Thought I would give you some updated pics from last weekends trail ride. It was Jacobs first and Turtle was great. They had a lot of fun but even though it was only an hour and at a walk on flat ground it was a bit much for Turtle. He is great around the property but probably won't take him out much anymore for his own sake. Poor guy looked 10 yrs older by the end of the ride. He is doing great though and is his lively, curious and loving self.

Hey, I just wanted to share a beautiful song with you, because I know right now might be rough. You probably don't understand Indonesian, but I feel like it transcends language. I cried the first time I heard it.

Jangan Menyerah means "Never Give Up"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTp-OxfkCao

Updates on Turtle: He is awesome...**** on wheels, lol. This horse has the personality of a yearling!! He plays and talks all day. Love, love, love this horse!! Look at his butt and this shine. I took this at 1am tonight, was up late with a neighbors colicking horse and came home to let Turtle and Moon in for some green grass and to take pics...no brushing and lots of mud on hit butt:


Look at these dapples and can you believe he only gets a cup of grain a day?!?

I have been meaning to log on and give you updates on Turtle but have been so busy I haven't had time. Tina said you had asked and wanted pictures so I am glad she got them posted for you. He is getting some winter fuzz already. He dropped a few pounds again this last couple weeks but I think my younger horse chases him around a little so it might be stress. I try to keep Joker in a different pasture or in his pen but sometimes I don't have a choice. He doesn't hurt him, just lets him know he is boss and get out of his way. I have upped his mash again and started giving him some hay just for a little extra, really don't want him dropping weight before winter. The hip is better but I think it is a calcium deposit and will probably go down but never away. It doesn't seem to bother him at all but being used more I put him on a little Free & Easy and some MSM to keep him comfortable. I have some pictures of Jacob riding him last week that I will post too. Hope things are well your way.

your welcome..I didn't think you were being rude, more like pointing out facts and such. Talk to a mod about the neg rep and let them decide. Sometimes it's hard for ppl to see what is what especially when emotions are in play.

Thank you for the add. Well I appreciate it and enjoy reading. SO keep it coming..lol

Hello. I just saw a few threads that you replied too and I liked your thoughts. So I just want to make sure I can keep tabs..lol

Good glad you like how he looks. He is very happy and loves his grass. His fly mask is made by Cashel and they are really super nice. He does have the swelling, but from what I can tell it doesn't seem to bother him. Jenny would know better than me though, give her an email she doesn't get on HGS much anymore she is super busy with lessons and stuff.

Alright I got you some pictures

Here is the little love bug himself! Turtle Pie.