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 Scorpions R Us
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Location: So. Cali. | I think most on the board may remember about 3yrs ago when we and some friends had rescued a group of 5 horses from a ‘race track trainer’ in a bad situation. There was one colt who had horrible neglected feet. Shortly after rescuing them we were able to place this colt and his little gf filly in a ‘home’. Only 5 months later we had to re-rescue the colt in worse body condition than he was originally in and were too late to save the filly. It was truly a lesson learned, never again situations.
Follower was one of the strongest, willing horses we’ve ever rescued. To pull thru not once, but twice, and still be so full of life was unbelievable. He was a very sweet colt, in your pocket, loved attention type. Unfortunately the early years of neglect and malnourishment had caused irreversible damage in his feet and lower joints. We knew he wouldn’t live a long life as full as other horses, but it never makes a decision any easier. We could no longer keep Follower comfortable and knew we had to let him go. Friday we sent Follower to be with his little filly girlfriend again and be pain free. Only 6 years old. His morning nicker is already missed.
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | This makes my heart hurt, so sorry   |
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Scorpions R Us
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Location: So. Cali. | Here are some pics of the last time we was out and having a great day
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas |
Hes was such a pretty boy, you did what you had to do for him, at least he knew that you loved him |
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Location: Kentucky | I am so, so sorry. You helped these guys out and gave them the best life possible. You did the right thing. |
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  Northern Chocolate Queen
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Location: ND | So sorry Thanks to you Follower knew what it was like to truly be loved and even though his life was short he was able to spend a few years with a great home. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | I am so so so sorry. I can see where his feet probably had some issues from prior neglect.
You did a great thing, and he went knowing human love and kindess. Bless you. |
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 BHW Resident Surgeon
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Stuff like this just leaves a hole on a person's heart that never quite seems to completely heal. I'm so sorry. |
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 The Original Cyber Bartender
Location: Washington | Thank you for caring and giving him a loving home. |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | That's so sad, but at least he had you for some of that time and knew what it was like to be happy and well cared for. |
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 Wishing I were a Wildcat
Location: 'Hawk Country | Sorry for your loss.
You proved him with a good life and loving home. |
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
Posts: 7268
| So very sorry for your loss! |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Anywhere my horses are ! Lost in Texas!!!!! | Thanks for giving Follower happy times. Sorry for the loss of him. |
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 Reaching for the stars....
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| Big hugs to you. You gave him magical years, even if they were few in number. |
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 Can You Hear Me Now?
Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | Lots of hugs. He knew he was loved. |
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 Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | You gave him a great life and I'm sure he's very thankful you found him. He was a very pretty boy. |
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 Angel in a Sorrel Coat
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Location: In a happy place |
What Sara said. I can't add anymore. |
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 Do You Feel Lucky Punk?
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Location: NM...the Land of Manana | Heartbreaking and made me cry! Thank you for giving him some quality years. |
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| I really hate people sometimes! |
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 Making the post season
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Location: your guess is as good as mine |
This. ^^
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