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Post by MustangAppy on Aug 30, 2007 17:14:48 GMT -5
Appaloosa Horse Club of America? Dazzler (Pop Corn) is white, I am not sure a freeze brand on him would show, but I am going to take a close look when I get him home. They are built a lot a like. I am also going to check for a lip tatoo.
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Post by TashGaia on Aug 30, 2007 18:10:35 GMT -5
May want to check for microchips, you two. Anyone who bothered to freeze brand with a breed registry may well have microchipped too.
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Post by frr2 on Aug 30, 2007 19:24:24 GMT -5
Good idea.... any chance they were stolen?  Yikes! |
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Post by MustangAppy on Aug 30, 2007 19:53:31 GMT -5
Yeah, the vet here is going to scan Dazzler when I take him in for his float. Have you had any luck with names? I didn't have a choice, there just isn't anything else you can call a horse that makes you see pattern after you close your eyes....  |
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Post by frr2 on Aug 30, 2007 20:37:17 GMT -5
I love the name Dazzler. It is perfect for your guy. I haven't come up with anything yet. My niece likes Dreamer (ugh...) We're playing with Churro, but I'm not sold yet.
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Post by MustangAppy on Aug 30, 2007 23:46:50 GMT -5
My Brian thought Dazzler was a dumb name. When I asked him what I should call him, he said "Fred." So, don't ask any advice about names from my husband! I think he looks like cream dusted with cinnamon and lightly stirred. I don't know what you would call that in one word, but that is what his coat makes me think of.
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Post by frr2 on Aug 30, 2007 23:54:15 GMT -5
Hmmm... we also thought of Cinnamon. But Deb says he needs a strong name. We also thought of Mocha Latte. I think we were hungry when we were thinking of the names. Maybe Cinnamon Swirl |
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Post by MustangAppy on Aug 31, 2007 22:55:10 GMT -5
Well, that is a pretty wild coat, what about Cimmeron? It means wild in Spanish.
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Post by frr2 on Aug 31, 2007 23:29:46 GMT -5
I like that name.... might be the one!
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Post by toeps on Sept 1, 2007 0:14:06 GMT -5
I got to meet him yesterday ;D B E A U T iful. Definitely needs a strong name. I like Cimmeron. He is built like a tank and a total love, you are getting a wonderful horse  I got a couple pix of him which is all I COULD get because he wanted to kiss me and as soon as I find my usb for the camera I'll load 'em for you . . . . . . now be patient, no stomping your feet  |
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Post by barbpurple on Sept 1, 2007 0:38:42 GMT -5
ok no stomping but am tapping quietly
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Post by frr2 on Sept 1, 2007 11:46:29 GMT -5
Grrr..... I'm *trying* to be patient! I'm so excited.. I just knew he was a good one, and somehow I just know he and I are going to get along wonderfully!
I think Cimmeron it is... nice name.
Peg (off to modify the header, and TRY to be patient for the pictures!!!)
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Post by frr2 on Sept 1, 2007 20:17:04 GMT -5
...whining..... my feet hurt  So much stomping and still no reward! I think sister Beth is going to see the pictures before I do! |
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Post by barbpurple on Sept 1, 2007 20:21:32 GMT -5
i am still tapping here gonna to resort to stomping next!! right along with you frr2!
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Post by frr2 on Sept 2, 2007 0:50:07 GMT -5
Well, on a good note.... I heard yesterday that Cimmeron may be a gaited Appy. Can't wait to find THAT out! That would be an added bonus for my old knees |
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Post by MustangAppy on Sept 3, 2007 19:42:40 GMT -5
Ahem, that is called the Appaloosa Shuffle, or Indian Shuffle, and it was almost bred out of them a while back, because it didn't follow the proper gaits expected in the Western Pleasure show ring....
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Post by frr2 on Sept 4, 2007 18:35:37 GMT -5
Well interestingly..... and another example of "small world" ...
I contacted a person in Washington State who does freeze brands to see if he could help with reading the brand. I send him pictures of the brand and Cimmeron to see if he could ID in his records. Turns out he sure could... because he was the original breeder of him!
Cimmeron is 1/2 Appy, 1/2 Missouri Fox Trotter. Registered name is Reno's Mr. Slick (uh... I'm sticking with MY name!)
Such a small world.... or small state, whatever. Isn't that amazing?
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Post by kidznhorses on Sept 4, 2007 18:48:42 GMT -5
Isn't this absolutely wild! Stories like this never cease to amaze me! This is great frr2. You'll have all sorts of info on your new gorgeous guy! We'll all be waiting to hear his story! Sounds like you were right about him being gaited!
Incredible!
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Post by afinenettle on Sept 4, 2007 18:55:45 GMT -5
What did he have to say about him standing on a feedlot....? Enquiring minds want to know....
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Post by frr2 on Sept 4, 2007 19:25:45 GMT -5
He had not heard who owned him since 1994. Mostly he was just glad to know he had me.
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Post by pnp4kidz on Sept 4, 2007 20:37:35 GMT -5
And the word from the lot is that Chuck bought this boy as a private sale, not from an auction.
Peg just got d**n lucky, huh.
we can't wait to get him home!
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Post by frr2 on Sept 19, 2007 1:44:07 GMT -5
Yipee! He's coming home this weekend!!!
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Post by MustangAppy on Sept 19, 2007 23:30:16 GMT -5
You and me both. We are going to get our boys home!!! Waiting is not my strong point...
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Post by frr2 on Sept 21, 2007 23:58:51 GMT -5
Cimmeron is part way home... toeps picked up and has him at her house until Beth gets him Sunday early AM. She said he is a hunk, total love and I'm one lucky gal!
Can't wait!!
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Post by frr2 on Sept 23, 2007 14:28:38 GMT -5
Beth is on her way with Cimmeron!!! He had a wonderful stay at Toeps house (complete with eating her flowers!). She said he's a total love, played with her kids ! They should be home somewhere around 10:00 tonight. Can't wait!!!
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Post by toeps on Sept 23, 2007 15:07:46 GMT -5
I LOVE LOVE LOVE him ;D Not just any flowers, he prefers Cosmo Daisies Didn't touch the others LOL. He is SO funny, I have never met a horse with such a personality (horseality?) Loves kids, loves people, and always had his nose stuck in something. He'd be grazing away and all of a sudden his head would pop up and he'd go gaitin over to something, sniff at it like a pig, snarfles and all, satisfy his curiousity until next time ;D Rocket is a very sweet boy, too. And very handsome. You guys got a couple of really good ones, thanks for letting me care for them mta - and Beth brought me some gorgeous Mums, thank you so much. I love them |
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Post by frr2 on Sept 23, 2007 17:37:50 GMT -5
Glad you liked the mums... was the least we could do to replace your flowers!
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Post by toeps on Sept 24, 2007 11:47:09 GMT -5
soooooo . . . . . . . ;D How is he?
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Post by frr2 on Sept 24, 2007 11:53:58 GMT -5
Argh! I was so worried about Dazzler I forgot to post!
Cimmeron arrived fine after a l-o-n-g ride home, got here about 11:00 last night. The boys got a bowl of pellets with a bit of bute, and spent the night in our back yard. The only flat place on our property!
So last night was a bit late, a bit scary in the dark for them both. But this morning he showed his personality... curious about everything, nuzzling the dogs, and settling in fine.
HOPEFULLY the farrier will get out in the next day or two, then he'll be much better. I can't WAIT to get him in the arena and try out a ride!
Peg
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Post by frr2 on Sept 28, 2007 14:47:47 GMT -5
Poor Cimmeron... such a spooky guy The past two evenings my 13 year old niece has been on him bareback (no halter, no bridle, no nuttin') and riding him around our back yard using leg commands only. He's such a good boy! I can't wait to get on him myself, but I think I'll use a saddle, etc. Peg |
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Yikes!
I got a couple pix of him which is all I COULD get because he wanted to kiss me and as soon as I find my usb for the camera I'll load 'em for you . . . . . . now be patient, no stomping your feet 
So much stomping and still no reward!