This message is from: Linda Lottie User <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi......registration papers lost? Who cares? If the horse is good that is all that really matters (unless breeding, of course). Our 25+ year old app mare has no papers and I could care less. She is a 'fjord' in spots:) I will fill an ocean with tears the day she crosses the bridge!
Linda Baker Lottie in WI On 4/4/06 9:46 AM, "Starfire Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: Starfire Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hello List, > >> I see Linda has spread the word. Boombah is going to become a >> California girl! > > Congratulations Linda and Karen! > >> Instead, I've enjoyed her for what she is -- a kind, patient and >> gentle mare with a steady head on her shoulders. Her only foible is >> her dislike of adulation -- she just is not comfortable when an >> audience is clapping and cheering her. > > And the Darth Vader theme music booming from a loud speaker directly > over her head........;-) > >> I don't know what the root of the problem is, but have thought >> perhaps it has to do with being run through an auction ring. Although >> the outcome was good (she came home with me), she looked quite >> miserable during the whole auction experience. (Remember, Beth?) > > OMG...what that mare suffered that day. Absolutely ROUGH rein handling > while she was being driven around the auction grounds. Tied to the side > of the barn for HOURS while harnessed and hitched. Tried to say > something to the sellers...but they were, well............'nuff said. > Thank goodness Karen bought her. > >> I'm very pleased to have found such a loving new owner for Boombah and >> just hope I can find the right person for my gelding as well. The >> donkey is going to live with a friend of mine. > > She's a great mare, Linda. Another wonderful representative of the > breed....even if her registration papers were lost. Enjoy her. > > And Karen, we'll be looking forward to hearing of your exploits across > the pond! > > Beth