Meet our newbie Hopper! *NEW PICS PG 3*

DustyTrailsHorseRescue · 09-01-2008, 10:35 PM

Hopper came to us today. Vet will need to do an overhaul and dental, the farrier needs to do the pedicure which has been neglected for a good long time. We assume he may be in his late 20's and was possibly a show horse in his younger years. We hope we got him in time.

Crookedblaze · 09-01-2008, 10:38 PM

Aww poor baby! He looks terrible, but happy.

I can definitely tell that in his younger years he was probably a very handsome boy. He has the makings for a being a cutie with some groceries.

Good luck with him. I can't wait to see his progression!

DustyTrailsHorseRescue · 09-01-2008, 10:41 PM

For some reason I can imagine him in a show ring (many moons ago). His muscles in the rear are very obvious even in his poor condition.

Crookedblaze · 09-01-2008, 10:44 PM

He sure does have that Quarter horse butt! And a gorgeous mane and tail...hmm.

I wish that we could know what happened to some horses, I'd love to hear the stories.

DustyTrailsHorseRescue · 09-01-2008, 10:47 PM

Sometimes I want to know but most of the time I'd rather not know the whole story. I'd be in prison ...

Luvridn · 09-01-2008, 11:03 PM

He looks like he was a grand ole man back in his day! Even though he is emaciated he still has a certain "bloom" to him....or maybe presence would be a better word....

And he certainly looks happy to have all that grass! Beautiful place you have!

Horselessnomore · 09-01-2008, 11:07 PM

It never ceases to amaze me what people do to animals . . . . . . .
Hoping that he will be looking fat & sassy in the near future. Poor boy. He does have that "look" about him, even in his condition. I bet he was a champion. Too bad he can't talk and tell his history.

aBreeze · 09-01-2008, 11:45 PM

Oh wow this is taking me down memory lane! Years ago we picked up a chestnut gelding in very similar condition in his early 30's. He had no teeth, but enjoyed his mush very much. We had to let him fly away to heaven in January of '05, but the fact that he got as many years in as he did was amazing. That boy was full of character. Ironically enough his name was Elmer, and shortly after we got him the Elmer figurines came out or at least to my attention... he was a dead ringer.

Our boy.

I cant wait to see Hopper in a few months! He looks like he has plenty of life left in him!

rm185western · 09-01-2008, 11:53 PM

Poor boy, what spirit to keep going. I hope you can bring him back to his full glory/

DustyTrailsHorseRescue · 09-01-2008, 11:59 PM

aBreeze, they sure look somewhat alike

. Hopper still has plenty of go, which simply amazes me. He staggered a bit coming off the trailer but recouped fairly quickly.

I can't wait to see what all the Vet says once she comes out. Probably one of them: "You do realize he is an old man

"

I just can't help it. Hopper is cute. I'm gonna have to do some research and see if I can't find some "Hopper" names within AQHA. If we can get him up to speed then I believe he will make a kids horse. he strikes me as been there.. done that. When we picked him up we couldn't open the trailer doors fast enough for him

.

I have to admit, I never heard a horse squeek while chewing. I'm assuming that he may not have many teeth left. When I made Hopper's "soupy dinner" this evening he just about knocked the bucket out of my hand. I believe he is very hungry because of tooth issues. The place where he came from had plenty of good grass pasture. So it has to be medical.

Akita it Girl · 09-02-2008, 12:01 AM

Poor Boy!!! Wow he is thin, but he still has that " I was awsome once apon a time " look about him. I look forward to updates on his progress!

WSArabians · 09-02-2008, 12:11 AM

Wow... how can someone watch and let a horse go like that?
That poor boy.
I'm guessing he was the only in that sort of shape from the people you got him from?
Did they seems like knowledable horse people?
Ugh, that is just so frustrating to see....

Good on you for taking him home and giving him another chance at life, and to enjoy it!

**gbarmranch** · 09-02-2008, 05:00 AM

I do have the urge to hurt people that allow their horses to get into this condition..

How one can continue to eat or sleep at night when the horse is slowly starving to death in front of them is something I will never understand..

Good for you guys - he still has a spark in that eye.. prayers that you will be able to bring him back to the wonderful animal he must have been at one time..

scrapchick · 09-02-2008, 05:41 AM

Poor baby.......he has such a sweet look to him......bless your heart.

**seerfarm** · 09-02-2008, 06:12 AM

Sending my thoughts and Prayes for a healthy and complete recovery for Hopper.

Baycrash · 09-02-2008, 07:38 AM

Thank YOU and God for getting Hopper to a place where he has a chance. I shudder to think how hungry he has been...but as you say there was grass...maybe he just couldn't eat properly.
I have never preferred a chestnut color but that third picture...WOW...I can see in my minds eye that he is regal in full form!! Can't wait to see how he turns out.
God Bless

cameo05 · 09-02-2008, 07:59 AM

Oh my, that is not right at all. Thank god he is with you now. THat old boy deserves the respect and love in his golden years. People need to be shot for this.

jen21 · 09-02-2008, 11:19 AM

I wish you the very best for Hopper. He looks like an old gentleman. Bless you for taking him. I look forward to the updates!

pvf · 09-02-2008, 11:40 AM

Oh I love Hopper.. He will look great in a few months. I'm sure that he has plenty of life in him yet.. Theres just something special about him. Bless you for saving another!!

Carri · 09-02-2008, 11:45 AM

My husband just walked by the computer and asked if that was Opie!

Um, nope, I FEED my horse! I am SOOOOO glad that you have him now, he looks so happy in that field of grass. He looks so dignified!

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09-01-2008, 10:35 PM
DustyTrailsHorseRescue Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 1,466	Meet our newbie Hopper! NEW PICS PG 3 Hopper came to us today. Vet will need to do an overhaul and dental, the farrier needs to do the pedicure which has been neglected for a good long time. We assume he may be in his late 20's and was possibly a show horse in his younger years. We hope we got him in time. __________________ www.dthr.org "All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke Last edited by DustyTrailsHorseRescue : 10-31-2008 at 04:05 PM. Reason: Update

09-01-2008, 10:38 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,356	Aww poor baby! He looks terrible, but happy. I can definitely tell that in his younger years he was probably a very handsome boy. He has the makings for a being a cutie with some groceries. Good luck with him. I can't wait to see his progression! __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

09-01-2008, 10:41 PM
DustyTrailsHorseRescue Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 1,466	For some reason I can imagine him in a show ring (many moons ago). His muscles in the rear are very obvious even in his poor condition. __________________ www.dthr.org "All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke

09-01-2008, 10:44 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,356	He sure does have that Quarter horse butt! And a gorgeous mane and tail...hmm. I wish that we could know what happened to some horses, I'd love to hear the stories. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

09-01-2008, 10:47 PM
DustyTrailsHorseRescue Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 1,466	Sometimes I want to know but most of the time I'd rather not know the whole story. I'd be in prison ... __________________ www.dthr.org "All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke

09-01-2008, 11:03 PM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,052	He looks like he was a grand ole man back in his day! Even though he is emaciated he still has a certain "bloom" to him....or maybe presence would be a better word.... And he certainly looks happy to have all that grass! Beautiful place you have! __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP

09-01-2008, 11:07 PM
Horselessnomore Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,343	It never ceases to amaze me what people do to animals . . . . . . . Hoping that he will be looking fat & sassy in the near future. Poor boy. He does have that "look" about him, even in his condition. I bet he was a champion. Too bad he can't talk and tell his history.

09-01-2008, 11:45 PM
aBreeze Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 126	Oh wow this is taking me down memory lane! Years ago we picked up a chestnut gelding in very similar condition in his early 30's. He had no teeth, but enjoyed his mush very much. We had to let him fly away to heaven in January of '05, but the fact that he got as many years in as he did was amazing. That boy was full of character. Ironically enough his name was Elmer, and shortly after we got him the Elmer figurines came out or at least to my attention... he was a dead ringer. Our boy. I cant wait to see Hopper in a few months! He looks like he has plenty of life left in him! __________________ Unintelligible answers to insoluble problems. Henry Brooks Adams Last edited by aBreeze : 09-01-2008 at 11:53 PM.

09-01-2008, 11:53 PM
rm185western Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 3,493	Poor boy, what spirit to keep going. I hope you can bring him back to his full glory/ __________________ ________________________________ Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check?

09-01-2008, 11:59 PM
DustyTrailsHorseRescue Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 1,466	aBreeze, they sure look somewhat alike . Hopper still has plenty of go, which simply amazes me. He staggered a bit coming off the trailer but recouped fairly quickly. I can't wait to see what all the Vet says once she comes out. Probably one of them: "You do realize he is an old man " I just can't help it. Hopper is cute. I'm gonna have to do some research and see if I can't find some "Hopper" names within AQHA. If we can get him up to speed then I believe he will make a kids horse. he strikes me as been there.. done that. When we picked him up we couldn't open the trailer doors fast enough for him . I have to admit, I never heard a horse squeek while chewing. I'm assuming that he may not have many teeth left. When I made Hopper's "soupy dinner" this evening he just about knocked the bucket out of my hand. I believe he is very hungry because of tooth issues. The place where he came from had plenty of good grass pasture. So it has to be medical. __________________ www.dthr.org "All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke

09-02-2008, 12:01 AM
Akita it Girl Weanling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Md Posts: 344	Poor Boy!!! Wow he is thin, but he still has that " I was awsome once apon a time " look about him. I look forward to updates on his progress! __________________ Everyone has their hobbies...mine just happens to include whips, spurs and leather.

09-02-2008, 12:11 AM
WSArabians Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 540	Wow... how can someone watch and let a horse go like that? That poor boy. I'm guessing he was the only in that sort of shape from the people you got him from? Did they seems like knowledable horse people? Ugh, that is just so frustrating to see.... Good on you for taking him home and giving him another chance at life, and to enjoy it! __________________ Whispering Secret Arabians www.whisperingsecretarabians.com

09-02-2008, 05:00 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,205	I do have the urge to hurt people that allow their horses to get into this condition.. How one can continue to eat or sleep at night when the horse is slowly starving to death in front of them is something I will never understand.. Good for you guys - he still has a spark in that eye.. prayers that you will be able to bring him back to the wonderful animal he must have been at one time.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

09-02-2008, 05:41 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,720	Poor baby.......he has such a sweet look to him......bless your heart. __________________ Better living through chemistry.

09-02-2008, 06:12 AM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,706	Sending my thoughts and Prayes for a healthy and complete recovery for Hopper. __________________ "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back".

09-02-2008, 07:38 AM
Baycrash Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Missouri Posts: 138	Thank YOU and God for getting Hopper to a place where he has a chance. I shudder to think how hungry he has been...but as you say there was grass...maybe he just couldn't eat properly. I have never preferred a chestnut color but that third picture...WOW...I can see in my minds eye that he is regal in full form!! Can't wait to see how he turns out. God Bless

09-02-2008, 07:59 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,629	Oh my, that is not right at all. Thank god he is with you now. THat old boy deserves the respect and love in his golden years. People need to be shot for this. __________________

09-02-2008, 11:19 AM
jen21 Weanling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 423	I wish you the very best for Hopper. He looks like an old gentleman. Bless you for taking him. I look forward to the updates! __________________ "Sit tall in the saddle, Hold your head up high, Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky, And live like you ain't afraid to die, And don't be scared, Just enjoy your ride." ~Chris LeDoux

09-02-2008, 11:40 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,420	Oh I love Hopper.. He will look great in a few months. I'm sure that he has plenty of life in him yet.. Theres just something special about him. Bless you for saving another!! __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

09-02-2008, 11:45 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern US Posts: 9,938	My husband just walked by the computer and asked if that was Opie! Um, nope, I FEED my horse! I am SOOOOO glad that you have him now, he looks so happy in that field of grass. He looks so dignified! __________________