Bye-Bye Beautiful Boy! *Update*

Awesome Paints · 07-30-2008, 01:26 PM

About an hour ago Chip left for his new home. He was kinda full of himself when we first got him out. I got on first and he had a little attitude about the dog, but I got her put up and then he was a perfect gentleman. I think his new owner is pretty happy with him and he will be going to roping camp soon enough. Will a little work and luck he will be a header/heeler in the future.

I'm happy with his new home and I feel like it will be a good job for him but it was tough to see him go. His new owner also promised updates and hopefully pics when they do get him roping. I think it will be an awesome sight to see!

So goodbye beautiful boy, I'll miss you!

**gbarmranch** · 07-30-2008, 01:28 PM

Ah, a good and bad ending - I am sorry you will miss him, but so glad that you are happy with his new owner and future..

He sure is a handsome boy... Big Hugs, and I do so hope they keep you updated.. It does make it a lot easier..

Nynx · 07-30-2008, 01:33 PM

Gracious, he is handsome!

Sorry you'll miss him, but congrats on getting him a great new home and job!

cameo05 · 07-30-2008, 01:33 PM

Oh I am sorry he had to go. He is a gorgeous boy.

Awesome Paints · 07-30-2008, 01:37 PM

Thanks you guys. You know I feel kinda stupid sitting here crying about him now since when he left I was just fine. Even seeing the trailer pull out I was fine then I get home and bam the waterworks start.

This is much better than him sitting in the pasture not getting used. (I just need to keep repeating that to myself.)

**gbarmranch** · 07-30-2008, 01:38 PM

I bawled for days when I sold my roping gelding.. and he went to a great home.. so I understand..

Awesome Paints · 07-30-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gbarmranch

I bawled for days when I sold my roping gelding.. and he went to a great home.. so I understand..

Thanks gbar.

I guess sometimes what's best for them is hard for us.

cameo05 · 07-30-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Awesome Paints

Thanks you guys. You know I feel kinda stupid sitting here crying about him now since when he left I was just fine. Even seeing the trailer pull out I was fine then I get home and bam the waterworks start.

This is much better than him sitting in the pasture not getting used. (I just need to keep repeating that to myself.)

No no never feel stupid about that. You loved him, even though you may have not been a good match, you still loved him.

cameo05 · 07-30-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Awesome Paints

Thanks gbar.

I guess sometimes what's best for them is hard for us.

Amen

Awesome Paints · 07-30-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cameo05

Amen

Yeah, I thought about you when I typed that.

How are you doing?

ChasnCans · 07-30-2008, 02:01 PM

I sure looks like a roper, nice horse. Good thing you found him an amazing home, thats what counts!!

horselady · 07-30-2008, 02:27 PM

I hate when they leave to, but knowing they are going to have a job and be with people who love them is what it is all about.

Kemstar · 07-30-2008, 02:36 PM

He sure is one handsome guy!

So glad you found a great home for him and that you'll be getting regular updates on his progress.

Wolfie · 08-01-2008, 12:15 AM

He is beautiful. Glad to hear he got a good home.

Awesome Paints · 08-02-2008, 09:46 AM

I got a call night before last that Chip is doing well. He was exposed to the calves and didn't freak out. He also put him in the box a couple times and he did good with that too.

The only thing he didn't do well with is when he tried to get him to lope. Turns out he started bucking!

And succeeded in throwing his new owner.

So now I feel terrible about it and am afraid he thinks I'm a liar.

I think it was just the new place, the calves, new rider, and all the other horses and ropes around. Hopefully he will straighten out and not give him any other problems.

BarnBum · 08-02-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Awesome Paints

I got a call night before last that Chip is doing well. He was exposed to the calves and didn't freak out. He also put him in the box a couple times and he did good with that too.

The only thing he didn't do well with is when he tried to get him to lope. Turns out he started bucking!

And succeeded in throwing his new owner.

So now I feel terrible about it and am afraid he thinks I'm a liar.

I think it was just the new place, the calves, new rider, and all the other horses and ropes around. Hopefully he will straighten out and not give him any other problems.

They probly should have let him settle in a little more before throwing so much at him.

Awesome Paints · 08-02-2008, 09:58 AM

I agree BarnBum, I know he wanted to get him out and around the calves and the roping but asking for so much in one night was obviously too much for the poor guy.

Freedomnchrist · 08-02-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Awesome Paints

I agree BarnBum, I know he wanted to get him out and around the calves and the roping but asking for so much in one night was obviously too much for the poor guy.

I completely agree. Should have known better.

I would have bucked him off too!

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