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Tuscon
May 4, 2007 14:56:50 GMT -5
Post by mickeyfan3 on May 4, 2007 14:56:50 GMT -5
$775 adoption fee $220 pledged (Swissgirl - THANK YOU!) $225 so far from the generous FOB's $350 still needed backup home offer from Deb 11 year old, 15.2h, line back dun gelding. This horse came running up to us for attention and help. He does not want to be where he is. He was very easy to halter and handle on the ground. Willingly lifted up both front and hind feet. He was easy to ride, tossed his head at pressure but neck reined and responded well to leg pressure. He is not 100% sound. Asked the FLO if he was told anything and this is what her told us. The horse was used as a ranch horse, he can no longer withstand hard riding. He needs shoes to maintain sound. The FLO also reported that the old owners also said that the gelding has retracted heels. While we are not vets and not claiming to be, this horse sounds like he might be suffering from navicular. A vet exam is suggested. Email Heidi for more information @ CreeksideAQHA@aol.comPICTURES COMING SHORTLY!!!
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Tuscon
May 4, 2007 14:59:09 GMT -5
Post by mickeyfan3 on May 4, 2007 14:59:09 GMT -5
We will get the pictures up shortly.....
While I am NOT a vet, and there is NO guarantee, Reno had pretty much the same, if not worse possible diagnosis when my friend Jen got him......all he needed was corrective shoeing, and he's fine. He continues to need shoes on his front, but he's doing great.
I'm NOT saying that this horse will, or will not, have that same outcome, but he was easy to ride. Even if he's only good to go for light trail riding or easy arena work (i.e. no barrels/poles, etc....) he looks like he'd be one special horse to have......
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Tuscon
May 4, 2007 15:47:33 GMT -5
Post by piopico on May 4, 2007 15:47:33 GMT -5
He's a nice looking guy- sturdy..........certainly an easy-keeper........might work for gentle 'Husband rides'. This would be worth a 'Vet check". Anyone able to pay Mapleway for a 'looksee'?
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Tuscon
May 4, 2007 17:29:51 GMT -5
Post by NanciK on May 4, 2007 17:29:51 GMT -5
Retracted heels? Needs corrective shoeing to remain sound? THAT SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE MY HORSE! No big deal here, folks.
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Tuscon
May 4, 2007 17:55:47 GMT -5
Post by maloney on May 4, 2007 17:55:47 GMT -5
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Tuscon
May 4, 2007 18:14:27 GMT -5
Post by pnp4kidz on May 4, 2007 18:14:27 GMT -5
What is the brand? Bar M? Oh, and btw, if this boy snuck into my barn... I would DEFINATELY not tell!!! woohoo!!! those feet just need a few months of a Pete Ramey trim, boots and pads... and if all else... shoes with pads... but I'd bet at his age, just a Pete Ramey trim for a few months, develop his digital cushion, and he'd be good as new! and ready for me to ride... ooops... well.... I can't afford him... but ready for SOMEONE lucky to ride!!! Into the sunset... Did you get a look at the V between those front legs?  woohoo!!! Yeeha! oh boy I like this one!!! |
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Tuscon
May 4, 2007 18:47:13 GMT -5
Post by frr2 on May 4, 2007 18:47:13 GMT -5
Hold on there girl.... you already HAVE a horse to ride! He's nice..... (well, Bob Marley is nice AND this guy is nice!)
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Tuscon
May 4, 2007 18:52:49 GMT -5
Post by Charsgma on May 4, 2007 18:52:49 GMT -5
This is one Hunk of a horse I was drooling the whole time I was taking pictures!!! He can come to my house anytime...Let find him a new family to love him before Sunday he is a #1 prime for slaughter.....
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Tuscon
May 4, 2007 20:22:02 GMT -5
Post by shelberttk2 on May 4, 2007 20:22:02 GMT -5
I have to agree with Beth on this one, sounds like this kid has had shoes on for most of his life which affected the digital cushion......Though I am NO expert, sounds like Poppy's problem!
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 0:16:20 GMT -5
Post by wendyp on May 5, 2007 0:16:20 GMT -5
He has such a cute face............
WendyP/Bend, OR
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 0:21:52 GMT -5
Post by mickeyfan3 on May 5, 2007 0:21:52 GMT -5
Again you guys, without a vet confirmation I'm NOT SAYING that his outcome will be the same as Reno's...but if he was a ranch horse, his previous owner looked at him as a commodity, not a companion.....and to him it make more sense to send him to the lot than to pay a vet to confirm a diagnosis and then pay for the needed care. In most instances they just want easy keepers, no problems. And a horse that can't work is worthless to them. Not saying that's right, but that's probably how they were raised. (we're all raising our children much better than that, right?)
I wish I could take him...but hubby's not going for it at all... I hope there's someone out there that can offer this boy a good home!
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 0:31:45 GMT -5
Post by blazinsaddles on May 5, 2007 0:31:45 GMT -5
Come on guys you know you want him ;D
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 1:56:54 GMT -5
Post by Charsgma on May 5, 2007 1:56:54 GMT -5
He has a backup home offer from me..I could not live with myself lame or not to see him ship..
It's just like my Palamino Buck (CBER King) There is no way I could let that horse ship..When it's time he will be put down with my arms wrapped around him!!!!!!!
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 2:01:20 GMT -5
Post by jessiegirl1981 on May 5, 2007 2:01:20 GMT -5
Ok gals I am trying to get funds on twr lets bring this guy home to Deb. She LOOOOOOVES HIM!
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 2:02:47 GMT -5
Post by jessiegirl1981 on May 5, 2007 2:02:47 GMT -5
So I know people had pledged for joyous and pumpkin maybe we can move pledges here once we know they are paid for!! Lets go hes the only one left. No horse left behind!
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 2:57:50 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 5, 2007 2:57:50 GMT -5
Talk to cederr on the board. She is our natural trimmer. She is a wizard and feet like this!
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 9:48:29 GMT -5
Post by swissgrl on May 5, 2007 9:48:29 GMT -5
WOW, I swear if I lived closer, this guy would be off the lot already and tucked away in a stall..... What an awesome boy!!!!
We need to get him off the lot.
I'm sorry guys, I will have to leave for a wedding in about 1.5 hours, and won't be back until tomorrow night. So I will not be of any help today.
My BF would kill me if I bring another one home..... But this one is nice......
I will send in $100 for this guy now, as I can't wait for the okay to send in Pledges. If he does get outright adopted today, feel free to move that around!
Boy he is nice......... very nice...... Arrow would love him as a buddy......
don't need another horse, don't need another horse.........
Hope he will be save!!!!
Mod. to add: just saw that all the other horses have all their bail, so I'll move my pledges from Joyous and Pumpkin over to this guy. That makes $200.00 from me!
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 9:59:16 GMT -5
Post by supaloma on May 5, 2007 9:59:16 GMT -5
Wow, Swissgrl- Thank you for getting behind the effort to help every one of these horses!
Geri
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 10:02:39 GMT -5
Post by swissgrl on May 5, 2007 10:02:39 GMT -5
can't let him ship tooo nice of a horse, I'm just sooo stoked that they will all be save, he will be save!!!!
Here is a copy of my receipt:
Transaction ID: 6VK86428CR640933N
Item Price: $220.00 USD
Total: $220.00 USD
Order Description: CBER Donation
'kay guys, he's got $575.00 to go. Anybody who pledged to Pumpkin and Joyous and their pledge is not needed, can we move it to Tuscon? We can all be his Aunties..... ;D
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 10:41:36 GMT -5
Post by browneyedgirl93021 on May 5, 2007 10:41:36 GMT -5
Do we know if all the others are paid for and safe? If they are I will immediately move my pledge to him and pay a little visit to paypal. He doesn't have much time and I'm worried :-(
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 12:09:06 GMT -5
Post by watermarkfarm on May 5, 2007 12:09:06 GMT -5
Navicular, shmavicular!
While there are no guarantees.....navicular "syndrome" is something you can work with. A solid diagnosis, some digital xrays, and creative hoof management can work wonders. And if all that fails, a neurectomy is an option. This guy is a classic navicular horse, and he may just need some good TLC. They CAN and DO go serviceably sound, with time and management. It can be one of the most satisfying experiences of your life.
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 12:56:16 GMT -5
Post by watermarkfarm on May 5, 2007 12:56:16 GMT -5
OK, guys, I have exchanged emails with Heidi, the PS, and also talked to my husband. Per Heidi there are currently no outright adoption offers for Tucson. Hopefully that might change, but in the meantime, here is my offer:
I can offer Tucson a backup home in CA. I would eventually re-home him. This is what I would need to make it happen:
1-- Bail paid
2-- Deb to donate 30 days QT board (I hope you can, Deb, since you have offered a backup home already)
I will cover vet and transport. Once he arrives in CA, I will take him down to Pioneer Equine for a lameness eval and xrays with "Uncle Jerry"(aka Dr. Jerry Black) and then get to work on getting him sounder. I am experienced with lamenesses such as this and don't mind the time and effort needed.
BUT....if anyone out there is considering this guy, PLEASE jump on it. I am just wanting to save him from The Truck. He is too nice to be killed.
OK, I have to sign off for the day. Will check back later and see what is up.
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 15:59:41 GMT -5
Post by agilitygal on May 5, 2007 15:59:41 GMT -5
Where do the donations stand for this horse? Can someone please update.
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 16:55:20 GMT -5
Post by frr2 on May 5, 2007 16:55:20 GMT -5
Aaarrggghhhh...... this guy is so awesome. I'll donate $100 toward his adoption.
Peg
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 16:56:39 GMT -5
Post by frr2 on May 5, 2007 16:56:39 GMT -5
Any word on the transferred donations too? I'm worried about this guy.....
Peg
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 17:30:08 GMT -5
Post by jessiegirl1981 on May 5, 2007 17:30:08 GMT -5
Send any money pledged in I think we are there! I hope I need someone to check paypal and get back to me I will be away from the computer so I am hoping someone can check in on twr for me
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 18:29:47 GMT -5
Post by spicy-racer on May 5, 2007 18:29:47 GMT -5
only red x,ssss augggg!! How can some of us see this guy??
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 18:39:30 GMT -5
Post by Admin on May 5, 2007 18:39:30 GMT -5
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 18:50:16 GMT -5
Post by shelberttk2 on May 5, 2007 18:50:16 GMT -5
I will offer a back home too, our farrier has done wonders with Poppy and I can get discounted vet services where I work (X-rays etc)
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Tuscon
May 5, 2007 18:51:19 GMT -5
Post by shelberttk2 on May 5, 2007 18:51:19 GMT -5
How do I email Heidi? ? She's on this board too, but not sure how often she checks emails! |
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