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Post by Shelby on Feb 24, 2003 19:00:11 GMT -5
Smay I know you asked about her. I had to make a decision on to whom to keep - a horse I have grown to love, who needs me, or an old friend who would go to who knows where! Whiskey's an easy keeper - her bill is way less expensive than Count's - I know I can ride her, we have been through 17 years on and off of being together - she always hollared at me, even when she wasn't mine, like how come you are ignoring me? Aren't we friends. I know her like I know myself. I didn't know what to do, and still have no answers.  I love her a lot - she and I have always had this "rapport" that never went away, even in the 3 years we were away from each other. So much for crazy Ay-rabs, heh? |
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Post by LynnC on Feb 24, 2003 19:52:43 GMT -5
Now I really see your situation. I didn't realize that you had the two. After having Whiskey for as long as you have, I wouldn't want to separate the bond that you must have together. On the other hand, you have Count, whom I'm sure you have grown an attachment to. I really don't know where to begin with advice. Hopefully, you could find somewhere that may give you a deal for the two and allow you to work off board or may offer a discounted rate. I wish you the best of luck and hopefully someone may come up with a plan or solution to help you out.
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Post by Shelby on Feb 24, 2003 20:12:35 GMT -5
Lynn yep that is what makes it so hard! No matter which one I decide upon, I know I am going to regret the other going! I am so sick of having to have to decide who goes and who stays - I know in an ideal world no one would have to make these decisions! Whiskey I could very well keep where she is. Count however, is like a thorn in their sides. I have no idea why, and being the wife of an unemployed loafer who sits on the computer all day long and won't get off his duff to look, then takes off with my car the same time every day - sounds suspicious? Who on here suggested I sell the husband - that sounds like a wonderful idea at this moment - but I don't think anyone in their right mind would take him right now, except maybe the one whom I think he's goofing around with. So my situation goes deeper than having to deal with my best friends - my horses. I am ready to take on a second job flipping burgers at Micky-D's; it's preferable to having to lose any one of my horses, whom give me peace of mind, rather than the husband and nasty stepdaughter, who gives me so much trouble. So you see - this is what makes everything harder than normal for me.
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Post by Skye Pilot on Feb 24, 2003 20:19:44 GMT -5
I feel so bad for you Shelby..... not sure who suggested selling the husband... but the market is not good right now I don't think you would get a good price....
Did you see that $75 pasture board for your area? I don't know much about your area, but a temporary fix may help. Again, I wish I could help.... I know LauraR is heartbroken still over giving up Buddy two years ago and she still looks for him.
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Post by Shelby on Feb 24, 2003 20:32:57 GMT -5
Sue where was that $75 pasture board at again? I don't recall seeing it, but I have missed a lot through my tears. I feel for anyone who has to give up something you love, horses have so much to give and like I said - it's about the only time I have peace of mind these days, other than when there's no one home and it's just my German Shepherd, Gannon, and I here, like right now.
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Post by Skye Pilot on Feb 24, 2003 20:36:35 GMT -5
I totally understand....my basset is at my feet and bird at my shoulder..... I would die without my pets!!!
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Post by Shelby on Feb 24, 2003 20:39:53 GMT -5
Hmmm that sounds good Sue, but I am not familiar with how far Mt Vernon is from where I am at. Although I've been a Buckeye all my life, I am afraid my sense of direction is limited to Central and NE Ohio areas!
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Post by Skye Pilot on Feb 24, 2003 20:45:03 GMT -5
it is by delaware oh and columbus...
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Post by ZenRider on Feb 24, 2003 21:00:52 GMT -5
I feel for you really, I couldn't make that decision when I should have, so I am, um happily, hopelessly in debt to MasterCard. But I don't have a hubby and kid to consider either.  and I am finally making progress on that mess though.  |
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Post by Laura on Feb 25, 2003 8:52:31 GMT -5
I would have preferred to sell my hubby personally.. > When I had to give Buddy up.. I sold him for pennies... he had (has) so much potential, but my :curse: job took up all of my time and I couldn't finish his training.. it just wasn't fair to him. Not to mention that some :curse: "friends" said they would care for him over the winter for me, well, all my supplies were used on their horses, and my baby spent the whole :curse: winter outside w/no shelter, and was so wormy he nearly died!!!!! I am still looking for him.. I know in my heart that if we're meant to be together again, now that things are different, I will find him. We went through alot together..  You just hang in there, I'm sure you'll be able to make the best decision for you all. You could always do a free lease? Just a thought.. good luck! :bang: |
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Post by Smay on Feb 25, 2003 9:08:36 GMT -5
If I had to keep one horse out of my three, I sure would have trouble with that.... I have NO IDEA what I'd do! Shelby, Mt. Vernon is straight UP from you (north).... about an hour away though... Let me call about pasture board down the street from me...it looks kind of nice, and I know it's cheap, but here's the rub. TBs with weight issues don't do well on pasture board. They aren't fed any grain, and have to stand up for their hay against many other horses.... They probably need to be blanketed, ( especially Mr. Count) and it's hard to monitor injuries while out on 50 acres of pasture with 50 other horses... You might be better off finding Count a home with SOMEONE, ANYONE you know....someone you can trust. Sorry you're having trouble with the hub and kid...those are the worst kind of troubles, the kind that you can't sell or give away!
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Post by niaru on Feb 25, 2003 9:26:38 GMT -5
That's a tough one Shelby, but I too think that Count might not fare well on pasture alone, maybe Whiskey would be better off on pasture? I once had to lease out my Morgan mare just to be able to afford the board for 2 months. It was an on-farm full lease, and all in all it worked well. The girl liked the mare, and took good care of her. Of course I had to tune her up again when I got back, she had picked up a few baad habits  but she was ok the months I wasn't there. Maybe you can find a similar arrangement for Count? There HAS to be someone looking to care for / ride a horse in your area! Just make sure, whatever you do, that you have a written contract signed by both parties and preferably notarized... Good luck...what a heartbreak... |
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Post by tina on Feb 25, 2003 10:20:20 GMT -5
Oh Shelby Im so sorry ur in this situation, it really stinks and Im sorry. Sounds like ur hubby needs a swift kick in the rear end to get him moving. Im lucky in the fact that I have a jerky hubby but he does work his rear end off to support our family-its the only reason I havent kicked his jerky butt to the curb so to speak. I do know how you are feeling in a way having to make a choice to give up a best friend. I had to make the choice to give up my palomino barrel horse Sweety that I raised from a range wild colt. It was the hardest thing I think I ever had or will have to do as long as I live. It was the kinda situation that I needed to do what was right for him no matter what I was feeling and althou it literaly broke my heart giving him up I know it was the best thing for him. That was about 15 years ago and I can still remember it like it was yesterday and it still brings tears to my eyes thinking about it. Exhuast all other avenues before you have to make the final descion. Maybe you could work out something temperary till something else comes along. Did you check into the places the others suggested? How about doing what I am thinking of and doing a 1/2 lease, it could cover some or all of the board at someplace decent for one of the horses. God I feel for you and I will be praying something good comes up for you and your pals......hang in there and keep digging in every nock and cranny for a sulution.
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Post by Christina on Feb 26, 2003 0:02:04 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear about this. Sometimes, if you just hang in there and continually look at options something will come up, even if it's temporary. And temporary is a relative term! I had a temporary situation last for 2 years...
I just put my horse out on pasture board - it's worked for me pretty well. (In the first 4 days at least). He put on a winter coat in the first 48 hours. In fact, it literally grew over night. He does have a lean to shelter, but he doesnt stand in it. There are also windbreaks. I feed him supplements (for digestion) and (taking the advice from someone on this site) researched senior feed and give him that. I take him out of the pasture to do that.
At the rescue center he was getting very thin and would go off his feed a lot. In the past 4 days he has become an eating machine.
Good luck to you!
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Post by Christina on Feb 26, 2003 0:17:17 GMT -5
Oh, and I forgot to mention that they have hay. Anyway...something like that is a much less expensive option, and might be something you could do.
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I love her a lot - she and I have always had this "rapport" that never went away, even in the 3 years we were away from each other. So much for crazy Ay-rabs, heh?
and I am finally making progress on that mess though. 
You just hang in there, I'm sure you'll be able to make the best decision for you all. You could always do a free lease? Just a thought.. good luck! :bang: 
but she was ok the months I wasn't there.
