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Post by schwung on Jan 11, 2010 1:01:36 GMT -5
It was so much fun! Thank you so much to Kathleen for planning this and to Barbara for leading the ride! Dexter was awesome, this horse is seriously cool...he is so very solid and safe. I was so tired when I got back though that I fell asleep on the couch...and I think my muscles are going to hurt tomorrow!
Dexter wasn't a very fast walker and kept having to jog to catch up, so he had to work extra hard. He was cute though, he would decide when he felt he was getting a little too far behind and break into a jog until he caught up and fall back to a walk again. He was pretty much on the buckle the entire ride and it was just a very relaxing, easy ride with mostly walking and a little trotting and cantering. The trails were wonderful - I am going to go back soon!
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Post by fanaberia on Jan 11, 2010 1:04:51 GMT -5
The joke is he totally didn't care he was falling back. He'd just look up and go "huh, better catch up" and then casually rejoin the rest of the group. My mare is like that too, but she likes it more when she can SLOW down and join the group behind her. I bet Dexter would be cool with that too.
That's funny you conked out on the couch though. I really think that the weather added to it though. Either way, it was good.
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Post by coconut on Jan 11, 2010 2:40:39 GMT -5
I bet Sugar, Coconut and Dexter would keep great pace with each other on a ride! We'll have to work on joining along some time too...since folks are inviting themselves and all!  |
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Post by shekaberry on Jan 11, 2010 12:45:57 GMT -5
Dexter was a superstar, nothing fazed him. The rabid dog under the fence and then one with the invisible fence freaked me out, but Dex didn't even look. Great lil horse.
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Post by Sara on Jan 11, 2010 21:19:03 GMT -5
All of you Dexter admirers better get your applications in QUICk- this guy is not going to last long! =D
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Post by schwung on Jan 14, 2010 14:06:02 GMT -5
Dexter got his booster vaccinations today and the final verdict on his age - definitely a coming 5 year old, not a coming 3 year old. I don't think the vet looked very closely last time because we had already been told he was 3. But he has canines which put him at 4 1/2-5.
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Post by hollynanne on Jan 14, 2010 20:07:49 GMT -5
That's going to be a really good age, though. Adopters don't have to worry as much about his baby joints and such... He "could" start jumping, with a little more muscle. (picturing the cutest short stirrup horse ever!)  |
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Post by shekaberry on Jan 15, 2010 19:51:35 GMT -5
Maybe we'll have to put out some poles tomorrow and start him thinking about his feet.... He'd be a great open 4-H horse, english, western, some jumping. Former SAFE horse Trey was the *perfect* hunter-pony. Blows my mind what people throw away...
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Post by kdunham on Jan 16, 2010 2:26:09 GMT -5
5 is a perfect age! And he is so cool and calm already. I'm sure he will find a home soon with all he has going for him!
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Post by schwung on Jan 17, 2010 15:28:47 GMT -5
No surprise here...pending adoption!
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Post by Sara on Jan 17, 2010 15:35:26 GMT -5
While not surprising- still great news. Woohooo!
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Post by kdunham on Jan 17, 2010 19:41:16 GMT -5
Good for Dexter! Yay!
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Post by coconut on Jan 17, 2010 20:29:34 GMT -5
Not surprised at all!
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Post by jessiegirl1981 on Jan 18, 2010 0:48:29 GMT -5
I am overjoyed for this boy can't wait to hear updates and see how he progresses
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Post by schwung on Jan 31, 2010 19:18:33 GMT -5
Congratulations to Peggie J. of Arlington, WA on her adoption of Dexter! He's going to be a very pampered trail horse!
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