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Location: Illinois | I have a chance to pick up a impeccably bred high school rodeo horse for next to nothing. He was bought at a sale by a friend of mine and 2 as told he was cold backed but the only reason he was for sale was because the kid was leaving for college. Anywho, she got this gelding home and could not make him buck for anything. Pulled him fresh off the trailer, saddled him up, and took off. Gigged him with spurs, flopped around, took him on barrels, tracked cows out of the box, swung ropes, breakaway roped, nothing. Then they caught a steer and the rope got wrapped around the geldings hind end and he came unglued. Like NFR bronc unglued. It makes me nervous because I have had a horse that was very unpredictable and would jut randomly icky on me and I hated it. I don't think this guy is like that, just think he has a thing with ropes on his butt. Long story short, my friend sold him to a girl who has basically starved him and she bought him back. So now I am thinking I want to buy him, fatten him up and either do barrels on him or sell him in the spring for a nice profit due to his breeding. Do you think it's a good idea to take in something like that? Or should I just pass this one by?
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Location: Texas | Depends on the price. I wouldn't pay anymore than $1500, maybe $2000. Get a GOOD, descriptive lameness exam done on him, then I would send him to a friend of mine that ropes and starts colts and fully disclose to him the problem. If he can deem the horse as safe I would start horse on barrels and exhibition then either keep the horse or sell him. |
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Location: Illinois | I'm able to get him for $600 due to the fact the friend of mine had to basically go and take him back before he was starved and that's what she paid the girl to get him back. I wont be able to ride him for a while so I plan to do a lot of ground work and basically start him from scratch and not skip the rope around the legs and butt step. I don't rope so it's not a huge deal to me that he doesn't like to drag steers. I would use him for barrels. |
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Location: Indiana | I have a Nonstop Firewater and Jets Payday mare and I LOVE LOVE LOVE her. She will not overrun a barrel and the only times we hit barrels is because of rider error. I would definately try this horse, I think he would be worth all the time you need to put into him. |
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| I have a 2 yo filly bred exactly this way. Had her broke this summer. She never bucked with him, bucked after being saddled and lunged, but never with him. She had some ground issues, manners, but he got that worked out and she leads, stands tied, saddles like any old horse. She rides good now, just a little green, not sure what I want from her, but a very good girl. He said he had broke several Jets Payday horses and they are all like that. A little different in the beginning, but don't give up, they turn out to be very good barrel horses. I have a lot of hope for her. |
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Location: Illinois | Here is his lines, he is actually an own son of Nonstop Firewater and his maternal Grandsire is Jets Payday.
http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/jz+nonstop+paycheck
My only problem is he is 11.. just hoping that's not to old to work out whatever is bothering him. I wish I knew more of his back story. All I know is the kid originally sold him because he was going to college and could only take one horse, this guy was his second in line.
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| OMG! Your horse is a full brother to my 2yo mare. See the pedigree for Nonstop Paychex. She is a red dun with a beautiful head and hips. She is right now about 15 or 15.1 and built like a train. I think that comes from Jets Payday. My horse breaker is a well known starter for barrel horses, Charmayne, Mark Bugni, Kim Thomas, went to Brazil last summer to do clinics and he liked her. He said like most of them, they are a little harder in the beginning, but worth it. I just put my mare pedigree out there, so I hope it comes up for you, if not it will later. Good luck. |
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Location: Illinois | loveyatx - 2014-12-02 10:51 AM
OMG! Your horse is a full brother to my 2yo mare. See the pedigree for Nonstop Paychex. She is a red dun with a beautiful head and hips. She is right now about 15 or 15.1 and built like a train. I think that comes from Jets Payday. My horse breaker is a well known starter for barrel horses, Charmayne, Mark Bugni, Kim Thomas, went to Brazil last summer to do clinics and he liked her. He said like most of them, they are a little harder in the beginning, but worth it. I just put my mare pedigree out there, so I hope it comes up for you, if not it will later. Good luck.
Wow! That is so awesome! Did you get her from her breeder? I know he came from Indiana where Nonstop Firewater is standing. She is a cute little thing, found a pic of her on BHW sale ads. He is about 15.1 and built more racey. I will attach a pic. He is a classic dun and has a pretty little head on him. I found her pedigree on allbreed
ETA: This is before he got sold to the girl who didn't feed him, he is about 300lbs lighter now :(
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Location: Illinois | I went and got the gelding and I have to say it makes me absolutely sick that some people can do this to an amimal.. he is much worse than I thought. If he makes it I think he will be one hell of a horse.. I am having the vet come out Thursday to see if he is going to be ok. At least if he does pass it will be with a full tummy in a warm barn.
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ETA - OMG just saw the pics... that's HORRIBLE! Some people should be .. well ill stop there.
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Location: Illinois | It's jut heartbreaking to see how beautiful he was and what he looks like now. He seems to be a fighter though. He made it through the night and actually nickered for his feed this morning. He seems to have the will t live and has a bang up personality. Such a lover even in this state he is not hateful of all humans. |
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Location: In a happy place | I cannot believe that people have that in their heart to treat a poor animal like that. I don't know how but this person needs to be punished.
I love his breeding and the way he looks when he was healthy. Bless your heart and your friends for helping this poor guy.
I feel sure I don't need to remind you but make sure right here at first don't feed him too much and I would not even consider worming him for a while.
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | good lord...that person should be brought up on charges for starving that horse. But as others have said...you can often turn them around and have them back to rights with care and time.
UC Davis has a good publication on this. Refeeding syndrome can really cause problems. So be careful in how you bring him back to shape.
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ceh/docs/horsereport/pubs-July2012-bkm-sec.pdf |
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Location: Illinois | Thank you all for the kind words and help. That article was very helpful. I have never had a horse this thin so I really had no idea about refeeding syndrome. I know it's going to be a long hard road but I just have to give him a chance. I know if I wouldn't have gotten him he would not have made it. He had access to grass hay 24/7 and I have been giving him a small amount of senior feed so I can get electrolytes in him. I'm going to keep a journal of his progress to keep everyone updated. I just hope he isn't to bad that the cold winter gets him. I do have him double blanketed though so I am sure that helps. |
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Location: Illinois | And if I ever find out who the girl was who did this to him believe me, charges will be filed. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Oh my!!! That poor guy! Even if you don't end up using him for barrels, you got him out of that sickening place and to a place where he will be taken care and loved on...Good for you!! |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-03 7:26 AM Thank you all for the kind words and help. That article was very helpful. I have never had a horse this thin so I really had no idea about refeeding syndrome. I know it's going to be a long hard road but I just have to give him a chance. I know if I wouldn't have gotten him he would not have made it. He had access to grass hay 24/7 and I have been giving him a small amount of senior feed so I can get electrolytes in him. I'm going to keep a journal of his progress to keep everyone updated. I just hope he isn't to bad that the cold winter gets him. I do have him double blanketed though so I am sure that helps.
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Location: Illinois | wyoming barrel racer - 2014-12-03 9:43 AM
ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-03 7:26 AM Thank you all for the kind words and help. That article was very helpful. I have never had a horse this thin so I really had no idea about refeeding syndrome. I know it's going to be a long hard road but I just have to give him a chance. I know if I wouldn't have gotten him he would not have made it. He had access to grass hay 24/7 and I have been giving him a small amount of senior feed so I can get electrolytes in him. I'm going to keep a journal of his progress to keep everyone updated. I just hope he isn't to bad that the cold winter gets him. I do have him double blanketed though so I am sure that helps.
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| I bought her when she was 1 from a girl who got her as a weanling from the breeder in Ind. That is awesome. Please continue to let us know how this horse recovers. That really breaks my heart and those people should be in jail. Please do everything you can to find them and charge them. It will be a long road back, but he will recover and who knows the blessing you will get for having saved his life. Prayers to you. |
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Location: Illinois | I know its right before Christmas and things may be tight but I have created a GoFundMe account for medical bills and feed that will be required for my boy to get him back to himself. Anything is very greatly appreciated. Bless you all.
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Location: texas | oh my, that is so sad....
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Location: somewhere | I rode a daughter of Jets Pay day and she was the hardest working horse Ive ever had, I now ride her son and he is also a great horse. I would love to have a Jets Payday mare. Good luck with your guy, he looks awful not sure what the hell is wrong with people. Hes lucky you stepped in and if hes anything like mine he will be your favorite once he recovers! |
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Location: Texas | ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-03 11:48 PM He is down and I can't get him back up. I am really hoping be makes it through the night.
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Location: Illinois | He is still down today. Good thing is he is still eating and drinking as well as he can laying flat on his side. He keeps thrashing like he wants to get up he just can't find the strength to get up. He is in a nice big stall so he can't hurt himself but I am sure lying on his bony hips is got to hurt. The vet should hopefully be here shortly. |
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Location: NW. Florida | TrailGirl - 2014-12-04 9:46 AM Oh no!! I hope the vet can get him on his feet and on the right track again. Makes me want to just starve and ignore the person who let him come to this!
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Location: Central Texas | Please Lord help this guy! Thank you so much for taking him in and giving it a try. I am hoping for a good update. Please let him just be weak and only needing some feed and good hay to eventually get him back on track. |
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Location: wherever my daughter's running | Just seeing this - praying for him - and for you. My daughter has a Jets Payday gelding - they are tough stock - hoping he is able to get up and gets back to the way he looked in the picture before he was sold. Bless you - you are doing what is best for ihm regardless of the the outcome - you saved him. |
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Location: NE Texas | ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-02 10:36 PM
I went and got the gelding and I have to say it makes me absolutely sick that some people can do this to an amimal.. he is much worse than I thought. If he makes it I think he will be one hell of a horse.. I am having the vet come out Thursday to see if he is going to be ok. At least if he does pass it will be with a full tummy in a warm barn.
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Location: Indiana | We raised him and own Nonstop Firewater. I'm so sorry you are going through all this. He was a great horse when he was younger! I don't remember him being cold backed! But I lost track of who owned him years ago. Praying he will be ok!
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Location: Illinois | Sadly poor slim jim did not make it through the night. We had a rescue team come out and try to get him up but he wouldnt try to stand on his own. they had him up for 12 minutes and he didn't even try so they laid him back down in our barn and covered in with blanket set him up sternaly so he wasn't on his side. I SAT with him most of the night. I left him at 1030 last night so I could get some sleep. When I left him he was breathing hard and wouldn't eat or drink so I didn't think he had long. When I went down to check on him this morning he was gone. even though I only had him for a few short days I am very heartbroken over the fact that he didn't make it. I'm going to have been buried in one of our pastures tomorrow morning.
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | ugh...that's heartbreaking.
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Location: Central Texas | I am so sorry he did not pull through. I have been checking for an update often. Sure was hoping it was not this one. Thank you so very much for providing him with love and care at the end. Animals do not deserve the mistreatment he received from his previous owner. I am a meaned spirited person when it comes to the mistreatment of animals and I hope she knows the pain and agony she has caused this poor guy at some point in her life. |
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Location: Illinois | Thank you everyone for all the kind words and prayers. I plan to find whoever did this and make sure that she pays for what she did to this sweet animal. Even in the last stages of life he never stopped being a sweet loving horse. As I sat with him last night he put his head in my lap as I cried and tears fell on his face. He even nickered to me when I walked into the barn for the last time to see him. I was so sure that he would have the strength to pull through but he was just to weak to fight off the infection and the emaciation at the same time. I wish I could have been there with him when he passed but it was almost like he was holding on until I left him to go so I didn't have to see it happen. I know I had only had him for three days but the last 72 hours I have continually stayed by his side and never left, hand fed and watered him and kept him warm. I actually fell asleep next to him yesterday with my hand on his face. The only way to keep him from thrashing around was for me to be right by his head. I never thought I could grow to love him so fast but it happened. I hope he felt that love and died knowing he was loved.
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Location: Illinois | Jo Ann - 2014-12-04 8:14 PM
We raised him and own Nonstop Firewater. I'm so sorry you are going through all this. He was a great horse when he was younger! I don't remember him being cold backed! But I lost track of who owned him years ago. Praying he will be ok!
I am so glad you commented. I was hoping to find out some more information about him as I planned to fatten him up and get him back on barrels. I really am not sure if he was actually cold backed or just in pain and needed work. I wish I would have had the chance to see what kind of horse he really was. I'm sure he was a great boy, he was so loving even in sickness. |
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Location: Central Texas | ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-05 11:02 AM
Thank you everyone for all the kind words and prayers. I plan to find whoever did this and make sure that she pays for what she did to this sweet animal. Even in the last stages of life he never stopped being a sweet loving horse. As I sat with him last night he put his head in my lap as I cried and tears fell on his face. He even nickered to me when I walked into the barn for the last time to see him. I was so sure that he would have the strength to pull through but he was just to weak to fight off the infection and the emaciation at the same time. I wish I could have been there with him when he passed but it was almost like he was holding on until I left him to go so I didn't have to see it happen. I know I had only had him for two days but the last 72 hours I have continually stayed by his side and never left, hand fed and watered him and kept him warm. I actually fell asleep next to him yesterday with my hand on his face. The only way to keep him from thrashing around was for me to be right by his head. I never thought I could grow to love him so fast but it happened. I hope he felt that love and died knowing he was loved.
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Location: California | I will never understand how people can do this to an animal. Yes, there is a special place in hell for those people and I for one would love to speed the process up. God bless you for trying to help this horse. If there is anything I can do to help find who did this, please PM me. |
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Expert
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Location: Texas | I am so sorry. This just made me cry. How can some people be so cruel? I have no doubt that God put you there for him. I am sorry it turned out this way. |
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Angel in a Sorrel Coat
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Location: In a happy place | I am so sorry. I just can't seem to quit crying. I have lost so much this last year and ahalf and this touches home. Thank you sweet lady for doing all you could to help him. |
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 Crazy Chicken Chick
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| sorrel horse ranch - 2014-12-05 2:08 PM I am so sorry. I just can't seem to quit crying. I have lost so much this last year and ahalf and this touches home. Thank you sweet lady for doing all you could to help him.
Same here. I lost my most favorite mare this past June and can't get her out of my mind, so it boggles me that people could do such things. I will never, ever understand how one living being could do this to another, especially one that can't do for itself. |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: In the wrong place at the wrong time | I am so sorry. I 'm absolutely heartbroken for you but so grateful that he got to spend his last days with you and know love and kindness.
I pray that the horrible person that did this to him never does this again. |
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Extreme Veteran
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Location: Illinois | I found out tonight that the miserable person who did this has been reported to the humane society and the department of agriculture and will get what is coming to her. I can rest a little easier tonight knowing this. |
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Angel in a Sorrel Coat
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Location: In a happy place | ShortyHorse11 - 2014-12-05 6:01 PM I found out tonight that the miserable person who did this has been reported to the humane society and the department of agriculture and will get what is coming to her. I can rest a little easier tonight knowing this.
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Extreme Veteran
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Location: Illinois | We got Slim buried yesterday. He has a spot out behind the barn where he will always be with the other horses. I plan to make a cross for his grave tonight. It was very hard watching him be buried but I know he is finally in his resting place. |
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