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PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by foxie on Nov 23, 2005, 5:20pm

Guardian Angel - brigette

PLUM - 6 year old, 15h, blue roan mare. Halter broke and friendly.

$500

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Post by foxie on Nov 29, 2005, 6:45pm

In foster care.

Nov. 28th 2005

Fostered in Ellensburg WA. if you have any questions about this sweet gal please contact her Placement Specialist Heidi above.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Dec 18, 2005, 7:27pm

I was really hoping to have some more news on Plum's level of training by today, but I was sick all last week and didn't get to work with her enough that I felt like getting on her today. I did bridle her, but didn't get an indication one way or another if she had a clue or not. She is getting over her scaredness and now is more curious than scared when I am working around her. She is such a sweetie. She tries so hard to please, which makes me wonder if she really has that much training or if she is just trying so very hard to do what I want her to. I don't think I have ever been around a horse that wants to get things right as badly as Plum does.

Since we have switched boards now, let me update you on Plum. She is closer to 14.1 - 14.2 hands than 15 and is definately part appy. She has mottling around her eyes, nose, and nipples as well as striped hooves and a few scattered spots. There are more and more spots showing up as I get more dirt off of her. She's really good to be brushed, but her sensitive skin and the large amount of feedlot mud that she came caked in is making the beautification process slow. I was going to take new pics today, but forgot the darn camera. Hopefully tomorrow.

If anyone is reading this and looking for a project horse, I really think that Plum is going to make someone a great best friend. She's very stout, clean legged and has great feet as well as an adorable face and big brown eyes.
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Post by jennywho on Dec 24, 2005, 1:56pm

A very merry christmas to everyone from Plum, and a special thank you from both of us to those who stepped up and paid her bail.

Plum gave me two early christmas presents today. She ate her first carrot after many failed attempts to date and she felt good enough to buck and play in her paddock this morning. She even got down and rolled in the mud.
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Post by meriahgirl on Dec 24, 2005, 2:54pm

That is so great to hear!! Soon she'll be buggin you for just about anything you have, including coffee!! And a very Merry Christmas to you and Plum!!

MG
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by tatemsom on Dec 26, 2005, 6:51pm

She reminds me of my Tate, a older blue roan mare, long stocky body, and same face. This horse is one of my favorites, I wish I could take another.
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Post by sherigraf on Dec 27, 2005, 11:08am

That's great about Plum. I'm so glad she has a good foster mom to recover with. She is such a cutie.
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Post by goodhaven on Dec 31, 2005, 10:27am

This sounds like a horse with TREMENDOUS potential! Someone with Arab or TB experience might do really well with her, since it sounds like she is a sensitive soul. What a diamond in the rough she is. She is going to be one gorgous gal in spring, when she sheds this winter coat.
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Post by jennywho on Jan 1, 2006, 8:51pm

Once again, I am promising pics if I can ever coordinate a clean Plum with the daylight hours. Just wanted everyone to know she is doing great and looking better every day despite her love for the mud.

She is such a nice horse to be around! All of the tugging and unmatting I've done on her coat and tail and not once has she even thought of pinning her ears or lifting her hind legs even though I know it hurts because she moves away from me ever so slightly.

I was feeling sorry for her being restricted to a stall and paddock the other night, so I thought I would brave the long VERY DARK walk to the arena so that she could play. Despite the elk making horrendous noise in the background, two changes of surfaces, the dog running around, and major puddles, she never balked, spooked or even thought of refusing, just marched out to the arena like she'd done it a million times.

This is where it gets cute. As long as I'm in the arena with her, she won't run or play. So I was standing there and I said "Plum why don't you go play" She went and ran and bucked a lap around the arena and came back and stood by me. I told her to do it again and she did. Then she was standing there and I said "Plum why don't you roll." No kidding, she dug a hole right in front of me and rolled like crazy. A fluke, probably, but she was so cute about it. She loves to come up to you in the arena and kiss you on the cheek as if to ask if what she's doing is okay.

I really think that she would make a great little gaming horse for some youth willing to put the effort into her. I don't think she's got a mean or stubborn bone in her body. She is soooooo Happy Go Lucky and curious about everything. She's been a real joy to have around. I just hope we can find her that perfect forever home and her own person that she deserves.
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Post by horsekrazi on Jan 2, 2006, 11:50am

Wow, she sounds like an awesome mare. Thanks for all the updates, I love hearing about her, she is one of my favorites!
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Post by jennywho on Jan 5, 2006, 9:01pm

Just a quick update - I went to get Plum out of the arena tonight and she had drug the mounting block into the middle. Well, I set it upright to move it and then decided I would stand on it just to see what she would do. She was unfazed so I swung my leg over and sat on her and she just stood there like now what do you want me to do? Since she was in a halter I didn't push it, but it seemed pretty promosing. If all goes well I'm going to dust off my breaking saddle and try her out on Saturday. The way she acted today, I don't think I'm the first person to get on her. She's such a good girl!
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Post by horsekrazi on Jan 6, 2006, 4:43pm

Wow, thats amazing! She sounds like such a good horse, I love hearing about her progress!
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Post by sonora on Jan 6, 2006, 10:50pm

Way to go Jenny!! I am glad Plum has relaxed and feels so comfortable with you. Keep the updates coming they are great!!
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Post by bridget on Jan 7, 2006, 10:43am

Thanks for the update. She was one of my favorites in that group.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by horsekrazi on Jan 8, 2006, 6:59pm

Any news of putting a saddle on this girl yet?
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Jan 9, 2006, 8:43pm

Well I finally rode Miss Plum tonight. She has definately been ridden before (or she's the best unridden horse I have ever been on) BUT she needs a major refresher in the basics.

She was absolutely perfect to saddle and bridle. Didn't flinch when I cinched her up and could care less that she had a saddle on her back. I got on her and it was no big deal at all. We walked and jogged in both directions.

She goes and whoas, but her steering needs realigned. I think that part of it was that she steered really well when we were heading towards the arena door and not so well away from it. The little goof.

Anyways, being that I have not had her preg checked yet (pending), I didn't want to work her very hard at all. From hear we are going to take it slow, working on the basics and I bet she "remembers" as we go along.

She never bucked or had one hair out of line, she just acted like she didn't know. All in all it was a VERY POSITIVE experience.

She's such a sweetheart, she whinnies at you every time you walk in the barn now. It's nice to be appreciated since the rest of my spoiled monsters just expect treats and loves.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by caryn on Jan 9, 2006, 9:14pm

Congratulations on your first ride with Plum. I love reading your posts. That little horse sounds like an absolute doll
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Post by hooti4me on Jan 9, 2006, 9:46pm

Way to go Plum!!! Thanks for the update, she sounds like great little horse!
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Post by horsekrazi on Jan 10, 2006, 9:32am

Yay for plum!! What a good girl, thanks for the update Jennywho!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Jan 10, 2006, 9:53pm

Okay, here is my first attempt at posting pictures. Will probably being begging Foxie for help soon. . I didn't even see the tongue pic until I downloaded them. That's what Plum thought of having her picture taken. She probably won't be clean until it's warm enough to bathe her, but she's getting there. I think she might have two horseshoe shaped brands on her left shoulder.



Hmm, only one pic showed up. I'll keep trying. Okay, here it goes again.




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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by tinkerslady on Jan 10, 2006, 10:02pm

What a funny Girl!!!!
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Post by rodeo51 on Jan 10, 2006, 10:26pm

I love the tongue...she is so cute
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Post by horsekrazi on Jan 11, 2006, 8:29am

Awww, so sweet!!
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Post by agilitygal on Jan 11, 2006, 10:40am

Don't apologize for those pictures! They were great. I think she's a pretty nice little horse. She looks much more relaxed now. Wish she were whinnying at me.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Jan 12, 2006, 10:49am

This little mare would be a great new addition. I would love to have her if I didnt already own my limit. She seems very willing to do anything you ask of her. What a fun horse. Hope she finds that perfect home.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by tinkerslady on Jan 12, 2006, 1:00pm

The thing I noticed is how light she is compared to her feedlot pics! She must have rolled constantly to keep the overall brown....
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Post by rodeo51 on Jan 12, 2006, 1:03pm

Is that a bead braided into her forlock?
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Post by meriahgirl on Jan 12, 2006, 1:53pm

Wow! She is looking so awesome! Great job JW... keep posting those goofy pictures, it really gives you a glimpse of who this stocky little girl is!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by hvnsnt338 on Jan 13, 2006, 6:10am

It looks like I may have found my son's project horse....But Milton, Florida is so very far away. I could never afford the transport....something like 2500 miles away....
Plum is such a beautiful prospect!!!!!
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Post by ponygrl68 on Jan 17, 2006, 1:21pm

Did you find out if she is pregnant yet? hvnsnt338 please check into transport, this mare needs a forever home. She is my favorite. A friend of mine owns her twin and he is a great horse. Florida is not that far away, what is a week of travel for a place she can call home. Call some of the people listed on the site as transporters and get some bids or take the kids on a trip to the west coast and drag along the horse trailer and bring her home.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Jan 17, 2006, 9:15pm

I was going to wait a couple of days to update Plum as I should have some VERY BIG news, however, she was so amazing tonight that I had to brag on her.

Her training has been coming along slow but sure, but tonight was an off night so I just turned her out to play in the arena while I did her stall. During that time the barn owner put some big cardboard boxes in her burn barrel (which is between the arena and the barn) and lit them on fire. Of course my two TB broodmares who are in the barn went wacko snorting and spinning circles immediately (that's what most TB's do in the event of any size monster). I knew the fire would burn for awhile (the flames were higher than the barn roof) so I went to get Plum out of the arena anyways. She walked right by that burn barrel and didn't move a hair, no snorting, shying, nothing. She just walked right by like no big deal. Being that I have always had mainly TB's I had no idea what a bombproof horse was. I will not call Plum bombproof because as soon as I do she will throw a wreck over something minor. However, I was really impressed.

I will hopefully post another update later this week.
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Post by myhorsefaith on Jan 18, 2006, 7:06am

Oh, I love Plum!!!!

how could ya not?

-Ally
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Post by hvnsnt338 on Jan 18, 2006, 2:46pm

I sooo love this horse !!!!!! I really, really hope that no matter where she calls home, she will greatly appreciated


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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Jan 23, 2006, 10:03pm

My apologies for being a bad foster mom and not updating lately, but my vengeful back kept me from doing a whole lot with any of my kids last week. For those of you who are young enough that you still bounce when you come off a horse, IT WILL CATCH UP WITH YOU.

To start with Plum will be seeing the vet either Wed morning to get preg checked. If anyone is seriously considering adopting her (from out of state) please PM me and I will have Coggins and health certs done at the same time.

She is coming along nicely in her training, although I have not been on her lately. Today we actually did a controlled canter on the lunge line. The more I work with her, the more I think she knows, but has either forgotten or would like me to think she doesn't know. She's a very good girl either way, no silly business when I am working with her.

She has such a personality. She has decided that she is very jealous of my two broodmares that are in the barn with her and she hollers at me when she sees me paying attention to them. Yesterday I was halfway ignoring her and she brought her jollyball into the stall and started banging it on the wall to try to get my attention. Of course it worked, and now she thinks she's pretty clever.

She is shedding like mad and even though I was hoping to have found her a forever home before she got her summer coat, I am excited to see exactly where all of those elusive spots are located.
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Post by jennywho on Jan 25, 2006, 1:55pm

I just got home from my day with the vet and the horseshoer and Plum is NOT pregnant. YIPPEE! I also had blood pulled for Coggins. She was pretty good to get her feet done, will update more later.
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Post by hvnsnt338 on Jan 25, 2006, 2:19pm

Yeah!!!
I really love this girl....If only I were closer!
Thanks for updating us on her.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by tockita on Jan 25, 2006, 5:34pm

This is another one I'd take in a heartbeat if Cordie weren't coming.. I thought I was smart moving IN town with less land to care for... now I'm starting to wish I had a bigger lot again
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Jan 30, 2006, 12:01pm

JUST CURIOUS, BUT HAS ANYONE INQUIRED ABOUT ADOPTION ON THIS MARE? I HAVE A GIRL FRIEND WHO I AM TRYING TO TALK INTO LOOKING AT THIS MARE...THE ONLY THING IS PLUM NEEDS TO BE BROKE. REINING IS NOT NEC. BUT SHE WOULD BE USED IN THE MOUNTAINS AND TO WORK CATTLE SO SHE WOULD NEED TO BE QUIET AND WILLING TO LEARN... MY FRIEND WORKS FULL TIME AND DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO BREAK HER...LET ME KNOW IF PLUM MAY BE A GOOD CANIDATE AND WE MAY HAVE TO TAKE A ROAD TRIP THIS SPRING
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Post by tockita on Jan 30, 2006, 6:04pm

She sounds broke to me, probably needs some saddle time... This was from Jennywho on Jan 9th...

Well I finally rode Miss Plum tonight. She has definately been ridden before (or she's the best unridden horse I have ever been on) BUT she needs a major refresher in the basics.

She was absolutely perfect to saddle and bridle. Didn't flinch when I cinched her up and could care less that she had a saddle on her back. I got on her and it was no big deal at all. We walked and jogged in both directions.

She goes and whoas, but her steering needs realigned. I think that part of it was that she steered really well when we were heading towards the arena door and not so well away from it. The little goof.

Anyways, being that I have not had her preg checked yet (pending), I didn't want to work her very hard at all. From hear we are going to take it slow, working on the basics and I bet she "remembers" as we go along.

She never bucked or had one hair out of line, she just acted like she didn't know. All in all it was a VERY POSITIVE experience.

She's such a sweetheart, she whinnies at you every time you walk in the barn now. It's nice to be appreciated since the rest of my spoiled monsters just expect treats and loves.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Leisa on Jan 30, 2006, 6:15pm


Jan 30, 2006, 12:01pm, ponygrl68 wrote:JUST CURIOUS, BUT HAS ANYONE INQUIRED ABOUT ADOPTION ON THIS MARE? I HAVE A GIRL FRIEND WHO I AM TRYING TO TALK INTO LOOKING AT THIS MARE...THE ONLY THING IS PLUM NEEDS TO BE BROKE. REINING IS NOT NEC. BUT SHE WOULD BE USED IN THE MOUNTAINS AND TO WORK CATTLE SO SHE WOULD NEED TO BE QUIET AND WILLING TO LEARN... MY FRIEND WORKS FULL TIME AND DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO BREAK HER...LET ME KNOW IF PLUM MAY BE A GOOD CANIDATE AND WE MAY HAVE TO TAKE A ROAD TRIP THIS SPRING



Hey ponygirl68... are you sure this isn't for you???
Let me find some spare dollars to get one and I'll go, too! I'll just tell Mark it's yours
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Post by ponygrl68 on Jan 30, 2006, 6:32pm

LEISA....YA DUDE SHE'S MY FAV... TRYING TO TALK MY BEST FRIEND INTO A ROAD TRIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE. WANNA GO??? SHE HAS A 3 HORSE TRAILER AND I WON'T TELL MARK IF YOU DON'T. BESIDES JIMMY IS GOT HIM RUNNING IN CIRCLES. LOL!!! MEL AKA PONYGIRL68
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Jan 30, 2006, 8:39pm

Plum and I had a busy week last week with not much time for training. Wednesday was horse torture day for Miss Plum. First, my boarded horses got fed after the horses at home which meant no breakfast until 8:00. (She thought she was starving to death). Then she met the vet, who not only stuck her with a needle twice, but palpated her as well. He was pretty sure she had never been palpated before. She was very good however and despite being a wiggle worm, never threatened to kick. The vet agreed with her age estimate of six and did the paperwork for a Coggins test and Health Certificate. After celebrating the fact that she is not pregnant, we met up with the farrier. By this time Plum was wondering what she had done wrong, but she was still really good to have her feet trimmed. Poor girl had the remnants of a HUGE abscess, but otherwise her feet looked great. All in all it was a successful experience with lots of carrots at the end.

My mom was in town this weekend so I had her work with Plum some just to see how she would interact with a "stranger". Plum was great for my mom and made good friends with my mom's dog Jake.

I have some riding time scheduled for this week, so I will update later.

I just want to add that Plum would LOVE to have her own forever person. She is so sweet and she just wants to be loved. Even my mom, who has a huge scar from a different appy mare, fell in love with her.
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Post by rhea on Jan 30, 2006, 10:19pm

Oh Jennywho, how your stories just tempt me!
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Post by myhorsefaith on Jan 31, 2006, 6:40am

Jenny, you are such a good foster Momma!

And YAY Plum!!!! What a nice little mare!!! She is definitely one of my favorites.

Gotta love that personality!!!
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Post by summerhorse on Jan 31, 2006, 3:00pm

She's an appaloosa! You couldn't even tell with all that mud in the feedlot picture. Sounds like she was somebody's riding horse at one time, sure wish she could come live in FL.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by foxie on Jan 31, 2006, 8:55pm

Plum's Guardian Angel is brigette
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Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 1, 2006, 4:12pm

I want this mare!!! I wish I would have known about her before I p/u my yearling....I am at my limit (city codes) but I'm working hard on my girl friend. Boomer my yearling was a feed lot rescue out of Oklahoma. I do feel good about that.....keeping my fingers crossed for Plum.
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Post by jennywho on Feb 1, 2006, 9:38pm

I finally had time to ride Miss Plum tonight and I can say that she gets serious points for pulling the wool over my eyes and I need to go back to horse training bootcamp. It seems that Miss Plum is not likely greenbroke at all INSTEAD she has spent quality time being ridden by someone who let her get away with a lot.

She started off tonight acting like she didn't know how to steer and rooting her head a lot. Being that she isn't pregnant I decided to push her a little and see what happened. Well, after trying a few times to steer over towards the arena door and acting like she didn't know how to turn, Miss Plum realized that I wasn't falling for it. For the rest of the night we walked and trotted figure 8's, serpentines, circles, etc. I think that sometime in her short life she had some training. She trots at just a kiss, steers well, (when not having a brain relapse and heading for the arena door) and will even relax her neck and set her head for a few strides. I think part of her issues may also be that I am from the school of thought that every horse should be ridden in a snaffle and who knows what she's used to.

I didn't attempt to canter her one because I was in coveralls and muck boots and two because she doesn't have the muscle tone needed to ask that much of her.

At this point I don't think that she would make a good beginners horse as she is going to need repeated reminders that she can't get away with doing her own thing, but she is definately more broke than I originally thought. I would bet that with a couple of weeks refresher with a trainer she would be better suited to a newcomer however.

I will be putting her into an every other night rotation of riding and will keep you all updated.

If nothing else this sweet gal is very clever.
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Post by Leisa on Feb 2, 2006, 9:13am

Are you reading all of this ponygirl68??? Can you say ROAD TRIP??
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Post by karlo on Feb 2, 2006, 12:13pm

Is she going to be moved to the Saddle Horses section then? Sounds like she fits that category.
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Post by kayceepaint05 on Feb 3, 2006, 11:59am

Hey everyone!! Well just waiting for final approval on application. Really have my eye on this one. I have a little girl hoping to have a girl horse to call her own. I have experience finishing horses and think she might be the one. Would love to hear more about her.

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Post by natrlhands on Feb 3, 2006, 12:46pm

Good for you kayceepaint!! I hope you get her, she sounds like a sweetie.

I have to ask you . . . does your user name have anything to do with K.C. Paints in Caldwell, Idaho?? There's a stud there named "K.C. Rebel Chant" and I have one of his sons. I'm just curious if you have a K.C. horse too!! Wouldn't that be cool? We could exchange pictures.

Anyway, good luck getting Ms. Plum!

Take care,
Angie
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Post by kayceepaint05 on Feb 3, 2006, 3:54pm

no relation sorry!! My paint mare is named Kaycee and she is a paint. but we are in washington. She might be from there. The people I got her from didn't care to much about her to find out her backround. I hope we can get this girl too! my daughter just saw her pic and is as we speak begging me for her!!!
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Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 3, 2006, 3:57pm

KAYCEEPAINT.. SHE HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE SINCE I JOINED AND I WOULD HAVE LOVED HER MYSELF. I COULD NOT GET HER AND I AM EXCITED FOR YOU!!! GOOD LUCK....MEL
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Post by natrlhands on Feb 3, 2006, 3:59pm

If you're curious to find out if she's from that farm, the owner's name is Sandy Carson and I could PM you her phone number if you want. If you have a K.C. daughter, you ought to see her daddy!! He's gorgeous! If the people you got her from bought her from Sandy, then all you need is their name and she would know for sure - she's got a great memory and can recall just about every baby that's come from K.C.!

Good luck on getting Plum! I'm continuing to cross hooves for you!!
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Post by jennywho on Feb 3, 2006, 9:20pm

Miss Plum was a superstar tonight. Not once did she try to escape my leg and head for the arena door! She showed marked improvement in everything tonight. She still tossed her head some at the trot, but was better. I think that she just needs someone who is a quiet and consistent rider to remain firm with her and she'll make an excellent little mount in time.
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Post by kayceepaint05 on Feb 5, 2006, 2:32pm

natrl would love that info. no ones knows about my beautiful paint. worth a shot right!!! Jennywho in your honest opinion, would plum make a good lesson horse? I want to do lessons for underpriveledged kids in the area and need a good horse for them. what do you think? I know that she needs finishing, that's no problem, but just overall? where are you located with her again?

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Post by jennywho on Feb 5, 2006, 2:37pm

I think that Plum would love being a lesson horse. She does need finishing, but at this point I would not be afraid to put a youngster on her and lead them around. She has shown me nothing but kindness. She doesn't buck, run off, or spook, she just tries to go where she wants. I really pushed her in her last ride and again she was really good. She is the type that would relish all of the attention. I am in Ellensburg, but she is boarded in Vantage (30 mi East of Eburg). Kayceepaint I will PM you with my phone # and you can call me if you want more info.
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Post by kayceepaint05 on Feb 5, 2006, 7:35pm

found out this morning, APPLICATION ACCEPTED!!! WHOO HOO!! NOW TO JUST GET FUNDS IN ORDER AND PROBABLY A ROAD TRIP!!!
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Post by kayceepaint05 on Feb 5, 2006, 7:37pm

There is a saying that I heard on Animal planet one night that I think everyone should know
" Anyone can buy a dog, cat, or horse, but you can't buy the wag of it's tail" That is so true for these guys. It takes time and trust and a lot of love and devotion, but in the end, the wag of the tail makes it all worth while!!!!!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Feb 7, 2006, 8:33am

Well I was wondering what Miss Plum thought of her new career as a riding horse. I think I got my answer this morning. Yesterday was supposed to be a riding day for Plum, but recent life chaos made me decide against it. She looked at me funny when I took her out of the arena without riding her, but I thought nothing of it until this morning when I went to feed and she had crapped in BOTH water buckets (which she's never done before). Guess she showed me.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by crum on Feb 7, 2006, 9:13am

Don't you love it when they express themselves
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 7, 2006, 9:43am

SHE IS SUCH A HAM...ALL THAT PERSONALITY!! I LOVE IT
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Leisa on Feb 7, 2006, 9:54am

Gee, if she's already figured out the pooping in the water thing, maybe it wouldn't take too long to teach her how to flush! Presto, inside horse!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by kayceepaint05 on Feb 7, 2006, 4:30pm

havn't been down to check her out yet. Had my brain full of the feedlot deal today. Been on the fence about a lot of things and everyone one the lot has been tugging on my heart. Nothing set in stone about plum yet though.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Feb 8, 2006, 8:46pm

Okay all, I know you're sick of updates, but I figure the more I can tell everyone about Plum the more likely her perfect person will find her.

We got a lot accomplished tonight. She has turned into an absolute ham when being brushed, she loves it.

She is doing well under saddle. She is awesome at the walk, steps out nicely, turns with the minimum of aids and halts with a soft whoa. She is getting better at the trot, just needs miles. By the end of the night she had a pretty nice jog going. Again she whoas under voice command. Still working on the canter on the longe line until she has a little more muscle tone.

[cybercat]

Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by kayceepaint05 on Feb 8, 2006, 9:05pm

jennywho sent you a pm

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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 10, 2006, 10:50am

kayceepaint...are you adopting this stinker bug? she totally cracks me up....way too much personality.... i hope you are. she needs that great forever home and someone to keep up with her shenanigans....mel
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 10, 2006, 10:51am

jennywho....we love the updates!!!!!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by natrlhands on Feb 10, 2006, 10:23pm

Kaycee, you couldn't go wrong with this one! She sounds like a real cutie and a forever friend!!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Feb 12, 2006, 8:28pm

Miss Plum went on her first trail ride today. Actually we just ventured out into the orchard since I was by myself, but it was so beautiful I couldn't stand to stay in the arena. So here I was all worried about what Plum would do being "free" and she couldn't have cared less. She was really mellow, VERY surefooted going up and down the hills and loved the sunshine. She did try to sneak a few bites of grass, but I couldn't blame her. I didn't ask her for more than a walk, but she was very obedient and didn't seem worried at all about her change in environment.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by sherigraf on Feb 12, 2006, 8:45pm

so, any interest in this girl? I can't believe you still have her.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by tockita on Feb 12, 2006, 9:13pm

LOL! I'd take her but I'm full and we're in quarantine!! She's been such a sweet well behaved lady.. Now that her secret is out.. (good trail horse) she'll be snapped up now I'm sure.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by hvnsnt338 on Feb 13, 2006, 6:30am

I am absolutely surprised she is still available. I watch this gal everyday. I certainly wish I were closer or she most positively would not still be there!!!! Maybe I'll hit the lottery soon and be able to transport her to Florida.

Been watching the hauling boards hoping for transport (at an affordable price) from Washington state to Florida.

We love you Plum!!!!!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 13, 2006, 6:38am

she is a gem.....i so wish i could have more than 2!!!! i really can't believe you still have her either.....she is more than ready to go to her forever home.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by goobieloo on Feb 13, 2006, 6:41am

I love this girl, she's always been one of my favorites! Not to worry Jennywho, we love hearing all the updates on this lovely! If it were summer I'd snatch her up.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Leisa on Feb 13, 2006, 6:51am


Feb 13, 2006, 6:38am, ponygrl68 wrote:she is a gem.....i so wish i could have more than 2!!!! i really can't believe you still have her either.....she is more than ready to go to her forever home.



Where there's a will, there's a way...
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by cvl on Feb 13, 2006, 7:12am

I'll join the club of those who can't believe this mare still has not found her forever home! She sounds like a dream. Adopt her now and you'll be trail blazing by spring!!!! Spring - it is right around the corner - no - as I'm now digging out of 18" of snow

Edited to add: Would some under tack with a rider photos help get things going for this gal??
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by meriahgirl on Feb 13, 2006, 7:33am

I know!!! If I had the room I would have this girl in a heart beet!!! Just remember Plum's story will be at The Mane Event this weekend! Most of the foster horses stories will be told at the Mane Event so keep your fingers crossed!!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 13, 2006, 7:50am

hvnsnts338....scr...and jennywho....just a thought here by someone who really wants to see plum placed....scr is transporting buckeye to ky next week how about sending plum along for hvnsnts338 in florida? ky is not that far from florida and it should be a little cheaper....do you have room scr? (keeping my fingers crossed on this one)
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by hvnsnt338 on Feb 13, 2006, 8:20am

I do have a "PLUM" saving account (inspite of whatever happens will always be called the "PLUM" account) Not much at this point but if God intends for it to happen then it will.

Would be wonderful if monies freed up in time for shipment of Buckeye, at least a truck heading towards the east!!

I am so amazed everytime I come on here (daily) at the progress that has been made on the rescue efforts by the dedicated folks and staff members....

***********YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST AND KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK*******

I've always said that there are many gates that are manned by sentinels on the dreadful journey of slaughter. CBER is the very last sentinel manning the last gates of the final chance to save some that have fallen through the other manned gates of rescue.

Great horses (PLUM) have been given another chance because of these sentinels...No matter where Plum goes, she will always be in all of our hearts as one of the ones that made it through
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Feb 13, 2006, 9:23am

Thanks guys for all your good input on Miss Plum. Every day I amazed that someone would send a mare as kind and sensible as Plum to the feedlot. She's not show trained, but she is a very nice horse with the potential to do almost anything.

So I took a few new pics yesterday. Unfortunately due to my boyfriends work schedule I am pretty much on my own in the winter/spring and Miss Plum just isn't that keen on having her picture taken. She doesn't want to stand far enough away from you, would rather be loved on. I couldn't figure out how to take one person pics of her saddled until I saw Cordelia's pic of her tied to the fence, duh! So, next time I have Plum tacked up in the daylight I will take some pics of her under tack. She's even cuter. Here she is yesterday.

Oh yeah, the pic of her tearing around is because she was mad that I put "her" broodmares out in the pasture yesterday obviously without her permission. She was quite perturbed.






Can you believe she is still this hairy? I have brushed buckets of hair off of her already. Oh yeah found out she doesn't like the rubber curry much.

[cybercat]

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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by hvnsnt338 on Feb 13, 2006, 9:46am

Look at that baby!! Ain't she just so sweet!!!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 14, 2006, 5:31pm

i love these photos!!!! anyone adopting this hottie yet? i wonder if the absess your vet found could be the reason they got rid of her... they thought she was lame. well she is a lucky girl to have such a great foster mom. keep up the great work!!! mel
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by LindaL on Feb 14, 2006, 7:05pm

Jennywho,
as the others have expressed, I can't believe she's not adopted. The top photo of her moving towards you is beautiful. She's really a great looking girl and a lovely color.


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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Feb 14, 2006, 7:13pm

Thanks all for your kind words, I feel very lucky to have met Plum and have her in my life. When her perfect person comes up we will all know it and she will go happily to her forever home. Until then she is keeping a constant smile on my face due to her personality and unwavering kindness, oh her goofiness too.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by goodhaven on Feb 16, 2006, 12:41pm

How is she in the herd? Where does she fit in?
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Feb 18, 2006, 7:34am

I'm not sure how Plum fits in the herd as I am afraid to put her out with my little witches for fear they would eat her alive. Judging by her personality and the way she interacts with the horses near her I would guess she sits in the middle of the totem pole.

Poor Plum, I had zero time for her last week and about three days ago she started giving me that don't you love me anymore look. So despite the frigid temps last night I hopped on her real quick. What was I thinking? I usually turn her out to play and then longe her before riding, but didn't want to get her sweaty so we skipped those steps and I had enough clothes on for six people. Bless her heart, she didn't get humpy at all, just moved forward like what are we doing tonight. She was so cute the first time we went by the arena door, she slowed waaaaaay down and looked at it and then moved past like she knew she wasn't supposed to but really wanted to head over there. For being a very short ride it went well.

I got some pics of her under saddle. I tried to get my pooch to take some of us riding, but they were all from the knee down, so not too helpful.

Oh yeah, no making fun of my saddle. I paid $50 for it when I was 12 years old and thought it was BEAUTIFUL. And although I have collected a menagerie of english saddles since then I haven't found anything to replace big red.




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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Feb 18, 2006, 7:45am

Is she adorable or what...just love that face! Thanks for posting new pictures!!!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by rhea on Feb 18, 2006, 11:42am

Did our Plum get adopted? I read on Red Socks thread that she is going to Oregon!

I just love this gal, I hope she found her premanent family
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 18, 2006, 3:16pm

who was lucky enough to adopt this girl?
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by horsekrazi on Feb 18, 2006, 3:26pm

She is adopted??!!

Whoever got her is soooooooooooooo lucky, cant wait to hear who it is!!!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Feb 20, 2006, 9:11am

Heidi,

Could you please get a hold of me and let me know what is going on with Plum.

Thanks
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Feb 20, 2006, 8:59pm

I just got word my adoption for Miss Plum is final! She will be traveling to Bend tomorrow with Cherri and the California bound horses! I am so excited to see her. I want to thank Jennywho for taking such good care of this girl and for all the updates and pictures! You are a GREAT foster mom!!!


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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Feb 20, 2006, 9:42pm

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, THANK YOU, AND BEST WISHES TO HYSTYLE.

As many "almost" adoptions as Plum has been through, I honestly feel that this was meant to be. You and Plum are both lucky girls and I can't wait to hear updates.

Please post pics when she meets your niece. I have great faith that with some more miles under saddle Plum is going to be one exceptional horse.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by becky on Feb 20, 2006, 9:50pm

congrats hystyle, I saw plum on Saturday of this last weekend. She is a very friendly girl. She has quite the silly,fun personality. jenny has taken excellent care of her. You'll got a beauty. Becky
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Feb 21, 2006, 7:51am

Thanks Jenny and Becky! I just love the ones with personality! I'm so excited and counting down the hours!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 21, 2006, 9:04am

ongrats on the adoption....she was by far my favorite....please keep the updates coming!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by cvl on Feb 21, 2006, 1:48pm

HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!! Finally!!!!!!!!!! YAAAAHOOOOIEE Plum & Congratulations hystyle!!

This is one nice horse - best of luck with her!!!! She's lovely!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Feb 21, 2006, 2:36pm

Thanks guy's! She should be here in a couple of hours!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by meriahgirl on Feb 21, 2006, 2:56pm

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy!!!! Can't wait to see your pictures of you and your girl Plum!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Feb 21, 2006, 11:19pm

Miss Plum made it home to Bend today! She is so pretty! Jennywho has taken GREAT care of her! She is nice and Plump! LOL I can see where she got her name...she looks more like a purple roan, than blue! LOL I can't wait to go back out tomorrow and see her.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by becky on Feb 28, 2006, 2:28pm

Happy to hear that Plum made it home safely. Have a great time together. Please keep us updated. Congrats!
Becky
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Mar 6, 2006, 10:22pm

I have to say, Miss Plum is doing great and is such a sweetie-pie! I think she lives for human contact. When she sees me, she whinnies and comes running! She gives tons of kisses...she must be related to smoochie-boo! After only having Plum for two weeks, I can't believe Jennywho didn't keep this gem for herself! <G> I feel very lucky to have this girl and think she is going to work out great for my Niece!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Mar 7, 2006, 8:09am

Yeah , I've been so worried. Just because I LOVE a horse doesn't necessarily mean everyone else is going to. I sold a colt this fall that was one of my favorites and everyone else says he's a big A$$ including his new owners. I am sooooo glad that Plum is working out for you. Best of luck and give her a big kiss for me. You just made my day.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by becky on Mar 7, 2006, 9:55am

WOW! HYSTYLE, Great to hear you LOVE Plum too. Have fun and keep us updated.
Becky
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Mar 23, 2006, 4:50pm

I rode Plum today for the first time! She did petty good in the round pen. She still needs work, especially on her backing, but all and all it went well. I got brave and took her out on a trail ride with a friend riding my other mare. She was a little jumpy here and there at first. After the sage brush got her a few times she got use to it, then we had some kids shooting their guns. At first she would jump and want to go, but after a few times of hearing it she was fine (Good thing they weren't too close, I may have ended up on my A**). The longer we rode the better she got, I even got her to cross the canal with water in it. Yep, you bet I was nervous taking her out for the first time, not knowing what to expect.... I tried my best to hid it! LOL I was very proud of her as she is such a good girl and I know this was probably a big step for her as well.

Tonisha
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by caryn on Mar 23, 2006, 7:58pm

Congratulations on Plum's first trail ride! New surroundings, loud gunshots, and water crossing... sounds like you're both a couple of real troopers

Please keep the updates coming as I always look forward to hearing Plum's exploits. She sounds like a very special little gal.

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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Mar 23, 2006, 8:21pm

Thanks so much for the update on Miss Plum. I'm glad the ride went well. I have found that the older I get, the harder it is to make that first ride. I am really glad Plum was a good girl (for the most part). Hopefully by summer she'll be a seasoned trail horse for you. Give her a kiss for me. I miss the little bugger, but am SO HAPPY that she went to such a WONDERFUL home.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Mar 24, 2006, 4:13pm

Thanks ladies! I just love her personality! Jenny, I'm so glad it was YOU that took that first ride...just wish you could have done some of it in the High Desert! LOL You know green on green usually isn't a wise thing, but I think her and I will make a good team.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on May 9, 2006, 8:18pm

When/if you get time could you post pics of Miss Plum all shed out? I am dying to know what she looks like. Give her a big fat kiss and a carrot from me too.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Jun 11, 2006, 7:36am

Miss Plum went on her second trail ride and even went to a fun day yesterday! She did great on the trail...even better than the first time which has been awhile. She did well at the fun day considering there were so many other horses all in one arena. She would get a little jumpy and worried at things, but all and all she was a very good girl! I am so proud of her! I especially like that she gets over things so quickly. Once she experiences something that is scary to her once it doesn't seem to bother her again!

Sorry Jennywho, I didn't realize there had been any posts on her! I will get some new pictures of Plum for you! You should come to Bend some time and see her! You'd be very proud of her!
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by becky on Aug 11, 2006, 12:03pm

Hystyle
How is Miss Plum doing? Used any Parelli on her? You two having a good summer?
Would love to here an update.
Becky Sophie's mom (Nessie)
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Aug 22, 2006, 10:22pm

I'm dying to know how the clinic went?
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by ljbrooks on Aug 23, 2006, 5:15am

I know!! I want to hear about the clinic too. I think I forgot to mention that I met this mare a few weeks ago and she is GORGEOUS!!! What a super job Tonisha is doing with her. Plum is just beautiful. I love, love, love those roans.
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by Hystyle on Aug 23, 2006, 10:10am

I guess I'd better check up and update my horses threads more often! <G>

Miss Plum is doing great! She was a real trooper on the way to and from Colorado and we had a great time at the Clinic. Miss Plum even worked cows! That was loads of fun! She really started getting onto the cows and nipping at their rears! I think as we get better we may have to try some team penning for fun. Mark felt Plum has allot of potential, she is willing, she just doesn't know much right now. We are working on the basics and will work up together. The Chiropractor worked on her twice while we were there. I learned allot about the horses and how to tell when they are stiff and sore. They had rated Plum as an 8 on a scale from 1-10, ten being very bad. I had no idea! I'm sure the long two day drive didn't help any. She is always such a trooper!

My niece Mackenzie, whom I got Plum for, actually came out to ride her horse on Saturday. This was her second ride on her. The first was in March when I gave her to Mackenzie for her Birthday. For those of you who don't know, Mackenzie has Cerebral Palsy. Plum was such an angel. I lead her around, Mackenzie was very tense and a bit scared, even though she has taken some lessons. Plum just followed me with her head down and very relaxed. When we were done Mackenzie lead Plum to her coral. She was a very good girl and followed nicely behind Mackenzie who doesn't get around as well as most of us. <G> Wouldn't you know her Mom forgot to bring the camera!

I will see if I can get some pictures posted of Plum. She is a very pretty roan and doesn't look at all like her feedlot pic's. Wendy has a picture of Plum and Lottie from the clinic on Lottie's page!

I'm ready to ride anytime Lisa!

Tonisha
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Re: PLUM - 6 y/o - 15h - Blue Roan Mare
Post by jennywho on Aug 23, 2006, 7:20pm

Ah, I'm bawling. Thank you so much for the updat and for giving Plum such a wonderful home. She is a very special mare and very lucky to have you as a mom. Best wishes, I bet she loved trying to kill the cow. LOL
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[ljbrooks]

Hey! It's Plummy! This girl is so pretty. She only lives 3 1/2 miles from me. I saw her this past weekend and Hystyle is taking great care of her. :-)

[sandilf]

What a nice horse! Hard to believe she is the same horse as the feedlot picture. She is beautiful!

[wendyp]

I am going to post the picture of Tonisha and Plum (and Lotti) on here - this was taken July/2006 in Colorado at a Mark Rashid weeklong clinic....



WendyP/Bend, OR

[caryn]

beautiful pic and I'm jealous. A weeklong Mark Rashid clinic!!! You are a lucky dog I've read his books, but never met him or attended a clinic. The horses look awesome. Plum steals my heart every time I see her

[wendyp]

Yeah, we are kinda Rashid Junkies! Mark's Assistant, Kathleen Lindley, is now out on her own teaching clinics - she is doing two at my house this year. If you are anywhere near Bend, Oregon, and would like to audit, you are more than welcome......the fee is $25 a day. The dates are 5/21-24, and the Free Clinton Anderson clinics are about 7 miles away in Redmond, on 5/26-27. We are planning a Rescues Only BBQ at my house for those that are coming to Clinton's clinic on 5/26....................

I actually prefer Kathleen over Mark - she is better at communicating ....Not that Mark is not good in any way, just that Kathleen talks more, and I need that.

WendyP/Bend, OR

[hystyle]

Well after having the winter off I decided to take Miss Plum on our trail ride yesterday. I was a little unsure about it, as it was pretty windy out and she hadn't been ridden all winter. I've gotta say, she one good girl! What a trooper she is. I'm always amazed of what a great horse she is. She still may not know much yet, but she has the best attitude. We even trotted for the first time!

[ljbrooks]

Yay for you and Plum!! I'm glad you got her out and rode her a bit. Was it a good ride? I SOOOO wanted to go!!

[hystyle]

Yep, you missed a great ride! Great place to get the horses into shape...lots of up and down. Probably not the best for the older boys, but I bet you could get Mahan and Pie pretty buffed! The views are pretty as well. We will have to go again soon!

[patrolhorse]

Any updates on Miss Plum?

[wendyp]

Hopefully hystyle will see this post and respond...............Plum is doing great - FAT and sassy.

WendyP/Bend, OR

[hystyle]

LOL yep, Miss Plum is a little chunky! She is doing great thanks for asking about her. I just had a new chiro out to adjust her on Friday. I Hope to send her for some training this spring. She is always willing to do things, but I just don't take her out and ride her as much as I should. Sometimes she will spook on the trail, not bad, just once or twice if at all. It would help to get her out more! I adopted her for my niece who has CP, but she has only come to ride her four times in two years! She is very good when I put Mackenzie on her...she just follows me around. I wish I had someone to put lots of trail miles on her...or I just need to make time to ride more myself.

Maybe I can talk Wendy into posting some pic's of her.

[wendyp]

Sure, I will post pics - do you have an recent ones?

Look how thin she was on the lot!!! She is definitely a full figured girl now.............!

WendyP/Bend, OR

[webmistress32]

I am such a sucker for the Apps !