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Post by agilitygal on Nov 30, 2007 17:03:26 GMT -5
Ha Ha! I had one that if I was late, he would go to the metal stock tank and stand there and bang on it with his leg/foot looking towards the house. As I had close neighbors, I always had to be on time and was always listening for the banging just in case he decided the clock was slow. . .
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Post by mykingdomforahorse on Nov 30, 2007 18:53:16 GMT -5
Agilitygal -- Takoda would take his teeth and rake them across the panel rail. It always reminded me of an old movie prisoner raking his tin cup back and forth on the bars. And OMG, you should hear my donkey when he wants something! Talk about LOUD!  Em Ha Ha! I had one that if I was late, he would go to the metal stock tank and stand there and bang on it with his leg/foot looking towards the house. As I had close neighbors, I always had to be on time and was always listening for the banging just in case he decided the clock was slow. . . |
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Post by MustangAppy on Nov 30, 2007 21:16:52 GMT -5
The dapple Mustang we rehomed used to make the metal gate sing with her teeth when we were late! Pal kicks the gate, or the fence with a front foot, and Sierra just nickers at you. Dazzler chortles, REALLY loudly, I have never heard a horse with such a deep voice. If he were human, he would be classified as having a BASS voice.
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Post by spendyboy on Dec 1, 2007 1:59:36 GMT -5
Dazzler sounds like he is full of personality.
Best Regards.
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Post by MustangAppy on Dec 9, 2007 12:51:59 GMT -5
:'(My heart is shattered today, and I can't stop crying. Dazzler has been struggling with lameness on his front foot off and on, sometimes just hobbling, and other times moving quite well. The bare foot trimmer we called wanted a full set of x-rays so that the he could see what is going on with all four feet before coming out. We scheduled the x-rays for Monday, but this morning Dazzler took all decisions out of our hands. He colic-ed on us early this morning, and went down hard. We got the tractor and called the vet, but we couldn't get him to stand, let alone walk. When the vet arrived (in 10 minutes, bless her) it was clear that without being able to walk him we could do nothing except give him peace. We fought so hard to get this sweet old man healthy and happy, and we loved him so. I know he was tired and in pain, but my heart hurts beyond all description. I so wanted to have years with him, not mere weeks. In my mind I see him whole and sound, beautiful beyond words, thundering across rolling plains, kicking and bucking, finally free. Run Sweet Prince, chase the wind! You take my heart with you....
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Post by webmistress32 on Dec 9, 2007 13:05:49 GMT -5
this is just incredibly sad. I am so, so, so sorry. he was so sweet and would have had such a wonderful home. you did so much for him. I have loved following his story.
you did everything that a loving horse mom would do for him and he was only with you for a few short weeks. you loved him unconditionally and immediately and he was so lucky to have you.
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Post by gratefulknits on Dec 9, 2007 13:26:50 GMT -5
Oh no, I'm so very very sorry, and am so sad to read this news. You and your husband poured so much love into this horse, and I think all of us had hoped that you would get to enjoy a long time of good health with him. I'm just so sorry, and I'm shedding tears for both of you, and for Dazzler. Run in peace, sweet prince.  |
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Post by beckybee on Dec 9, 2007 13:47:04 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your loss. Some of these horses are lucky and find the home they need and we don't know the plan until the end. I am so grateful he had a loving home for his remaining time on earth. Thank you
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Post by afinenettle on Dec 9, 2007 13:59:06 GMT -5
OMG. My heart breaks with you. RIP sweet guy.
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Post by djrepp on Dec 9, 2007 14:27:05 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dazzler is running free. Bless you.
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Post by frr2 on Dec 9, 2007 14:32:05 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for you and your family, and for Dazzler. He was totally loved and cared for in the time you had with him, and avoided such a horrible fate. Bless you and your family for his care, and RIP beautiful man.
Peg
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Post by bridgetah on Dec 9, 2007 14:48:36 GMT -5
I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolances to you and your family.
I just revisited the entire thread - he was such a beautiful horse. He was magnificent until the end, but I wish it were you who'd had him in his prime.
When I came to the "plaid on spots" photo, I had to laugh - it reminded me of the '70s when every other guy looked like that. All that's missing in the photo is the "comb over."
Best regards,
Anne
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Post by TashGaia on Dec 9, 2007 15:38:31 GMT -5
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Post by swissgrl on Dec 9, 2007 15:56:10 GMT -5
I'm so sorry you lost Dazzler, my thoughts are with you and your husband, I know how difficult it is even though you know you're giving them what they want, no more pain, running free.
Thank you for everything you've done for this wonderful boy.
RIP Sweet Dazzler!
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Post by cvl on Dec 9, 2007 15:58:35 GMT -5
AWW CRAP!! {{Huge hugs to you and your family}} We grieve with you  Run In Peace, Sweet Dazzler. |
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Post by rodeo51 on Dec 9, 2007 15:59:51 GMT -5
This is so sad......Dang
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Post by crum on Dec 9, 2007 16:12:16 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear this. You all tried so hard. I am glad to know that he was in a home that loved him at the end.
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Post by murphypoo on Dec 9, 2007 16:13:14 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about Dazzler. We were all hoping he would overcome his struggles. Big hugs to you and your family...
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Post by jenm on Dec 9, 2007 16:21:42 GMT -5
Oh, I'm so very, very sorry. You gave Dazzler so much love and wonderful care and he deserved to be able to spend much more time with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.
Thank you for all you have done for this wonderful horse.
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Post by quatzie on Dec 9, 2007 16:25:31 GMT -5
OMG... I am so sorry to hear about Dazzler. You tried your best with him and he was loved so much to the very end. May he run in greener pastures for ever.
Gods Speed and Many ((Hugs)) to you
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Post by gsdmom on Dec 9, 2007 16:38:32 GMT -5
Oh Lynn, I am so sorry. You all fought such a hard fight. I can't believe they are both gone. It was some comfort to Sarah and I that at least Dazzler made it. I hope you know I will be thinking about you over the next days. He will meet you someday and he will be whole and beautiful.
Hugs coming your way from Sarah, Colby and Kathy
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Post by kw on Dec 9, 2007 16:45:04 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss. I only had Weston a short while before he crossed the bridge too. The thought of what might have been and dreams shattered are heartbreaking.
I'll tell you what my vet told me after Weston was gone. Some horses need to land in the arms of the angel who loves that horse enough to do right by him. You were his angel, he needed you, and he went knowing love and comfort.
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Post by emjay on Dec 9, 2007 17:00:01 GMT -5
so sorry for your loss, after all the work you'd done getting him back fat and sassy. he was loved in the end- alot.
It's always sad losing a pet, they are like part of the family.
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Post by zoo on Dec 9, 2007 17:11:45 GMT -5
Keep the vision in your mind of Dazzler thundering across open fields free. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Sue
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Post by agilitygal on Dec 9, 2007 18:44:00 GMT -5
Sad news. Comforting to know that he knew he was loved at the end. RIP.
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Post by halfwayhome on Dec 9, 2007 18:48:45 GMT -5
OOOHHHH I am so sorry. My heart is full for you and many thoughts, prayers and hugs are coming your way. The most wonderful thing these old guys have is a loving home in their final time here on earth. You gave him that and more, he felt safe enough to leave physically, but will always be with you. He IS gorgeous and buff and not in pain anymore. Many thanks for all that you did for him.
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Post by calypso on Dec 9, 2007 19:01:45 GMT -5
OH Noooooooooooo
I am so sorry! I am so happy for him that he had you with him, not only these past weeks, but especially at the end. I am so disappointed for all of you that your time together was so short.
He was a beautiful boy inside and out.
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Post by mkgbuegel on Dec 9, 2007 20:44:47 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss. That really sucks. It nice he had you in the last days of his life, there was no question that he was loved.
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Post by drjinva on Dec 9, 2007 21:02:33 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear that Dazzler is gone. I was in awe when I saw his picture on CBER's website and so happy that you adopted him. He was blessed to have you in his life.
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Post by lorsadoon on Dec 9, 2007 21:03:17 GMT -5
I am sorry to hear you had such a short time with Dazzler. Time will heal your breaking heart and a sense of peacefullness will take it's place. Peace in the fact that you did all you could for him and he knew you loved him in the end.
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