Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Rehomed horse update

Funny how life is....... just the other day I was talking about my older horse Tank that I re homed this past May and I get an update from his new owner in my mailbox.

Some of you may remember my old fella Tank, a big beautiful Dun QH that I had the privilege of owning for many, many a years. When the time came for us to move here to Ky I knew I would have to alter my horse keeping habits and the horses would not be in the back yard anymore. The decision to re home Tank was not an easy one but I felt it the best one for all involved. He was really to old to do the kind of trail riding that I do, which is sporadic and challenging most of the time. I did not have the time to keep two horses fit and take care of the young ins and household.
I felt he still had lots to give to someone wanting a great horse to ride lightly and enjoy his sensible and comfortable style.

Here is one of the last photos I took of him at my house.





He is such a handsome devil and always kept himself in good shape and easy to keep.

I am happy to tell you that his new Mom Linda is enjoying him immensely. Linda is a special lady that rescues all kinds of animals from dogs to horses and everything in between. She does not have a rescue per say but just does it on her own accord and out of her own pocket. Matter of fact her husband Sid said to me when I dropped Tank off that this was the first one that did not need medical attention or weight put on him. She rides him occasionally around her 40 acres and he has a whole herd of friends that he is turned out with. What more could anyone ask for their best buddy?


Happy trails...

6 comments:

Mrs. Mom said...

Even though I still wish it could have worked out for the big man to come here, it really sounds like ol Tank landed in Horse Heaven with Linda and her crew!

Pony Girl said...

Wow he is really built like a tank, isn't he? :) Glad to hear he is enjoying his new life! How old is Tank, anyway? I can't recall.
I wish I'd kept in touch better with the new owners of my former horses!

Anonymous said...

How nice that you found him such a good home!

Flying Lily said...

That's great - nothing better than getting good news about an old friend like this.

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allhorsestuff said...

That is very sweet news on Tank! Sighing still, with a nice ending for a lover of a horse~