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SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by foxie on May 21, 2006, 3:33pm

LOLITA - Approx. 11 yrs old, 14.3hh, Appaloosa Mare This cute girl was easy to halter and likes attention. She appears sound. She was a little preoccupied with looking for her "buddy", but responded in halter and picked up feet. For Adoption Only.

$575


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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by foxie on May 21, 2006, 3:34pm

More Pictures - www.columbiabasinequinerescue.org/lolita.htm


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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by ranger on May 22, 2006, 8:46pm

Nothing to report. Hopefully we will get the cute cowboy (Kris) on her and some others tomorrow evening.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by ranger on May 24, 2006, 10:29pm

This is an INCREDIBLY sweet mare who, we found out today, is broke to ride! Actually, more than broke to ride... push button! I am leaving for Colorado tomorrow morning so will no longer be listed on this horse.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by equinemom on May 25, 2006, 8:49am

I sent in pics of her to be posted last night, hope that is done soon!
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by foxie on May 26, 2006, 10:07am

Update: This sweet girl was saddled and ridden today and did very well, she seems quiet and easy to get along with.






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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 13, 2006, 1:19pm

Yeah!! We are going to pick up our girl next weekend (June 24th) from Sam's! Her new name has been settled on, and will be Sierra. Sam sent more photos today, she is looking great. Can't wait to get her here, must finish fence upgrade ASAP....
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by agilitygal on Jun 13, 2006, 1:35pm

I like her new name! Beautiful mare. Just don't understand how she ended up in a feedlot.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 13, 2006, 2:21pm

Me neither, but lucky us! I hope she does the Appaloosa Shuffle, that would be a grand bonus...
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 22, 2006, 8:56pm

Sam says our girl is healthy, happy, and ready to come home! The vet gave her a clean bill of health, and Sam's farrier worked over her feet, which she says were horrible, poor thing. I can't wait to get this girl home, and hubby is more excited than I am! Soon Sierra girl, very soon.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 26, 2006, 3:29am

SHE"S HOME!! Jeez what a trip. 10 hours, stopping every 2 to check and water. She did well, but was VERY happy to get into the pasture. Even with Sam's great care she still has a ways to go as far as putting on some pounds. Her backbone and ribs still show, and she is having a bit of trouble negotiating her feet from time to time since the farrier got her feet back in shape 3 days ago. But she is old fashioned Appy, right down to her deep chest, rangy build, sparse mane, and floating shuffle trot (YEE HAW, she is a SHUFFLER!). Can't wait for her to get a few more pounds on so I can climb aboard. Right now it wouldn't be fair to sit on her poky spine. She is having her teeth floated next week, too, so I am sure she thinks she is major picked on. My Mustangs and she just greeted each other over the fence, and have been very polite. Sweetie, who has been a pain in the butt to Pal, has already quit pacing the fenceline. Guess she just wanted female company. Well, after 4 AM here, and after that trip, I am half dead, so I am hitting my pillow. I will update photos as soon as I am alive again....
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 26, 2006, 9:32pm

OMG, this mare is one of the most beautiful movers I have ever seen!! Tonight she and Mustangs decided to play tag. Head up and tail straight in the air, she was floating over the ground with the most beautiful suspended gait I have ever seen. Amazing. How in the heck does a mare like this end up being sent to a feed lot?
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 27, 2006, 11:40pm

She is so sweet, just like sugar. Tomorrow is the vet trip to do a more complete assessment of her and have her teeth done. She banged her back right leg somehow in the trailer, still trying to figure out on what. More of a scrape than anything, but I am watching it like a hawk. She is sucking down hay like she has a $1400 Kirby vaccum for mouth, and spends a lot of time at the mineral block.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by kimtah2 on Jun 28, 2006, 7:57am

Spyder, This girl was a favorite of mine. Some of these you just see and say 'I have to have it' and Lolita was my 'have to have her' girl. Thanks to your adoption of her....you saved my marriage...albeit temperarily! Please post pictures for me to see. I still love her.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 28, 2006, 12:51pm

I will get photos up as soon as I can get her to stand still!! She is very curious and busy right now, trying to check on everything. She will come up for scratchies, but you can't very well take photos and do a proper scratch job, now can you? You are right, she was the "have to" girl.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 28, 2006, 5:39pm

Okay, well, good and not so good news from the vet today. The good news is that Sierra is healthy, and was a very good girl. She let the vet file her teeth without any fuss or sedatives, and got her shots like pro. She has a bit of soft scar tissue high on her left flank, but it doesn't seem to bother her in any way. Could stand to have about 75 pounds on her, which is less than I though she needed, but I am used to short, stocky Mustangs, so what do I know? She is so well mannered that when the vet finished and opened the chute, as bad as she wanted out, she instead stood still because my horse-stupid husband was standing in front of her. As soon as he moved, she came right out. Our other mare would have run him down, lol. The bad news is that we will have less time with her than we thought, as she is 17, not 11. No wonder she is "push button" broke.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 29, 2006, 8:25am

I am going to be climbing on little miss this evening, so stay posted for photos. We haven't bought a headstall yet, so I will be trying her in a side pull with my Aussie saddle. Brian just goes out and hugs and pets her, he is so excited to have a horse that wants to be with him. Our Sweetie (badly misnamed by her former owner) is very aloof and pushy on the ground, and is not trained to ride anyway. Paladin only likes Mom and is too much horse for him, so, this girl is now his.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by hermione on Jun 29, 2006, 12:16pm

Sierra is beautiful! 17 is considered "senior" but just barely and I hope you enjoy many years with her. My favorite horse, also an old time appaloosa, was euthanized at 32 and this was before all the senior feed and extensive dental care was available. You might want to get the "Hands-On Senior Horse Care Book" for some extra tips.


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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 29, 2006, 7:44pm

Poor little girl has a stiff neck tonight, after that long trailer ride, teeth float, and her shots. Vet told me to give her some anti-inflamatory stuff she recommended, and let her rest a few more days before climbing aboard. Guess I am just anxious to ride her, but of course, Sierra's health comes first.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 30, 2006, 11:58am

Gave her the meds in grain mixed with Karo syrup and carrots (use the same trick with wormer), the other 2 got jealous, whoops; gotta remember to bring enough for everyone! She is better this morning reaching down, but still doesn't have good side to side neck movement. I gave her a neck massage, and she liked that just fine. Pal didn't, though. He pinned his ears and squealed at her, stomped his feet; Mom is spending way to much time with this stranger to suit him. It was nice to know that he feels attached, though, because there were times when I wondered if that would ever happen. Sierra really likes my husband, though, and will leave me to go see him, which tickles him, because the other 2 will leave him for me.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jun 30, 2006, 12:04pm

Here is a link to my webshots album. Just updated with photos of Sierra!! Most photos show her grazing, but she has weight to put on, so what else would she be doing? community.webshots.com/user/idaarchae. She is such a lovely, well mannered lady. I hope our other two clowns don't teach her bad habits, especially Not-So-Sweetie, the knot-headed Mustang mare!
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jul 4, 2006, 2:46pm

To see Sierra's new photos, check link in above post. Her neck is doing much better. I guess the foot trim, 10 hour ride, and teeth float was a bit much to take on in one week. I know I wasn't exactly moving at the speed of light for a few days myself after that trip, and nobody re-aligned my feet....Sierra has no mane to speak of, typical old style Appy, but she does have a lovely full fly swisher! She was a very good girl while I brushed her down and combed out her tail. Her tail was in dread locks underneath, and some caked on feedlot crud, so we broke out the Cowboy Magic and it all just fell right out. I don't know who invented that stuff, but I am ready to buy stock in the market shares.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jul 11, 2006, 9:49am

Poor girl has a bad chip out of her hoof this morning, the edge of the sole is exposed. I have posted for suggestions on the Health thread, since my vet isn't available til next week. I will get photos of it up sometime this evening. She is so cute, and her nicker is to die for. My husband thinks it is the sweetest thing he has ever heard. She will follow you everywhere if you let her, and comes running as soon as she spots you. She will also tattle on the others if they run her off her hay or chase her out of the run in. She comes to the gate and calls to you until you come out and fix the situation (or the Mustang's wagon, whichever is requried).
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jul 16, 2006, 2:31pm

Well, she isn't lame on the foot, but does favor it a little more than the others. I posted some photos of it and the front right hoof as well, the one with the old scar across the coronet (seems to be affecting the way the hoof grows a little, you can see a ridge all the way from the scar to the bottom of the hoof). She is so cute, just gets right into your pocket the minute you are within reach. Likes to have her head rubbed, and will use you for a scratching post if the opportunity presents itself. Very nice lady, who just lets you put on medications and fly masks, and leads like a dream, even without a halter. I can't wait to get on her, but I am now concerned about waiting for her hoof to grow out some first. She is putting on weight real well, and we have started her on a good on-feed suppliment that includes biotin to help her get her hooves back in shape. We also giving her some corn oil on her feed, and keeping an extra mineral block out, which she is going to town on as well. Her coat is starting to shine, and she is becoming more and more talkative and chummy. What a darling, my Hubby is in love!!! My boy, Pal, gets jealous, though. Hoo-boy, Momma has to watch how she doles out the attention.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by equinemom on Jul 16, 2006, 4:58pm

Why don't you get shoes on her front feet till that grows out, or if you don't like shoes, boots or something? Lots of horses get chunks out of their hooves if they have the sort of feet that do that, its not a big deal really, and as far as the one with the coronary band old injury, I had a mare that almost cut the whole back of her foot off and after months of treating it, had a coronary band disruption worse than this, once the initial injury grew out, I always had a little "wave" or ridge there, but as long as she was kept shod properly, I never had a bit of trouble with it and this was a front foot and this mare was a big time jumper!
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jul 21, 2006, 6:40pm

The nieces and nephews are coming over to ride the pretty new horsie tomorrow, so be on the look out for new photos.....
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by ljbrooks on Jul 21, 2006, 7:39pm

I am waiting. Love, love, love those appys.
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jul 22, 2006, 9:51pm

Sierra was a big hit!! We brought her into the back yard (it joins the pasture with gate), and just put a riding pad and halter on her. We put the kids on one at a time and led them around the yard and pasture. She was a very good girl, but seemed somewhat confused at being led with a rider, and kept "feeling" for bit and rein signals. These kids, ages 6-12, have been riding horses at the fair grounds, and all commented on Sierra's very smooth walk. They are all excited to come over and groom and ride again. Photos will be posted tomorrow! One of my nieces may take 4-H and used Sierra. Sis, as we have come to call her, is also very cowy. Our neighbor has a couple of calves on pasture, and when they come close to the paddock, she tries to heel and head! This is one grand little horse, can't figure out why she was given up. Oh well, too bad for those fools, and our good fortune!!
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Re: LOLITA - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa Mare
Post by spyder on Jul 30, 2006, 10:11pm

Sierra and hubby are best buds. She likes him very much. Next Saturday I will be taking photos while hubby learns the basics from a trainer friend of ours who teaches lessons in such things at her arena. She will be teaching him instead of me, because husbands don't listen well to wives, and if he has to pay for the privelage, he will also pay attention. He is going to be learning basic handling safety, how to mount and dismount, when to bail (emergency dismount), and how to put on and adjust tack to fit a horse. He will also learn basic cues, but Sierra isn't strong enough yet to carry him and a western saddle for any extended period of time. I have begun conditioning her on the ground, though, and will be riding her myself this week for about 15 minutes every day, just to get her back in the swing. She is sure easy to deal with after all I went through with Pal and his trust issues.
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by spyder on Sept 7, 2006, 7:05pm

Well, Hubby is learning that riding isn't like sitting in a chair! Pretty funny. I had my turn, too. She neck reins like a dream. She is smooth to sit, even at a trot, and real patient. What a nice girl. She is getting so pretty, all filled out and with her coat darkening up now that she has some oil and vitamins in her system. Makes her little white blanket just pop. Her feet are still a mess, but I suppose they will be for another 4-5 months, as she has only been on the suppliments for about a month. Her mane is obviously benefitting from the suppliments as well, and is getting thicker (I doubt it will ever get longer, though, typical Appy!).
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by spyder on Sept 10, 2006, 8:10pm

Sierra and I went for our first formal riding lesson today at the local arena. She was a little nervous when we first got there, but calmed down once she realized no one was going to bite her or abandon her. We had some problems with her fighting her bit today (head tossing, etc.), so we switched her to a side pull, and she did great! Perfect go, just as good on the whoa, needs some refreshers on her leg cues and backing, but neck reins like a dream. Smooth fast walk, that one. 1/2 hour is all we put on her, 'cause she needs to build muscle, and I am a pretty good sized rider, so that was a nice start.
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by nutterbutter on Sept 10, 2006, 9:03pm

Awesome news !
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by spyder on Sept 25, 2006, 3:23pm

Some open sores I found on Sierra that I thought might be sarcoids have begun healing (finally) after applying Farum Tri-Care ointment. She had two round spots on her neck, just in front of her shoulder (about the right distance apart for a hot-shot), and one open sore on each hind leg, right below the knee. It seems they were actually old wounds that she didn't have the capacity to completely heal given her lack of proper nutrition in her former life, and the edges had partially closed, not allowing new tissue to grow over. The Tri-Care is working, and those spot look much better! The ones on her legs are almost closed, and the wounds on her neck are finally growing hair. The new hoof walls below her coronet bands are also clearly thicker and healthier (thanks to Nutri Vet Hoof and Coat), so a few more months and all the splitting and chipping should be done with. Poor sweet baby, somebody really did not look after her for a very long time. Can't figure out why, she is such a nice lady. I can't wait to see what she is going to look like this winter, her coat is already starting to grow out. I think it is funny that the white areas are growing faster than the dark ones, she looks like someone clipped around her white spots!
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by Bluedog on Sept 25, 2006, 3:55pm

Sierra was one of my favorites. My appy mare had a blanket with big black spots. Every winter the white hair grew longer than the dark spots so she looked like she had holes all over her rear end and hip. Very strange looking!
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by spyder on Oct 17, 2006, 11:21am

Sierra has been 4 1/2 months on the mineral block and feed supplements. And today, I am loving my new farrier!! He said he was into new thicker hoof wall in some places already, so way to go Sierra! He says her feet are looking good, and the next trim in 8 weeks should get the last of the old hoof off. Shape is much improved as well, since she was quite splayed when we got her, even after her first trim. What a load off my mind; dealing with all the splitting and chipping has been nerve racking. Now there will be more riding sessions, yippee!!

She was so cute today. Brian was feeding the foster dogs, but forgot to hay the horses. He went around the corner of the shop out of sight, and Sierra let out a this huge, really loud neigh! He realized his mistake, and stuck his head around the corner, and said "whoops, guess I need to feed you too." She started bobbing her head violently up and down, like "yes you do, get on it now!" It was too funny, I wish I had had a video camera running. She is getting to be quite the little Appy Saucy!
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by spyder on Oct 20, 2006, 4:06pm

I will be taking new photos this weekend, if I can get Sierra to keep the mud off her face long enough. We don't even have much mud, just some around the water tank, but somehow she manages to get it all over her head (but no where else). Not sure how she is doing it.... I want everyone to see how nicely her hooves have come along, and that she has filled out well, and that her winter coat is coming in already. Pal's is WELL along, they both make the neighbors TBs and QHs look naked and cold.
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by spyder on Oct 23, 2006, 8:29am

Sierra and Pal are getting along much better than I could have hoped. I filled the run-in with 2 feet of straw yesterday, and found the two of them snuggled up in it together this morning. Very cute, too dark to take photos of it, though. Sierra is having a calming influence on Pal, which is very nice. Sierra's coloring continues to darken, not sure what to call her. She was listed as a red roan, but really looks chestnut with liver chestnut points and spots, along with that broken white blanket and 2 white feet. She also has one white spot high on the right side of her neck about the size of a tennis ball, really cute. I have new photos, but need to get them posted.
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by spyder on Oct 26, 2006, 2:27pm

Just curious to know if anyone actually reads these updates. If they don't, I will stop posting so often, since I don't want to waste board space. It is just that I get so excited by Sierra's progress, and she is so sweet, you can get a cavity just standing next to her.
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by emjay on Oct 26, 2006, 3:35pm

no wasting here, people read them, keep em coming. more pics too.
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by horsetrouble on Oct 26, 2006, 3:52pm

I love Sierra updates, don't quit!
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by spyder on Oct 30, 2006, 12:48pm

I recently realized that Sierra has been with us almost 5 months, and has not had an obvious cycle. I am concerned that she may be in foal, so next time the vet is out, we are having her checked. Worries me, because if she is, we are not in a position to keep the foal, which would make me near hysterics. We just don't have the space for 3 horses. Sierra's winter coat is becoming curly, which is very cute. She isn't getting any extra weight on her right now, since Pal is such a piggy; I think I will have to start separating them at hay time again.
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by zeesmom on Nov 8, 2006, 9:27am

Any news on Sierra's possible pregnancy? Would love to see some new pics of her - even if she is really fuzzy

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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by spyder on Nov 8, 2006, 11:17am

Sierra is NOT PREGNANT, thank the powers that be! I don't know how I would ever part with a foal, so I am glad there isn't one to get attached to. Evidently she is just one of those who is shy about her cycles.

Have you seen the photos at the link in my signature below? The first 4 were taken at the lot, the next 2 taken at Sam's while she was in quarantine, the 4 after that were taken right after we brought her home (still underweight), and the last 2 are the most recent, about a month old.

I will be putting up more soon. Have a few with my nephew aboard her, and some more recent with her in her woolies. I also took some closeups of some of her markings, which are a lot more colorful than a distance shot can show. We are in the process of registering her with a couple of Appy registries. Since she has no brand, I want as much official documentation and photos on her as I can get, in case she is ever stolen.
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Re: SIERRA (Lolita) - 11 y/o - 14.3h - Appaloosa M
Post by zeesmom on Nov 8, 2006, 12:47pm

Thanks for the update - Good news! (although babies sure are cute )
I hadn't looked at the photos on your link. She looks great! I was wondering where that pic in your avatar came from - now I know.


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[MustangAppy]

My CBER girl, newer photos. In the top 2, she was still underweight by about 75-100 pounds. In the last one, I couldn't get her to come out into the sun (September). That is my Mustang, Paladin in the foreground of the last photo. Glorious, no? ;D

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Took Sierra for her first ride of the spring today. She is at a good weight, but needs muscle tone, as she was still too thin to ride much last fall. She was good about tacking up, but was naughty once I got on. Didn't buck, but kept tossing her head (she was in a side pull, no bit) and trying to outwit me on turns. She backed okay, and neck reins, great whoa, but just generally being a handfull and trying to get back to the pasture. All this after we let her get her buck snorts in for 20 minutes before hand. I was only on her 15 minutes today, we will try for 20 next time. When we put her out in the pasture, she took another 10 minute buck snort fit and sent Pal into one as well. Little stinker.

[MustangAppy]

Sis got her feet trimmed today. Finally, one year later, she has not only good hoof wall, but the flare and breakage issues are resolved. They aren't as big as my Mustang's feet, but they are round and hard. Yahoo!!!

[MustangAppy]

I am interested to see how Sissy does with Dazzler. She and Pal have a system, he is in charge. Our pasture is divided, so we can keep and eye on things until they sort it all out. But, since she was likely pastured with other spotted horses in the past, I will be curious to see her reaction to him.

[MustangAppy]

Sis's nose is out of joint because Pal went to the trainer today. She cried and ran around for about an hour, basically having a tantrum. She is calmer now and eating her hay, but I will be checking on her during the night. I don't think she has ever been an only horse.

[MustangAppy]

Well, we have always thought of this girl as our "cute but dumb" one. After today, maybe not so much. Brian took her blanket off, as it was a relatively warm day. He drapped it over the gate, and he and Sierra both went about their day. This evening, once the sun started to drop and things had cooled down, Brian went out to his shop to get something, and spotted Sierra over by the gate. She had her blanket in her mouth, and was trying to fling it up over her back! Brian went over and asked if she wanted it on, and she bobbed her head at him like she does when she wants her hay. He put it on, and she gave a big sigh and went on her way. Funny little pill.

[kivasgirl]

This girls sounds adorable - and she certainly is a beauty!
I just found this thread today, and what a joy to read. Now I see why you were a supporter of finding a home for Kiva (CBER Neon).
Sierra's a beauty and so lucky to have found you.

[MustangAppy]

I haven't updated in a while, so I thought I should post. These are a couple of photos I took of her last fall, just before the winter coat set in. You can see what a sweet face she has.

[MustangAppy]

One more photo of us working. This was taken at an arena up the road from us. We were both pretty taken with the view that day:

[MustangAppy]

Sierra's been coming up lame, and it comes and goes. Always on the right rear, where her hoof was so bad and breaking on the outside edge when we first got her. Not sure it's the hoof, might be in the hock.