Before And Afters

cowboys_cowgurl · 10-03-2009, 08:33 AM

This is my newest baby, my 4 yr old Quarter Horse, Angus.
We have had him now for 6 months, and we got him riddled with worms and scrawny and this may sound awful, but he was pretty ugly. The people left him at a rescue nearby because 'he was unridable' and they didn't want him. I found out that it was just his back that hurt a lot, and they had no knowledge on how to train a young horse, and they road him in a Hackamore, Tie-down, and a Bit. The confused him so much. But now he is perfect walk trot, needs balancing work at the canter, and is jumping small fences. He is such a good boy my 6 yr old sister can ride him. I love him to death!

Before (about 1 month after we got him):

Now:

Capilet · 10-04-2009, 07:42 PM

My AQHA gelding was a near-founder rescue, like Curly.

He had not been ridden in EIGHT YEARS or more, and was 16 years old. He had to relearn everything; from learning to stand tied like a gentleman to riding of course.

Midway through September or so, and MUCH thinner and more muscled.

Early spring and working on dressage...

Semi-recent, off with an injury (urgh!)

CDpursuit4 · 10-05-2009, 09:44 AM

Amazing before and after shots...I think you all can give yourselves a pat on the back for all the hard work and love you have put into these horses. You gave them their lives back and I am sure they are forever greatful.

FancyASB · 10-05-2009, 04:24 PM

Double darn I wish I could post pictures of my Paso Fino mare Darby rescued in April at an auction for $25.00. Body score of 1, nasty wormy hair.....she's come a long way. We're working on her topline and she does have a hip injury but she can gait now; when I got her she could hardly walk. I love to see these pictures makes it all worth it! (Ok I uploaded pictures but I can't figure out how to post here, help if you click on images on the left you can see her pictures)

ColorMyWorld · 10-05-2009, 04:31 PM

Mercy, old pregnant pony I got at an auction for $50. She's great with kids. I didn't know she was in foal when I got her.

The day the colt was born

Only one month later

They look even better now. He's being weaned this week.

Callie's Mom · 10-05-2009, 04:37 PM

aww, colormyworld - she is a lovely old mare... you have done a great job with her! and that foal is lucky that you got her too so he could live.

belsenj · 10-05-2009, 06:06 PM

Wow, so many great success stories here. You have all done a wonderful job!

Beeks · 10-06-2009, 06:45 AM

I've posted these in other threads, but what the heck, here she is again.

The day I picked her up. April 27 2009

These were taken in July just three months later

and the end of August, after 6 weeks on straight pasture. She is now on a diet...LOLOL.

Anne Peterson · 10-06-2009, 06:49 AM

WOW colormyworld! you did so good by her!she really looks good! I can't believe you got her fattened up so fast! I was giving my mare, who wasn't quite as skinny as yours when you got her but, pretty close, about 20lbs of feed a day. And she never did gain weight that fast. Yes I did worm her.
Good job!

Anne Peterson · 10-06-2009, 06:50 AM

And Beeks, it looks to me like you have an easy keeper on your hands. Great job with her, she looks FANTASTIC!

10-03-2009, 08:33 AM	#41
cowboys_cowgurl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle of Nowhere, NY Posts: 594 Images: 4	This is my newest baby, my 4 yr old Quarter Horse, Angus. We have had him now for 6 months, and we got him riddled with worms and scrawny and this may sound awful, but he was pretty ugly. The people left him at a rescue nearby because 'he was unridable' and they didn't want him. I found out that it was just his back that hurt a lot, and they had no knowledge on how to train a young horse, and they road him in a Hackamore, Tie-down, and a Bit. The confused him so much. But now he is perfect walk trot, needs balancing work at the canter, and is jumping small fences. He is such a good boy my 6 yr old sister can ride him. I love him to death! Before (about 1 month after we got him): Now: __________________ I would rather meet Beezie Madden than Hannah Montana Proud Slave to: Smiley O'Riley *My lucky star is the one on my horse's forehead*

10-04-2009, 07:42 PM	#42
Capilet Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Washington Posts: 4,480 Images: 413 Blog Entries: 1	My AQHA gelding was a near-founder rescue, like Curly. He had not been ridden in EIGHT YEARS or more, and was 16 years old. He had to relearn everything; from learning to stand tied like a gentleman to riding of course. Midway through September or so, and MUCH thinner and more muscled. Early spring and working on dressage... Semi-recent, off with an injury (urgh!) __________________ "Just because something seems impossible that doesn't mean its not real." -Charles de Lint, Someplace to Be Flying

10-05-2009, 04:24 PM	#44
FancyASB Full Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Penn Valley, CA Posts: 70 Images: 17	Double darn I wish I could post pictures of my Paso Fino mare Darby rescued in April at an auction for $25.00. Body score of 1, nasty wormy hair.....she's come a long way. We're working on her topline and she does have a hip injury but she can gait now; when I got her she could hardly walk. I love to see these pictures makes it all worth it! (Ok I uploaded pictures but I can't figure out how to post here, help if you click on images on the left you can see her pictures) Last edited by FancyASB; 10-05-2009 at 08:25 PM.

10-05-2009, 04:31 PM	#45
ColorMyWorld Full Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northcentral Ohio Posts: 98	Mercy, old pregnant pony I got at an auction for $50. She's great with kids. I didn't know she was in foal when I got her. The day the colt was born Only one month later They look even better now. He's being weaned this week. __________________ My gang! Paints:Holly; Mocha, Glory; Ponies: Mercy (rescued), Lokie-her surpise colt!

10-05-2009, 04:37 PM	#46
Callie's Mom Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Loomis, ca Posts: 2,177 Images: 422	aww, colormyworld - she is a lovely old mare... you have done a great job with her! and that foal is lucky that you got her too so he could live. __________________ Kristin, Blessed owner of: Izzy, Isis, and Chance!

10-05-2009, 09:44 AM	#43
CDpursuit4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hilton head IS SC Posts: 480	Amazing before and after shots...I think you all can give yourselves a pat on the back for all the hard work and love you have put into these horses. You gave them their lives back and I am sure they are forever greatful.

10-05-2009, 06:06 PM	#47
belsenj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 780 Images: 41	Wow, so many great success stories here. You have all done a wonderful job!

10-06-2009, 06:45 AM	#48
Beeks Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Washington Posts: 4,341 Images: 351	I've posted these in other threads, but what the heck, here she is again. The day I picked her up. April 27 2009 These were taken in July just three months later and the end of August, after 6 weeks on straight pasture. She is now on a diet...LOLOL. __________________ Your horse called. He said "Get off the computer!" I've been "Gobbled" and I liked it.

10-06-2009, 06:49 AM	#49
Anne Peterson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ky Posts: 786 Images: 47	WOW colormyworld! you did so good by her!she really looks good! I can't believe you got her fattened up so fast! I was giving my mare, who wasn't quite as skinny as yours when you got her but, pretty close, about 20lbs of feed a day. And she never did gain weight that fast. Yes I did worm her. Good job! __________________ ******........TAKE A LOOK........***** http://www.horseclicks.com/horses/rbjnfj/ Cow girls don't cry.....SO STOP CRYING!

10-06-2009, 06:50 AM	#50
Anne Peterson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ky Posts: 786 Images: 47	And Beeks, it looks to me like you have an easy keeper on your hands. Great job with her, she looks FANTASTIC! __________________ ******........TAKE A LOOK........***** http://www.horseclicks.com/horses/rbjnfj/ Cow girls don't cry.....SO STOP CRYING!

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