Native Skywalker (CBER Murphy)

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Murphy - 15 y/o-15.3h- Appy Gelding
Post by cherie on Sept 8, 2006, 10:26pm

Murphy - 15 year old, 15.3h, appy gelding. Murphy is curious and friendly, good in the halter but a little pushy on the ground. He plow reined and backed and had a nice trot. WE were told by the FLO that he has a stifle problem (it will catch) but road sound. He is gentle and easy to ride.


Name of Horse- Murphy

Adopter- CHATTY

QT- CHATTY

Transport- CHATTY

Bail Amount-$775.00

Bail Pledged- $100.00 wendyluvsallhorses
$ 120.00 andrea
$ 25.00 hollyellensburg
$ 10.00 beccabecca


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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 8, 2006, 10:44pm

Oh goodness. Why didn't these appys show up next week? I HAVE NO MONEY!!!! Ugh. I love him. Love him. Love him! He's beautiful!
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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by emjay on Sept 8, 2006, 10:46pm

HE'S NEAT LOOKING, VERY FLASHY
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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 8, 2006, 10:48pm

I love his color. He's super cute!

Wonder how bad that stifle issue is.
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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by cherie on Sept 8, 2006, 11:24pm

OK, its late and I'm tired, but does this horse have a twinkle in his eye?
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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by cybercat on Sept 8, 2006, 11:35pm

a twinkle in his eye and a cresty neck, do ya think?
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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 8, 2006, 11:37pm

I was thinking he was a bit crested too ... but he also has that typical appy "stickin'" up mane which makes his neck appear larger. My appy has that as well so she always looks fatter than she is ... even though she is fat.
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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by cybercat on Sept 8, 2006, 11:40pm

I do think this guy is really special, and I really like Mulligan too...
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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by swissgrl on Sept 9, 2006, 6:54am

nice appy, I love his face
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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by andrea on Sept 9, 2006, 10:27am

I can offer Murphy and/or Barker a home. I can't afford bail but will transport, QT, and give them a home. Do I need to email their contact people?
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Re: Murphy - $775.
Post by NanciK on Sept 9, 2006, 10:30am

Hi andrea - welcome back, haven't seen you around much!

Since TIME IS SHORT, please connect with their PS asap!

Hope we can make this happen!!
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 9, 2006, 10:43pm

I contacted Wendy, she said they'd keep me in mind. I really really like Murphy, and Barker too, I hope this happens! I'd love to have one of them if not both. Murphy would match my appy mare, I'd love to have them out on the trail together. But a gaited horse is pretty neat too! I'm trying not to get too emotionally involved though. They're both so nice I bet they'll find outright adoption homes.

I can go to the feedlot tomorrow (Sunday) if need be. I don't want them to go on the truck on Monday!
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by emjay on Sept 9, 2006, 10:54pm

HOW TINY IS THE BLONDE IN THE PICS, CAUSE SHE'S MAKING THE HORSES LOOK LIKE GIANTS.
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by cherie on Sept 9, 2006, 11:52pm


Sept 8, 2006, 10:48pm, wendyluvsallhorses wrote:I love his color. He's super cute!

Wonder how bad that stifle issue is.



Just found something hopeful about stifle "catching"

From www.triple-s-ranch.com/kentucky_ranch_operations.htm

"If your horse does develop soreness in the stifle due to the catching of the medial patellar ligament, call your equine veterinarian. There are several therapies developed in recent years that can provide substantial benefit, and together with the right exercise program, can banish this syndrome from recurring. They include rest, joint injections, shock wave therapy, and a procedure called medial patellar ligament "splitting"."
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 11, 2006, 5:40pm

I am so glad we got a reprieve until Wednesday! I've been stressing about this all day.

Is there anyone out there with extra cash burning a hole in their pocket that would like to help out with Murphy? I'll give him a home or cheer you on if you adopt him and take him home! He has a lot left to give to someone.
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 13, 2006, 8:11am

Does anyone want to take another look at Murphy? He needs help! Will he be more likely to ship because of his stifle?
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by emjay on Sept 13, 2006, 9:25am

i am not a huge appy fan, but he is flashy,, i would put him in my pasture (if i had one), he's got the neatest markings/coloring, he looks so sporty. him and Mulligan. I really like them.
could it be an appy breakthrough for me?
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 13, 2006, 9:33am

Well, emjay, I'm a HUGE appy fan and I love this guy. He is pretty. If I didn't have something in the works for Mulligan and if I was made of money I'd snatch him up. He's adorable and he looks like he's got great confirmation.
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 14, 2006, 8:10am

Anything happening for Murphy?
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 16, 2006, 9:25pm

Ok guys, I saw Murphy today and he was VERY lovey and pretty! He needs a home! BADLY!

I'm going to donate $100.

I know we're all tight on money right now .... but can anyone else help him out?
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 16, 2006, 10:23pm

Wow, how generous! You're awesome, Wendy! Thanks!
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by syndi on Sept 17, 2006, 8:18am

When I went to get Hank (Aston) I took a look at Murphy and dropped a jaw, this guy is so darn fine! Hank took up a whole two horse trailer himself or Murphy would have been secreted out with him.
I hope someone rescues this guy. I am out of space and $-but out there is the perfect home.
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 17, 2006, 8:22am

I was in the same situation you were syndi! I SO wanted to load him up and especially since Mulligan was his buddy. But Mulligan was so long and tall I just wasn't sure I could fit Murphy in there too.

It was very rough to leave Murphy there when he was calling to Mulligan as we were loading up. Mulligan was pretty antsy too as he knew he was leaving Murphy. I know he'll settle in with the other horses, but his new owner (poor sappy me) can't seem to get Murphy's poor sad face outta her head! So, now I'm on the rampage to raise $$ for him and get him a home. He deserves it!
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by syndi on Sept 17, 2006, 8:27am

Wow, good luck I would help but can't this time around.
When I picked up Panik (Jessica) there was a horse down at the lot who screamed and threw a fit when we loaded her up. FLO moved the horse to calm it down before I saw it-he said we had just taken the horses frien. A week later I am down getting Hank (Aston) and it turns out he was the horse throwing the fit the week before. They are both happy and together now, funny how things work out. Being on the lot is bad enough, but loosing a friend on top of that stinks.
Good luck getting the funds, I hope that Mulligan and Murphy end up with the same happy ending as Panik and Hank
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 17, 2006, 2:54pm

That's great that you brought home Jessica's friend, Hank. I'm sure they were happy to see each other again. I had my eye on Hank too! I think you were the one that got Freedom as well, right? I was checking him out while my adoption application was processing.

I have a feeling you and I are going to need to battle over Appy's in the future!

In the meantime, does anyone want to help out Murphy? I'd hate to tell Mulligan his friend didn't make it to a new home.
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by syndi on Sept 17, 2006, 3:41pm

My son Dakota got Freedom. He has Salty also. Freedom looks like an entirely different horse now.
I don't think there will any horse battles I have hit the limit for horses that I can house. My husband bought Hank (Aston) for me for my birthday, with a gentle hint that I probably don't need anymore for a while.
Come on you guys help Mulligan get his friend home!!!
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 20, 2006, 9:49am

Any progress with Murphy?
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 20, 2006, 3:41pm

Nothing going on that I know of. Lets hope there's something happening behind the scenes.
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 20, 2006, 3:43pm

I just read the thread about the truck. Limited time here! Oh gosh. I don't have the funds for bail, but if anyone else does I can go to the feedlot on Sunday and rescue a few just in time!
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Re: Murphy - $775 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by cybercat on Sept 20, 2006, 5:35pm

hey, Andrea- I have forgotten your personal situation...if you are able to rescue any horses, you have a three horse trailer, right? Are you able to house 3 horses too?
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Re: Murphy - $675 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 20, 2006, 6:23pm

Well, that's a complex question! I do have a 3 horse trailer that can actually be expanded to hold more, but I really shouldn't take more than two unless someone wants to sponsor the third. I have my husband's approval to take two broke horses that aren't too old and are at least 15 hands. I've offered homes to Murphy, George, and since I wasn't sure if someone else had already offered a home for George I made a home offer for Spud. If push came to shove I could probably take all 3 temporarily.

I've sent emails out to everyone I know too, and it sounds like I've got my mom convinced to donate some. She's going to give me the money on Friday and I'll put it toward whichever horse it will help the most with. Hopefully some others will donate as well.
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Re: Murphy - $675 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by cybercat on Sept 20, 2006, 7:20pm

I love, love, love Murphy and Spud the Stud....so I will help get them bailed...

Spot and Spike are halfway bailed too...

I was just thinking about getting three horses off the lot, and if there would be a safe haven while additional details were worked out if necessary.... Thanks so much!
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Re: Murphy - $675 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 20, 2006, 7:39pm

Cool! I'll be waiting and watching for new developments
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Re: Murphy - $675 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by wendyluvsallhorses on Sept 21, 2006, 10:04am

So he has an official home offer ... and $100 from me ... anyone else?
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Re: Murphy - $675 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 21, 2006, 12:03pm

In addition to giving him a home, I can now put $120 toward Murphy's bail! Yay! I won't be able to send it in until Saturday though. Or should I hang on to it until we have the total bail amount pledged

So does that make it $220 total pledged for Murphy? So just $555 left to come up with? That would be awesome!

I'm also making plans to make the trip and pick him up Sunday morning.
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Re: Murphy - $555 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by cybercat on Sept 22, 2006, 9:39pm

OK, haven't heard from Wendy about anything new for Murphy...I just know that everyone at CBER says this is one incredible horse and they are all pulling for him to get off the lot...Let's help Andrea bring him home!
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Re: Murphy - $555 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 22, 2006, 10:39pm

I just wanted to say, if you're thinking about pledging money for Murphy or Spud, the two I have offered homes for, or for George, who I can give a ride to on my way home, do it soon! I have to decide whether or not to cancel my trip plans by around 3pm Saturday. That doesn't leave much time.

And remember, even if the truck doesn't leave until Monday, their fates will be sealed on Sunday afternoon.
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Re: Murphy - $555 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by hollyellensburg on Sept 22, 2006, 10:55pm

I might be able to do a home offer as a back up if you have to cancel. let me know and I will double check with my husband. I would still need help with bail as I have gotten connie, tic and tac off the lot so far and have tossed funds at other horses bail.
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Re: Murphy - $555 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by sierramist89 on Sept 23, 2006, 4:56am

I just paypaled $100.00 to help save Murphy. I think he is awesome and I hope we can raise enough $$ ......... I just wish we could save them all!

Lets do it " Save Murphy" every Dollar Helps!

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Re: Murphy - $555 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 23, 2006, 7:55am

hollyellensburg - Thanks! I will let you know when we make the decision whether or not to go. It'll be some time this afternoon. The only thing that will stop me from going is if it looks like Murphy and the others really won't make bail in time.

Sierramist - awesome! THANK YOU!

Who changes the subject lines to reflect how much money is still needed?

Does anyone know if CBER will ever pitch in a hundred or so from the pull fund to meet bail if we can get the rest of it raised? Hopefully we won't need that, but maybe...


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Re: Murphy - $555 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by cybercat on Sept 23, 2006, 9:33am

I think that the CBER volunteers have upon occasion used to Pul Fund to finish a bail, but I'm not sure if they have used it that way lately. The prices on the horses are higher...so I don't know if that makes any difference. I'll change the title header now, Andrea- Murphy needs $455 now?
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 23, 2006, 10:15am

Yeah, that's correct, unless I missed something. But I'm pretty postive he has $320 toward his bail so far. We're almost halfway there!
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by cybercat on Sept 23, 2006, 11:40am

andrea you have a PM
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by beccabecca on Sept 23, 2006, 12:10pm

i just sent in $10 for him and $10 for george. i wish it could be more. i hope someone can take him home.
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 23, 2006, 2:59pm

thank you so much beccabecca!
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by hollyellensburg on Sept 23, 2006, 4:54pm

are you going to take him home andrea? wondering if I should bring the topic up to my husband or not? I am in hopes that he will be at your home soon and things work out for you both. I have taken my fair share of horses home from the lot and dont need anymore but I will think about it if you cant.
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 23, 2006, 5:26pm

Okay, it's late enough now that I can't make the trip this weekend. I am hoping that I could still go get him next weekend, if he gets bailed and can stay at Sam's for the week. How likely is that? I don't know if they will allow anyone to board there or if they're full or what. I did email Heidi to ask, but no reply yet.
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by cybercat on Sept 23, 2006, 6:14pm

does anyone else live near the lot that could take him if he gets bailed in time?
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 23, 2006, 8:41pm

I just sent in my $120 that I pledged earlier.

Hollyellensburg, can you go ahead and talk to your husband? If you can save him I'd appreciate it.

I am so discouraged and bummed out right now. I think I need to take a couple days (at least) away from the board. But I'll stick it out in case I'm needed. The ups and downs! I was so excited to be able to help. I planned my daughter's birthday party around it. Now it all seems for naught.

If anyone needs to reach me quickly email me at [e-mail], or call 208-875-0587. I'm going for a ride in the morning and will be travelling in the afternoon, but will check messages in between.
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by cybercat on Sept 23, 2006, 8:48pm

Andrea, I am so sorry...I have been there with the enthusiasm and then the despair and the tears. Please hang in there...

did you hear back from Heidi yet about whether they can use the Pull Fund, or if there is a place for Murphy to stay until you could pick him up?


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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by cybercat on Sept 23, 2006, 8:49pm

I am also hoping for an updated Pull Fund report tonight too.
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 23, 2006, 9:20pm

I didn't hear anything back from Heidi.
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by hollyellensburg on Sept 23, 2006, 9:29pm

I will talk to my husband as we are only about an hour away from the lot but I am not going to make any plans yet. we will see if you get things worked out with Sam first on keeping him there. pull fund update would be great then we would all know what is needed as we are about out of time. I am still in hopes that it will work out for you.
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by sierramist89 on Sept 23, 2006, 10:37pm

?I thought I saw somewhere that it was possible to put money in as a loan and get it repaid. How does that work? I can't possible donate the cash at this time , but I am willing to use some of my bill money to bail Murphy. I would love to donate it but that really isnt possible at this time.
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by hollyellensburg on Sept 23, 2006, 11:03pm

is 455 the updated total still? we can do this! pennies count ! lets toss some in, I am in for 25.00 I will paypal it in to Murphy on the pull fund. lets get this guy home to andrea and off the lot before the truck comes! Lets not give up, we still have some time
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by sierramist89 on Sept 23, 2006, 11:14pm

I just emailed Wendy. I am not sure how a loan offer works, But I am willing to offer a loan to bail Murphy if it will help. I would not need the $ back right away . I just want to save him and I wish I could donate the entire amount but that isnt possible.
Carrie
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by hollyellensburg on Sept 23, 2006, 11:25pm

I would call andrea asap sierramist89 I dont think she is on line and i bet she would love to hear that. that is a wonderful offer!!! Murphy will love to hear the good news if it works out. Thanks for helping to save the horses!!
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by sierramist89 on Sept 24, 2006, 12:16am

Andrea I sent you an email
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Re: Murphy - $455 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by andrea on Sept 24, 2006, 8:17am

Carrie,

Thank you so much for the generous offer. I couldn't get my husband to let me spend that much, even if it didn't have to be paid back right away. The cost for us has already gone up quite a bit because we'll now have to pay for transport off the lot and board for the week, etc. as well as the cost of the trip over there.

But thank you!

Is there anyone else out there who could take Carrie up on her loan offer and give Murphy a loving home?

Oh, and all he needs now is $420, after Holly's $25 and Becca's $10.
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Re: Murphy - $420 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by sierramist89 on Sept 24, 2006, 9:05am

The loan offer is there. I would take him myself but I just cant swing, shipping & board so soon after Adopting Elliot & Corona. I am more then willing to lend the $$ to someone and let it be paid back over a few months???

Anyone?

Time is short ...Call me if there is someway we can make this work.
760-787-9398 /cell 619-972-6036
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Re: Murphy - $420 Needed- Has Home Offer
Post by daisy on Sept 25, 2006, 1:58am

Bail is finished on him. Thank you Carrie!!
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Re: Murphy - BAIL MET!
Post by chp777 on Oct 1, 2006, 6:26pm

Hi..It's the first of Oct. and we're leaving for Sunnyside tuesday to pick up Murphy..Been thinking of names ?..I like Native Skywalker but everyone has thier 2 cents...I'll take pic's and know all will go well..P.S. he has become sick and is on med's....chatty
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THIS IS MURPHY'S THREAD FROM THE OLD CBER MESSAGE BOARD:
Murphy - 15 year old, 15.3h, appy gelding. Murphy is curious and friendly, good in the halter but a little pushy on the ground. He plow reined and backed and had a nice trot. WE were told by the FLO that he has a stifle problem (it will catch) but road sound. He is gentle and easy to ride.

$775


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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by foxie on Sept 9, 2006, 12:56am

More Pictures -






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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Oct 2, 2006, 9:26am

We're leaving tuesday 10/3 to Sunnyside and will pickup Murphy wednesday to come home...Have been told he is sick, so will stop at the vet when we get to Deer Park...Have a head to toe done and everything to get him well...Will post wednesday night with up dates...chatty
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Oct 4, 2006, 8:52pm

We picked up Murphy (Native Skywalker) today and he is home...Loaded, and rode like he does this everyday...Bob was funny, the farther we got from Sam's the more he like this boy..Then he'd say "Oh yah this is your horse"..At the rest stop he had the side door open talking to him..Showed he off to our freinds, he's a proud papa...To late to take to vet, will do first thing tomorrow...He's skinny, have to fatten him up...chatty
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by emjay on Oct 4, 2006, 8:59pm

awwwweee way to go hubby (of yours) , can't wait to see some pics of this guy.
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Oct 6, 2006, 4:59am

Had vet visit yesterday..Went ok, Murphy/Native Skywalker is 20 years old..400-500 pounds under weight..Being nice here, wee wee parts had soars and scabs..Cleaned that out..No fever, lungs are not bad but needs med's because of the strangles on the lot..wormed and in 30 days he'll have his teeth done.....John (vet) wanted to know why a nice horse like him ended up in the feedlot..And for Bob he still hasn't stop telling everyone about he's "good old boy"
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by syndi on Oct 6, 2006, 7:25am

Got to love this horse! He is so darn handsome
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Oct 8, 2006, 11:18am

Murphy (Native Skywalker) is doing better..Labored breathing gone, energy is up..Teeth still hender him with eating, ajusting for that..(if someone would post pic's for me, would be [e-mail])
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by syndi on Oct 8, 2006, 12:13pm

Until his teeth are done you could feed him soaked horse feed pellets, that is what Freedom eats (besides nibbling on grass) because he can't chew anything that needs more than gums.
It is pretty easy to post pictures-there is a thread that covers that but if you send them to [e-mail] with Murphy in the subject line I can do it for you if you would like.
Syndi
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Oct 14, 2006, 5:27pm

Murphy/Native Skywalker has gained 60 pounds..Slow and easy he'll gain the 400 pounds lost..Been gone for 3 days and was happy to see how good he is doing, but starting to like Bob more..Oh well he's loved by all...Ky (2yo granddaughter) was on him today, Sky would look back to see what kind of flie was on him..will keep up-dates...chatty
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by nutterbutter on Oct 14, 2006, 6:05pm

Ill post photos for you if you would like. You can send them to my email [e-mail]

Thanks for the update!
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by nutterbutter on Oct 15, 2006, 11:23am

Alright here are some pics of him!!! His new mom sent them to me , He is such a pretty boy!


"Bob's in the barn"

"treats"


"Want more treats"

"Murphy's new name is
Native Skywalker
20yo appy X
may be skinny, but full of spirit"
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by syndi on Oct 15, 2006, 11:48am

He is beautiful. I just love those appy horses, they just keep the best spirits and sense of fun their entire lives.
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by ljbrooks on Oct 15, 2006, 5:38pm

What a pretty, pretty boy. Thanks for all the updates. I really liked him on the lot, so I'm glad he found a loving home.
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by michellep on Oct 26, 2006, 4:54pm

Ah, he is just beautiful. He reminds me of my appy. Must be the appy attitude or something. Gosh he is just beautiful. Post more updates w/pictures PLEEASE!!!
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Oct 27, 2006, 10:20am

It looks like the X in Sky could and is draft..Which is great..I have a big butt (I think) and need the size under me..(Ok)..He's doing great, soon will leaving the QT pen..Jumps and kicks and visits with Classy everytime she gets out..She a flurt..Keep you up to date..Chatty
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by emjay on Oct 27, 2006, 10:25am

he looks so different from his feedlot pics. bet you can't wait to take him for a nice long ride.
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Oct 27, 2006, 4:23pm

The grandkids can't wait for me to go riding with them..They have a auction rescue, 10 yo appy, dead broke they ride..5 full and one half appys, should call us appyville...Can't wait to get in the saddle again...Chatty
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Oct 31, 2006, 8:10pm

Sky has started to give rides to the little one..Brandon (5) is my horse man and Ky (2) has gone crazy over riding...He responds so well, ride to the level of the kids..All Ky can say is "giddy-up go, yahoo"..each time he stops he'll check to make sure she is still there and around he go's again..I'm waiting for him to put on more weight..I could brake his back..HA..HA..HA..
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by syndi on Oct 31, 2006, 8:19pm

Oh that is so nice to hear, what a great kids horse-they are so hard to find!
Lucky you!!!
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Nov 26, 2006, 5:06pm

Murphy (Native Skywalker) Who we call just Sky now, is back up to the way he looked in the lot pictures (will have pic's soon)..Today it started snowing and he is one that will spend nights in the barn..He hates it, smashed through stall dividers, had to put corral panels inside of the stall and he still tryed to go through it..Kind of think a barn is new to him..

Told my daughter in-law to go get him and bring him to the barn.."Don't worry he's a teddy bear"..Looked out to see him walking over her..She's yelling "STOP, STOP, SKY"..He is no longer the sick old boy...He may be 20 years old, but acts 10...Still gental with the kids and myself, but put him with a unskilled person and he takes them skie jogging..HA HA HA look funny really...He's doing great and thanks you all Chatty, Sky and Askhim
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Nov 27, 2006, 11:08am

Well the barn is still standing, he remodled a little..Nothing that can't be fixed..I told Bob he was ready to go out in the pasture with the other geldings, but he said the fences were not ready for him...He walks right over/ through them..We have railroad ties/cattle panels fencing in the gelding pasture, Bob's say we'ed have a big escape on our hands...Cam (PG rescue appy filly) and him stay as far apart as possible...Stalls are 16 x 10, need something that big for this boy and Cam like her space...Keep you up dated Chatty, Sky and Askhim
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by kidholly on Nov 27, 2006, 1:42pm

Hi Chatty...Your last update cracked me up, about Sky remodeling the barn a bit. I'm glad to hear how well he's doing with you and your family. He got lucky! He sure is a good looking horse.

Got any new pictures of Askhim we can admire?
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Nov 27, 2006, 8:36pm

No new pic's today..Have to up date his and Askhim (he was Sander on the lot)..Getting ready for below temps...It's 13 degress out and will be in the single digets tonight..This is why Sky got the barn stall..He's hair is soft and thick, he'll be OK..HE STILL HATES THE BARN and Cam still dislikes him..Two appy's that are pissed off at me

You would not know Askhim, winter coat (dark) and buffed
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by zora on Nov 27, 2006, 8:52pm

What a hottie!
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Re: MURPHY - 15 y/o - 15.3h - Appy Gelding
Post by chp777 on Dec 2, 2006, 3:42am

This boy must of had a old time cowboy for a past owner..You can't have a pack of cig. on you for he can find them and go for your pockets..Coffee he will steal and drink, moccas gone...If you want to smoke or drink your coffee do it out of his site...He dances, hits to gate, just like me fater not having the same all day..The only difference is I grab a cup and sit out on the back porch, drink coffee and have another coffin nail..(only smoke out side)..Poor guy, can't give in to him..So cold haven't taken pic's..Will do and post
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[cybercat]

chatty said:

Here some info on him since he came home...He was 400-500 puonds under weight and is back up to what he looked liked in the lot pic's..No longer the meek and mild boy..He loves to walk over the daughter-inlaw, real funny...After QT he got to move into the barn due to his age (20 yo), but by morning he had remodeled it..No longer three big pens, he inlarge them to two very large pens..Can (filly in foal) shares the barn and she hates him..He's so big makes her look like a pony...
We put him out with the geldings and he hates it..Stands and pushes the gate, could just walk over it if he wanted to...
Boy this boy moves..Just the pretties thing you ever saw...Front legs kick out and he arches his neck...Oh man what a site...
He is well and doing great...chatty

forgot, his name is now Native Skywalker..Sky for short

[chatty]

Sky is doing well..Still sees the vet each month for his penal problem...Infection he got at the lot...Daily care and the vet visit to clean up inside...Control the sores on the outer part, but he is so gental...It may or not clear up, but h**l it's no biggy...We all love this boy...
He loves the kids..Loves to tease the dogs, put his head over the fence to get Lucky (min schnauzer) to jump up / down...You can see the smile on his face when the dogs get in truoble..
Keep you up to date...chatty

[agilitygal]

Gives him something to do. . .and, he's probably thinking about it all night! Love it when they are looking for entertainment!

[chatty]

Sky was straddle the fence when I went out this evening..Most of the time no biggie (he's so big, walks over fence all the time) as a 6 ft fence is now 2 ft..He just was out of it and it took some doing to get him to move away from it..Then he went right over, knocking Bob down.(Smish, Bobs Ok too)..We Findley got him rolled over, up he came...
Walk him to the med. pen, seem to be doing OK when he went into a seizer and down again..
He came out of it and nows on watch..Pray for the lord to do whats best..We are ready to put him down, only if needed..

HO YAH...I went to move the tractor to the med. pen and went up on a snow bank..Two wheels, thought I would leave before Sky...

[michellep]

How is Sky doing?

[michellep]

How is Sky doing?

[penny/pals]

any new's on what caused the seizure.

[chatty]

Doing better, no new siezers...A little sluggish but eating and drinking...All functions working at the other end too...
I kept my head so Sky would get scared, but started to cry and he was unable to help me (he tried really hard)..

He has a little bump above he's eye and a scrape on hind flack..Other horses took the fence out and tried to herd him out..When that didn't work, they took turns standing by the fence..Even Reno gave him sh__t to get a reaction...

Thanks for your prayers...I know we have given him a wonderful ending to life..But I'm selfish, I want him to stay longer...But only the Lord knows how long, I WILL ACCEPT HIS WISHES

[michellep]

Im praying that things get better for Sky and you for a long time to come. Im glad he is recovering.

[paintedlady]

He is such a handsome fella. He looks like a real character. Hope he is improving evey day. Take care

[MustangAppy]

Waiting to hear on Sky. Prayers coming at you from Idaho.

[chatty]

Looks better each day, but taking no chances...We (Bob, I, and the Vets) fill he fell on the ice..Has a little cut over his eye...
He was very yucky when we found him, but he was in clean snow...Med pen is all nice snow (no ice), best place for him...The others like the trees and only come in to eat...

He is clean and pretty again...Thanks for the prays, keep them coming...
MustangAppy I'll send pic's....

[cybercat]

Oh chatty- I hadn't seen Sky's thread until just now...what a scary situation to witness.
I do hope that Sky stays with you for a long long time to come.

[chatty]

His little girl was very worried (Kylie) as her mom told her Sky got hurt..All she keep saying was "he fall down, dead?"...
She now knows he's fine and wants to go riding...
The others are still taking turns standing next to the fence, so still part of the herd...

[quatzie]

I sure hope he going to be ok...
Take care

[chatty]

Not a good weekend for the old boy....Had another seizure and is in the sick pen again....
Doing fine and hating it....

chatty