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Post by jenm on Mar 5, 2008 23:17:22 GMT -5
My (sob!) baby boy is on his way to Southern California with Jerry Tindell for 30 days of boarding school! He was supposed to go to Jerry's ranch in Wilton in May, but since Jerry was working with him today and had room in his rig, he decided to bring SP down now. I think I am still in shock and miss my boy! He loaded like a pro and is sandwiched between a morgan and another mule. I would guess they are probably halfway there right about now. Can anyone in Socal visit him? Jerry is taking him to the Hesperia clinic later this month, and he said visitors are welcome to his ranch, which I think is in either Hesperia or Ramona I'll have to find out. We had a private clinic this morning with Jerry that went really well, and then Jerry worked with Caly and her girls in the afternoon. I already miss my boy, but I know he is in great hands and I can't think of anyone else I would rather see handling him than Jerry and his staff. Please can someone go visit him?!    |
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Post by barbpurple on Mar 5, 2008 23:29:06 GMT -5
well that is litterally my back yard!!!! give mr an address and i will try to check in for ya.....
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Post by jenm on Mar 5, 2008 23:31:30 GMT -5
Did I say I miss my boy?  |
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Post by jenm on Mar 5, 2008 23:32:20 GMT -5
barbpurple, I will find out. I would LOVE for you to visit him!
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Post by rescuestoribbons on Mar 5, 2008 23:33:11 GMT -5
Oh! I know how hard it must be for you, BUT, when he gets home He will be one happy well mannered boy! (not like he isnt alreay though!) |
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Post by horselovin on Mar 5, 2008 23:35:26 GMT -5
What kind of stuff are they going to be teaching him? Sounds like it will be a good experience for him. Although I am sure you will miss him lots. But a month isn't too long...
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Post by barbpurple on Mar 5, 2008 23:36:42 GMT -5
no problem...since i am laid up w/this damnn broken shoulder..i have the time.. dr order me home waiting to see an autho doc..
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Post by jenm on Mar 6, 2008 0:11:13 GMT -5
Jerry will be handling him six days a week and will travel with him as well. He will learn to get used to new situations, and will be trailering quite a bit. He has been testing me lately and I'm about to start a new job, which means limited time to work with him. He is still young and while he isn't difficult, he is starting to test his boundries. Seeing as he is my first youngster, I don't want to mess anything up as he deserves to have the best start in life as possible. He is in for a big shock as he has had the luxury of being in a pasture with horses who look out for him and baby him. It's time for him to be independent. He's not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but I know my limitations. As tough as it was to see him leave, I know it is for the best. I have been with him since the day he was born and I get sad because I feel like I abandoned him! PLEASE keep reminding me this is good for him! |
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Post by frr2 on Mar 6, 2008 0:24:29 GMT -5
Its good for him!
What new job???
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Post by lucy1994 on Mar 6, 2008 0:36:06 GMT -5
Off to kindergarten!! It will be so rewarding in the long run. Think about it he will be a big boy, and make you proud. Its best for him.
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Post by Admin on Mar 6, 2008 1:15:34 GMT -5
It's good for him to go. They need to learn they can trust others:) He is in good hands and will come back a nice young man ;D
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Post by jenm on Mar 6, 2008 1:16:08 GMT -5
Off to kindergarten!! It will be so rewarding in the long run. Think about it he will be a big boy, and make you proud. Its best for him. Thank you, I need to hear this! |
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Post by toeps on Mar 6, 2008 1:46:09 GMT -5
Hugs Jen! He'll do great!
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Post by djrepp on Mar 6, 2008 1:57:32 GMT -5
Well, Jade is a little older, but she is enjoying her boarding school very much. Perhaps your guy will enjoy it as well. He is a very special.
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Post by swissgrl on Mar 6, 2008 8:29:52 GMT -5
Ohhh, going to school!!!! Let me know if he's in Ramona, I'll definitely go visit. Or if he's not, find out if he's taking him to the Ramona clinic he does, and I'll go see him there!!!!!
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Post by quatzie on Mar 6, 2008 8:50:16 GMT -5
It so good for them when they young ....to have been there done that. The extra training will pay off when he's undersaddle. My Ollie when he was a yearling I did in-hand trail with him that year. Now, a few years later, he's being ridden he handles new experience so well, his first dressage show he scored well into the high 60's and a train was going by all the time while I was riding my TL-4 test. I was so pleased with Ollie...
It will be harder on you than him, but well worth the effort in the long run. You will see the results for years to come.. Good luck..
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Post by Tockita on Mar 6, 2008 10:10:13 GMT -5
LOL Jenn I know you must be freaking to have him gone so far...
I think Jerry's place is here near me (and Barb) I would b happy to checkk in on your little man.
Just need to look at when Jerry is actually in town.
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Post by watermarkfarm on Mar 6, 2008 10:17:49 GMT -5
That is a good investment you are making, Jen --- having a mule baby get a solid start. They can be "different" creatures, and not always in a good way. You have to start them right.
Sir Prize will have Uncle King to watch over him. King is a Belgian in training with Jerry right now, and he used to reside at my farm.
Katie
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Post by calypso on Mar 6, 2008 10:38:29 GMT -5
Auntie Caly is feeling the pain too! I "met" Sir Prize maybe 10 minutes after Jen! Tiny little guy with the long legs and the VERY protective mama, Jamaica! He's a big boy now, but it was so hard to see him load up and drive away.  My girls have been living in the pasture with him for the past 5-6 weeks. He knows my car (so do they, but) he's the only one who comes trotting over when I arrive! He was so used to all my attention, that I think he's *still* perplexed that I'm paying attention to those "other" horses (Kaleigh and Angel). When they first arrived he was the one who kept wanting to go over and say "hi" although his Aunt Tina wouldn't let him. And, although Kaleigh was a bit freaked out by him at first, they've become hang-out-and-graze-together buddies. I think she'll miss him too. |
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Post by paintedlady on Mar 6, 2008 10:45:48 GMT -5
Did I say I miss my boy? Jenm !! Im in tears right now. Why didnt you check with me first ?? (LOL) Just kidding but I am in tears. I feel like Ive lost him to. Keep us posted on his progress. WOW !! I feel like one of my kids has left home. Good luck Sir Prize. make your mamma's proud |
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Post by jenm on Mar 6, 2008 11:03:50 GMT -5
Sir Prize will have Uncle King to watch over him. King is a Belgian in training with Jerry right now, and he used to reside at my farm. Katie I think we met King yesterday. Jerry had 4 horses and a mule with him that are currently training. There was a big Belgian there, but I don't know what his name is. That must have been him. Someone I board with wanted to take him! I like the fact that Jerry takes animals in training with him on the road. |
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Post by jenm on Mar 6, 2008 11:04:37 GMT -5
Susan, you will be proud of our boy, I promise. Next time I'll have to pick a trainer up your way!  |
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Post by jenm on Mar 6, 2008 11:17:46 GMT -5
It seems like only yesterday he was a spindly legged lil munchkin. Sigh...they grow up so fast!  |
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Post by cybercat on Mar 6, 2008 11:29:20 GMT -5
You are cracking me up, Jen! Your little boy is off learning to be a man now...
I'll be the same way in a few months, as my son is a Senior and then off to college with him...(Although he swears he's gonna be that creepy 40 year old guy living in his mother's basement!)
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Post by jenm on Mar 6, 2008 11:45:13 GMT -5
You are cracking me up, Jen! Your little boy is off learning to be a man now... I'll be the way in a few months, as my son is a Senior and then off to college with him...(Although he swears he's gonna be that creepy 40 year old guy living in his mother's basement!) OMG, you are so funny!! |
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Post by Tockita on Mar 6, 2008 20:33:02 GMT -5
Jenn... I'm pretty sure Jerry is right here in Hesperia, unless he moved. I'd love to go by and visit.. should I just call Jerry and ask to visit him, or go see him at the clinic?
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Post by jenm on Mar 6, 2008 21:29:08 GMT -5
Tock, his place is in Victorville, so he is close. He said it would be okay to have visitors, so please feel free to call him and swing on by. That would make me so happy. You MUST take pictures!!
I miss him...
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Post by djrepp on Mar 7, 2008 0:14:57 GMT -5
You do know Jen that mules are worth a lot more money then horses!
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Post by watermarkfarm on Mar 7, 2008 11:17:23 GMT -5
That was probably King in the trailer. He travels with Jerry, which is amazing if you know King and his history. Those of you are the RO potluck last year saw King in my pasture. He came from Canada and arrived at my place basically WILD. His owner sent him to Jerry out of desperation after a John Lyons trainer (Raye Lochert by the way; stay away from him) f@#cked him up badly (ran a stud chain thru his tongue!!).
Now King is no longer wild. He is ground driving and leads everywhere. He travels with Jerry but has to sleep in the trailer because Jerry is afraid King will damage someone's barn!!
Uncle King is very kind and playful, and he LOVES mules, so he will say nice things to SP.
Katie
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Post by jenm on Mar 7, 2008 11:34:36 GMT -5
Katie, If you look in the background of this picture, you can see a little bit of him. He is a BIG boy! This is Jerry's assistant Sue taking SP for a stroll:  |
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