It's D-Day or maybe I should say W-Day *Update*

Awesome Paints · 10-14-2009, 11:15 AM

That's right, today is the day Freddie gets weaned!! The day that is the absolute low point of horse ownership for me. I'm always a nervous wreck that either the foal or the mare will get hurt.

So if anybody has any extra prayers I could sure use them today!!

Here is his birth story for those that don't know who Freddie is:

This Bubble has gotta pop!*He's Here!*

And I hope to have new pics of the little monster at home soon!

Mister's Mom · 10-14-2009, 11:16 AM

Sending prayers your way that everything will go smoothly - which it will of course!

Awesome Paints · 10-14-2009, 11:19 AM

Thank you, thank you Mister's Mom!!

Oran'sMom · 10-14-2009, 03:09 PM

Sending prayers your way

Awesome Paints · 10-15-2009, 10:16 AM

Thanks again MM and OM, the prayers worked!

We got him home safe and sound last night without too much drama. We put Freddie and Bubbles in the barn with the pony and got the halter on Freddie and pony. Then hubby backed the trailer up to the small door and while I stood on one side and pointed the rope towards the trailer he kissed at Freddie from behind and lo and behold Fred jumped right on the trailer! I was shocked but extremely pleased!

The short trailer ride home was uneventful and when we got here hubby took pony off the trailer and I stood back with Freddie. Pointed him towards the door stood back and kissed at him again and "plop" off he goes and walks right into the barn.

I spent quite a bit of time trying to get him to give to pressure and learn the idea of leading. He does very well to the left so no well to the right. But by the time I quit he wasn't rearing up every time we tried the right side so I think we made some progress!

So now with him home I can spend every evening with him and I figure he should be leading in a few days. I am so very happy to have him back home! And the pony too, now that we have a saddle for her I'll start working with her to get her back to letting the kids be lead around on her.

I'll try to get pics of them today to post!!

Horselady44 · 10-15-2009, 10:34 AM

Im glad that everything went smooth. You have done a great job with him! Looking forward to pics

Awesome Paints · 10-15-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Horselady44

Im glad that everything went smooth. You have done a great job with him! Looking forward to pics

Thank you! I am so excited to start working with him. He already seems pretty darn smart and quick to pick things up. These next few years are just gonna dddrrraaaggg by I'm afraid.

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10-14-2009, 11:15 AM
Awesome Paints Coming two Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,967	It's D-Day or maybe I should say W-Day Update That's right, today is the day Freddie gets weaned!! The day that is the absolute low point of horse ownership for me. I'm always a nervous wreck that either the foal or the mare will get hurt. So if anybody has any extra prayers I could sure use them today!! Here is his birth story for those that don't know who Freddie is: This Bubble has gotta pop!He's Here! And I hope to have new pics of the little monster at home soon! __________________ Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That's why it is called the present. Last edited by Awesome Paints : 10-15-2009 at 10:18 AM.

10-14-2009, 11:16 AM
Mister's Mom Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 627	Sending prayers your way that everything will go smoothly - which it will of course!

10-14-2009, 11:19 AM
Awesome Paints Coming two Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,967	Thank you, thank you Mister's Mom!! __________________ Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.

10-14-2009, 03:09 PM
Oran'sMom Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 825	Sending prayers your way __________________ Oran

10-15-2009, 10:16 AM
Awesome Paints Coming two Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,967	Thanks again MM and OM, the prayers worked! We got him home safe and sound last night without too much drama. We put Freddie and Bubbles in the barn with the pony and got the halter on Freddie and pony. Then hubby backed the trailer up to the small door and while I stood on one side and pointed the rope towards the trailer he kissed at Freddie from behind and lo and behold Fred jumped right on the trailer! I was shocked but extremely pleased! The short trailer ride home was uneventful and when we got here hubby took pony off the trailer and I stood back with Freddie. Pointed him towards the door stood back and kissed at him again and "plop" off he goes and walks right into the barn. I spent quite a bit of time trying to get him to give to pressure and learn the idea of leading. He does very well to the left so no well to the right. But by the time I quit he wasn't rearing up every time we tried the right side so I think we made some progress! So now with him home I can spend every evening with him and I figure he should be leading in a few days. I am so very happy to have him back home! And the pony too, now that we have a saddle for her I'll start working with her to get her back to letting the kids be lead around on her. I'll try to get pics of them today to post!! __________________ Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.

10-15-2009, 10:34 AM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,437	Im glad that everything went smooth. You have done a great job with him! Looking forward to pics __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!