BUT I managed to track down the stallion station that she technically belongs to, FINALLY. After calling repeatedly to every place around here that I could think of, I finally managed to talk for 5 seconds to the owner of the colt and found out which place she was from (I never see him so it was quite a feat!). Once I found that out, I called the main farm, and was told that I had to call ANOTHER number. I called that number... no answer! I called a second number, and finally was able to get through to SOMEONE that had an idea of what was going on. After some sleuthing, we found exactly what we already knew: her approximate age (somewhere between 7-10), and her color, and her brand. And that was it. I talked to the main vet as well, and he said that all the recipient mares come in on a dealer truck, and the dealer didn't keep records of them either. So basically, we still know absolutely nothing about her, except that at some point she was probably in a feedlot. I'm glad she is no longer in the feedlot, but still... being a mishandled uterus isn't much of an upgrade really.
He told me all the recipient mares are up for sale at $1000 each. While that is kind of pricey for a mare with an unknown history, it's basically what I expected him to say. One quick update on Facebook about it, and suddenly I had a huge flood of people telling me to put a donate button up on the blog to see if I could raise up enough money to buy her. With the trimming business exploding, it is certainly doable at this point in my life to have two horses... so why not? Who wants to help me buy Bay Girl? Who wants to see that fancy little 257 on her butt turning down the centerline, cause I know I sure do!
EDIT: I took out the "Donate" button because with that you can't actually see the progress bar go up... we're already over $160!!
As a disclaimer, obviously you never REALLY know what is going to happen in a circumstance like this, so if I get a whole bunch of donations and the whole thing falls through, I will donate every cent of it to a charity of our collective choice. It's a win-win situation either way, no?
She says, pleaaaaase help me get to a good new home!
In other news, Bay Girl's second trim without sedation happened on Monday and I was SO PROUD of her! I don't do her farrier work, so instead I held her while we locked her colt in a stall and did her outside of the stall. She was an angel... AND she stood with both her hinds up in the sling on the hoof stand... considering she used to kick at anyone who came near her hind end at all, this is huge!!!!! What a little angel!!!!
So? Whadda ya say folks?
I just chipped in $25! We need a widget thingie though that shows how close we are to our goal!
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I totally agree with the widget thing! I'm kinda broke right now, so i only gave $10, but I'm sure everyone will help! I believe in you and bay Girl!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
That's great! Donation made :)
ReplyDeleteIf I weren't currently sustaining two ponies on unemployment, I would pitch in... But all I've got to offer is a a cheer from the sidelines.
ReplyDeleteI will say if I can make it work with the shitty non-profit "salary" I was earning, just about anyone can do it. :) I really hope she comes home with you!
just sent $25. good luck. Keep us posted cause if we get close, we can probably squeeze out a little more...
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! I'm excited for you! I'll do a post on my blog about her to hopefully get some more donations and I'll talk to my husband to see if we can chip in. I REALLY hope you get her!!
ReplyDeleteOkay I made a post on my blog about her so hopefully that helps!! Maybe other people will spread the word too. :D
ReplyDeleteYAH! How exciting. I really hope you are able to buy her.
ReplyDeleteI have been stalking your blogs for a while now. She'd have an awesome life with you so I'm coming out of the woodwork to make a small donation. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI donated! It was a small amount, but I am a poor high school teacher! ;-) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI will be donating shortly! I feel like I should mention that maybe you should also post this on Pangea's blog since I'm sure she's on board too! ;)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with giving Bay Girl a new home.
ReplyDeleteDonation made and fingers crossed to see photos in about 2 years time of that fancy little 257 butt popping over a fence on it's first trip round a course.
Oh, how exciting!!! I think that just like Pangaea, Bay Girl (who really, really needs a new name now) is meant to be yours.... good luck!
ReplyDeleteWow. This is just incredible. I dream of being able to rescue an unwanted horse myself - even were it unrideable, just to give one animal a safe home and some loving care - but lack of funds and utter lack of know-how are kinda massive obstacles. In lieu of this I'd love to be able to help you save Bay Girl, I just sent you $50. Good luck!! xx
ReplyDeleteSent you $25. Good luck!
ReplyDeletePerhaps when she is a bit more used to being handled, you can check her for a lip tattoo. That may shed some light on who she is.
ReplyDeleteI did check her a little while ago... no lip tattoo. Darn!
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