Thursday afternoon

I write with a heavy heart.....we lost our boy Sully today.
It is never easy for me to have a horse euthanized....but even harder when the horse is not old, and not lame.....however, when a horse is suffering and there is not much chance of getting better, you do the right thing...even when your heart breaks.

I don't have much else to say tonight, but this......Sully was well loved and cared for this last year. He was a gem to deal with, handsome and very smart. I am not much of an Arabian fan, but I will admit he changed my mind....I adored his spirit and personality in his compact perfect body. I remember when we picked him up....I said oh oh...he was independent and opinionated....but he turned into a pocket pony within a short time.

I would personally like to thank Lauren and Sandy for all of their time and efforts with him...he loved you. I would also like to thank the Jones farm for tending to him these last few days and letting him stay in the fields all summer with the yearlings..I know he loved that! I also want to thank the Stiffey family for bringing him to us and caring about him when no one else would.

Sully......you run like the wind boy.....I hope to see you again.

Wednesday afternoon

Just a note to say that Sully is a little bit better today....less swelling but still on Banamine, cold hosing.

Keep up the good thoughts!

Twilight Tuesday

Picture of Blue,Noah and Church (dark bay)

Long day today...starts early, goes late. Horses to feed, horses to clean up after...what would I do without volunteers? I am always thankful to have them.....great people.

The bad news of the day first. Sully is extremely ill. We are sort of on a 24 hour vigil. He is on pain medication and some antibiotic drugs....he is being cold hosed for his fever and hand walked for leg swelling. Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts.

Our three new guys are going well.....quiet and settled....eating well. We lunged them today, sat on them and did some ground manner work with the younger POA. Their names are Blue and Noah. Noah is the younger one and Blue is the older one. Blue is like sitting on a couch and a slow walker....Noah is interested in everything.

I took the chicken off her nest.......the egg did not hatch and I could not find a young chick to put under her. We have enough chickens anyway......but she was very upset with me, pecked me and scolded me as only a hen can. I guess I can't blame her.

The weather was great again today......thoroughly enjoyed it. Speaking of weather, sort of.....did you see the blood red sunset that we had? I have never seen such a color......it was amazing. I generally hate the over use of the word "amazing"....but this was truly amazing.........so very pretty.

I am off to do some chores before bed....laundry, dished, feed the dogs....put the dogs out......collapse into bed. I am tired today and mentally tired from worrying about Sully.

Enjoy your week......we are almost halfway through it.

Pony Up fortune for tomorrow:

You have not lost it for good.

Moreover Monday

When we least expect it........the family grows.

Sunday, we got three new horses in........yes, I said three...although one is a pony, one is a med sized horse, and one is just a regular horse sized horse. They all seem like ponies compared to my own big guys. I call a 15 hand horse a pony. ...but alas I am tall.......they are short.

So why do you ask? We were looking for a pony......a smaller lesson pony......and then the meat man cometh......who is the meat man? Slaughter house, knacker, kill buyer.......we call him a lot of things....some things I can't print.

We needed the last horse like a hole in the head....but he REALLY is a good looking horse and I think we can place him. I am confident we can place him...yep. I am .
The other guy is an older guy, slightly sway backed, chubby, beautiful face....a kids horse....he deserved better than this auction..and no reserve either....so a very easy buy for the meat man. So anyway, call me crazy.......but I am going to place both of these guys........somewhere better.....I wish I could have taken them all and truth be told, there are many fine horses still at the auction yard who are going to get on the truck....these two guys were just lucky to have a crazy woman take them home to a crowded farm. You, gentle reader.....should help me spread the word and get them some fabulous homes......the more I place, the more I can help....but I am out of room! Anyone who wants to sponsor or foster......SPEAK UP!!!!!!! We need you. We have a great retirement place for 350 a month....you can visit them , groom them......love them.

So to update.........we have a seven year old POA, 14H, nice stocky build, bay roan, nice feet, handsome.....greenbroke.....send him to the trainer.....have a really great eventer.....hunter......dressage pony..........and then we have a 15 year old Appaloosa gelding, chubby, nice feet, pretty quarter horse head, mattress backed, slightly (very slightly sway backed)...kids horse...or husband horse if your husband is not HUGE.... he may be 15H.

I may have to get a second job........so help me out.....pass the word.....these guys need a home.

Caryn worked them in the arena tonight, the younger one lunges nicely, picks his feet up nicely, pretty good manners and a nice mover. Hauls and loads..... Not for a beginner rider. Buy him and make him into an expensive little hunter pony...make your friends jealous!.

The older guy is a trooper..loves treats and attention....good with feet.....no bite, no kick. Hauls and loads.
email me if you are interested?

Pony UP fortune for tomorrow:

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.