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Deeds Update from Dec 31 2007
I worked with Deeds again over the weekend, and he was pretty stiff. Probably due to the cold weather we have been having. He was pretty lazy on the lunge and under saddle, and due to his stiffness, I just did walk/trot circles and serpentines with him. He still doesn’t give to pressure real well, but he tries and is such a gentleman on the gound. He is starting to chew on the bit and soften his…
Honeycutt Update from Dec 3, 2007
Poor Honeycutt. He does not like this weather at all. There’s a huge pine tree branch that fell into his paddock last night.…he is eyeing it as if to say “Hmmm, could I somehow fashion that into a boat to sail away in?“ We are all thinking about building an ark…that is how much it is raining here right now. Add to that the 7” of snow that fell yesterday that has completely melted, and you…
Deeds Update from Nov 13 2007
Deeds got his shots on Friday: Subjective/Objective: Deeds: History/Presenting Concern: Due for vaccination Physical Exam: Temp-98.5, Pulse-48 (just running around) and Resp-20 = WNL (within normal limits), MM: pink, CRT < 2sec, GI +/+ = WNL. Heart, lung and GI sounds = WNL. Vaccination: Tetanus (IMl), Flu/Rhino (IN) Assessment/Plan: Looks good. Please call or email with any questions or…
Honeycutt Update from Oct 31, 2007
Honeycutt got his feet trimmed yesterday. He was a pretty good boy for the farrier.…he’s getting better and better at dealing with new people. There was one little incident that really surprised me.…he had a moment of panic while in the cross ties, and he went flying backwards with his head in the air…I had a hold of his lead rope…and as I went towards his head to unsnap the cross ties,…
Deeds Update from Oct 27 2007
Update from Allison: I played with Mr. Deeds today and I’ve got to say, he is one nice horse. He stood nicely in the cross-ties — jigged a bit when the horses in the pasture started running around — and was quiet and cooperative while I tacked him up. Put him on the lunge line, he was lazy, so I hopped up on his back and did some walk/trot circles. He still feels “stilted” at the trot, but…
Honeycutt Photo Gallery — October 2007
New blanket day!!
Buckwheat Update from Oct 22 2007
Picture of Bucky and his adopter during his site visit:
Deeds Update from Oct 1 2007
I did some research on Deeds’ racing history. He raced 65 times with 10 wins, 8 places, 3 shows. He earned $51,130 in his career. He raced at Hastings Park for most of his career, then Portland Meadows, and then the fair circuit. His sire, Alydeed, is a multiple-stakes winner who earned over $900,000 on the track. His dam Arch Miss, was also a racehorse — she won over $30K on the track. Deeds…
Deeds Update from Sept 29 2007
Picture time! I worked with Deeds today and I must say I LOVE this horse!! He is so sweet and willing and reminds me a lot of my Slam. I took him out and Allison and I put him in the crossties and brushed him and cleaned him up. He was a very good boy and stood quietly. Then I saddled him up (he was good, a little nervous but good) and bridled him and brought him into the arena. He was nervous…
Deeds Background
Deeds (He is Indeed) is an 11 year old TB gelding, bay with three socks, 16.2h, who raced until he was 9. Deeds was purchased site unseen from a dealer in Oregon by his former owner in July as an eventing prospect. When he arrived he was lame, had horrible feet, and had signs of previous injuries that made it obvious that he was not going to work out as an eventer. The owner made the decision to…
Honeycutt Update from Sept 5, 2007
Honeycutt got his feet trimmed yesterday, and he was a superstar for the farrier. Of course we did it all very gently and carefully, but still, he did great and I was very proud of him. A couple days ago, I decided to try lunging him with a surcingle on…he stood stock still while I was putting it on, and then he kinda scrambled out into his paddock and I thought he was going to start bucking,…
Buckwheat Update from Sept 4 2007
update from Kathy on Buck and Shante: Hi, Just an update. We took the boys on a trail ride yesterday and today. Of course Shante was as mellow as usual, he did great, kept him at a slow pace though. Bucky on the other hand was his usual lets go and get there first. I had to work really hard to keep him at a slower pace, I was really tired when when we got back home. That was yesterday, today, I…
Buckwheat Update from Aug 22 2007
We’re happy to announce that Buckie has been adopted. (well, I’m heartbroken, but happy nonetheless.) His new home is in Beavercreek, OR, with a wonderful couple — Kathy and Kevin– who were looking for a horse that their grandkids could ride. They met Buckie and Shante at the SAFE Benefit Show, and were interested in adopting both horses. At a second meeting, Kathy rode Shante and decided he…
Honeycutt Update from Aug 22, 2007
Honeycutt is doing very well, and I believe that he is happy living here. He is quite well behaved and easy to handle, and I do feel that I have gained at least some of his trust. I subject him to being touched and petted and patted on a daily basis and he’s quite tolerant of that, and will even approach me for attention. I’m trying not to baby him so much, so occasionally I will make sudden…
Buckwheat Update from July 31 2007
Some great photos of Bucky being ridden by Jessica in leadline at the 2007 SAFE Benefit Horse Show: http://www.kaufholtzphotography.com/gallery/3226275#178204671 http://www.kaufholtzphotography.com/gallery/3226275#P‑2–15
Honeycutt Photo Gallery — July 2007
Buckwheat Update from May 7 2007
Since it is downright warm out today and since he has FINALLY finished shedding, Mr Buck got a bath today! As with everything, he was good as gold, even though he’s no big fan of the hose. Look who’s gorgeous:
Buckwheat Update from Apr 6 2007
BUCKY UPDATE! First off, I’ve got to say that I have gotten really attached to the little bugger. He is sweet and gentle and quiet and just the funniest looking little guy…I’ll post some pictures as soon as my camera battery recharges. He has been shedding copious amounts of hair for several weeks now, and isn’t even CLOSE to being done. The other day I glanced at him and it looked as if he…
Buckwheat Update from Feb 1 2007
Had a chance to see what’s under that blanket today…he’s got a cute little bod! He stood very nicely to be groomed. I know there has been some concern about the possibility that Buck has Cushings, due to his long coat? Well I am happy to report that he is shedding out like some kind of crazy shedding machine. I brushed him for about 10 minutes a few days ago, and took off enough hair to fill a…
Buckwheat Update from Jan 31 2007
I let him meet Jay & Oliver briefly over the fence after I unloaded him from my trailer yesterday. They all sniffed noses then Buck squealed and sort of struck out with his front hooves. I took to the back pasture and turned him out there, and he immediately started grazing and even rolled. A little while later I turned Oliver out in the pasture next to him. Buck wouldn’t really approach the…
Buckie photos
Buckwheat Background and History
BUCKWHEAT is a 20–25 yo 15 hh gelding. Bay with a small star and a double snip. Right now he is a furry little guy in his winter coat. Buck is up to date on shots, worming, teeth and feet. He has some stiffness due to age and cold weather, but he is sound and quite energetic. His former owner rescued him from a kill buyer in 2006 and was surrendered by his owner in January of 2007 due to…
Greta update — Jan 22, 2007
I got to see Greta today working with her trainer, Monica Stephens, and see Greta’s owner Molly again. Wow! I can’t believe this is the same horse I saw in May 2005, who was sick, thin, and lethargic in quarantine in Yakima. She is absolutely stunning! I think she had been advertised as a QH, but she looks like a Welsh Cob or maybe even Andalusion-cross. She is not very tall, but very stocky.…
Earl’s Story
There’s a scene toward the end of the documentary Buck in which legendary horseman Buck Brannaman is in a pen with a stallion who repeatedly tries to attack him. Buck calmly uses his flag to keep the horse at a safe distance, and all the while, the stallion is rearing and striking, trying his level best to get at him. Buck addresses the horse’s owner, saying “On the ground, he’s treacherous,…
Greta update — Aug 21, 2006
Update from Molly: She’s such a pretty girl. I’m so sorry I missed the clinic; we’ll be at the next one!!
First Day Outside
Benedetto is Born
On August 10, 2006, SAFE mare Vivian gave birth to a healthy colt who was eventually named Benedetto. Here are photos from his first day on Earth.
Greta update: Mar 2, 2006
Update from Molly: Despite the rainrot and mud we have had a good winter. We are both looking forward to the sunny days of spring. Her mane finally grew in, maybe I should have named her Marilyn. Here she is with her new friends Tina and Jake.
Greta Update — Dec 19, 2005
From Molly: Greta had her first big vet appointment today with Dr. Evergreen. I was nervous all week, because I didn’t know what to expect or how she would behave. For the most part it was uneventful, although very interesting for me; I got to feel the difference in her teeth before and after the float. She did rear in the stall and bump her mouth (prior to the sedative )just some minor cuts.…
Greta update — Nov. 28th, 2005
From Molly: Here’s her “don’t touch my back feet” look. Any suggestions? She was doing great, now she doesn’t want me near her behind. She is moving sound and looks fine.
