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LINDA - 9 y/o - 15.3h - TB Mare
« Thread Started on Dec 18, 2005, 1:30pm »

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LINDA - 9 year old, 15.3h, TB type mare. Very pretty and well put together would make an excellent prospect for any discipline. She is a bit nervous during assessment and was pushy on the ground, but has an alert intelligent eye. A volunteer favorite!

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« Reply #1 on Dec 18, 2005, 2:02pm »

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Looking around...


Walking..

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« Reply #2 on Dec 18, 2005, 9:51pm »

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Is she tattooed? I'll check through the WTBA sale book from December and see if she could have been sold there. Probably not with such a long mane but you never know!
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« Reply #3 on Dec 19, 2005, 6:10pm »

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Very elegant and beautiful! WOW!
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« Reply #4 on Dec 19, 2005, 9:26pm »

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I think that this mare could be another one of CBER's poster girls. Actually, I think that her picture should be on the label of the products sent overseas, if you get my drift. She is incredible!
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« Reply #5 on Dec 20, 2005, 12:58pm »

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She is incredible isn't she!! Very lovely mare I love that walking away photo.

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« Reply #6 on Dec 20, 2005, 1:12pm »

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Holy smokes folks..........don't let this one get away..........drop dead gorgeous!!
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« Reply #7 on Dec 20, 2005, 7:48pm »

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Linda IS the CBER poster child on the Bay Area Equestrian Network classifieds site. I posted a Photo Ad with Linda's picture.
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« Reply #8 on Dec 21, 2005, 10:58am »

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500 dollars was just pledged to the pull and general expenses fund for Linda by jenm who is sending the funds via

This brings the pull and general expenses fund for Linda total to 500 dollars. This means 250 dollars are still needed to meet the feedlot owner price of 750 dollars.
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« Reply #9 on Dec 21, 2005, 11:00am »

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THANKS JENM
Linda is nearly there, only $250 to go!

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« Reply #10 on Dec 21, 2005, 11:37am »

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250 dollars was just pledged to the pull and general expenses fund for Linda by jenm who is sending the funds via with the comment "adding 250 to reach the full bail amount"

This brings the pull and general expenses fund for Linda total to 750 dollars. This means 0 dollars are still needed to meet the feedlot owner price of 750 dollars.
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« Reply #11 on Dec 21, 2005, 11:51am »

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That's great! Linda's a lucky girl...entire bail paid by jenm


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« Reply #12 on Dec 21, 2005, 1:30pm »

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whooo hooo......THANK YOU< I was getting worried.

Thanks so much.
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« Reply #13 on Dec 21, 2005, 1:34pm »

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Lucky Linda! This is so wonderful. I had actually emailed the contact person before I read the board to say that I'd cover Linda as well. I bailed Astro yesterday so I'll hold off until another time (and another pay cheque)!

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« Reply #14 on Dec 21, 2005, 1:45pm »

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Now she just needs a home! Shouldn't take too long. She really is stunning
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« Reply #15 on Dec 21, 2005, 3:17pm »

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Yeah yeah yeah!! Welshwitch how about one of the 20 year old geldings? They are awesome!!!
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« Reply #16 on Dec 21, 2005, 8:54pm »

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Current Bail Pledges for Linda: As of Wednesday Night =

$ BAIL PAID!!

There is a possible foster home lined up. Keep your fingers crossed!!

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« Reply #17 on Dec 22, 2005, 12:40pm »

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Where is Linda going to foster?

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« Reply #18 on Dec 22, 2005, 6:49pm »

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Linda left the lot today. She is on the way to her foster home.
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« Reply #19 on Dec 24, 2005, 9:53pm »

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How is this beautiful gal doing?
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« Reply #20 on Dec 28, 2005, 6:02pm »

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Linda has had a change of Contacts (placement specialist) please e-mail Kim at:[e-mail] from now on.

Thank you!
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« Reply #21 on Jan 5, 2006, 10:31am »

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I am looking to adopt a horse and Linda has definitely struck a cord with me. I am wondering if there is any information about how she is doing. I am interested in a horse to bond with. I would like to go in the direction of Dressage and possible Eventing.

Any additional information would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Kelly
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« Reply #22 on Jan 5, 2006, 10:35am »

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Hi Kelly,
Please email [e-mail] (her placement specialist) She can probably get you any further information on this lovely girl and let you know her status. Thanks!
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« Reply #23 on Jan 5, 2006, 10:57am »

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I have Linda posted on horsetopia.com. I keep my info up to date. so any new info will help.
I would like to know where she is at. I do put there location in my ads.
Thanks Meilssa
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« Reply #24 on Jan 5, 2006, 12:00pm »

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barndiva - be sure to check out the thread re: SADIE, another gorgeous TB from the feedlot, who has been adopted and being re-started as a Polo Pony!

Sadie's thread.....go to the end to find a link to a recent picture, she's stunning:
www.cberheadqrters.proboards56.com/index.cgi?board=adoption&action=display&thread=1133470947


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« Reply #25 on Jan 6, 2006, 1:09pm »

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Thanks for the information on Linda. And, Sadie is to die for too! I would love to be able to see one or both of these girls this weekend, if anyone has the time. I submitted my CBER application and I'm just waiting to hear back on approval.

Also, I couldn't find Linda on Horsetopia. Is she listed under a different name?

Thanks,

Kelly (BarnDiva)

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« Reply #26 on Jan 11, 2006, 2:49pm »

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Linda has been adopted.


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« Reply #27 on Jan 12, 2006, 5:49pm »

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Who was the lucky adopter?
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« Reply #28 on Jan 13, 2006, 11:27am »

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Jennifer and I am thrilled to be Linda’s new mom. From the moment I saw her, I knew in my heart that she was the one for me. Thanks to the great work of the many CBER volunteers I found her picture on a Bay Area horse site, and the rest is history! I can already tell that even though she’s my first CBER horse, she won’t be the last. She will be living at a beautiful 800 acre facility in Palo Alto, CA and will be spoiled rotton for sure.

I promise to send updates on how she is doing. CBER is now embedded in my heart. Those of you who have adopted know how I feel. If you are reading this and considering adoption, my advice is Go For It! I haven’t even met Linda yet, but the feelings I already have for her are indescribable. I want to send Big Hugs and a HUGE Thank You to all of the wonderful people who volunteer their time to this amazing organization. Everytime I think of you all, I get tears in my eyes. I could go on and on about how amazing you all are. All I can say is I’m blessed to have found you and I’m proud to be associated with you.

Thank you so much for allowing me the privlege of adopting Linda.

All the best,

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« Reply #29 on Jan 13, 2006, 11:44am »

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Congratulations! She is a beautiful horse.
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« Reply #30 on Jan 13, 2006, 2:00pm »

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Congrats. You have one nice horse there. I have been keeping a eye on her myself. Please let us know how she does.


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« Reply #31 on Jan 13, 2006, 3:11pm »

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Thank you! I can't remember the last time I've been this excited about something. I will totally provide updates on her... you all are family now!
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« Reply #32 on Jan 14, 2006, 6:45pm »

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Jenm, You have a PM from me.
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« Reply #33 on Jan 14, 2006, 6:47pm »

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YAAAHHHOOIEEE Linda & Congratulation JenM. She's lovely

Best of Luck!

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« Reply #35 on Jan 23, 2006, 5:25pm »

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Thank you so much for posting Linda's picture. She was supposed to be with me by now, but the deliveries got way behind and I have to wait until tomorrow morning! At least I have something to look at as I pace back and forth for the next 12+ hours waiting for her arrival!
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« Reply #36 on Jan 23, 2006, 5:35pm »

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Hi Jen - I can feel your anxiousness all the way up here in Napa! That new picture of Linda is amazing!!

We'll be looking for updates from you after she's settled in and you get a moment to take some snaps.

This summer, when all the well-heeled horsey people from the Bay Area are gathered at the Menlo Charity Horse Show, we might think about seeing if we (the NorCal CBER contingent) can staff a booth there to raise awareness re: equine rescue in general, and CBER, in particular. Since Linda's a flashy TB, she could be the Equine Ambassador to this high-class H/J audience, along with any others in the area who might want to bring your CBER horses to participate.

Just a thought....let's keep that in the back of our minds for now. We will need to do some research, make some contacts, etc.
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« Reply #37 on Jan 23, 2006, 5:37pm »

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Hi Nanci,

I am going to send you a PM. I LOVE your idea!

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« Reply #39 on Jan 23, 2006, 5:45pm »

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NanciK, if you see this, please try to PM me. For some reason I got an error message saying there was no account.

zora, thanks for cheering me up!
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« Reply #40 on Jan 23, 2006, 5:51pm »

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Hey I just want to make you happy jenm.
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« Reply #41 on Jan 23, 2006, 6:01pm »

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You're the best, zora!
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« Reply #42 on Jan 23, 2006, 10:06pm »

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Doing a booth at the Menlo Horse Show is a GREAT idea.........as I'm the closest, I'm willing to try to connect with them. There are 6 of us that I know of.......maybe more will speak up when they read this thread.
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« Reply #43 on Jan 24, 2006, 6:50am »

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Great. Since there is power in numbers, we're on a roll! I believe this is the beginning of the Bay Area CBER chapter!

Gotta run: Linda is being delivered in 20 minutes...YAY!!!
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« Reply #44 on Jan 24, 2006, 8:58am »

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is she there yet?

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« Reply #45 on Jan 24, 2006, 1:01pm »

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Linda's Home!!! We finally met this morning at 7:30. She was sure happy to get out of that trailer. We had quite the adventure as soon as she figured out there were lots of horses around. She arrived looking clean and fresh, but after rolling and running she is no beauty queen. (sorry Terry & Ryan, I'll spiff her up!). Btw, this girl is a beautiful mover. I watched her go through all of her gaits and she just flowed. As you can see in pic #2, she had lots of energy to expend. More updates to follow!

Here are some pictures, including our "first kiss"

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« Reply #46 on Jan 24, 2006, 2:15pm »

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You are going to have a lot of fun with this one. You got a nice horse there. Lot of luck and fun with her.
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« Reply #47 on Jan 31, 2006, 12:42am »

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Congratulations to both of you, Jenm thanks so much, its so hard to believe she was dumped at a feedlot, she is now one lucky girl.
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« Reply #48 on Feb 1, 2006, 1:37pm »

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Thank you Tatesmom. I love this girl to pieces. We are both forever grateful to CBER.

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« Reply #49 on Feb 1, 2006, 2:01pm »

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now that is a happy horse!!!!

Uhmm, by the way, can you tell me what that blue stuff is behind you and the horse in your pictures? I forget what that's called cuz its been so long since I've seen it!!!!!!!!!!!

-Ally
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« Reply #50 on Feb 1, 2006, 4:10pm »

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Yes, I'm sure the weather up north is one reason the fosters don't move...........and I mean that in more ways than one . We get a shower here, then the sun comes out and it dries up, and we can ride. I just KNOW that I could find permanent homes here...but I'm having a h*** of a time finding subsidized boarding. Linda is an absolute sweetheart.
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« Reply #51 on Feb 1, 2006, 8:18pm »

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Oh Piopico, just rub it in...a shower and sunshine. We have a shower, then another, and so on and on...I'm ready to move me and the horses back to Nevada. You are right on about the the horses not moving as quick, alot of people dont ride in the winter much because of the rain and mud.
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« Reply #52 on Feb 6, 2006, 4:18pm »

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Hi,

I wanted to give a quick update on Linda as well as seek some guidance. She has quickly adapted to her new home in California. The warm weather must agree with her since she is already starting to shed! As per her original personality assessment, she has been pushy on the ground, but we are now working on the understanding that she can not dominate her herd of one human, which she is picking up on quickly. One of her favorite games used to be "I'll walk with you when I'm good and ready", but now she will follow me without even having a halter on and respectfully no longer views me as a convenient scratching post for her head. I have found a wonderful trainer and we just started some basic round pen work which is very rewarding. We are taking things very slowly and will continue ground work only for the next couple of months. She is getting a lot of attention, grooming and treats and is quite happy.

Here is where I'm looking for some feedback: her hooves really need some work and yesterday a barefoot specialist was available to give her a trim. She was mostly good with her front feet, but did not cooperate at all with her hind feet. After a couple of kicking attempts the farrier stopped trying and said he did not want to work with her again. She obviously has something haunting her from her past. It doesn't seem to be a touching issue, since I can touch her legs. One of my friends (a woman) was able to rasp her feet last week with only a minor display of irritation, so maybe her issue is with men touching her feet? My initial thought is to continue with gentle touching while she earns my trust, but since her feet are a few trims away from being in good shape, I don't want this to take a long time if we can help it. She is totally fine with having the rest of her body being touched.

If anyone has thoughts or suggestions on how to work through this, please let me know. I appreciate any assistance with this. Thank you!

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« Reply #55 on Feb 6, 2006, 7:43pm »

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I agree on the massage too, I would get mine so they loved it when i would massage in their stifle and flank too and when they are looser there and relaxed it is easier to give a foot too.
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« Reply #56 on Feb 6, 2006, 7:46pm »

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Jenn,
I have used the rope method too and it works well. I love the photos of Linda! keep them coming. It is so beautiful over there and she looks happy. You sound like you are doing great. Have fun working with her, the training is some of the best parts.
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« Reply #57 on Feb 6, 2006, 9:40pm »

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Thank you equinemom, foxie and terry. Your comments and suggestions are fantastic! I do get to spend quality time with her every day, so I will start this immediately. I really am enjoying this time with her, and know there will be challenges and celebrations. I always thought I wanted an insta-horse: you know, just add water and stir, however I am now realizing like many others here that working with a horse like this is amazingly rewarding. Besides, what I learn now will benefit my next CBER baby...!

Thanks again!
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« Reply #58 on Feb 8, 2006, 4:50pm »

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Jen, thanks for all the encouragement with troy. Looks like we are both working on personal space and feet issues. Any new names for Linda? Also I am glad you have a good and patient trainer. I so want it all to work out well for you and Linda. Sometimes it takes awhile to find the right farrier for you and your horse. be patient with that.
terry
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Re: LINDA - 9 y/o - 15.3h - TB Mare
« Reply #59 on Feb 13, 2006, 4:26pm »

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How is Linda doing with her feet? I have been using a short whip with a plastic bag tied to the end. That has worked well if the rope is too much too soon. I just rub them all over with the bag.