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Sweet Pea
Sept 19, 2015 10:32:11 GMT -5
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 19, 2015 10:32:11 GMT -5
I wasn't able to see her yesterday, but I'm going in a couple of hours.
She isn't drinking, but she is getting water from her soaked feed and the grass. I may just go with the original plan and put her down. At least she won't have starved to death in a field somewhere.
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 18, 2015 13:54:02 GMT -5
LOL I think Sweet Pea is a bit hard of hearing....yesterday my friend's boyfriend got to the farm and saw her laying on top of her hay. He called to her and she didn't move, so he walked over to her, calling to her with every step. She never moved, so he was sure she had died. He reached down to touch her flank and nearly gave him a heart attack (and she must have felt the same way) because she JUMPED to her feet when he touched her. She was SOUND asleep! She's also a grumpy old lady at times. I was loving on her, and decided to see if maybe she might be broke to ride. I put a hand on her withers and one on her back and jumped up, putting my weight on her. She slapped her ears back, turned her bum to me, and gave a halfhearted kick. LOL Not that I blame her, as old and skinny as she is, she probably doesn't feel all that great. I was pretty amused by that.  |
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 17, 2015 23:26:56 GMT -5
She nibbles her grass hay and eats her mush. POAs are "Pony of the Americas". They are basically Appaloosa ponies. The foundation stallion of the POA breed was out of an Appaloosa/Arabian cross mare and a Shetland stallion. He was born in 1956, in Iowa; born white with black "paint smear" type markings on his body. The smears on his flank resembled a handprint, therefore, his name was Black Hand. "The standards Les and his friends set up were a real challenge to any breeder. To be registered as a POA, strict guidelines were followed. The pony had to be between the height limits of 44 inches to 52 inches. The head was to be small and dished as the Arab; the body was to be muscled as the Quarter Horse; and the coloring had to be Appaloosa, visible at 40 feet. This was to be a breed for children to ride and show. Adults could only show the animals at halter or with a cart. So these equines must also be gentle and easy to train." |
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 17, 2015 14:06:09 GMT -5
Why is her name Sweet Pea, you ask? Well, because Cami's name is Camelia (Camelias are my favorite flower), and this pony reminds me of Cami in so many ways, so I wanted to name her after another flower. And, they both have spots! It works! |
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 17, 2015 14:03:15 GMT -5
Okay, so I'm a sucker. LOL I went to the Everson auction on Monday, and there were two ponies. One was a very sad, thin, did I mention OLD, POA mare, who was breaking my heart. She reminded me SO much of Cami. She went through the auction and nobody wanted her, not even the kill buyers. Since she was already skinny, I was terrified that she would go back to wherever she came from to die of starvation. So, I bought her for $10 with the plan to give her a humane euthanasia. That changed after the auction, when I could spend some quality time with her. This pony may be 30, but she is not ready to go. She has some life left in her, and is VERY sweet. My plan now is to get her feet and teeth taken care of, start to put some weight on her (she could use about 125lbs or so) and find her a retirement home. She's not in quarantine, because I found out that she had been kept with other horses, and none of them were sick. She looked healthy at the auction, and the other pony at the auction was in great shape. So the risk was minimal. I have her boarded with Cami, and she really is Cami's mini-me. I can't afford two horses, so I do have a gofundme campaign set up, if anyone wants to help. Once again, an amazing angel from the forum has stepped up in a big way. www.gofundme.com/tp487672          |
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Sneey
Sept 17, 2015 1:22:32 GMT -5
Post by msdani1981 on Sept 17, 2015 1:22:32 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. I was hoping for better news... ((((HUGS))))
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 17, 2015 0:52:31 GMT -5
Bilbo ate too much of a bone yesterday, so he got his dose of pumpkin today, too. |
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 16, 2015 1:38:37 GMT -5
I would give her canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) to help solidify her stool. Just a couple tablespoons, maybe twice daily.
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 16, 2015 1:35:27 GMT -5
Oh, L...I don't want to use your name here, but feel the need to reach out in a more personal way. I'm in tears for you.
I know the helplessness you're feeling, and am so, so sorry that you had to leave Peppy. He is in very good hands, though, and they will do their best for him.
Try to think positive, and send positive energy to Peppy. It does make a difference; he will feel it. I'm praying for all I'm worth, for him and for you.
Please know that we are all thinking of you and Peppy, and rooting for him. Sending you lots of love. ((((((HUGS))))))
Dani
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Sneey
Sept 15, 2015 3:47:13 GMT -5
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 15, 2015 3:47:13 GMT -5
Still praying for Peppy!
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Sneey
Sept 13, 2015 21:17:01 GMT -5
Post by msdani1981 on Sept 13, 2015 21:17:01 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. I keep checking this thread, hoping for some good news. Like Jan said, try to keep your chin up. |
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Status
Sept 11, 2015 16:44:27 GMT -5
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 11, 2015 16:44:27 GMT -5
Hi Julianna, the status change is automatic, but you truly are a very valuable forum member. Truly a Top Bird/Chief Slave. |
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Sneey
Sept 11, 2015 16:29:17 GMT -5
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 11, 2015 16:29:17 GMT -5
OMG....prayers coming from my flock!!!
Thank God for specialists!!!
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 11, 2015 15:36:39 GMT -5
Some of you know what's going on, so here's the basics...my dad is in the final stage of cancer and my family needs me.
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 11, 2015 11:50:00 GMT -5
Hi everybirdy,
I just wanted to check in, let you know that I still come to the forum and make sure everything is going well here.
I'm not going to be around much for the next few months, but if anyone needs anything, please PM me. I check my messages every day.
Dani
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