LoriDavenport Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I go and visit the mare I had to sell, the stud is in a different holler, but same county as me. And I would give our horse hay. Hay usually fattens mine up, though we had the same problem with two of our horses, feed him twice a day as well, once in the morning and in the evening. Other than that, I'm not sure. When our mare did that, she had worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Duke Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi Lori!Thanks for getting back to me, I had a hard time finding the thread, I wasn't quite sure where it was written! Thanks for waiting!I'm glad to hear that you still visit your mare, that's great. Does she nicker at you when you go and visit? I bet that you bring her a treat when you go over there, right?About Champ. I have offered him hay, but he's kind of picky and he won't usually eat hay until there is snow on the ground. I also feed him two times a day, but I'm thinking I may have to go back to three times a day. We added some Weight Builder to his diet yesterday, so I'm going to see how that works for him. We did test all the horses manure at the vet's lab, and they gave the horses a clean bill of health, there are now parasites I guess. It's just really weird. Cherokee and Champ both had diarhea, and I've been having it at about the same time as they are. The horses and myself have lost weight, but yet everyone else at my place (including horses and people) are perfectly healthy. You would think if it was something catchy that someone else would have picked it up after two months or so. It's just really mind boggling. Okay, probably more than you wanted to know, right? I may just have to put Champ out in our hay field everyday for a half an hour or so. How are your horses doing?Talk to you later!Laura Duke:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriDavenport Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 That would be a good idea to do, putting him out in the hay field. Depending on his size the exact amount of weight there's also a limit to how much forage you let them intake. My horses are fine lol Nah, I don't really like my neighbors so I jut see her when I drive by on the bus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Duke Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Hey Lori!You are SO smart! I'm impressed! You have been so much help, I can't thank you enough! Champ is actually a pony. I'm not sure of his weight right now, I'll have to check it sometime. I know that he is underweight for my liking.My heart really goes out to you. That must be so hard having to see your horses on the bus everyday. I mean, it's probably great seeing them, but I bet you miss running out in the field and saying "Hi" to them. You are a tough gal! How are your other two horses (was it Trigger and someone else?) at your place doing? I'm so thankful that you were able to keep two of them, I'm sure that comforts you a little.Laura Duke:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriDavenport Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Lol thanks Laura, yea it's Trigger and Thunderbolt, the miniature. They are both healthy and well thank the good lord above. I need to get their stalls fixed though were fall is here, it tends to get a little nippy out lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukesFan_08 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 (edited) DukesFan_08: Only 10 years old?!? That horse was so young! And, I'm sorry it had to go like that-by a broken leg. I just can't imagine....I really am sorry for you having to go through that. What a shame.You know....it seems like everyone heals a little better when they have another horse around them to take care of, which makes sense. And, no, I don't think that it sounds goofy that you kind of dedicate the day he passed away each year. I think that is so sweet of you. You obviously have a huge heart for horses. I think that is so neat. Maybe you could add to that (not to sound bossy or anything)? Instead of dedicating a day to him just for mourning, if you know his birthday, you could get some special little treats and think of him on his birthday, kind of laugh about all the funny things he did when he was around. Or, maybe that isn't a good idea for you, I'm not sure....just a thought. Okay, well, again, I can't thank the both of you enough for everything you have suggested and told me. It's kind of weird how all this stuff happened to us, and yet we kind of our comforting one another, I think that's kind of neat.Well, have a great rest of the day!Laura Duke:DWhoa, I haven't checked this topic in a while! Sorry. Aww, thanks. lol that's a cool idea... I think of him and remember him every day. Edited October 10, 2008 by DukesFan_08 Fixing a typo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriDavenport Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Dukesfan, I can honestly understand your pain now. Losing a horse, is like losing half of who you are. I lost my miniature pony on the 14th of this month and I'm still balling my eyes out over it. I didn't think it would be this hard, though I knew it would be difficult. The saddest thing was, I had to find out at school...and by the time I got home, they had him buried. We saved his halter. He died of old age, I grew up with that horse ever since I had been knee high to a grasshopper. It was really hard on me. We were thinking of selling Trigger, my rocky mountain, since he's getting up in the ages too, but I just can't go through with it, if I sell Trigger, then I'm done for. Skipper Duke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdaisy09 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I was wondering if there's any way you could tell by looking at a horse what kind of bloodlines they have? I would gladly post pics if anyone has a minute to give me some feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriDavenport Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 There is a way. You can tell by the height of the horse, it's disposition, and sometimes its coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdaisy09 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Would you give me your opinion if i posted a pic of him? I'm really interested to figure this out once and for all....Let me know if you would be so kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriDavenport Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sure, go ahead and post the pic of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukesFan_08 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Once again Lori, I'm so sorry for your loss. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdaisy09 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Copper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriDavenport Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Looks to me to be an american quater horse. At first glance when I saw the small head, I thought Arabian.But I do believe it is an American quater horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdaisy09 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thanks for the feed back if you want i'll post another pic for a better look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdaisy09 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 This is another pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriDavenport Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Definitely sticking with my American Quarter Horse answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdaisy09 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks Lori- I always wondered and I actually thought he was Arabian Thanks again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriDavenport Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 The fact that I thought it was Arabian at first glance was the size of the head. Arabians usually have small dispositions since they originated from the Middle East. An Arabian is built for endurance, hence small head, elogant neck, small hooves...etc. The build of copper matches that of an American Quarter horse, hence why I'm sticking with that answer lol.You're quite welcome. Horses is my forte, so I normally know what I'm talking about there lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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