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Post by Angel62197 on Oct 25, 2007 22:29:21 GMT -5
I love the look on his face... "...yes. Yes I am beautiful. It's true. Don't mind me while I stand here and look good."
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Post by jaybird on Oct 25, 2007 22:39:46 GMT -5
it's true! he turns into a statue whenever I pull out the camera. I think he wants to be a model. ;D
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Post by cardicorgi on Oct 26, 2007 11:37:02 GMT -5
That's funny, Bonnie - I was thinking "Honeycutt would be a beautiful model for halters..." maybe *that* is what his job should be.  He surely is photogenic... |
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Post by Gingersmom-Tate on Oct 26, 2007 13:07:22 GMT -5
Hands down Honeycutt is the best looking Safe horse ever. From the moment I saw him I've said that. He looks quite dashing in that new blanket Bonnie.
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Post by jaybird on Oct 31, 2007 11:58:59 GMT -5
Honeycutt got his feet trimmed yesterday. He was a pretty good boy for the farrier....he's getting better and better at dealing with new people. There was one little incident that really surprised me....he had a moment of panic while in the cross ties, and he went flying backwards with his head in the air...I had a hold of his lead rope...and as I went towards his head to unsnap the cross ties, I spoke to him and he actually listened to me and stopped struggling! I was so surprised and pleased because from the look in his eye, he was outta there! But he overcame his fear once again. I unhooked the cross ties after that and we did the rest of the trim with just me holding him, and he was good as gold. I know this story is not very dramatic, but for Honeycutt, it was a huge accomplishment. I love this horse. I had a bad day a few days back and needed a shoulder to cry on, and Honeycutt was there for me. So add that to his list of good points: he soaks up tears and will even give you a hug if you need it. |
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Post by safehorses on Oct 31, 2007 13:22:07 GMT -5
LOL...I didn't notice Oliver at first, bad me! I was so mesmerized by our handsome HC. Oliver is SUCH A CUTIE!!! How's his back doing Bonnie? |
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Post by jaybird on Oct 31, 2007 13:32:09 GMT -5
Oliver is grand. I need to update his thread...does he even have a thread??
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Post by safehorses on Oct 31, 2007 13:36:57 GMT -5
Honeycutt got his feet trimmed yesterday. He was a pretty good boy for the farrier....he's getting better and better at dealing with new people. There was one little incident that really surprised me....he had a moment of panic while in the cross ties, and he went flying backwards with his head in the air...I had a hold of his lead rope...and as I went towards his head to unsnap the cross ties, I spoke to him and he actually listened to me and stopped struggling! I was so surprised and pleased because from the look in his eye, he was outta there! But he overcame his fear once again. I unhooked the cross ties after that and we did the rest of the trim with just me holding him, and he was good as gold. I know this story is not very dramatic, but for Honeycutt, it was a huge accomplishment. I love this horse. I had a bad day a few days back and needed a shoulder to cry on, and Honeycutt was there for me. So add that to his list of good points: he soaks up tears and will even give you a hug if you need it. Sorry...just saw this post, I didn't notice that I wasn't at the end of the thread when I replied about that cutie Oliver in HC's pictures. This is a really beautiful post Bonnie...HC so wants to please, it's what makes him so endearing. I'm glad he realizes that you can be trusted, that's huge. And the best thing about him is that it seems like he's a good shoulder to cry on and a good listener! What a good boy... |
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Post by averyacres on Oct 31, 2007 17:37:48 GMT -5
And, it also shows once again, horses DO NOT have to be looked at as riding animals ONLY! HC has SO much to offer just being the boy he is. Thank you, Bonnie, for that post. It is SO true, horses are very good listeners and I realized many years ago with my boy Storme what a great shoulder to cry on when needed.
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Post by jaybird on Dec 3, 2007 14:36:16 GMT -5
Poor Honeycutt. He does not like this weather at all. There's a huge pine tree branch that fell into his paddock last night....he is eyeing it as if to say "Hmmm, could I somehow fashion that into a boat to sail away in?" We are all thinking about building an ark...that is how much it is raining here right now. Add to that the 7" of snow that fell yesterday that has completely melted, and you get one great big wet mess.
I would take a picture of Honeycutt, but I don't want to bum anyone out. He looks very very sad when there is rainwater dripping from his forelock...
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Post by huskiesnhorses on Dec 3, 2007 16:47:12 GMT -5
Really? I cannot GET the 2 you-know-whos to come IN to the barn. They both insist on standing out in the pouring rain, tails to the wind, heads down - looking as miserable as they POSSIBLY can....and are secretly delighted that no one can call THEM wimpy TB's...... idiots........I give up.  |
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Post by Gingersmom-Tate on Dec 3, 2007 16:52:27 GMT -5
Ginger is the same way, wont come into her nice warm dry stall, Sione on the other hand wont go out into the rain.
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Post by jaybird on Jan 30, 2008 23:53:39 GMT -5
Honeycutt and his friends all got their teeth floated today. I was extremely pleased that when my vet arrived, Honeycutt was very interested in him and showed no fear toward him at all! He was actually quite outgoing today...reaching through his feed door to take hold of my collar and snuffle my hair, watching with great interest as Jay and Oliver got their floats done before him. Once it was his turn, he was an absolute champ about everything, and I have to say that both my vet and his tech were really impressed with him! They both thought he was extremely cute and sweet, and my vet called him a superstar for his incredible behavior during his float. I swear, everyone who meets this horse just falls in love with him.
His teeth were in good shape, just in need of a maintenance float. He also got shots and a sheath cleaning.
We talked a little bit about what we'd like to see in an adoptive home for Honeycutt and my vet remarked that he has clients who are often looking for companion horses especially when their older horses pass away leaving a single horse alone. I told him that I'd put together some information on SAFE and mail it in to his office. It got me thinking that if any of you have the occasion to talk to your vets about SAFE, it would be nice to have a packet of information that can be passed on to them if they are interested. So I'll get to work on that if the rest of you want to get to work on spreading the word! ;D
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Post by ecaitlynn on Jan 31, 2008 14:27:52 GMT -5
Some day I hope to be coming to SAFE to fill out an adoption form for a horse that would be hard to place. I'd like to adopt one that will have difficulty finding a home otherwise.
Beth Thompson
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Post by ecaitlynn on Apr 1, 2008 16:49:16 GMT -5
Any updates on Honeycutt?
Beth Thompson (Edgewood)
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He surely is photogenic...
