Friday, March 20, 2015

Horse Love

Meet Gambler.
 
A few weeks ago, he was being trailered to a trail ride in the back of a friends trailer. Something freaky happened....we don't know what.....and Gambler's leg went under the partition in the middle of the trailer and he was cut very badly. You can see it here...back leg on the left.

You may see it better here. Anyway, Cliff spent that whole day getting Gambler to the vet, having him treated and then getting him back home and stalled. He needed to keep the cut as clean as possible. It was bandaged and Cliff would have to change the dressing and put medicine on it regularly.

Gambler has had to see the vet, weekly, for check-ups to make sure he's healing properly. Here he is on his vet-visit, yesterday. The vet is pleased with his progression of healing.
 
Now, meet Big Butt Bertha. Just kidding, although she does have a big rump, her name is Sissy. Sissy is my daughter, Whitney's, horse. Sissy looks a little rough right now. Her mama hasn't been able to be here to comb out her mane. But back in the day, Whitney and Sissy won tons of blue ribbons. Whitney will be home for Emily's wedding in April, so Sissy will get some mama love, then. 
 
Speaking of love......Sissy liked to have freaked, when Cliff loaded Gambler on the trailer to take him to the vet. She runs rampant in the pasture until she's a heaping sweating mess. Finally, she gets so tired that she calms down and just stands at the stall looking longingly for her boyfriend to return home.
 
This picture of her and the two above show her watching as Cliff takes Gambler out of the trailer. She gets so antsy, she can hardly contain herself. And then, when Cliff opened the stall door and let Gambler in......
 
He runs to her and they hug! This is serious Horse Love, y'all!

And because today is the day.....a little color to say.....Happy First Day of Spring!
 
Take care...Talk soon,
Laurie
 
(Pssst....took these with my phone. I'll take better ones another time.)

31 comments:

  1. Oh-That poor boy. It makes you feel just awful when something like that happens. Thank goodness he is healing nicely. What a worry...and an expense. Sissy is so cute waiting for him to get home. That last picture of them is just dear. xo Diana

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    1. We were lucky......sometimes these things don't work out this well. They are so in love! LOL!

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  2. So sweet about Sissy and Gambler! Animals never cease to amaze me with all of their emotions.

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    1. Yes and you have no doubt what they are feeling. :) Thanks for stopping by Nancy!

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  3. Oh! Poor Gambler! Glad it wasn't any more serious than that, but now I bet you'll be uneasy every time you trailer him. Animals do bond, there's no doubt about that. Gambler's a mighty fine looking horse.

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    1. It will always be on the backside of our minds. Gambler, however, has done really well trailering, since. These two have been a pair for many years. I don't know what they would do without each other.

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  4. Poor Gambler! And, poor Sissy! She may have to ride with him to the vet next time. hehee. Beautiful animals! blessings ~ tanna

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    1. That's true, Tanna. I had not thought of that. Cliff may have, but you know men.....he just says....."she'll be alright". LOL!

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  5. Oh! I love that photo of the two horses nose to nose, how sweet!

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    1. I do too, Kay. It almost looks like a heart, doesn't it? Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. So glad to hear that Gambler is healing well, and that he has such a fine sweetheart to comfort him. The photo of them cuddling across the fence is so sweet.
    Happy Spring!
    Connie :)

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    1. Thanks, Connie! They ARE such sweethearts. Happy Spring to you, too.

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  7. Poor Gambler! I am glad he is healing well. The picture of he and Sissy is priceless. Too sweet!

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    1. Thanks, Renee! I thought the picture of them was sweet, too. Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. I hope he's healing well. Poor guy.

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    1. Yes, he's doing fine. I think it will be completely healed in another couple of weeks. The poor thing has had to be stalled the whole time, though. I know he will be glad to get out and roam the pasture with Sissy again.

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  9. You had me at horse! I've always loved horses although have never owned them and probably never will. There's not really room on our small farm for a horse among the cattle, sheep, chickens and now piglets!
    Hope Gambler continues to heal well; and that photo of him and Sissy is just lovely!

    Sarah x

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    1. Thank you Sarah! I do enjoy seeing pictures of your animals!

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  10. Great pics and such beautiful animals! I didn't know you were a horse person...wait, that sounds weird....anyway, I hope Gambler recovers completely and Sissy can be happy! Sweet shots of the two of them.

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    1. Thanks, YaYa! Cliff and my daughter are the horse people. I don't ride much at all. But I do love watching them. They have such the personalities. When I do ride, I ride Sissy. She is pretty laid back.

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    2. Oh, I should say laid back as long as her honey is within eyesight.

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  11. Love the hug. Sorry to hear of Gambler's injury.

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    1. Isn't it sweet, Rebecca? Thanks for the well wishes.

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  12. Aw...so cute they are sweet on each other!

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  15. Geesh! I only said it once, really! haha...

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    1. HaHa! The same thing happened to me, twice in the last month.....to the same person's blog. I know she thought I was looney.

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  16. ohh poor gambler and sissy. Animals love each other so much. I saw that growing up time after time on ours and other family farms. When one died the other was heartbroken with grief. I am so happy Gambler is well.

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