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Post by Whitewolf821 on Jun 25, 2009 19:14:32 GMT -5
I was reminded on the financials of Honeycutt's owie. I'm assuming since there's no more updates he healed up nicely?
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Post by jaybird on Jun 25, 2009 20:41:16 GMT -5
Yes, he's fine now. He had to endure 4 days of shots (penicillin), 12 days of twice-daily oral medication (SMZs, yuck!) and 3 weeks of daily bandage changes and a Davis boot. And I cannot even begin to stress how great he was for all of this.
In fact, I had lots of occasion to appreciate Honeycutt during his recovery from his owie. You all know that he's an uncontrollable bucker who is very skittish and very scared of people. But have I ever told you how GENTLE he is? He's so amazing. I could walk into his paddock every day carrying a syringe of SMZs and halter him with one hand. He didn't like his medicine but he would stand politely for me while I forced it down his throat. Same with irrigating his wound -- it hurt but he let me do it. And he never kicked, pulled away, pushed me over, stepped on me, anything! His biggest rebellion was to refuse to lift his foot for me, and even that was done carefully and gently. He never pulls or rushes while being led; he never crowds you, even if you're holding a scoop of grain. He is just so amazingly gentle.
He's such a good boy.
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Post by bsnlark on Jun 25, 2009 22:12:18 GMT -5
Yes, he's fine now. He had to endure 4 days of shots (penicillin), 12 days of twice-daily oral medication (SMZs, yuck!) and 3 weeks of daily bandage changes and a Davis boot. And I cannot even begin to stress how great he was for all of this. In fact, I had lots of occasion to appreciate Honeycutt during his recovery from his owie. You all know that he's an uncontrollable bucker who is very skittish and very scared of people. But have I ever told you how GENTLE he is? He's so amazing. I could walk into his paddock every day carrying a syringe of SMZs and halter him with one hand. He didn't like his medicine but he would stand politely for me while I forced it down his throat. Same with irrigating his wound -- it hurt but he let me do it. And he never kicked, pulled away, pushed me over, stepped on me, anything! His biggest rebellion was to refuse to lift his foot for me, and even that was done carefully and gently. He never pulls or rushes while being led; he never crowds you, even if you're holding a scoop of grain. He is just so amazingly gentle. He's such a good boy. Ahh, come on, Bonnie......  When are you finally going to put the *PENDING ADOPTION by SAFE Financial Goddess * notice on that boy  ? uuuu kno u wanna, don cha  |
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Post by Whitewolf821 on Jun 26, 2009 12:28:30 GMT -5
LOL. Now don't push her Peggy. Bonnie is comfortably in denial ;D
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Post by shekaberry on Jun 26, 2009 13:38:12 GMT -5
I was wondering when someone was going to say that  I think HC has chosen his owner  |
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Post by queengwennypoo on Oct 28, 2009 19:09:28 GMT -5
Maybe he could be a "horse ambassador" at elementary schools and things like that, teaching kids how to groom, since he's so gentle on the ground. What about pulling a cart, has that been tried?
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Post by schwung on Oct 28, 2009 19:19:27 GMT -5
Hi Queen - those are certainly options, although while easy to handle he's still pretty timid and I am not sure if he would be an ideal candidate for going to schools. As for pulling a cart, again that's an option, but we cannot invest any more in training on him (all told, I think we spent about $4000 and 3 different trainers on this horse). So that would be something that the adopter would need to be willing to try with him. We have had a few inquiries on this horse but almost all of them wanted him as a riding horse.
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Post by cowgirlup1593 on Nov 26, 2009 12:04:15 GMT -5
he is so cute!!!!
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Post by jaybird on Feb 17, 2010 15:02:42 GMT -5
Finally, a beautiful, sunny day for the horses to enjoy! Honeycutt has been shedding pretty profusely under his blanket so today he got turned out in the big field without it so he could roll and get rid of some of that hair. I was pleased to see that he's still a little butterball under his blankie, and he was very happy to get out and stretch his legs. here's a little video: www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1223560025477&ref=mf |
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Post by shekaberry on Feb 19, 2010 11:14:35 GMT -5
What a soul this horse has. He reminds me of Amber in the way that he watches you approach, expecting something bad, even after all these years of love. Breaks my heart that the abuse he suffered made such an impact that even love and kind hands couldn't erase. A lesson to be learned for all, I guess. I love how you talk to him, JB. I could see in his eyes that he trusts you. I think there is a special bond there |
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Post by jaybird on May 17, 2010 10:51:33 GMT -5
I always hoped that some day I could come to this board and announce that I had adopted Honeycutt....but financial concerns made me hesitate to take on the long term responsibility of another horse. I'm very sad to say that I have made the decision instead to sell my farm in Silverdale. Not only can I not afford it any more, I also have finally admitted to myself that keeping up a five acre property by myself is just too hard.
Yesterday I delivered Honeycutt to Jaime's where he will spend the next week before moving on to a new foster home. Jaime can tell you more about it, but I know that it is a beautiful place where he will be very well cared for.
I love this horse, and it breaks my heart to say goodbye to him. I feel like I've let him down, because I promised him that I would always take care of him. I have to keep reminding myself that SAFE will always be there for him, and that he will be more than fine in the future. But I am going to really miss him.
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Post by coconut on May 17, 2010 12:04:49 GMT -5
aww, Bonnie... That you love him so much shows through in everything you do for him & he's been so very well cared for because you came into his life...and because you work so hard for SAFE, he will continue to be very well cared for. I can't even imaging having to say goodbye to such a dear friend but, thankfully you'll still be making a difference in his life. THANK YOU for loving him so deeply and making responsible choices for him. ..I know he loves you too |
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Post by lynnm on May 17, 2010 14:47:16 GMT -5
I always hoped that some day I could come to this board and announce that I had adopted Honeycutt....but financial concerns made me hesitate to take on the long term responsibility of another horse. I'm very sad to say that I have made the decision instead to sell my farm in Silverdale. Not only can I not afford it any more, I also have finally admitted to myself that keeping up a five acre property by myself is just too hard. Yesterday I delivered Honeycutt to Jaime's where he will spend the next week before moving on to a new foster home. Jaime can tell you more about it, but I know that it is a beautiful place where he will be very well cared for. I love this horse, and it breaks my heart to say goodbye to him. I feel like I've let him down, because I promised him that I would always take care of him. I have to keep reminding myself that SAFE will always be there for him, and that he will be more than fine in the future. But I am going to really miss him. Bonnie I am so sorry to hear this for you and for Honeycutt! |
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Post by trillium on May 18, 2010 21:10:35 GMT -5
Gosh Bonnie, I am sorry to see you are going to need to sell your farm. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we have to make a new game plan. I hope all we be ok.
Maybe times will get better and you will be able to have Honeycutt come back into your life. You just never know.
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Post by safehorses on May 20, 2010 18:39:32 GMT -5
Oh damn...Bonnie, I'm so sorry to hear that you are going to sell your place, I know how much work you put into it. It seems like the dream of home ownership is turning into such a nightmare in the last few years...it's so unfair and it's choking so many people right now. Good for you to know when to say when (so to speak).
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I think HC has chosen his owner 
