Re: Benson
[Re: Dee Dee]
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01/23/08 12:46 AM
01/23/08 12:46 AM
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Peggy Sue
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These images create a big swing in moods. Sadness and joy. I love your images but it breaks my heart to see a horse this thin. There still is such a beauty in his eye. Great job. Was it hard to work with the images?
Peggy Sue
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Re: Benson
[Re: Dee Dee]
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01/26/08 06:28 PM
01/26/08 06:28 PM
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Manhattan, New York, New York
James Morrissey
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Hi Dee Dee,
These are wondeful images...and they get better as you go further down the page. I think it is great that you guys have taken this guy into your lives. One thing I don't find these shots to be is saddening. While we all will grow old and infirmed, having the opportunity to do it and be cared for through the process is quite beautiful. While this guy may not have been for prior to being in your home (and that is saddening), I am thankful that this guy will hopefully have the opportunity to move on and do well in his twilight.
Cheers
James
Last edited by James Morrissey; 01/27/08 11:33 AM.
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Re: Benson
[Re: Dee Dee]
#12751
02/10/08 04:38 PM
02/10/08 04:38 PM
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Colorado
MartaA
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Colorado
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Quote:
He does have really beautiful eyes doesn't he. Once I leaned over and was kissing him on the side of his muzzle near his mouth and he pressed his muzzle against my face and held really still, with his ears forward. He's so sweet.
Ohhh Dee Dee, his eyes! That was the first thing, they remind me of my Danny's soft sweet eyes..! And kissing them in that exact spot, I knew exactly what you described. Sweet ol man...hopefully they are adding some beet pulp pellets(soaked)? That helped us, when our QH dropped some weight, and it being soaked and oatmeal like, it was easy even if they were having a problem chewing(jaw could be misaligned) Looking forward to his reports! Awesome portraitures!
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Re: Benson
[Re: MartaA]
#12752
02/11/08 03:06 PM
02/11/08 03:06 PM
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Washington
Dee Dee
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Washington
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Thanks you guys, I agree it is really heart warming to help the old guys in need. Benson has been wearing a blanket with a fleece liner underneath and he seems to love it. And yesterday he got a new friend, they brought home a rescued donkey! I don't know how they are getting on yet, they had not let them out together but I hope it will be a good match they will both have good company. Marta we are thinking of adding beet pulp, that has been suggested by several people as well. They do give him corn oil with his grain although he looked at them like they were crazy. We had the vet out and his mouth and teeth look surprisingly good, the vet floated them anyway. He does eat well, although he does tend to drop some from his mouth at times. But the vet said nothing looked amiss in there. We took his blanket off to be sure there were no sores and give him a good brushing and I think he's put on a little weight. I keep hearing it takes a long time with an old horse this bad and as Julie said, sometimes there are underlying reasons. But he definitely looks a little more filled out. His coat looks good for his age too. So hopefully he will have a good summer to enjoy!
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Re: Benson
[Re: Dee Dee]
#12753
02/15/08 02:18 PM
02/15/08 02:18 PM
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Colorado
MartaA
Journeyman
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Journeyman
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Colorado
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Beet pulp pellets, vs straw, is easier to serve. Both need a few hours to soak, ratio of 1c to 2.5c(water), depending on how much you add.. Its a give and take process for each horse. And, did they take a manure sample? Give him a big hug from me!!
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