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Post by ecaitlynn on Sept 25, 2008 12:56:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the update on this beautiful baby!
Beth Thompson
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Post by schwung on Oct 1, 2008 0:13:20 GMT -5
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Post by horsecrazy on Oct 2, 2008 13:17:37 GMT -5
So Phoenix has a new teacher!!! Amanda Waddington will be Phoenix's trainer - we all met last night and - like everyone else - Amanda thinks Phoenix is the cutest thing Amanda has a degree in Equine Science and a National title to boot! She will be a great source of information on diet, exercise, and everything "horsey" She is going to be working with him 2-3 days per week - I will be there for at least one session each week. Can't wait to get started!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by ecaitlynn on Oct 2, 2008 16:42:06 GMT -5
Oh, that is so awesome! I wish I had someone like that down here in South Sound who could help me with Dixon.
Beth Thompson
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Post by horsecrazy on Oct 17, 2008 13:53:04 GMT -5
Well, I have been having a heck of a time with finding trainers who didn't back out at the last minute. After 3, I sort of gave up. Also, I was concerned that Phoenix didn't have quite enough turnout time at his new home. I go and see him every evening and take him out for at least an hour but still feel bad. So, I have decided to move him back to Monroe - Edens Gate!!!!! I really like Julie's place and feel that is where I want my baby to grow up. Plus, she can help me work with him. The only downside is I will only see him 3-4 times per week now, but I believe this is the best thing for him.
He will be moving out to Julie's in mid-November - and hang out with the SAFE crowd there - Hope, Annie, Willow, Whiskey, and Cedar.
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Post by huskiesnhorses on Oct 17, 2008 15:14:45 GMT -5
I think that is awesome! Julie rocks!
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Post by monicabee on Oct 19, 2008 8:44:53 GMT -5
How fabulous, look forward to seeing your handsome boy again.
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Post by horsecrazy on Oct 27, 2008 14:45:01 GMT -5
I couldn't wait any longer so yesterday Julie and I moved Phoenix to Edensgate!!!!!! He loaded fairly easily and hauled great. I spent some time with him introducing him to his new home and tucked him in his new stall safe for the night before leaving. Today is his first time out with the new herd - have to say that upon our arrival the resident boys were very excited to see the new "kid" - so we walked over and met them. They were very sweet, no squealing like at the last place - I told Phoenix that he was going to be with some nice guys. I am sure he will be fine although I am going through withdrawals now that I won't see him every day. Next time you come out to Monroe to volunteer - drop by and say Hi to Phoenix
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Post by shekaberry on Oct 27, 2008 16:31:19 GMT -5
Awww, Julie's geldings will take excellent care of Phoenix, I am super excited to see him again!!!!
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Post by monicabee on Oct 30, 2008 16:31:29 GMT -5
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Post by horsecrazy on Oct 31, 2008 13:27:36 GMT -5
Thanks so much Monica for chroniciling Phoenix's assimilation into his new herd. I have to say that they have been much kinder to him than at the last place - I don't see any evidence of "physical reminders" of his place Isn't he growing??? He is starting to look more like a horse everyday and less like a baby - he is adorable although filthy. I brush him all the time, but it won't be until next spring that he will probably stay cleaner. The joy of light colored horses
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Post by jodycat on Dec 19, 2008 8:49:00 GMT -5
Another Monica blog with photo of Phoenix - and Fred! Julie tells me they have become somewhat of a pair. A couple of nights ago, Fred decided he didn't want to come in because he had found some good grass to graze on. Phoenix seemed to think if it was good for Fred, it was good for him, and stayed out with him. (They were both compliant, though, when Julie retrieved them.) blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsebytes/archives/157205.asp?source=myseattlepets The odd couple.....
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Post by horsecrazy on Apr 18, 2009 12:47:12 GMT -5
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Post by horsecrazy on Apr 18, 2009 12:51:55 GMT -5
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Post by jaybird on Apr 18, 2009 13:55:06 GMT -5
Bernie, these are beautiful photos!! And what a beautiful boy!! Thank you so much for sharing. It's great to see he is doing so well!!
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