On the hip replacement - if you are in that much paid find the right surgeon and DO IT!! I had mine done this year (at only 38) and am SOOOO FREAKING HAPPY! Had I known it would have been this much better (as in NO pain) I would have pushed to have it done 6 years ago instead of the arthroscopy. It was absolutely terrifying to even consider at first but I talked to a lot of people and did the research and finally put on the big girl panties and did it. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me, I'm more than happy to share my experience.

The new horse looks nice, but I think we need more details on him, what is he, how old, etc. and better pics to help with a name. Congrats!