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 Bringing The Little Bony Appy Home Tomorrow., Pic included.... |
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 Nov 6 2009, 10:31 PM
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As the title says, they accepted my offer, and Ill be going to get her tomorrow. I don't anticipate any problems loading her, but you never know. Worst case she is less than 2 miles from where I keep my horses and she and I will just go for a walk, I only worry that it would really be a lot more than she can handle at the time. Ill take my camera and get some new pics when I get her home. Im going to rig up one of my blankets that are wayyy too big until I can get her measured and go get her a blanket. Im thinking one of those "canvas duck" blankets. Like This One I dont want to put her in an insulated one, but I want her to be able to stay dry (she wont have shelter yet) and put more of her resources to gaining weight. I dont, however, want to stop her from growing a bit thicker of a coat, etc. Since shes now mine, I think its safe to post a pic. She looks better in this pic than she is in person. Like I said, Ill get more and better pics tomorrow.  Her head looks weird because of the cribbing collar on her over her halter.
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R.I.P. Apatchy.. You taught me how to be strong, and when to let go. Thank you.
You can ask 10 different horsefolks the same question and get 10 different answers, all of which are correct. Just because someone keeps/cares for their horses differently than you do does not make it wrong. Open your mind.
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Nov 6 2009, 10:42 PM
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I guess I should add my gameplan. Shes been given regular feedings for the last 10 or so days, and the people who are selling her for her previous owner state that she has gained weight since she got there, so I cant imagine how thin she was before.
Im going to start by giving her regular morning and night hay (which is a really excellent grass/alf mix) plus another smaller feeding in the early afternoon. I have alfalfa pellets that I can give her, but I was also thinking of going and getting a senior feed to give her for the first month or so. After shes gained some weight and is ready, I will move her to more of a growth formula to hopefully help her gain a little more as well as get her ready for some working.
I probably wont ask much more from her than to give to pressure and general respect type things, as well as picking up her feet until she has gained quite a bit of weight. There is a lot I can do without asking too much of her physically.
I also need name Ideas. The previous owner is going to sign over her papers but I have no idea what her registered name is and the people selling her dont know what she was called.
I was thinking Kootenai (koot-nee)
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R.I.P. Apatchy.. You taught me how to be strong, and when to let go. Thank you.
You can ask 10 different horsefolks the same question and get 10 different answers, all of which are correct. Just because someone keeps/cares for their horses differently than you do does not make it wrong. Open your mind.
Proudly Owned by:
Peppy Doll, 5 yr old Paint mare
Brandy, 15 yr old Morgan x mare
Casper, 16 yr QH Gelding
Sequoia, 26 yr Quarter Pony
Echo, Baby Morgan
I got my AA degree in Criminal Justice!!!
Working on my B.S. in the same.
"Live, Love, Laugh, and Dance"
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Nov 6 2009, 10:44 PM
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I have a waterproof nylon one I was going to throw over the duck one, but on thinking over it some more, it might be more than its worth to do that.
The lesser number is the heavier weight on the insulated blankets right?
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R.I.P. Apatchy.. You taught me how to be strong, and when to let go. Thank you.
You can ask 10 different horsefolks the same question and get 10 different answers, all of which are correct. Just because someone keeps/cares for their horses differently than you do does not make it wrong. Open your mind.
Proudly Owned by:
Peppy Doll, 5 yr old Paint mare
Brandy, 15 yr old Morgan x mare
Casper, 16 yr QH Gelding
Sequoia, 26 yr Quarter Pony
Echo, Baby Morgan
I got my AA degree in Criminal Justice!!!
Working on my B.S. in the same.
"Live, Love, Laugh, and Dance"
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Nov 9 2009, 10:51 AM
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free choice hay will be best for her to start. then slowly start ramping up the carbs and protein. as long as she has free choice access to water free choice is the best for her and her GI system
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Nov 9 2009, 11:27 AM
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QUOTE (LadyRebelJet @ Nov 6 2009, 10:44 PM)  I have a waterproof nylon one I was going to throw over the duck one, but on thinking over it some more, it might be more than its worth to do that.
The lesser number is the heavier weight on the insulated blankets right? Insulated blankets are measured in grams, the higher the grams the more insulation (i.e. 600grms is better than 400grms) Denier is the outer cover and the higher the denier, the better (1680dn is better than 600dn)
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