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9:25 am
October 1, 2009
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Miss Dana
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Big Sigh………………
So we have two horses. Ranger and Snickers. We hardly ever ride. DH takes his to the mountains about twice a year and also does a two hour ride about once a month. Other than that they eat grass, grain and are pasture ornaments…………….to the tune of 800 dollars a months. That's right….800 dollars. And that doesn't include shot, trims and the occassional colic or cough vet visit.
I finally decided it was time to investigate finding a new home. A sweet gal who works for Chick fila headquarters and also volunteers for Camp Winshape and who lives on the Chick fila owner's property has fallen in love with Ranger.
I know she would give him tons of love and a great place to stay…but for now, he would be the only horse in a 8-9 acre pasture. Cows nearby but no other horses. 
I'm wondering how he would handle this…. Would he be scared?  They told her she could get two horses, so that's an option.
Why is this so hard? How will he adjust? Will he take it personally? How can I get over the guilt? And within one month of giving him away, are we then finally going to find the perfect house with land where I could have kept him???
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"It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it." Mama
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9:35 am
October 1, 2009
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SarahGrace
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No advice. Sorry. What a hard decision! Hugs.
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4:38 pm
October 1, 2009
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JeannieB
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Oh Dana, I feel for you, it's almost like giving away a child. Horses need to be around another aminal, he will be very lonely by himself. I'm so sorry for you!!
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Don't cry because it's over—smile because it happened!
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6:21 pm
October 1, 2009
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1:22 am
October 2, 2009
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Flatlander
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Ohhh how hard must this be for you.
Is it an option to borrow them both to her…untill you found that perfect spot and then they can come "home"?
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7:08 am
October 2, 2009
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CindyP
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Oh, a fabulous idea Astrid! Dana, can that be done? or the chance to visit/ride once in a while?
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“Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won’t have time to make them all yourself.” ― Alfred Sheinwold
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6:42 pm
October 2, 2009
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Linda
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| Mighty Chicken | posts 474 | |
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My heart goes out to you. What a hard decision to make. But knowing thay he goes to a good home is some comfort.
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11:07 am
October 4, 2009
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johnzegirl
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Goats (even one goat) are good companion animals if there is not another horse for company. Pygmy goats are used with Race Horses because they are high strung and often travel or have to be boarded alone. I have had single horses in the past and they will do okay on there own if the owner spends a little time each day with them.
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8:45 pm
November 6, 2009
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Remudamom
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I'd let her have them both. They need company. Right now if you need to re home your horses you will be very lucky to find someone who will take them both. People are turning horses loose to fend for themselves. I've even heard stories of ladies that leave their trailers to ride off on a trail ride and come back a couple of hours later to find a strange horse abandoned and tied to their trailer.
I'm thankful that my six cost me next to nothing to keep, but a couple of years ago I had 22. Fortunately I can take my time selling the ones I don't need, and we quit breeding three yrs ago.
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 Quarter horses, Welsh ponies and Arabians
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8:25 pm
January 17, 2010
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MrsC
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I know I'm a bit late to this post. Dana – how is your heart these days?
We took in two horses (without previous experience) – one of which was a rescue and the second one is a young "down-right-rotten" colt. We love them both to pieces but have spent a small fortune on helping them return to good health.
When we take one horse out for a walk (been four months and neither horse is yet rideable – one too young and the second one is an exracer and requires retraining) the other goes crazy (will cry the entire time). As we discovered (and was recommended on a previous post), goats make great pets. Our horses still cry when one leaves, but w/the goats present, it isn't nearly as bad.
Sorry Dana about having to rehome your horse. It was a very responsible and brave thing to do!
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