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Pasch
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 Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 11:14:01 AM
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As I said already on previous threads it always makes me sad and angry to see old horses for sale or free to good homes.
So when last month I saw an ad for a 20 yrs old"Polish Arab"for sale for 500 euros I called the guy.I was told the horse was healthy and rideable.Decided I could afford keeping another one by cutting some expenses here and there and off I went to see him.
When they brought him I was quite shocked,poor boy has awful collapsed and swollen hind fetlocks,one front knee bigger than the other (due to an old injury as he has a scar behind it),a sarcoid on a chestnut and some smaller ones on his sheath,his tail feels as if it was broken but I suspect it's melanomas.Amazingly he's sound.
No arab of course,I would think he's an Anglo as he does have quite some arab in him (there was a front picture of his face on the ad),he's about 1.60 cm (sorry no good with hands and inches)
His passport was issued in '98 when passports became compulsory but you could just say what you wanted about age and I'm sure he was declared younger in view of a possible future sale,this boy seems to me closer to his 30s than 20s...No vaccinations and since the passport was issued he had passed 5 owners already...
These people rode him,adult men included,and by what I saw they are no good riders...they told me one of the previous owner did barrel racing and gimkanas with him...hence the damages to his legs.
Well I couldn't leave him there so he came home with me.Gave 300 euros to the guy although really he should have payed me!
Blue is a sweet old guy,he's eating well now,dentist coming next week.I gave him a good grooming yesterday in his paddock and he just stood there making satisfied faces,a lot of dull old hair is coming out and new hair looks more shiny and softer already.He must have been stabled a lot in his life,he weaves when feed time approaches.
He must have been a beautiful horse in his time and not a novice ride I suspect.
Of course he's never going to wear a saddle anymore,he doesn't seem to feel pain,so he'll just enjoy a well deserved retirement until he feels comfortable and happy.
I will update with more pictures (thank you Rui!) when he gets in better shape and will try to get in touch with first owner to see if I can find out his real age.
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Edited by - Pasch on 06 Nov 2013 9:58:21 PM
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Gail
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 11:21:43 AM
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I also hate to see old horses advertised. Out with the old and in with the new!
So gad you found him and wish him a long, safe and happy retirement with you. He has been fortunate to have met you.
He looks like a nice boy settled in hs new home. Well done you.
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Silver
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 11:22:03 AM
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| He looks lovely and good to know he's safe,bless him. |
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Fee
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 11:34:07 AM
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Aww Marina you are an absolute star for taking this poor old boy in. Bet he's worth every cut back you have to make to keep him and more.
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Goldenmane
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 11:44:16 AM
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Poor boy, and also lucky as he will end his days with you. What a noble looking horse. |
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Sharea
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 12:45:38 PM
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| Poor chap, he has such a lovely face. So glad you could take him. |
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Callisto
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 1:18:37 PM
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Poor old lad, he does have a noble aspect, well done for giving him a lovely retirement home  |
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alison
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 2:47:20 PM
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What a lovely story, he looks such a noble animal. I'm so glad you are giving him the home he deserves, well done.
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Ari
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 4:01:22 PM
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You are a star and how lucky Blue is to have found you. Those beautiful and still kind eyes have seen a lot and he looks very settled in his paddock.
All the very best wishes to you both. |
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Kharidian
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 4:28:37 PM
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Poor old boy - but how lucky he is that you've found him. How on earth could anyone consider him rideable with those poor old legs? Wishing him a long & happy retirement.
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Kharidian (Prince Sadik x Khiri)........ Alkara Cassino (H Tobago x Rose Aboud)
aka "Roger".................................... aka "Chips"
     
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Faracat
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Quarabian
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 4:48:09 PM
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And he is Blue!! in colour but hopefully in the pink now. |
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sab2
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 5:37:08 PM
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| May i wish you lots of happy years with this wonderful old boy, bless you for taking him on , hope he realises how lucky he is that you found him, i am sure he will in time. |
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barbara.gregory
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 6:00:23 PM
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What a lucky boy he was to find you, I am sure he thinks he has died and gone to heaven and you are his special angel. I hope he has many happy years with you.
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FullCircle
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 6:15:15 PM
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| Lovely story - thank you for sharing! He is indeed lucky to have found you! |
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garnet
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 7:27:11 PM
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| Lovely boy - I hope he has many happy years with you. |
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brack369
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 8:20:29 PM
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Well done Marina, bet this old boy can't believe his luck, coming to live with you. I'm sure he will be suitably pampered. Hope you have many happy years with him.
Oh and what's his name? |
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martha615
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 9:45:35 PM
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| Oh Marina, so glad he has found you. I agree that he has a lovely, noble look to him. His legs really are a mess, but I am sure the rest of him will improve quite a bit with good food. You are wonderful |
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kath
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 10:18:56 PM
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| Bless him, looks like his hind suspensories are shot. He is so lucky to have found you, what a lovely kind expression he has |
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bridie
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Posted - 28 Sep 2013 : 10:38:31 PM
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Bless you Marina.....Blue is still very handsome xxx
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debs
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Posted - 29 Sep 2013 : 12:22:52 AM
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Looks like ESPA, I think.... my old boy had this,basically he stopped producing collagen. Can affect all ligaments i think,to eyes, heart etc but obvious symptom is legs when the pasterns drop.
Heartwarming post, thank you! |
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Meggie-Lu
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Posted - 29 Sep 2013 : 12:34:58 PM
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| What a handsome gent, so glad he's found a nice home were he can be looked after. |
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AnnaMaisy25
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Posted - 30 Sep 2013 : 08:22:02 AM
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| Poor old handsome man, but so wonderful that you have taken him on. Brought a little tear to my eye, massive respect to you xxxx |
 
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Pasha
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Posted - 30 Sep 2013 : 10:48:10 AM
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| Oh bless you for taking this lovely old boy on! It restores my faith in people to read posts such as these! He seems such a lovely chap and I am so glad he will end his days happy and loved as all horses should be xxx |
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Pasch
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Posted - 03 Oct 2013 : 10:05:18 PM
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Sorry for answering so late,my Mac is at the computer hospital and a friend gave me her computer to use.Thank you all for your posts,Faracat thanks for the link,Sab2 he knows already I think he's following me with his eyes all the time.Brack,Blue is his name! Dentist came yesterday and was so moved by him,he said judging by his teeth(which had never been touched before)he could very well be 20 yrs old,which means the poor old man had such a hard life!He's a bit grumpy with other horses that he can meet over the fence but I think that's because he feels old and weak,in fact he's getting close to the lowest in the pecking order.But he loves human attention which he gets plenty of.I am the lucky one as he's such a sweetie. |
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debs
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