I wasn't quite sure where to put this since it isn't a written story, but I wanted to keep those posted that may have been interested after my initial thread about "Magic." (http://www.horseforum.com/horse-health/aging-estimate-via-teeth-pics-726162/_
Hubby initially decided upon "Black Magic" and decided he liked "Magic Man" better. So without further ado this thread will include updates, pictures, and his general adventures
Auction Day:
When we first approached the pen I was elated to see Mini's. I have to say I have been bitten after working/driving my Mom's other three. So I was looking for a larger (Class B) mini to possibly pair with my Mom's gelding who was just shy of 40" tall. Looking over the group of Mini's I saw a larger, but slightly rough around the edges black with white rear stockings. Couldn't see much other than his number. Needed groceries and clearly got the wrong end of some clippers at some point. Poor guy.
He was rough housed by a couple potential buyers who decided to "sit" on him who were darn near 200lbs. I cringed and yet he simply looked around like he wasn't so sure about what they were doing to him. The woman who promptly sat on him proclaimed she was bidding on him and a larger mini bay mare. Someone standing alongside us warned us that there was a coughing one in the group and the two bay mares had snotty noses. Slightly discouraged I went and checked him out anyway. #240 was on his rump and he had his head buried in they hay pit. Not too worried about the other mini's nearly bowling him over as I made my way to him.
I knew he was older, but he seemed to have a great temperament. So a budget was set.
I ended up in a bidding "war" with the woman who sat on him and she folded $50 before the end of our budget and reluctantly got second pick. Suddenly I realized I'd set something in motion. No trailer to take him home (we lived over an hour away) A very long story short a lady who lived close by offered to trailer him. They'd purchased a larger paint mare and they loaded them together. The mare was set on kicking the crap out of him and it required a trailer stop and a spot swap. I had to go back to nearby the auction the next day to go back and get him, which was fine. There was no way he would've made it 1hr45 minutes home without her kicking his head in.
We have had him in QT for almost two weeks now and appears incredibly healthy. Meanwhile I received a message from the paint owner who had spend over $450 in vet bills... Her horse came down with a nasty cough and snotty nose. I believe we have dodged a bullet, but please keep your fingers crossed for the 'lil man!
I've kept his story brief to keep from boring you, however, pictures are below and I'll continue to post his tale as we move forward
When I first got to see him:
#240 back in the pen after I "won" him
Out of the pen and officially ours
The following day, letting the "detox" begin
Day 5:
(Bath day!)
Day 6:
He was settling in so well and appeared to remain "clear" in ailments. So I had an extra small pony harness upstairs. Retrieved it and "hooked" him up to the harness first. Very underwhelming. I had hubby lead him behind me as I totted the cart around, beside me, and the in front. Completely unphased by the cart. I asked as much as he was willing to give me and we ended up being able to hook the cart up and walk him around the backyard with it hooked up. He's quite a trooper.
He developed a cough when weight was applied to the cart and he had to "pull" so he gets to relax and continue his detox until the 17th of October where the vet had to reschedule for his first visit and vaccine update. We were given a worming recommendation, which we have started today and he's well on his way. We were not able to duplicate the cough when asked to lunge at a trot for several minutes at a time. Hoping he was just coughing out the "dust."
His amazing though. So "talkative" when going out to see him and just generally a happy guy. He isn't a fan of our dogs, at all, but he's polite enough to let them know before he starts "acting" out his dislike.
Who could say "No" to this face? Heh...
Stay Tuned!!
Hubby initially decided upon "Black Magic" and decided he liked "Magic Man" better. So without further ado this thread will include updates, pictures, and his general adventures
Auction Day:
When we first approached the pen I was elated to see Mini's. I have to say I have been bitten after working/driving my Mom's other three. So I was looking for a larger (Class B) mini to possibly pair with my Mom's gelding who was just shy of 40" tall. Looking over the group of Mini's I saw a larger, but slightly rough around the edges black with white rear stockings. Couldn't see much other than his number. Needed groceries and clearly got the wrong end of some clippers at some point. Poor guy.
He was rough housed by a couple potential buyers who decided to "sit" on him who were darn near 200lbs. I cringed and yet he simply looked around like he wasn't so sure about what they were doing to him. The woman who promptly sat on him proclaimed she was bidding on him and a larger mini bay mare. Someone standing alongside us warned us that there was a coughing one in the group and the two bay mares had snotty noses. Slightly discouraged I went and checked him out anyway. #240 was on his rump and he had his head buried in they hay pit. Not too worried about the other mini's nearly bowling him over as I made my way to him.
I knew he was older, but he seemed to have a great temperament. So a budget was set.
I ended up in a bidding "war" with the woman who sat on him and she folded $50 before the end of our budget and reluctantly got second pick. Suddenly I realized I'd set something in motion. No trailer to take him home (we lived over an hour away) A very long story short a lady who lived close by offered to trailer him. They'd purchased a larger paint mare and they loaded them together. The mare was set on kicking the crap out of him and it required a trailer stop and a spot swap. I had to go back to nearby the auction the next day to go back and get him, which was fine. There was no way he would've made it 1hr45 minutes home without her kicking his head in.
We have had him in QT for almost two weeks now and appears incredibly healthy. Meanwhile I received a message from the paint owner who had spend over $450 in vet bills... Her horse came down with a nasty cough and snotty nose. I believe we have dodged a bullet, but please keep your fingers crossed for the 'lil man!
I've kept his story brief to keep from boring you, however, pictures are below and I'll continue to post his tale as we move forward
When I first got to see him:
#240 back in the pen after I "won" him
Out of the pen and officially ours
The following day, letting the "detox" begin
Day 5:
(Bath day!)
Day 6:
He was settling in so well and appeared to remain "clear" in ailments. So I had an extra small pony harness upstairs. Retrieved it and "hooked" him up to the harness first. Very underwhelming. I had hubby lead him behind me as I totted the cart around, beside me, and the in front. Completely unphased by the cart. I asked as much as he was willing to give me and we ended up being able to hook the cart up and walk him around the backyard with it hooked up. He's quite a trooper.
He developed a cough when weight was applied to the cart and he had to "pull" so he gets to relax and continue his detox until the 17th of October where the vet had to reschedule for his first visit and vaccine update. We were given a worming recommendation, which we have started today and he's well on his way. We were not able to duplicate the cough when asked to lunge at a trot for several minutes at a time. Hoping he was just coughing out the "dust."
His amazing though. So "talkative" when going out to see him and just generally a happy guy. He isn't a fan of our dogs, at all, but he's polite enough to let them know before he starts "acting" out his dislike.
Who could say "No" to this face? Heh...
Stay Tuned!!