.... What?

[toobigtohandle]

Kenta Ooshima shared a photo. 26/02 near Retrospec Mailbox

... Exactly what am I supposed to do with this? Does anyone here know about horse care?

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[destiny_key]

ive never taken care of a horse before
but ive had lots of other animals???
and i know about chocobos
so maybe i can help???

[toobigtohandle]

Honestly, I can use all the help I can get here. Money is not a problem either.

I figure I should probably have a stable built first. Or at least rent one until I can get a proper one built. But I'm rather clueless about anything else involved in caring for the animal itself.

[livingimpaired]

Acquiring a shovel may be a good first step.

But is that a reward for saving the mayor and the others? I assume that you were all successful, anyway.

[toobigtohandle]

The Mayor and the other is fine yes. But I don't think this is related. This came ten days afterwards and I haven't heard of anyone else who went down there getting rewards.

[blondferret]

See, this is what I felt like when I got my owl.
Welcome to the club.

[toobigtohandle]

Your owl is magical and delivers message. This is just a horse.

[stressweets]

[ UWAH.... ]

How beautiful...!
If you house them at the stables, we'll take care of them properly ♪ It's a little costly, but that's the price of good care.
All you'd have to do is come visit them every so often so they don't get lonely. Horses like being brushed and cared for by those who own them as well, as well as being given treats and ridden ☆ So doing that much should be enough.
Well, we can do that too, but horses really, really like it when it's the person who owns them!
And a happy horse is a healthy horse, as I say!

[toobigtohandle]

Do you wok at stables?

I'm planning to have my own built and hire some people eventually, but in the meantime,
I suppose renting a space and paying for care is the best solution. Money is not an issue at all. Who should I contact to inquire about things?

I will have to learn all of that, if someone is willing to teach. I only had a few horse riding lessons as a very small child, so I'm very much out of my depth here.

[eyestitch]

sooooo pretty! what's her name?

you're super lucky! horses are way cooler than chocobos. and taste better, probably.

[toobigtohandle]

He's male, and according to the ticket I received his name is Iwaiichigou.

I don't think I've ever tasted horse. I don't think I will try it with this one.

[liberal_arts]

I know we cared for horses at the citadel, and I think the roster traded duties on that matter, but I don't have any specific memories of horse care.

And to be honest, something about the idea turns my stomach for some reason.

[toobigtohandle]

Honestly, neither do I.

I don't mind caring for it properly but I'm unsure of where to start.

[flowrite]

OH

MY

GOD

RETROSPEC SENT YOU A PONY?!!?!?!!!?? (◕ω◕✿)

[toobigtohandle]

A horse, Fai. Not a pony.

It's quite big, actually. I think it could carry me with no problem.

[sharplydressed]

you got a whole horse in the mail??
forget about horse care, where are you even supposed to keep that thing?

[toobigtohandle]

Yes.

Apparently, there are some stables in town where I could house him until I get my own built.

[As one does, obviously.]

[standalonehuman]

You have my deepest sympathies.

But, message Officer Frederick Boudin. He's one of our mounted officers, but he knows a lot about caring for horses. Tell him you suddenly have a horse, and he'll definitely help.

[toobigtohandle]

Thank you for the contact.

Someone who works at the stables also contacted me and I have a temporary housing solution until I can get my own stables built, at least.

[Because this is what you do when you suddenly get a horse out of nowhere, right? You build your own stables to house it.]

[grimdeity]

Congratulations on your new friend.
Horses are much like big dogs but require far more care.
I can only render some small assistance, but only as someone who rode ponies as a child.
You'll need a stable. A decent income to provide proper food and care. A saddle, bridle, brush.
Does he have a name? He's beautiful, I must say.

[toobigtohandle]

Money is definitely not an issue, and it seems I will be able to house him at the stables in town until I can get my own built and staffed.

He's named Iwaiichigou. I don't think I was the one to name him, though. In fact I don't know if he's really 'mine'.

[angealwings]

[ What is with this month and horses... ]

Outside the city for now, but I've been around enough, growing up, to be able to help when I get back.

Perhaps ask around in the places near the city to see if anyone is keeping large animals or has a barn that you can use as a stable?

[toobigtohandle]

I seem to have found temporary lodgings for him int he city stables until I can get my own built and staffed, so the emergency at least is taken care of.

But I would definitely appreciate getting some help in learning what is necessary to care for such an animal. It would irresponsible not to.

[dornen_kiste]

Oh wow, how did you get a horse? It's so pretty! I'm totally jealous.

What did you name it?

_{[ He is super useful. ]}

[toobigtohandle]

He already has a name, it seems. It's Iwaiichigou.

I got a ticket from Retrospec, and that's what it was.

[sakeplz]

OMG WE HAVE A HORSE NOW???

[toobigtohandle]

Apparently.

I'm looking for some plot of land to buy so I can have a stable built. He'll be housed at the city stables until then and a few people have offered to teach me how to take care of him.

[deathboss]

Did you get a free horse?

[toobigtohandle]

Apparently so. Is it the first time it's happened?
I know other people have gotten animals before.