I've had horses my whole life yet I am beyond excited to meet my new one. He isn't a fancy show horse or a well bred Tb...just a horse.... yet I'm swamped at work and busy beyond belief and all I can think about is Timex. And judging from the flood of emails I have been receiving from my siblings today, they are as excited as I am.
5 min ago I got a call from Thistle Top to tell me that Timex had his feet trimmed yesterday and they are contacting his vet to make sure he is up to date on all shots. YAY! I cannot stand to see a horse with neglected feet and I'm glad to see that Thistle Top is on top off all this. It definitely makes me feel more comfortable about having a horse who lives so far away from me when his caretakers are managing things in a timely manner.
Lastly, Timex's Aunt went and got him a new halter yesterday on her day off. Not only is the halter beautiful but she found it on sale for only $19.99!
Timex's new halter
Tonight I have an exciting evening planned of laundry and baking horse cookies. I get to see my new horse tomorrow!!!!!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
First Post in the Present
I can't wait to meet my new horse! I know I'll sound like I'm eight when I say this but....I've always wanted a gray horse, gray horses are so pretty!!!!!
Anyway, I'll have my first official visit with Timex this Saturday (11/1/2008). I'm heading down to Philadelphia, meeting up with my brother and heading out to see Timex. I think my brother is as excited as I am.... my husband not so much. In fact I think I'm pretty lucky to still have a husband at this point. I've had to promise multiple times to him that I will NEVER get another horse without his knowledge and I'm sure I'll have to promise it a few more times.
Meanwhile, I think Timex is good luck already. I got Timex and then the Phillies won the World Series. I really think my husband should do the math on this one ;)
(and maybe I'll score some points back by mentioning the Phillies in Timex's blog)
Anyway, I'll have my first official visit with Timex this Saturday (11/1/2008). I'm heading down to Philadelphia, meeting up with my brother and heading out to see Timex. I think my brother is as excited as I am.... my husband not so much. In fact I think I'm pretty lucky to still have a husband at this point. I've had to promise multiple times to him that I will NEVER get another horse without his knowledge and I'm sure I'll have to promise it a few more times.
Meanwhile, I think Timex is good luck already. I got Timex and then the Phillies won the World Series. I really think my husband should do the math on this one ;)
(and maybe I'll score some points back by mentioning the Phillies in Timex's blog)
Emily's last post which brought tears to my eyes...
I gotta say, this has been a really satisfying experience, even through the tough middle part of time where I really thought I wouldn't be able to save him.
Today we, Alexis and I, put a halter on Timex and saddled up the 4 wheeler. Timex is not a stranger to this routine, he walked and trotted willingly behind the loud machine as we led him from our farm, to the neighboring retirement farm where he has spent many winters. Only this time what he'll never know is that this trip was truly a trip of salvation.
This time he arrived at the farm next door owned by someone who has given him the gift of a long life. Now to be fair he never knew that his owner was ready and willing to put him down. But now he hopefully will never have to know of any option other than a long and fruitful life.
Funny as we went down the road he nickered as he past the last of the farm horses and then was quiet as we went the .5 miles where no horses can be seen. But just as quickly once he could see the pastures of the retirement farm he was nickering again. Realizing he was at his winter home. As we rolled up the driveway he was greeted by the 4 sicilian donkeys and greeted by many happy brays. As an added gift, he donned a Rambo turnout rug before joining the herd. He probably hasn't worn a blanket in a few years, but he'd been inside for 2 days babysitting a filly and the weather was God awful. Not the best day to chuck a horse from inside a warm barn to out in 40 mph winds and 32 degrees tonight. I figured this was only fair.
I gave him kisses and played with him and as I pat him I told him, "you don't know it, but I just saved your life."
I cried. Simply because it was true and right then.... I got it.
Thanks to everyone, most assuredly to Shirland who has received and given the best early Xmas gift ever.
~Emily
______Today we, Alexis and I, put a halter on Timex and saddled up the 4 wheeler. Timex is not a stranger to this routine, he walked and trotted willingly behind the loud machine as we led him from our farm, to the neighboring retirement farm where he has spent many winters. Only this time what he'll never know is that this trip was truly a trip of salvation.
This time he arrived at the farm next door owned by someone who has given him the gift of a long life. Now to be fair he never knew that his owner was ready and willing to put him down. But now he hopefully will never have to know of any option other than a long and fruitful life.
Funny as we went down the road he nickered as he past the last of the farm horses and then was quiet as we went the .5 miles where no horses can be seen. But just as quickly once he could see the pastures of the retirement farm he was nickering again. Realizing he was at his winter home. As we rolled up the driveway he was greeted by the 4 sicilian donkeys and greeted by many happy brays. As an added gift, he donned a Rambo turnout rug before joining the herd. He probably hasn't worn a blanket in a few years, but he'd been inside for 2 days babysitting a filly and the weather was God awful. Not the best day to chuck a horse from inside a warm barn to out in 40 mph winds and 32 degrees tonight. I figured this was only fair.
I gave him kisses and played with him and as I pat him I told him, "you don't know it, but I just saved your life."
I cried. Simply because it was true and right then.... I got it.
Thanks to everyone, most assuredly to Shirland who has received and given the best early Xmas gift ever.
~Emily
Emily posted this after she moved Timex to his new (not so new as he had been there before) home down the street. Thank God for people like Emily and for the wonderful people at Thistle Top farm who were able to start boarding and caring for Timex immediately.
This is how it all began....
Beautiful Grey Pasture Puff needs a new home! PA area
"Timex" is ironically running out of time!!!
He is a lovely 16+ hand Irish Gelding. (I am told) 14 years old and a perfect babysitter. He has been turned out with donkeys, pregnant mares, geldings, ponies and so on!!
He is a very easy keeper and I think he's awesome. AS far as rideability I have never been around him being ridden. He was retired with a hind fetlock injury 5 years ago and has been living on the back hillside since.
The word I have heard is that he could be nutty when he was ridden before. I can make no claims as to his suitability other than as a babysitter. And for that he is the best.
Please PM or email soon. I have 2 weeks to find him a home then the owners are going to put him down. (Better option than going to slaughter)
Thanks for your help on this!!
~Emily
_______He is a lovely 16+ hand Irish Gelding. (I am told) 14 years old and a perfect babysitter. He has been turned out with donkeys, pregnant mares, geldings, ponies and so on!!
He is a very easy keeper and I think he's awesome. AS far as rideability I have never been around him being ridden. He was retired with a hind fetlock injury 5 years ago and has been living on the back hillside since.
The word I have heard is that he could be nutty when he was ridden before. I can make no claims as to his suitability other than as a babysitter. And for that he is the best.
Please PM or email soon. I have 2 weeks to find him a home then the owners are going to put him down. (Better option than going to slaughter)
Thanks for your help on this!!
~Emily
I read this post, saw his pictures and became concerned with Timex's safety. I contacted the wonderful Emily (who is really the one who saved Timex's life) and in no time Timex was mine.
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