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magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 08:26 PM Dec 2014

my 1st real Christmas in 6 years is looking possible. UPDATED with pic

Last edited Sat Dec 6, 2014, 09:26 PM - Edit history (1)

Nothing but new socks and undies since I adopted Luna back in '08. My filly Dahlia has done great by herself since Algiers died in 2011. But horses are herd animals and this year in particular, she's had to be alone a lot.

After lots of saving, many false starts and many near misses, it's looking like I'll be bringing a rescue mare home in a few weeks. Her elderly people could no longer care for her. They had her for sale at "meat-plus" price with no takers and she was at risk of heading the the auction house and possible slaughter, when a nearby breeder rescued them and her. The breeder is giving her to me at essentially the same they've paid for her and found somebody to bring her home to me at well under the going rate for trailering.

She is a registered morgan, old-fashioned type and absolutely beautiful, but has no training beyond wearing a halter, leading and standing still for farrier and vet, which is most likely why no takers. So I can fill in what she is missing.

Fingers crossed for me that all goes smoothly. I need the weather to hold the week before Christmas. No ice storms; no snow storms. Clear roads, please...

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my 1st real Christmas in 6 years is looking possible. UPDATED with pic (Original Post) magical thyme Dec 2014 OP
Congratulations!!!! riderinthestorm Dec 2014 #1
Sounds wonderful! Wishing you all the best, including weather... Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #2
Best of luck! I hope everything works out for you and the mare! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2014 #3
here's a pic. magical thyme Dec 2014 #4
Cute horsey! shenmue Dec 2014 #7
She's beautiful eom drmeow Dec 2014 #8
We are in the same boat, but with rescue dogs. And I wouldn't trade it for the world. jtuck004 Dec 2014 #5
Oh, hurray!!! Habibi Dec 2014 #6
I love rescue stories Omaha Steve Dec 2014 #9
She's beautiful! femmocrat Dec 2014 #10
Good for you 2naSalit Dec 2014 #11
How wonerful! summerschild Dec 2014 #12
VERY cool! calimary Dec 2014 #13
Happy news. 840high Dec 2014 #14
I am a cat person Lithos Dec 2014 #15
Bless you for rescuing such a beauty! Ilsa Dec 2014 #16
That's terrific! cal04 Dec 2014 #17
Bless you, MT, for helping this girl. You know what you are facing, and I send joyous japple Dec 2014 #18
I don't know what your situation is. Are you a hose trainer, boarder or rescuer? Fla Dem Dec 2014 #19
I am a mini-farm owner, lifelong rider and amateur horse trainer magical thyme Dec 2014 #20
 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
1. Congratulations!!!!
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 08:29 PM
Dec 2014


I picked up another prospect at the track on Thursday.... We can compare progress (although this new one is obviously broke).

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
4. here's a pic.
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 09:18 PM
Dec 2014

She's the redhead in front. She's got a left rear sock just like riderinthestorm's Ginger! But she's a dark auburn, not bright copper
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jtuck004

(15,882 posts)
5. We are in the same boat, but with rescue dogs. And I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 09:29 PM
Dec 2014
, as long as I can keep them safe.

Fingers crossed...

Habibi

(3,598 posts)
6. Oh, hurray!!!
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 09:42 PM
Dec 2014

3 cheers for Magical Thyme, Dahlia, and "The Redhead"! Sending positive vibes for a safe transport and a very happy holiday season!

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
10. She's beautiful!
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 09:51 PM
Dec 2014

Best wishes and much happiness to you all.

My knowledge of horses is minimal but I always loved Morgans since I read Justin Morgan Had a Horse about 50 years ago!

2naSalit

(86,646 posts)
11. Good for you
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 10:18 PM
Dec 2014

and good for the horse.

I haven't heard anyone mention Morgans in ages. Decades ago I knew several families in my area who raised Morgans, some specifically for show and breeding. They are a beautiful horse and this one is gorgeous. Thanks for taking this one in, I'm sure she will fare well in your care.

summerschild

(725 posts)
12. How wonerful!
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 10:29 PM
Dec 2014

I pray things continue well and the weather holds for you. You (and the horses) are blessed to have each other.

Lithos

(26,403 posts)
15. I am a cat person
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 10:37 PM
Dec 2014

But, it's a matter of what gets ahold of you. Definitely can relate... There is a heart and mind here which you are bringing home to their forever home which is filled with love.

Many kind regards,

L-

japple

(9,833 posts)
18. Bless you, MT, for helping this girl. You know what you are facing, and I send joyous
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 10:43 PM
Dec 2014

vibes to you and your new mare. May you find an equal amount of trust in each other.

The folks who rescue large animals are in a class of their own and deserve huge props from those of us who can only applaud from a distance. Many thanks, Merry Christmas, and hugs for all you do for the equines(and, in your case, canines, felines and on down the line.)

Fla Dem

(23,690 posts)
19. I don't know what your situation is. Are you a hose trainer, boarder or rescuer?
Sun Dec 7, 2014, 11:37 AM
Dec 2014

whatever it is, the mare is lucky to be going to a good home. How old is she? Good luck and cheers to you and the horses.

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
20. I am a mini-farm owner, lifelong rider and amateur horse trainer
Sun Dec 7, 2014, 12:14 PM
Dec 2014

who, in my earlier years, rode for 2 years with a successful soon-to-be international trainer and spent a year as a barn manager for another international rider. I have a lonely arabian mare at home that I raised from 18 months & started under saddle by myself.

I was originally going to get another arab, but after much soul-searching, decided it made more sense to get an old-style morgan. Still a good "back yard" type of horse, but less reactive and quick.

She's coming 8 so still has many years ahead of her. Due to life getting in my way, I didn't start my arab mare under saddle until she was 7, although she had ground work off and on starting at 3.

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