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Post by schwung on Aug 5, 2009 19:25:18 GMT -5
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Post by schwung on Nov 4, 2009 12:40:16 GMT -5
Due to financial issues, life changes and an upcoming move, Deeds is looking for a new home. SAFE will be helping his current adopter find him a new home from his current location in Bellingham. If he does not find a home by spring, he will need to be returned to SAFE.
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Post by hollynanne on Nov 4, 2009 17:41:08 GMT -5
That sucks! Poor Deeds! Poor Danesgirl!
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Post by equinefreedom on Nov 4, 2009 19:20:23 GMT -5
All this money trouble it is so hard to keep horses. I feel bad for you im so sorry. he seems like a great horse I hope he gets rehomed.
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Post by Angel62197 on Nov 5, 2009 0:16:52 GMT -5
So sad to hear! I am glad SAFE is able to step in and help out though, Deeds will be well taken care of. How is he doing health wise? Riding?
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Post by danesgirl on Nov 13, 2009 0:22:34 GMT -5
I really appreciate how understanding everyone is and I feel wretched that I can't be Deed's forever home. He is very healthy, happy, and up-to-date on everything. I have not been riding him, but he is not lame. I've mostly just been paranoid about stressing his legs. He gets turnout every single day and it seems to have really helped. He may actually be much more capable, physically, than I give him credit for, but I will leave that up to SAFE and his new adopter (when he finds one). I've sent Jamie some info for him and some pictures, so those should be up here soon. Again, I am so thankful for the support and hope that Mr. Deeds' next home will be his last. He's such a terrific guy, and he deserves it.
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Post by schwung on Nov 15, 2009 12:39:41 GMT -5
Here's the additional info that danesgirl sent me: Deeds spends the majority of his day in pasture turnout. He is happiest with another horse and has been pastured with both sexes, young and old, big and small. He generally has a pretty mellow, get-along, kind of attitude towards his pasture mates, but doesn't put up with a lot of nonsense either. The horse he is currently turned out with actually bullied him badly at first, but it never became physical, and they have settled down very well and he is quite attached now. He comes into the barn every day to have his evening meal. In the winter time, or in poor weather, he stays in overnight. In the summertime, he comes in for his feed and then is turned back out after the worst of the bugs have died down.
I have not ridden him while I have had him. After x-raying him, I was concerned that riding may put unnecessary stress on his front legs and figured I had plenty of time to try again in the future. When I first brought him home, I had to regularly hose down his front legs after turnout. They tended to swell, though not develop heat, but he was never actually lame because of it. After months of regular turnout, I never see his legs swollen anymore, even after he reenacts races in his field. This summer he did come up lame, and after x-raying both front feet, we determined that it was simply his thin soled Thoroughbred feet and very hard ground. After putting on front shoes, he was sound again. Now that the ground is soft again, we pulled his shoes and will monitor how he does.
Deeds does best with a very regular schedule. He does not like to be left alone in the barn and will pace and fuss if it does not fit his routine. He does not crib or chew his stall. He is a very very good boy for his farrier, and does not mind having shoes put on. He is fine with hoses, blankets, fly masks, dogs, children, chickens, and cats. The best attitude with him is a no-nonsense one. Firm but not harsh. He will try to test you if you try to coddle him. He likes you brisk and confident. He will load right into a trailer with this approach. He is reasonably good for the vet, and very good if wearing a chain. The chain definitely does not need to be used, but he seems much calmer with it on. With a chain on, he is an angel for his chiropractor, and really seems to enjoy his adjustments. For a Thoroughbred, he is a pretty easy keeper. He prefers grass hay and also eats LMF Gentle Balance with Platinum Performance's Ortho-Chon HA joint supplement. We also add oil to his feed. He just had his shoes pulled, his feet trimmed, a chiropractic adjustment and his fall vaccinations on Monday the 9th of November. He is now up to date until the spring as far as the vet is concerned, and January for his feet. Below are some photos taken during these appointments.
All in all, this guy is a very very nice horse. He is quite a character and super sweet. I wish that circumstances were different and that I did not need to write all of this... but I do. If anyone has any questions about him, please post them here or PM me.
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Post by schwung on May 2, 2010 12:07:44 GMT -5
Deeds is back with SAFE now. He looks really good! Such a pretty boy!
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Post by Angel62197 on Jul 5, 2010 15:58:43 GMT -5
How are things going for Deeds since he journeyed back to SAFE?
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Post by oldhorse on Aug 10, 2010 22:46:11 GMT -5
I'd love to find out more about Deeds. I have been looking for a Thoroughbred rescue for a while.
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Post by schwung on Aug 10, 2010 23:30:17 GMT -5
Wow...Deeds' thread is woefully out of date. Welcome Oldhorse! You can read about Deeds' early history with us in the first 14 pages of this thread. Since he has been returned to SAFE, he spent several months in a foster home where he was started lightly back under saddle, mostly bareback, and was ridden and led on walks on the trails. Unfortunately, he developed what turned out to be a mild case of cellulitis at the foster home and the foster mom could not take care of the intensive care he required so he was moved to another foster home here in Monroe. He recovered completely from his cellulitis and his current foster home has started riding him in her arena. She reports he is really fun to ride and feels very sound right now, although with his previous injuries he is still limited to lighter work. He was actually going to make an appearance at the SAFE show, but he needed new shoes and we couldn't get the farrier out in time so he stayed home. He's a sweet horse and generally well-mannered, although he can be very herd-bound and will stress when his stablemate is taken away from him or out of sight. He's a super nice boy! We also have Lucky who is just about ready to start in some light work and be made available having spent the last few months rehabbing and detoxing from the track.
Let me know if you have any specific questions I can answer!
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Post by equiventurous on Aug 29, 2010 12:14:03 GMT -5
Deeds is doing so well! He has put on weight, is very relaxed, and loves spending quality time with his best friend Goliath in the pasture everyday. The weather has been so nice that they've both been out 24/7 the last few days. I've been riding him about 3x/week and he feels good. The cosequin helps, as do the suppling exercises, and he continues to be sound. I'll try to post some video next week. Cathy O'Donnell did his feet last Tuesday; he was a little nervous being separated from his buddy, but as soon as we brought them both into the barn, Deeds was cool as a cucumber for his shoeing, even dozing off. If anyone would like to come and meet him or Goliath, contact Jaime who can get you my contact info and address in Monroe. Both Goliath and Deeds are nice, nice horses!!
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Post by horsehaven98 on Aug 29, 2010 14:38:52 GMT -5
Do you think he would ever be able to jump? I don't mean like, shows and fancy stuff but like, popping over a few cross-rails?
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Post by schwung on Aug 29, 2010 14:42:20 GMT -5
Hi Horsehaven,
Due to Deeds' previous injuries he will not be suitable for jumping, not even low jumps.
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Post by schwung on Sept 25, 2010 21:18:38 GMT -5
Updated photo of Deeds, currently at Kim Gately training getting a month of donated training! Thank you Noelle and Sheridan!
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