Well, it’s been some time. I lot has happened since June…My mom took us to meet Poncho and even tho I didn’t feel ready, we spent a lot of time with him at his home on Lothian. My husband, Tim, decided that this was definitely the horse for him.
So, we made arrangements a couple times to get him home…and FINALLY in June things worked out.
I haven’t been able to look at my post much, because I look at the photos of Tonka and I just cry. I still miss the little guy so much….but last night I was here and talking to a friend about our horses. She lost a horse, too and she was sharing with me her experience and it was so nice to have someone to talk to about my loss who really understood the bond, so here I am this morning…really wanting to share the last couple months with Poncho.
I had sent out a few emails to my friends when we brought him home….so, I’m just going to put in the dates and then from here, I will keep you up to date.
Sun, Aug 8, 2010
Well...it's finally done. Poncho is home with Frankie!
The day started early. Tim was up before my alarm went off and apparently, he didn't really sleep last night because he was like a kid waiting to open his xmas presents.....
We got to the track and helped my mom with her horses so that we could get Poncho and head across the bridge before the beach traffic started.
We headed to the farm that Poncho lives on and Poncho got right on the trailer...and we headed on out. Pam was sad to see him go and we promised to keep in touch with her.
We headed on over to the eastern shore, Tim followed my mom and I....Poncho was kind enough to toss some hay in some guys Mercedes convertible. Sure wish Tim had taken a picture of that....LOL!
He traveled really well....he was starting to get bored toward the end of the trip....but luckily we were almost to the farm.
My mom was really happy to see Frank. And spent some time hugging him and giving him candy.
We walked the boys around and let them get to know each other out side of the field and then put them in. There was a bit of a kicking fit and a couple scratches....but that was that. Beth and I decided to feed them....to see what kind of issues we'd have...there were none. I decided I didn't want to leave the farm, but we were starving...so we went to a little diner (the only one in town) and had a bite to eat and then went back to the farm.
It was comforting to see them standing near each other and being nice. I got Frank and gave him a bath....Tim took out Poncho. Frank is still not willing to share mommy and will do his best to keep himself in between me and Poncho.
So...of course I'm thinking about my boys and wondering how they are and I keep checking my phone to see if Beth has sent me any type of message....nothing yet. I'll send her one in the morning.
My mom....well, she was awesome. I think I may have to hire a private investigator to find my real mom....but well...maybe not cuz I like this one better. She didn't drink a beer the whole time we were together. She was nice...she was helpful. She was down right, sorta like a mom....in her own kinda way.
Well...I better get going. I'm so tired. It's been a very busy weekend.
Hope everyone had a GREAT weekend. I know I did.
Nite
Celeste
August 15, 2010
Well...today was the day....Tim has been waiting for today all week....and boy was he so disappointed when we woke up to rain. He decided we were going to the farm anyway.
We got to the farm and it was rain...and the boys were standing in the rain...eating grass...and happy to see us.
It stopped raining and we got the boys in the barn to dry Poncho off. While we were drying off Poncho, it started raining even harder than before. Tim said he just wanted to sit on him. He'd been waiting for this moment for a while now and the rain was threatening him.
I said ok.
We got Poncho dry and then we started to tack him up. Well...the aussie saddle wouldn't work because the girth was too big. So, Beth just recently gave us a saddle she has recently given a previous boarder...but didn't take when she left...and I had a girth that my mom gave me recently (that could use replacing in the near future) that fit Poncho and so, Tim put the saddle on Poncho and well....Poncho wasn't too happy about it. Tim took him out to the round ring and what a show.
Meanwhile, everyone was running around....
Madar
Frankie....
Anyway, Poncho finally settled and Tim adjusted the girth and put his weight in the saddle. All was good. Tim did it a couple times to be sure.
Then I gave him the bridle and Tim put that on and walked him around for a few turns. Poncho seemed ready for the real thing.
Poncho was such a good boy.
Tim rode for a while and I decided to get Frank out of the arena...and graze him while I watch Tim and Poncho.
Tim felt so confident and came out of the ring and rode Poncho around the yard.
I think Tim rode for a half hour. Gosh, he was so proud.
Tim Took Poncho in the barn and untacked him and brought him out to graze with his brother, Frank and get treats.
We grazed for a bit and then cleaned them up and got them ready to go back in their field.
Tim really enjoyed his ride and Poncho did really well, once he settled down.
We've been out to the farm many times since this...but I haven't really put anything together.
We have had a lot of things going on. Tim's father passed away, and Tim collapsed his left lung....so, we've really been limited on our family time.
Beth has put them in the back field and they seem to really love it back there.
We're on our way out to the farm in a bit to see them and spend a lot more quality time with them...I just wanted to get this posted so that I could update again wen I get home.
Thanks to my very special friend Thea who helped me realize..."our hearts are enriched with the unconditional love they gave us. I guess that can give us some sort of peace? "
I hope to come home with some great horsey stories....
