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Ok, maybe not a big baby, probably more of a big old softy. I haven't mentioned this to anyone really, but the past few months I have been debating with myself on whether or not to get rid of the horses. The expense of keeping them is draining on my finances and it is getting harder and harder to stretch the dollars. I contacted a farrier I know who buys and sells horses and after I sent pictures of the horses he was more than happy to take them off my hands. The plan was he would come and get them in a couple of weekends from now. Well, this morning I was thinking of all the fun and time I have had with my horse, how he picked me the day I met him by walking up to me and putting his big old head into my arms and I started crying. My thoughts were who will he end up with, will they love him as much as I do, how do I know he won't take them to the killers, etc... Well, my baby girl called during my boohooing and is like "MOM, what's the matter?" So I told her what I was about to do and she got upset. She said "No, you are not getting rid of Drifter, he's a good horse and I'll take care of him! Besides, I want to get back into riding and being around horses again and you can't replace him!" So with that, I started crying tears of joy to know that he will be staying right where he belongs, here, with people who love him. The farrier wasn't upset by the decision, he was ok with it and he understands. He could have reacted differently, but he didn't and that was great. Another plus for him, he's going to become my horse's farrier instead. So it's a win win situation that probably could have been avoided if I had talked to my youngest daughter about it first, but I guess, better late than never.
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I have a friend who let go of her horses and those she boarded.......only a short time passed and she took in a miniature horse, because she missed hers so much....totally understand
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Glad U were able to keep a least 1 horse. Is it possible to visit with the others ones every so often ?
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Great that you are able to keep your two horses Niles. Bet they are happy to be staying where they are loved and cared for.
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8/27/2022 7:36 pm |
Drifter obviously knew you were one of the few at first sight. LOL
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Nile, I understand your emotions, and I am glad, you found a solution to keep both horses together with you. Animals become attached to the person who cares for them and vice versa. They understand more than most humans. Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi
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Ahhhh Nileyears~~~ I understand completely. About twenty years ago I still had three horses left on the farm. I kept the dear geriatrics until they died. It was the end of a wonderful era when I buried the last dear old gal. Warm and gentle Hugsss~~~
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Glad you spoke to your daughter before any damage was done. Sweet how from day one he was attached to you. Reminded me of my dog Skippy. I was sad that they were talking about getting rid of him because he clearly was not house trained as we were told. I sat on the carpet in our living room and he came over and put his face up on my knee He looked up at me and was so cute. No way was he leaving and he never did. Elaine Shuel
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