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Post by afinenettle on Aug 14, 2007 18:55:37 GMT -5
This is so exciting...I can't wait to read about your impressions of Cherry when you finally get to touch her... Thank you! Something tells me she will be getting a new name..... |
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Post by lilypondfarm on Aug 15, 2007 23:50:21 GMT -5
Congrats on your 1st horse!!
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Post by afinenettle on Aug 16, 2007 16:50:25 GMT -5
Well at last I heard from Deb. They are soooo busy there.
My horse is not dead, after all.
She is fine. In with Mediteranean (who still needs a home, I think) Her ankle seems fine and she is not lame. I will have the vet look at her soon. Beth will be up there with her trailer right when she needs transport. And Beth is dropping off a horse from there at Katie's who is only 10 miles from me....
You will not believe this. Today I got an email from a friend (the same friend that I went in with on Belgian Chocolate...) She sent Cherry's pic to a good friend of hers. Her friend, Judy, an older gal, cried when she saw her - as she is the spitting image of her mare Caraway that she had to put down last year at 28. She had had her all her life. Same size and shape and height and breed etc. soooo.....she is GIVING ME ALL HER STUFF!!! Halters, Bridle, blankets, fly mask and sheet and alot more I dont know about. OMG I had NUTHIN' now I got a complete layyette. I am struck humble and grateful and thinkin I may have caught a solar wave....or maybe Jimminy Cricket is about to hop up on the stack of books and start singing "Fairy TALES can come TRUE, they can happen to YOU....."
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Post by TashGaia on Aug 16, 2007 16:55:15 GMT -5
That is wonderful! You are going to have so much fun going through all that stuff  |
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Post by kidznhorses on Aug 16, 2007 18:18:59 GMT -5
Kate! This is so awesome! See! GREAT things happen to GREAT people! I am so happy for you. Hopefully, Judy will be able to make a trip to see your new Cherry Blossom and share in the joy of your FIRST HORSE EVER!
MTA: Man that CB is gorgeous!
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Post by cybercat on Aug 16, 2007 19:35:50 GMT -5
karma, karma, karma!
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Post by mkgbuegel on Aug 16, 2007 21:45:12 GMT -5
Thats fantastic!! What a huge help, and I agree, what fun going thru all of it.
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Post by rescuestoribbons on Aug 16, 2007 21:45:38 GMT -5
Hey now!!! Why does everyone seem to say that?!
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Post by mkgbuegel on Aug 16, 2007 21:51:22 GMT -5
say what?
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Post by afinenettle on Aug 25, 2007 18:18:28 GMT -5
SOOO Donna is going over to get Cherry Blossom to bring her to her place right north of Vancouver WA. SHE HAS ROOM FOR TWO MORE! Beleaf me this is half the battle and expense; to get them over from Yakima. And she can hold them until transport arrives!
So look over those pulled and already quarantined horsies you have been eyeing; also the ones on the At RIsk page - Edawna? etc. Here's the last excuse you need to jump on 'em.
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Post by watermarkfarm on Aug 25, 2007 23:50:37 GMT -5
Kate, I am excited to meet your new girl, and congratulations on the 'donation' of all the equipment. That is wonderful. Miss Cherry Blossom is one lucky girl to be going to you. I know you will do a great job with her.
Katie
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Post by afinenettle on Aug 26, 2007 9:54:25 GMT -5
Kate, I am excited to meet your new girl, and congratulations on the 'donation' of all the equipment. That is wonderful. Miss Cherry Blossom is one lucky girl to be going to you. I know you will do a great job with her. Katie Thank you my friend. I am all adither. Leaving Tues to go to Portland to see my friend and I will meet Rhiannon(Cherry) at Donna's place on Sat. I do want very much to see Angel too and of course Blizzard when he gets here. I will arrive back just ahead of the Beth Bus myself. Best to you and your family hope to see you soon. Kate |
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Post by afinenettle on Sept 1, 2007 14:18:30 GMT -5
Im checking out of a hotel in Tacoma. I will meet my horse Rhiannon (aka Cherry Blossom) in 3 hours.
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Post by afinenettle on Sept 4, 2007 0:51:06 GMT -5
Rhiannon arrived at her new home at Harvest Moon Ranch at 10 tonight. Beth did a wonderful job getting her down here on a long hot 2 day drive. And Donna did a great job of getting her from Debs and keeping her for a few days in her wonderful pasture. Rhiannon has taken inventory and is settling in in her own little paddock under a starry starry sky. What was that old Joannie Mitchell song...'I am as contant as the Northern star...and I said...constantly in the darkness. If you want me I'll be in the barn....'  |
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Post by watermarkfarm on Sept 6, 2007 14:54:20 GMT -5
congrats, kate, I can't wait to drop by and meet her (and bring your pie stuff).
Katie
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Post by afinenettle on Sept 12, 2007 21:54:48 GMT -5
She is a doll. The first week we just hand grazed and sat with each other in her paddock. Beautiful, just elegant as all get out. Very present in her body, full of personality. VERY curious about everything - sticks her nose anywhere she can get it. I detect a sense of humor. This week I start working with her, some friendly games, a complete bath and shampoo. Farrier visit.
She really is The Prince from the Hempflinger book. Although she is a long way from being a bomb-proof plodder - I think she will be just great for a beginner like me. We like each other alot.
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Post by gratefulknits on Sept 12, 2007 22:04:14 GMT -5
And they lived happily ever after! I'm so happy for you both. She definitely is a very regal presence. I hope she wasn't too offended by the shenanigans over in the front paddock; from what I understand we're going to have to put a triple X rating over Pippin and Homer's name plates! I hope to bump in to you out at Harvest Moon soon! |
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Post by mkgbuegel on Sept 12, 2007 22:32:13 GMT -5
Laughing out loud.... yes triple XXX rating is right. Homers really excited at the prospect of having 2 girlfriends.
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Post by mkgbuegel on Sept 12, 2007 22:46:17 GMT -5
Pictures of Rhiannon and kate. September 6th  September 12th  |
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Post by mkgbuegel on Sept 18, 2007 15:12:26 GMT -5
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Post by kidznhorses on Sept 18, 2007 16:11:34 GMT -5
Awesome pics! I think those two are in luv! The second pic from 9/12 looks as though they are bowing respectfully to each other. On Rhiannon's internet page, the second pic of Kate's face tells it all. Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing. Keep those pictures and updates coming! Again, congratulations, Kate!! Enjoy your new best friend.
Kerrie
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Post by afinenettle on Sept 18, 2007 16:58:05 GMT -5
OMGosh Michelle Thanks for hangin' up her shingle on your web site. (Thank goodness one of us is photogenic ;D) Great pics! And a huge thanks to Michelle of Harvest Moon Ranch for all her support in getting Rhiannon settled in and her owner settled down....
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Post by afinenettle on Sept 18, 2007 16:59:49 GMT -5
Laughing out loud.... yes triple XXX rating is right. Homers really excited at the prospect of having 2 girlfriends. Oh God...theyre all alike.... |
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Post by afinenettle on Sept 18, 2007 17:07:09 GMT -5
And they lived happily ever after! I'm so happy for you both. She definitely is a very regal presence. I hope she wasn't too offended by the shenanigans over in the front paddock; from what I understand we're going to have to put a triple X rating over Pippin and Homer's name plates! I hope to bump in to you out at Harvest Moon soon! I know girl! I am there everyday so I thought I would be seeing you. Your horses are just great, everything is cruisin'. Homer comes over when I walk Rhiannon near your paddock. He seems reall interested but we dont get close or touch noses cause we are still doing quarantine. But because I feed and clean R smells everybody on me and vice versa so I guess Im like an internet chat room smell-wise. Hope all is well and I will see you around the barn. |
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Post by djrepp on Sept 19, 2007 0:41:44 GMT -5
She is very beautiful.
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Post by watermarkfarm on Sept 21, 2007 10:53:04 GMT -5
She is really cute, Kate! I came by the other day, but was in a rush, so I did not meet Rhiannon. When are you out at the barn? I'd love to come by one weekday morning. When do you go out?
Katie
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Post by afinenettle on Sept 21, 2007 13:33:30 GMT -5
She is really cute, Kate! I came by the other day, but was in a rush, so I did not meet Rhiannon. When are you out at the barn? I'd love to come by one weekday morning. When do you go out? Katie He he...when do I come in. I feed on Mon and Tues. You can come by then and I would love to have to see her running around in the arena. Breakfast is over at 10 and I can take a break before poop detail if that works for you. I really cant wait for you to see her with your practiced eye and knowledge. Me, I hardly know which end to put things in..... |
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Post by watermarkfarm on Sept 23, 2007 19:31:51 GMT -5
Kate, I will try to drop by Tuesday morning, around 9am.
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Post by afinenettle on Sept 23, 2007 19:42:06 GMT -5
Kate, I will try to drop by Tuesday morning, around 9am. See ya then! (Hope I have time to spiff her up...I have been working 2 jobs....) |
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Post by mkgbuegel on Mar 17, 2008 16:02:46 GMT -5
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