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Post by akoehmstedt on Jul 8, 2008 13:54:45 GMT -5
I am so excited for you two. I sure hope you get a chance to post pictures tonight.
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Post by Angel62197 on Jul 8, 2008 16:44:02 GMT -5
Congratulations to you and Deeds!!
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Post by Sara on Jul 8, 2008 19:54:10 GMT -5
How exciting! (patiently awating pics)
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Post by danesgirl on Jul 8, 2008 23:41:12 GMT -5
Whew! That was a looooong trip! Luckily, the big guy was quite relaxed each time i checked on him on the way to Lynden (though he was rather sassy about getting IN the trailer, thank you Bonnie for helping!). When we finally arrived home, he turned around and announced himself to the county. He walked very nicely up to his turnout and promptly rolled in the grass. He paused at one point, still laying down, and started eating- with quite a crowd to applaud how cute he looked. He is now wearing a borrowed fly fringe and has been rubbed down a bit and had fly spray applied. I'm going to let him hang out for the next few days, let him acclimate, and then this weekend we can test the arena. Thank you SAFE!    Having trouble getting the other pics loading onto my computer  More to come soon! |
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Post by schwung on Jul 9, 2008 0:13:13 GMT -5
He looks great, and glad to hear he made the trip and settled in well! Thank you for the photos, can't wait to see the rest!
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Post by akoehmstedt on Jul 9, 2008 10:35:21 GMT -5
Glad the trip went well. Great photos. Can't wait to see some under saddle ones!  |
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Post by cardicorgi on Jul 9, 2008 13:04:38 GMT -5
Congratulations, danesgirl, and thanks for posting pictures! I wish you a wonderful partnership with Deeds.  |
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Post by leahlady on Jul 9, 2008 20:02:48 GMT -5
He is so cute!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations |
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Post by danesgirl on Jul 9, 2008 23:17:24 GMT -5
So, Mr Deeds spent the day relaxing in his grassy turnout while i was at work, talking shop with my neighbor's OTTB Gino no doubt. Then, this evening we walked around the property, investigated the arena, were shocked by ducks... yes, Deeds was not at all sure that those ducks should be allowed! However, when he noticed that none of the other horses cared, he soon decided it was ok with him too Then, an hours worth of beautification (and fly sprays and lotions and roll-ons) it was back to more relaxing in the sun. I'm sure i need not add that he was a very good boy the whole time |
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Post by safehorses on Jul 11, 2008 12:55:13 GMT -5
Sounds like he hit the jackpot Indeed! Congrats on your new buddy, he's very lucky to have found such a great new home! |
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Post by danesgirl on Jul 13, 2008 17:05:24 GMT -5
I have to gush about how amazed I am by this boy: Each day we've been taking little walks and just doing some getting-to-know-you stuff, grooming and so on. Last night, he was more than happy to just stand next to me while I chatted with a neighbor about his adoption... he just rested a hind foot and kinda leaned his head against my arm, not even trying to rub. I've taken him into the arena and we've checked out the jumps (my neighbors daughters are awesome jumpers) and none of it fazed him. He is very responsive, halts with a voice command and will trot with me as soon as i speed up, and slows down just as willingly. However, last night I did notice that he was landing on the front edge of his left fore (the one with the suspensory injury) which caused him to stumble periodically, and today it appears a smidge swollen, though not hot. So, today we can practice being cold hosed and tomorrow I will have my conveniently located vet (who lives next door) take a look at him, in case he has other suggestions. I think I may wait to start riding until he's been checked over by the good Dr. and perhaps had his feet done, and maybe even a chiro adjustment. I will know more in the next day or so. Until that ride however, we have plenty we can do on the ground together, and I am loving every minute of it |
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Post by akoehmstedt on Jul 14, 2008 8:38:13 GMT -5
You have no idea how happy I am that things are going well for you two. Deeds is a funny, mellow and levelheaded boy.
Just have to watch out for him licking you!!
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Post by danesgirl on Jul 14, 2008 11:18:46 GMT -5
Ohmigosh! To get him to stand still while I hosed his leg, I just held out a hand and let him lick it! He stood stock still and licked me the ENTIRE time btw- leg looks pretty good this morning. No heat, only a small amount of swelling, and he does not find it painful at all. |
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Post by danesgirl on Sept 9, 2008 14:27:01 GMT -5
Just had to share... Looking out my kitchen window, I can see into my neighbors pasture where Deeds is spending his days. He is currently involved in a serious session of grooming with their OTTB gelding Gino. I could sit and watch all day I guess he's decided that he likes it here! |
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Post by schwung on Sept 9, 2008 14:53:17 GMT -5
Hey danesgirl! I was wondering how it was going with Deeds. Tell us more!
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More to come soon! 
