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Judith S
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 Posted - 17 Mar 2009 : 8:52:09 PM
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Well tomorrow is the last time he & darling Cuckoo will be together:( - the dreaded weaning! She has to go back to her owners on Saturday........we are going to miss her so, so much- :(((((
This wee little mare - well OMG what would we have done with out her?!!! Shes been the most amazing "mummy" to Charlie from the very start to now - even though he towers over her - shes still in charge!!!
We are so sad that she has to leve us:)))
I will take photos tomorrow.
Judith XX
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Vera
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Posted - 17 Mar 2009 : 9:02:18 PM
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Nooooooooooo, I really hoped that they would let her stay with you. What a fantastic mum and saviour she has been and long may she continue doing what she does best.
She is a credit to you too Judith, she's in fabulous condition and has done Charlie proud.
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Judith S
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Posted - 17 Mar 2009 : 9:24:34 PM
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Vera - we had hoped that she could stay with us....but sadly no - they want her back..I'm not going to argue with them as they have been so kind to let us have her for Charlie...........she does look rather different now to when she came to us!
For those who don't know the story............We lost Charlies mum Tessa (Rumbolds Contessa) foaling....it was the most horrific experience ever but thank god for Phillipa & her Vets cool head - she saved Charlie & put darling Tessa to rest..........then her & Lisas fight (& all at their Equine practice) to save Charlie - well it was amazing!!!!!!! Cuckoo was brought into their practice with a brain ]damaged foal that they tried to save.....but after many days they had to put to sleep....coincided with us bringing Charlie back to them as he was scouring terribly - the mare replacer milk was not agreeing with him & he was poorly.....well.............it ended up with Cuckoo & Charlie being put together to see if she would take him.........Well she did in about 1/2 hour & she allowed him to feed.............& never looked back!!!!
so 10 months on.....We have a cracking, huge, beautiful bay Arab boy - Charlie - he towers over his mumXXXX
Just to add........the support we had from AL & all & continue to have about Charlie is totally amazing!!!!!! Thank you allXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Roseanne
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Posted - 17 Mar 2009 : 9:43:54 PM
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| How heartbreaking Judith. You're going to miss her desperately! I hope Charlie settles without his 'mum'. What a lovely mare; you were so lucky to find her. How generous of the owners too... Hope all goes well! |
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lisa rachel
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Posted - 17 Mar 2009 : 10:28:24 PM
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Oh Judith!!
Give her a kiss and a carrot from me xxxxx
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gossy
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Posted - 17 Mar 2009 : 10:37:32 PM
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| What a lifesaver the mare has been for Charlie, love and hugs im sure he will be fine, has he got a little friend to keep him company?x |
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Evie
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Posted - 17 Mar 2009 : 10:53:01 PM
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| It's a shame she has to go back Judith, she is a lovely little mare and has been great for Charlie. Look forward to seeing the photos tomorrow |
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precious
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 08:57:32 AM
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Zan
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 08:59:26 AM
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| I was another one hoping that lovely little mare could stay with you. The transformation in her was wonderful---bet it was the happiest days of her life living with you! I know you don't want to argue with her owners, and that is very understandable, but maybe a gentle suggestion??? You never know, they maybe think you will be wanting her out of the way, so no harm in making it clear you would like to keep her. |
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BabsR
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 09:28:56 AM
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Yes........go for it. She can only say No but she might say YES Tell her how you feel about Cuckoo and how much you would REALLY like to keep her. If you are prepared to buy her, all the better as it sounds she has had lovely life with you and her HUGE son.
Do hope her owner considers how attached and grateful you are and may let you keep her. Fingers crossed, she may weaken and decide to let Cuckoo stay with you. I certainly know how you must feel about her as she saved Charlie`s life. 
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precious
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 10:09:30 AM
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| OOOww how exciting ASK ASK ASK |
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nikki
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 10:31:58 AM
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It'd certainly be worth asking them once more-just explain how you feel about the lovely cuckoo
i hope she stays. |
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Judith S
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 4:50:14 PM
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Sadly - she does have to go back to her owners its a long story of how they came to own her....We would keep her as we love her to bits - she has to be returned to them - we are just to thankfull that they allowed her to come to us in the first place. We will keep in touch with her owners & hopefully visit her - they don't live that far from here!
Well - Charlie, Ruby & Manon are in their stables in the barn - Polly & Cuckoo in our furthest field! All went well & foals were quite happy to come into the stables without their mums - & Manon happy also (she does love her stable!) - for the past week we have been putting the foals in stabbles by the side of their mums at night - this seems to have worked very well. No hysterics today about being seperated. Tomorrow they will go out into the field with Auntie Manon
On Saturday Cuckoo goes back to her owners & Polly in with my other mares.
I did take photos - but am having a problem downloading them form the camera will have a fiddle!
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bridie
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 5:19:23 PM
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Hi Judith....I will be thinking of you on Saturday when this special little lady leaves you.
Charlies story touched many of us and we followed his ups and downs avidly,some days we were too scared to open the thread for fear of what we might read, we all rejoiced when Cuckoo decided to play mummy and raise this handsome young man.
The pictures you posted of him getting much bigger than his mum were so lovely.....what a wonderful outcome to a story that started so tragically.
Tessa would be so proud of her boy, she would have approved of his surrogate mummy and the way she has cared for him.
You have done them proud & I hope Cuckoo will be safe,happy and loved when she goes home.
Love to you and Alan
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mogwai
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 6:39:54 PM
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Oh judith, how sad. However, i think some good things are never meant to be permanent, but leave us better off. Think of cuckoo as a little passing angel . In a way, i'm glad she's loved and appreciated by her owners for the little star she is.
I'll be thinking of you on saturday
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Judith S
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 7:44:40 PM
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Ah thank you all - we will miss Cuckoo so muchXXX
Anyway - here are a couple of photos taken earlier - with my OH & Rachel (she comes & rides my neds with me - her very elderly Araby boy is going to come & live here shortly when he comes back off loan):
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Judith S
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 7:52:50 PM
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Oh my!!! Just looking at the photos has set me off:(((
But WOW - what a boy!!!! if you look in the first photo you can just see his dorsal stripe!! Its very noticable now as are the tiger stripes on his legs - just like his big full brother Rowan!!! But he is far "prettier" (don't let on I've told you that - but hes gorgeous - should have been a girly!!!)
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jillandlomond
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 7:56:18 PM
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Aaaaw bless! Cuckoo has done a fantastic job on Charlie I can't get over just how BIG he's grown!!
Glad to hear he's starting the weaning process with no probs...clever lad!! |
    
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mogwai
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 8:00:38 PM
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Lord, you've got me going too  .
Cuckoo has the most lovely expression, and Charlie is unbelievable (and HUGE!!!).
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Judith S
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 8:06:35 PM
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Jill - yes - Cuckoo did the most amazing job!!!! She has been the most amazing mummy to Charlie - just look how hes grown!! I so dearly wish she could stay with us - but sadly she can not:))
But then - If she could have stayed - then I would have not bought Manon & she would prob be in pet food now!!! |
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Libby Frost
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 12:00:54 AM
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im sorry Cuckoo has had to leave you,she was a GODSEND Charlie is growing up fast,and looking bonny |
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tamila
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 06:39:53 AM
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| Hi Judith, Nice to see you back a bit more. Yhey both look fantastic. What a great job both you and Cuckoo have done. It is so gratifying when you see these orphans looking good. My darling is 23 this year and it only seems yesterday that I was standing with a bottle. There wasn't a Cuckoo around for Rimmy. Well done |
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angelarab
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 08:52:00 AM
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| A happy sad, if you know what i mean. Charlie looks fab give them both a huggle from me and a big well done to you and your star team |
 "Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."
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gossy
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 09:02:15 AM
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| Hes lovely Judith and a real credit to you.x |
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BabsR
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 09:39:13 AM
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Judith.......what wonderful pics for your photo album, real tear jerkers...that a super little pony mare taking on her HUGE son and doing him so well. You will certainly miss Cuckoo...what a valuable asset to a stud. Do hope her owners give her the love and attention she has received with you and so well deserves
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Evie
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 11:12:03 AM
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Lovely photos Judith, it is a shame Cuckoo has to go back, but as everyone has said she has done such a good job of raising Charlie, he is so big now!!  |
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