Well, we picked up "the bay" and took him to his temporary foster home. He'll be there for a week or so while we geld and settle in the other two stallions, then he'll come here and have his turn.
"The bay" was bought at a small animal auction by a concerned fellow. He told us that some folks were fixing to bid on him so that their kids could ride him. This Mini is maybe 30". He told them that this Mini was too small to ride, had some major weight issues and that they would need a farrier right away for him as he's got at least an extra inch straight up on his hooves. They replied... "What's a farrier?" So, he bid on "the bay" himself and brought him home. A couple of days later, he heard about us and gave me a call. We were happy to take "the bay" on.
We will be dealing with his gross obesity, platform hooves, lice, worms and neglected manners. One plus - he is very friendly and does not seem to have been abused!
With three stallions to geld this month, we are having a fundraising drive and anyone who donates $10 or more can submit a name choice for "the bay" and his pal, "the sorrel" who will be arriving later today - pictures to follow. Go to the page for our April Fundraiser for more details on that!
So, here is our poor little bay boy. Terribly obese and neglected, but alert and happy to be here!
"The bay" was bought at a small animal auction by a concerned fellow. He told us that some folks were fixing to bid on him so that their kids could ride him. This Mini is maybe 30". He told them that this Mini was too small to ride, had some major weight issues and that they would need a farrier right away for him as he's got at least an extra inch straight up on his hooves. They replied... "What's a farrier?" So, he bid on "the bay" himself and brought him home. A couple of days later, he heard about us and gave me a call. We were happy to take "the bay" on.
We will be dealing with his gross obesity, platform hooves, lice, worms and neglected manners. One plus - he is very friendly and does not seem to have been abused!
With three stallions to geld this month, we are having a fundraising drive and anyone who donates $10 or more can submit a name choice for "the bay" and his pal, "the sorrel" who will be arriving later today - pictures to follow. Go to the page for our April Fundraiser for more details on that!
So, here is our poor little bay boy. Terribly obese and neglected, but alert and happy to be here!
