oh dear. No Bob...just. cant. do. it lol All the ones we picked we can live with, but i have two favorites. He doesnt come to his current name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I vote for Amir...he looks like royalty to me. Your description reminds me of my arab mare and how much I miss her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Amazingly beautiful! Did you train him? I likes all the names, but voted for Aziz & Naseer. I did not train him. He was actually given to me because he wasnt making the higher marks that they had hoped when showing. Poor fellow though is getting picked on a bit by one of my horses....Jeaux is a brat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I voted for Amir. I think it's beautiful. Plus, I'm always calling ds9 my prince, so this one really spoke to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 My dd is watching this voting, lol. She wants her name to win :tongue_smilie: We went to the barn tonight to try on a couple of the names. He seemed to perk up with the two that are in the lead :thumbup: ..we find that a good sign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 He's pretty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I voted Amir or Asim, but I like Prince as well. Reading your post, Spirit came to mind. My favorite movie as a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I voted for Nikko. He just looks like a Nikko to me. LOVE his color. I knew an Amir once. He always looked like he was smiling. All of the foals he sired had the same expression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosyne Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I personally like Ace, but there are a lot of great names in there. What a beautiful horse! He's magnificent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Definitely Amir. Easy to say, sounds Arabian-y, enough like Amos that he'll switch easily. It's hard to switch their names. I have a Katie dd and Katie horse. Katie horse knows her name and we never could come up with a substitute. Dd said leave it be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 You could call him Alice. It sounds close enough to Amos not to confuse him, and if it's masculine enough for Alice Cooper, who are we to judge? ;) Sorry, that probably wasn't much help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 You could call him Alice. It sounds close enough to Amos not to confuse him, and if it's masculine enough for Alice Cooper, who are we to judge? ;) Sorry, that probably wasn't much help... Nope, only Alice Cooper can rock that name, lol. But it made me laugh. We've spent most of the day watching our poll move along. I'm leaving it till tomorrow...my head hurts and so I'm heading off to bed after I take some meds. I'm hoping I feel better tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Just wondering if this handsome fellow has a name yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Wondering too. Aziz means "saint" in Turkish and he sounds like one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Luka or NIco. Strong names that have a definite sound if called out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 So just to update because we finally decided....dum da da dum ...... :) It's LUKA! We were playing with Amir for a few days and though I mostly liked it, it just wasn't really working for me. I then called him Luka for a few and had him out at 4-H with friends and we all agreed that Luka just suits him. He's got such a personality that is fun and upbeat! He's prancy and likes to toss that head. He's just a fun little horse. His name has stuck and since it's very different from the others here, he'll adjust to it rather quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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