The Re-Naming

Of the blog, not the horse.

Now that Leo is retired, and Spring is joining the family, I feel that "The Repurposed Saddlebred" is no longer most accurate of titles. So. Do I start an entirely new blog (with a new name) or do I rename this one? Which is the easiest for you, as readers?

And what should I call it now?

My first instinct is "The Repurposed Horse" - still accurate, as Spring is an OTTB, and still acknowledges Leo, who has in a way been repurposed once again (as a lawnmower. His new purpose in life is to eat all the things). I haven't actually come up with any other names, so... suggestions? Opinions?

Comments

  1. emmaJuly 11, 2017 at 3:35 AM

    I'm terrible at naming things lol but I do like the repurposed horse! Would recommend that you just rename the blog instead of starting a whole new one - it's definitely easier for readers (esp those who don't check in as often) if you keep the same url.

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  2. TheFoxRiderJuly 11, 2017 at 5:51 AM

    That's a tough one! I started calling Bailey the #feralredhorse pretty quickly after she got home, so I had a blog name pretty quickly. Heck, you could call your blog "Oatmeal" and I'd still be here, reading :D

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  3. TeresaAJuly 11, 2017 at 6:22 AM

    I like 'The Repurposed Horse' and please keep this blog- it makes it easier. :)

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  4. TrainwreckInTealJuly 11, 2017 at 7:55 AM

    I agree with the above -- the repurposed horse is a nod to both of them, and you can just rename the blog instead of starting a new one because Leo is still in the picture! :)

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  5. DomJuly 11, 2017 at 8:57 AM

    I would just rename the blog so the address stays the same and goes on our readers easily :) Less confusing that way.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 11, 2017 at 1:01 PM

    The Repurposed Horse is cute! I'm sure if it fits, it fits. :) You'll know!

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  7. Olivia @ DIY Horse OwnershipJuly 12, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    I'd recommend renaming over making a new one. It's still your journey.

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