Soxey (CBER Briar)

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BRIAR (Soxey)- 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by foxie on Feb 15, 2006, 8:19pm

BRIAR- 11 year old, 14.1h, dark chestnut Quarter Horse mare. She leads and backs, she did not appear to have too much handling when it comes to picking up her feet. She did try to do what she was being asked and picked up her front foot, but it did not come automatically. She is quiet, nice on the ground, easy to halter. Came in with Cherri.

$700



Adopted by Marcia
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by foxie on Feb 15, 2006, 8:19pm

More Pictures: www.columbiabasinequinerescue.org/briar.htm

New Information added!

Look how stunning she is.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by countrygirl on Feb 15, 2006, 8:58pm

I can be banker for briar if she needs it. You can paypal donations to me at [e-mail]
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by cybercat on Feb 15, 2006, 8:59pm

oh, this is making me sick! Where are they all coming from! How many can we possibly bail out?
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by marcia on Feb 15, 2006, 9:40pm

countrygirl question how long do we have on the new horses listed today. I'm looking at Briar. Hope I have time to fill out a app.marcia
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by zora on Feb 15, 2006, 9:54pm

The truck is coming tomorrow. If a horse is on the lot they are "At risk" of being shipped, and that is final. Go ahead and submit you app tonight.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by countrygirl on Feb 15, 2006, 10:00pm

Marcia, go ahead and fill out the application and contact her PS. Are you willing to pay her bail? If so, you can paypal it directly to CBER or me and let the PS know. If you don't adopt her you can get your funds back. What she needs to be kept off the truck is bail paid. We can't say how long she has because it is up to the feedlot owner when the truck comes tomorrow. If bail is paid and an application has been submitted she will probably be ok. But....make sure you contact her placement specialist and post your intentions on her thread.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by daisy on Feb 15, 2006, 10:19pm

Marcia, please fill out your application as soon as possible and hopefully it can be processed tomorrow. Thank you!
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by marcia on Feb 15, 2006, 11:30pm

We're currently trying for Justin, so anyone who is still willing to save Briar, go for it and good luck. marcia and Janet
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by marcia on Feb 16, 2006, 7:22am

Ok, look like thing might have changed,and Justin could have a home,waiting for Piopico answer, briar is great to, I wish I could do both.application is in, going to go take picture and feed. Will check back .
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by countrygirl on Feb 16, 2006, 8:17am

Total received as of Thurs 8:15am $0 on this girl. $700 still needed to spring her.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by marcia on Feb 16, 2006, 9:26am

We've switched our attention back to Justin, no one has paid yet. I hope someone can snatch this girl befoe she is tagged. Marcia and Janet
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by angfreda on Feb 16, 2006, 9:47am

ANother one I would take, if I had the money. Sadly my friend who has a farm and lesson program has not gotten back to me onthe rideable ones from this load.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by rhea on Feb 16, 2006, 10:20am

I know I'm not offering much here as I just don't have the funds (I know most of you are broke now too!). But I can afford the feed and vet care.

So, as a last ditch effort to not loose such a nice mare...

If anyone, or CBER wanted to put up the funds and trans on her I will get her re-homed after getting her thru QT. At her price and shipping, she would be easy to re-home to recover these costs back to whomever.

I've already got my girlfriend Sable under saddle on the lunge and lay across her back as well as walking my 8 yr old on her. These horses are quick to accept love and a job. If they have a sane mind that is!

here's Sable asleep with the saddle on!

I wish I could offer more, I'm sorry
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by marcia on Feb 16, 2006, 10:25am

OK, Justin apparently went. We're going to transfer the $550 we just sent for Justin over to Briar and send the additional $150.00. I'm emailing the placement specialist also to let them know. Where is the feedlot and can anyone near it place her till we can get there? We're in Palouse WA. Marcia and Janet.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by sherigraf on Feb 16, 2006, 10:27am

Outstanding!
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by rhea on Feb 16, 2006, 10:28am

That is so wonderful. Thank you for saving her!


Feb 16, 2006, 10:25am, marcia wrote:OK, Justin apparently went. We're going to transfer the $550 we just sent for Justin over to Briar and send the additional $150.00. I'm emailing the placement specialist also to let them know. Where is the feedlot and can anyone near it place her till we can get there? We're in Palouse WA. Marcia and Janet.


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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Registered Mare
Post by daisy on Feb 16, 2006, 10:35am

Wonderful, Marcia! Thank you!
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare -pending w/Ma
Post by cybercat on Feb 16, 2006, 12:27pm

oh, marcia- I'm so glad that you ended up with this girl! She is SO beautiful... I t made me sick last night after I PMed you and then saw her up on the board! She has such a look of "Oh Lordie! How did I end up here?" . You made a great haul for a new member!!! Lots of luck- hope to see pictures soon!

cybercat
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by foxie on Feb 16, 2006, 12:55pm

Congratulations Marcia!

We wish you many happy trails,
The CBER Staff
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by rider3 on Feb 16, 2006, 3:39pm

The Feedlot is in Yakima, WA.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by scr on Feb 17, 2006, 5:40am

This horse is soo nice. Congrats to her new family.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by brookalena on Feb 17, 2006, 8:41am

Congrats Marcia!! You got a very pretty girl!
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Feb 17, 2006, 2:42pm

We need temp. boarding for Briar during quarantine.

Sarah, in Walla Walla thats friend of Zora. She sent me your E-Mails Walla Walla is half way we are in Palouse,Wash.contact me please Marcia
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by andrea on Feb 18, 2006, 9:16pm

Marcia,

I am in Potlatch and may be able to quarantine for you. My sister Amy just called me, apparently you called her looking for a place to quarantine. BIG hurdle will be talking my husband into it, but let me tell you what I have to offer before I talk to him. That way if you're not interested I don't have to bug him.

28x28ft area with 2 walls in one corner (N & W sides). It was to be my mustang pen but we never got the roof up. 7ft high fence. I'd need a 4' gate to hang there and a trough, maybe you already have these and can bring them here just while she's here. $125 a month board. We're near Junction Lumber, about 10 minutes from Palouse.

If you're interested PM me and I'll talk to the hubby.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by nici on Feb 20, 2006, 2:41pm

Briar was dropped off at Sarah's house yesterday! My Hubby and I picked up Ohana (delicious) and gave Briar a ride to her tep spot.....with slight confusion if you have talked to Sarah or Macintosh's new mom! First we tried to take the wrong horse (macintiosh) and then got the houses confused and tried dropping Briar off at Sarah's neighbors house!..............I have got to stop drinking before I haul horses :x so, anyhow, through all of that Briar was a perfect lady, she loaded right up into the trailer with out any fuss....and my last spot in the trailer is a tricky one! she led very nicely on the road down to sarah's house even with their neighbors riding next to us, two cars passing us and two very excited horses in Sarah's pasture right next to us!
she is going to be a great horse for you Marcia!
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by softhart on Feb 20, 2006, 3:06pm

Nici, Thanks so much again for delivering her to me. It saved me a trip to Yakima after just getting back from portland. My sore back say's a very big thanks. She does seem like quite the gal. Sorry about the house confusion, we do sit a little ways off the road and we have two neighbors with paints (you would have to have been in on our phone conversation to understand this, but it was a riot). Take care and enjoy Hanna, Softhart
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by nici on Feb 20, 2006, 3:39pm

No Problem at all......you guys are actually not that far from my house...I am 45 min to the oregon side like your going to umatilla but go the back way to Pendleton instead so it was not a big deal really. and yes....between my trying to take the wrong horse and then trying to figure out which pasture with the bay and paint next to each other to put her in it was quite eventfull....but I must say, she came through it all with class.........and by the way how is your older gelding doing.....still hiding his face?
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Feb 20, 2006, 6:29pm

Janet and I would like to thank Nici for hauling briar and Sarah for quarintine her for us. Heidi thank you for putting it all together. Can't wait to see her,CBRES just E-Mail becouse they needed $ 18.00and called Briar a he, but her heading stated a reg Mare. So what ever Briar is, still can't wait to see???
Sarah, maybe you had better check,Nici do you know what you hauled. My granddaughter will not care as long as she can ride it.

Marciaand Janet




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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by equinemom on Feb 20, 2006, 6:59pm

Briar is a "she" and her papers will be coming in this week sometime according to the feedlot owner and you will get them when we do! Glad all the ride and board worked out, she is a nice mare, hope you like her too, especially after she picks up a bit more weight.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Feb 21, 2006, 10:05am

thank you for your reply,Yes we are very happy,glad we got her. Katie ( grandaughter) can't wait to see Briar.We hope to go see Briar before the quarantine is up. Katie ask if we were leaving this sat. what time 4:00am, no then she came back with 6:00am.,don't know.She going to take Briar picture to 4/H meeting to show her off.
Marcia
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by nici on Feb 21, 2006, 3:01pm

"she" deffinatly is a girl.......I didn't get right in there to double check , but I was certain I did not see any out door plumbing :0 she could use a few more lbs on her, but she is soooo sleek looking and shiny! your granddaughter is one lucky kid! she will go completely gaga when she actually gets to see Brair!
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by softhart on Feb 21, 2006, 3:13pm

Hey Nici,
My old man "Mister" was a little sore yesterday morrning and looked a little shameful. No major bumps or bruises. He and "Donkey" love playing with that darned ball, hopefuly he'll be a little more careful about where he puts his feet from now on. Thanks for hanging out to make sure he was o.k. Is'nt it funny how they get embarrased. Take Care, Hope Hanna is settling in well. Softhart
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Feb 27, 2006, 10:04pm

Well, we visited Briar this last Saturday. Sarah, your doing a wonderful job taking care of her. Thank you so much. Briar was a little nervous at first with us, but with some talking to and quiet brushing, she allowed me (Janet) to saddle and bridle her. I was able to get on her, but at this point, we believe we know what she has possibly been used for. She seemed ready for the barrels. I was able to hold her back, but in a slick field, didn't want to stay on to long. Marcia said she appeared to take the stance or attitude common to barrel racers. "Fasten your seat belts and lets go around the barrels" Not exactly what we were looking for, for a 10 year old girl to use in 4-h. So, we will be bringing Briar home to Palouse, and will try and have her evaluated by a local trainer. Once we know more, would like to find her a "better" fit home. If there is anyone out there looking for this type of horse, let us know. She really was a sweet girl, just alittle hotter than we need. We will continue to try and find a good kids horse- perhaps among the fostered horses.
Janet
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by ponygrl68 on Feb 28, 2006, 10:24am

I HAD A BARREL HORSE I USED IN 4H AND SHE WAS EXCELLENT. DON'T GIVE UP HOPE ON HER YET. HAVE A TRAINER WORK WITH HER AND SEE IF THEY CAN SETTLE HER DOWN FOR THE HALTER AND PLEASURE ADVENTS. SHE WOULD DO GREAT ON THE SPEED ADVENTS LIKE THE POLES, KEY HOLE AND BARRELS...UNLESS YOU RIDE ENGLISH....SHE MAY ALSO BE A LITTLE HOT BECAUSE SHE IS IN A STALL. SOME HORSES NEED SPACE TO MOVE AND THEY CALM RIGHT DOWN. AFTER HER QUARENTINE GIVE HER SOME TIME AND SEE WHAT YOU'VE GOT. ANOTHER SUGGESTION IS TO CUT BACK ALL HOT FOOD LIKE GRAIN AND SEE IF SHE SETTLES DOWN...SOME HORSES DON'T NEED THAT EXTRA ENERGY.
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by nici on Feb 28, 2006, 1:34pm

Oh My God Maria.....you might have just answered my prayers!!!! My Girlfriend Dian is in the final preps for approval on her application, she came with me to pick up Briar and was in love with her........and she is looking for a barrel horse, or atleast one she can train to barrel!!!!! Pelase let me know what you are planning to do as we might be able to save you a transport to palouse if you are seriously wanting to find her a "better fit" home....Diane would be perfect for her and like wise!!!
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Mar 3, 2006, 2:07pm

UPdate-Briar After her quarantine at Sarah she will be coming home to Palouse.I made arrangements today for her to stay at a new boarding facility, with a indoor arena where she can be working with a trainer as well as with us.
Thank you Nici for your interest but no. I told Janet that I wanted to see what she can do,besides Janet old Morgan is 20 plus and needs to just let kids learn to ride .Briar could be her replacement.
Still means that we have to find a good 4/H kids horse. Marcia
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by michelle on Mar 3, 2006, 3:48pm

Charon needs a new foster....or even better her own people. She is super sweet with great ground manners, just needs some time under saddle... What kid doesn't want a sweet fluffy girl like her?

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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by equinemom on Mar 3, 2006, 5:26pm

I think Cory would be a great first kids horse, she loves attention, is well broke and cute! ( and older and sensible! LOL)
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Mar 6, 2006, 10:30pm

Up date, we just got word from sarah tonight that Briar has strangles. Not what we wanted to here was hoping she was safe since she had been off the lot for over two weeks.Sarah and her vet are caring for her but still wish she was closer so we could give her or TLC.
Marcia
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Mar 10, 2006, 8:15pm

Up-date Sarahs vet made a farm call on wed. and check Briar and said she had a horse cold and not strangles. he put her on penicillin. Sarah called and Briar is responding to the treatment doing good. Look like we will be able to pick her up on the 18th. With the weather still wet and cold I'm sure she going to like being in her stall at the boarding facility.
Looking forward to the next month with a trainer and see what she knows.We both could not believe after seeing her papers that this horse ended up where she did. She is here to stay, Janet glad she listen to me.We found katie a horse, Lola. katie is happy with her.
Marcia
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Mar 19, 2006, 9:28pm

Briar is now close to us in Potlatch ID at a boarding facilities. She walked into that stables like that was where she belonged. The stall is almost a security blanket for her. So far, she appears to have had some thorough training done as she does all ground work that I ask her to do and does it quite well. And she loves her free time in the arena to run and roll. She is quite the looker when she is moving out. Will try and get decent pictures and post of her.

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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by WendyP/Briggsbay on Mar 19, 2006, 11:15pm

Hi Marcia,

I sent you a PM....
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Mar 31, 2006, 9:30pm

Well, we contacted the breeder so we could transfer Briar's papers into Janet's name. Her real name is Soxey (Little Miss Three Sox) and apparently was a laid back absolute doll her first six years of life. They had broke her to ride and she was doing very well. Unfortunately that's where the story ends. She was sold to and supposedly used for 4-h or pole bending. This poor girl has as some rough treatment in the last two years. She is basically afraid that your going to whale on her in the arena. She has had saddle sores and the girth area appears to have also been rubbed raw at one time. No wonder she is cinchy. She is extremely sensitive on her sides. Any pressure at all and she reacts (nipping, crow hopping, rearing and just general uneasiness). So, I am just taking my time with her, and will slowly re-rehabilitate her back to believing that humans aren't so bad after all. Am doing lots of ground work and just hanging out with her. I'll keep everyone posted to her progress.
Janet
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Re: BRIAR - 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Apr 2, 2006, 8:33pm

Here's a photo of Soxey and Janet.


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Re: BRIAR (Soxey)- 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by angfreda on Apr 2, 2006, 8:51pm

She is just so pretty.
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Re: BRIAR (Soxey)- 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by alli on Apr 8, 2006, 11:51am

She is a nice mare. Has she been looked at by a chiro?
Maybe she has a rib out or something.
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Re: BRIAR (Soxey)- 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by marcia on Jul 6, 2006, 1:12pm

Farrier was out on 4th of July to trim feet. Soxey has bruised hooves. Apparently from having feet that were trimmed to short and then when ridden, got sore and bruised. Farrier thought by fall she would be better. Went out and read up on bruised hooves and found that it can be very painful for the horse. Am now wondering if this is why she doesn't want me on her- the extra weight just makes her hurt more. Time will tell, but she is trusting all of us more and more. When I let her and her pasture mates out for pasture, everyone else moves into the pasture to begin to eat, but not Soxey, she has to have her loves and hugs first. Then she'll go eat. I'll post new pics soon.
Janet
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Re: BRIAR (Soxey)- 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by janet on Jul 28, 2006, 9:51am

Hey everyone. Finally have my own sign on. We are slowly working on Soxey's feet getting them squared around. She is wearing shoes with pads and is walking and feeleing so much better. The farrier said to wait a couple weeks before trying to ride her again. He really felt she was hurting so much on her feet and that is why she didn't want me on. I'm crossing my fingers. Still haven't gotten those updated pictures. I met the original owners of Soxey in Selah when Hermonie and I came over to pick up Mallory. Really nice people and they said if she was abused they'd be happy to help me with her and her training after the show season at the end of Oct. I'm hoping it was the feet because this horse doesn't have a mean bone in her body. Apparently the original owners had a 9 yr old inexperienced girl riding her before they sold her. Time will tell. Hopefully pictures will come this weekend.

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Re: BRIAR (Soxey)- 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by janet on Sept 13, 2006, 10:39am

Update on Soxey. With her new shoes on, she is feeling and traveling SO much better. She still doesn't trust someone on her back though. I have taken her back to groundwork, snafflebits (no curb chains at all) and have begun drive lines. She really fights any pressure at all on her mouth or head, but am keeping a light hand and try to help her work through it. She is still very sensitive on her sides as well. Otherwise, she is doing quite well, and enjoys her loves and scratches. I just don't understand how someone could abuse a horse so much so they didn't trust you anymore. It's mind boggling.

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Re: BRIAR (Soxey)- 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by WendyP/Briggsbay on Sept 13, 2006, 10:02pm

Hi Janet,

I have Cherri (now known as Lotti) that came in with Soxey to the feedlot. Lotti went to the chiro for her third adjustment today. She has been out in the withers and pelvis - her back and ribs seem to be fine. I also have a CBER mare named Kasey, and this was her second adjustment and she was out everywhere!!! I had a young gal ride her a week ago to see if she would buck, and Kasey was fine at the walk and trot, but she offered to buck at the lope - now we know why!! She will be adjusted again in two weeks. Kasey also had a splint so we are working on relieving that pain - she got that since she has been here with me, I don't know how, but she did!

I guess the point to this post is: Find a Certifed (very important, and if they are also a vet that's just a plus, and if they are a chiro, vet and accupuncturist, you hit the trifecta!!!!) Chiropractor and have Soxey looked at/adjusted. It's amazing the difference that can make. Her ribs could be out and causing her pain. My 'trifecta' Chiro charges $98 for an adjustment, and since he is also a vet, he diagnosed the splint, gave me bute and EPF stuff to put on it, and since I went to him, no office or farm call charge. It is SO worth the money!!!

WendyP/Bend, OR
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Re: BRIAR (Soxey)- 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by janet on Sept 25, 2006, 10:21am

Yea- look at what Soxey let us finally do!!!! My 14 yr old son and I both rode her this weekend. No incidents, no head bobbing, tail switching, bucking or rearing- nothing. She was good as gold.

By the way- I know- no helmet, please no lectures. My son did wear one though when he rode!



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Re: BRIAR (Soxey)- 11 y/o - 15h - Reg. Mare
Post by lovemyhorse on Sept 25, 2006, 12:00pm

I am so glad to hear she let you ride. I have been wondering about her and what you have done. She is beautiful. Give her hugs and kisses from me and Cabo.
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[marcia]

update Soxey has had a bad winter two what they call top farrier around here put her back to square one.Had to call a vet in and put boots on her and we stable her. But the good news is she is doing good again, due to the fact that we talk the retired farrier to come out of retirement that fix her up last summer also rest of are large horses. I'm sure after this week end Janet will post more updates

[janet]

Just to let everyone know, Soxey was put down at WSU this last Friday. It took us a long time to make this decision. Soxey had been severly abused and had physical problems that were keeping her in continuous pain. We noticed over the summer that the pain was getting worse and even though food was being poured to her, she was dropping weight. Because of her abuse, she was extremely hard to work with and it was only a matter of time before she hurt someone. So, she is now out of pain and running with Beauty. Just thought old CBER members would like to know.
Janet

[paintedlady]

Oh I am so sorry to hear this. She had a good life til the end with you. I agree with you that how can anyone abuse an animal. I just dont get it. I really am sorry ro hear this and I hope you and family are doing ok now. I do remember her from cber. Take care and RIP Sweet Soxey Susan

[sundancer]

Oh, gosh! I was so surprised to read about Soxey. She looked like a really nice mare and I'm sure you miss her, just like I miss my Beauty. You have my most sincere thoughts and prayers.

[patrolhorse]

So sorry to hear the sad news of Soxey. Thank you and all involved with her for giving her a chance and a home where she was loved in her last years. For alot of these rescue horses we may never know the pain that they endured in their previous homes- but we love them no matter what. Making the decision to euthanize them is so difficult but in some cases I believe it is a final act of kindness we can show them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

[jenm]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear this news. I'm glad she was able to spend some quality time with you and at least knew love and kindness for the last couple years of her life.

RIP Soxey.

[piopico]

I remember her too.......thankyou for trying your best and even though she was difficult, I'm sure she knew she was loved, those years.

[marcia]

Janet really loved Soxey, and this was really hard for her to do, so thank you all for your kind posts.
I've been around horses for a lot of years, and alway figured that with kindness you could over come what someone else had done to a horse, but soxey had to have gone though something really bad.It was like she had flash back.
The first ownean breeder was great to her but second ones name was on her papers, with address. Since Soxey purchased for a girl in 4 H and town was not that large, Janet tried the 4-H office , luck have it they knew her and her sister worked in other office which they transfered Janet to. The history we found out was not what we wanted to hear. the lady had lost her kid and horses do to drugs ( meth)So soxey was sold again and the last year before we got her she only knew what happen. But I wonder what the second owner or boy friend might have done to her when they were wiped out on drugs.
She is in peace now, running over green pastures.