Dillon is back out in the BIG pasture... PICS Added

**gbarmranch** · 09-05-2008, 05:29 AM

So any and all prayers would be appreciated.. you KNOW how our boo-boo bear is..

Hopefully we will come home to no issues.. and everyone just grazing peacefully..

Darn Prissy stone bruised while we were gone - and has thrush again.. so we moved her into Dilly's pen, as it has a nice big turn out as well as a nice padded floor in the covered section.. Spider is with her mom for now - we were thinking of weaning her this weekend, but I now want to wait until Prissy is up to the stress...

Wendy we moved to the other pasture - it now contains two alpha mares (Wendy and Sandy) - along with Dayze and Rio.. the funny thing is that Wendy and Sandy adore each other.. just no one else..

So Dillon - the poor bubble wrap yearling - is out with Hannah, BJ, and Peppy... so far, so good.. at least for the past 12 hours..

Anyone else have one like him.. sweet, but accident prone.. he has been responsible for more greys on my head this year.. and I really don't need the extras..

carmor07 · 09-05-2008, 05:49 AM

My daughters mare was like that.Thank goodness she has finally outgrown it at 6 yrs .old

I have had to pull that girl out of brush piles and out from between hay bales and many more(almost) accidents .

I sure like that boo boo bear.If i didnt have so many i would let him put some greys in my hair.

DappleGrayMyWay · 09-05-2008, 05:50 AM

Awwww.....well I for one think it was just an awkward stage he went through, and now he won't give you any troubles at all!!

**divinemisselle** · 09-05-2008, 05:51 AM

*starts packing boxes of bubble wrapped bubble wrap to drop off at UPS on way to work*

I hope he behaves himself!

**seerfarm** · 09-05-2008, 06:21 AM

Yep, Dakota my big guy tried to do himself in 3 times before he was one year old, and a couple of times during his 2 year old year. Thank goodness he grew out of it!

I think it is a boy thing, and if it is any indication to a good horse...Well, I think you gots yourself an excellant one!

Just in case...packing a box of duck tape to go along with Divine's bubble wrap

**gbarmranch** · 09-05-2008, 07:37 AM

Thanks..

When I checked on him just before leaving for work, he and Peppy were buddied up and grazing peacefully.. Do you know that he is almost as tall as Peppy..

and just shy of 18 months..

Hopefully, on 5 acres, with only 4 horses, he will stay boo-boo free...

TanyaV28 · 09-05-2008, 07:38 AM

best wishes for Dillan that he doesnt get hurt again!!

short_kid · 09-05-2008, 07:44 AM

Now are you bubble wrapping just Dillon or are you doing the pasture also

paso_lover · 09-05-2008, 07:47 AM

Sorry no help from here, I used up all my bubble wrap on Kenya's paso fino.

**gbarmranch** · 09-05-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by short_kid

Now are you bubble wrapping just Dillon or are you doing the pasture also

The fence would be easier now wouldn't it..

HighHorse · 09-05-2008, 08:09 AM

I am thinking good thought for you GBar

My gelding is the most accident prone creature I have ever personally come across. Remember last year when he just HAD to get to the grass on the other side of the fence and split his ear down the middle? As a matter of fact, he's lame right now! Only this time, it's not his fault. Abcess.

**gbarmranch** · 09-05-2008, 08:11 AM

Oh no.. maybe he could come up and keep Prissy company.. she has a big stone bruise on her left front - and thrush in her two back feet.. They could enjoy bute and the trun out pen together..

pvf · 09-05-2008, 08:14 AM

You need to bubble wrap Dillion, the pastures, fences, & any bushes or trees. Prayers headed your way that he stays accident free..

Cappysmom · 09-05-2008, 08:17 AM

Fingers and Toes are crossed that he will be fine when you get home tonight. Can't wait to see pictures of him out in the pasture with his new friends. Hint, HInt.

**gbarmranch** · 09-05-2008, 08:22 AM

I will get some this weekend.. We fed everyone their grain and alfalfa before we turned him out - figured they would behave better with full bellies..

so it was too dusky for photos by the time he went out.. I had to shoo him away from me - he reminded me of a kid going off on that first day of school..

He will still come in every evening for his portion.. Hannah is somewhat of a chow hound, and I am not taking any chances that she will run over him

cascy · 09-05-2008, 08:40 AM

Be careful dillon!

Our "old faithful" spirit is accident prone.

He will trip over his own feet just because he wasn't paying attention, He somehow cut his eye ball in an open hay pasture with NO trees or anything at all around to cut it on.
He's cut his legs in a hay pasture which, Once again has NOTHING in it, it's a hay pasture.

He's gotten himself stuck, jaw deep, in the pond.... The list goes on and on

But we love him, and he's caleys' future mount (old faithful) so we just keep extra bandages around and a close eye on him

**Diamond_Y** · 09-05-2008, 08:44 AM

King was my accident prone baby. Knock on wood, he hasn't hurt himself since he turned 2. His last accident almost cost him his life, maybe after that scare, he's being more careful. I hope Dillon has learned his lesson, too, and will give you some peace!

**gbarmranch** · 09-05-2008, 10:43 AM

I sure hope so.. he is a big boy for his age, and sometimes I do think it makes them more "gangly" and accident prone...

King is gorgeous by the way.. you know how much I loved him - and him me

- when we were there..

Crookedblaze · 09-05-2008, 10:45 AM

LOL awww, poor fellow.

Mac is like that. Just as sweet as can be, but every day I come out to feed in the morning and he has gotten out and eaten all the alfalfa, he has cut his neck, scratched his face, new cut on his butt...who knows how he does it, his stall is so babyproofed that I could walk into the fence and come out okay.

scrapchick · 09-05-2008, 03:12 PM

Dillon, is that you??

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09-05-2008, 05:29 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,240	Dillon is back out in the BIG pasture... PICS Added So any and all prayers would be appreciated.. you KNOW how our boo-boo bear is.. Hopefully we will come home to no issues.. and everyone just grazing peacefully.. Darn Prissy stone bruised while we were gone - and has thrush again.. so we moved her into Dilly's pen, as it has a nice big turn out as well as a nice padded floor in the covered section.. Spider is with her mom for now - we were thinking of weaning her this weekend, but I now want to wait until Prissy is up to the stress... Wendy we moved to the other pasture - it now contains two alpha mares (Wendy and Sandy) - along with Dayze and Rio.. the funny thing is that Wendy and Sandy adore each other.. just no one else.. So Dillon - the poor bubble wrap yearling - is out with Hannah, BJ, and Peppy... so far, so good.. at least for the past 12 hours.. Anyone else have one like him.. sweet, but accident prone.. he has been responsible for more greys on my head this year.. and I really don't need the extras.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

09-05-2008, 05:49 AM
carmor07 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: tn. Posts: 906	My daughters mare was like that.Thank goodness she has finally outgrown it at 6 yrs .oldI have had to pull that girl out of brush piles and out from between hay bales and many more(almost) accidents .I sure like that boo boo bear.If i didnt have so many i would let him put some greys in my hair.

09-05-2008, 05:50 AM
DappleGrayMyWay Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC (Asheville) Posts: 882	Awwww.....well I for one think it was just an awkward stage he went through, and now he won't give you any troubles at all!! __________________ My sanity is with my horse, and if you see them, please send them back to the barn. Tule Pepper

09-05-2008, 05:51 AM
divinemisselle Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,481	starts packing boxes of bubble wrapped bubble wrap to drop off at UPS on way to work I hope he behaves himself! __________________ Let's all be Naughty this year, And save Santa the trip.

09-05-2008, 06:21 AM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,844	Yep, Dakota my big guy tried to do himself in 3 times before he was one year old, and a couple of times during his 2 year old year. Thank goodness he grew out of it! I think it is a boy thing, and if it is any indication to a good horse...Well, I think you gots yourself an excellant one! Just in case...packing a box of duck tape to go along with Divine's bubble wrap __________________ The man who questions opinions is wise. The man who quarrels with facts is a fool.

09-05-2008, 07:37 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,240	Thanks.. When I checked on him just before leaving for work, he and Peppy were buddied up and grazing peacefully.. Do you know that he is almost as tall as Peppy.. and just shy of 18 months.. Hopefully, on 5 acres, with only 4 horses, he will stay boo-boo free... __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

09-05-2008, 07:38 AM
TanyaV28 Started Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,059	best wishes for Dillan that he doesnt get hurt again!! __________________ Im movin on like a sinners prayer

09-05-2008, 07:44 AM
short_kid Started Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 2,066	Now are you bubble wrapping just Dillon or are you doing the pasture also __________________ Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.

09-05-2008, 07:47 AM
paso_lover Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sudbury Ontario Canada Posts: 4,563	Sorry no help from here, I used up all my bubble wrap on Kenya's paso fino. __________________ "I wish I was half the rider she thinks she is" \"Some people feel compelled to cut off the heads of others in order to make themselves appear taller\" ---Paramahansa Yoginanda

09-05-2008, 08:09 AM
HighHorse Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 2,908	I am thinking good thought for you GBar My gelding is the most accident prone creature I have ever personally come across. Remember last year when he just HAD to get to the grass on the other side of the fence and split his ear down the middle? As a matter of fact, he's lame right now! Only this time, it's not his fault. Abcess. __________________ I played with a clouded leopard

09-05-2008, 08:11 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,240	Oh no.. maybe he could come up and keep Prissy company.. she has a big stone bruise on her left front - and thrush in her two back feet.. They could enjoy bute and the trun out pen together.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

09-05-2008, 08:14 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,451	You need to bubble wrap Dillion, the pastures, fences, & any bushes or trees. Prayers headed your way that he stays accident free.. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

09-05-2008, 08:17 AM
Cappysmom Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgian Bay Ontario Posts: 1,332	Fingers and Toes are crossed that he will be fine when you get home tonight. Can't wait to see pictures of him out in the pasture with his new friends. Hint, HInt.

09-05-2008, 08:22 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,240	I will get some this weekend.. We fed everyone their grain and alfalfa before we turned him out - figured they would behave better with full bellies.. so it was too dusky for photos by the time he went out.. I had to shoo him away from me - he reminded me of a kid going off on that first day of school.. He will still come in every evening for his portion.. Hannah is somewhat of a chow hound, and I am not taking any chances that she will run over him __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

09-05-2008, 08:40 AM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	Be careful dillon! Our "old faithful" spirit is accident prone. He will trip over his own feet just because he wasn't paying attention, He somehow cut his eye ball in an open hay pasture with NO trees or anything at all around to cut it on. He's cut his legs in a hay pasture which, Once again has NOTHING in it, it's a hay pasture. He's gotten himself stuck, jaw deep, in the pond.... The list goes on and on But we love him, and he's caleys' future mount (old faithful) so we just keep extra bandages around and a close eye on him __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

09-05-2008, 08:44 AM
Diamond_Y Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,660	King was my accident prone baby. Knock on wood, he hasn't hurt himself since he turned 2. His last accident almost cost him his life, maybe after that scare, he's being more careful. I hope Dillon has learned his lesson, too, and will give you some peace! __________________ Diamond Y Quarter Horses - Breeders of Quality Foundation Quarter Horses Home of King of Cooke County, 2004 Perlino son of Cooke County ETC

09-05-2008, 10:43 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,240	I sure hope so.. he is a big boy for his age, and sometimes I do think it makes them more "gangly" and accident prone... King is gorgeous by the way.. you know how much I loved him - and him me - when we were there.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

09-05-2008, 10:45 AM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,458	LOL awww, poor fellow. Mac is like that. Just as sweet as can be, but every day I come out to feed in the morning and he has gotten out and eaten all the alfalfa, he has cut his neck, scratched his face, new cut on his butt...who knows how he does it, his stall is so babyproofed that I could walk into the fence and come out okay. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

09-05-2008, 03:12 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,838	Dillon, is that you?? __________________ Better living through chemistry.