The pony..

[FatSpottedAppy]

Remember the pony I was talking about a while back in the "Stocking up on horses before winter" thread? Well, we finally got to see her, and let me tell you that it was VERY depressing but relieving at the same time.

He couldn't even remember her name, he thinks its Misty. She's been tied up in a barn for 3 months. She's skin and bones, her ribs and spine are both protruding, she has mange we believe, the hair on her nose is completely rubbed off from wear her halter is, her hooves are overgrown, and she hasnt been dewormed in over a year. She's a sweety, though. He said around 12 years old, I think she is around 13hh. Supposedly the person he got her from barrel raced on her and such.

He was feeding her old hay. Want to know his excuse? "So if I have to shoot her she wont be full of good hay."

Well, the relieving part is that she's coming home next week and starting then will be her road to recovery. She'll live a long, happy life with us. There's always the possibility of selling her after she's 100% again, but I'm going to try and convince Mom to keep her. :) She's deserves a good life after all the hell she went through with these people.


Anyway I'm going to rename her.. I'm thinking maybe Harmony. What do you guys think?

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[GrungeEquestrian]

I swear the nerve of some people :mad:! That is so kind of you and your mom to take her in. She has a kind eye and I think she'll be a great little pony!

[oursarge]

Oh the poor baby, she has a kind face. I hope your mom will want to keep her, she deserves to be loved forever after all she's been through. I'd like to shoot people like that, I just don't understand why people like him have horses or any animals. I know you can't wait to get her.

[vicklynn]

Oh, dont ya just wanna slap those kind of people..awwwww.
I am glad your mom took her in. I think she needs a forever home with you though.
Good Job!! Cant wait to see updates on her.

[FoxFireEMT]

Ugh that is sickening...

[Dakota Sunrise]

Poor girl! I'm so glad you guys are taking her!

I like the name Harmony.:)

[FoxFireEMT]

O and I love the new name!

[livaward]

Grrrrrr I just want to start slapping people:mad:

[lovesfortune]

I'm so happy that she gets to come home with you guys. I can't wait to see updates on her progress. I'm sure she'll be forever grateful for the care you give her.

[Ryderd65]

What is wrong with people? How could you starve an animal like that? I just don't understand how some people sleep at night.

Harmony is getting a nice, new home for the holidays- guess her Christmas came early this year :)

Enjoy helping her rehab. She's going to be beautiful.

[Annie&Dixie]

She's pretty cute, I can't wait to see how she looks once she gets to her real home.

On another note, I can't believe some people...at least he's giving her to you.

[mare]

Glad she's going home with you. Looking forward to the "after" pictures!

[JackieB]

That poor pony. There's just no understanding the disregard of some people.

Please tell your mom that all of us at Baywind Forum think she's a saint. You too, of course, but we can just tell you directly. :)

We're all going to be so happy to watch this pony fluorish under your care.

[alittleoffkey]

I agree with Ryder - she just got the best Christmas present ever - and I'm willing to bet top dollar that she'll try her darnedest to return the favor in time. :) I love the name Harmony for her, it seems fitting.

[Vibe]

Some people are just sick.. You are great for giving this poor girl a nice home for the Holidays. I love the name.

[Blue]

Omg, poor pony. :( I'm SO glad you guys are there to take her in!

[mandisue]

Poor thing. People unerve me......:whack::cloud: BUT at least she'll have a good home, who knows a young girl might pop up looking for a good pony if you guys ever have to get rid of her, and I love the name harmony, suits her!

[cloedoll]

Awey, I feel so bad! She looks so sad. :( I'm glad you are taking her in Morgan, you'll give her a great forever home. How skinny is she? Do we even want to know?

[Me'N'Chic]

Awwww! That poor pony--thank you for taking her in and giving her the life she deserves! I am looking forward to updates!

[Gypsy Rose]

I'm so glad you and your mom are going to take this poor pony! How anyone could neglect such a sweet thing is beyond me- and that attitude it sounds like he has-grrr!

Definitely looking forward to progress pictures!

[FatSpottedAppy]

It's really upsetting. When I first saw her I thought "she's not as bad as I thought she would be" but then I got closer, felt her, and realized that the winter coat she had on was hiding most of her ribs. There was literally no meat there, the only place she looked fat was her big wormy pot belly. And I guess you guys are right, it will be an early Christmas present for her. :) If I don't get too attached to her I'd love to find her a home with a child that will love and and enjoy her the rest of her years.. if she's suitable.

Thanks everyone! I'll be sure to get more pictures of her as soon as she comes.

[PoniesRock101]

i'm glad your getting her! she looks like such a sweetheart, cant wait to see more pics. poor girl! sitll glad she'll have a nice life with you

[OwnedByOurHorses]

She looks like she is a cute pony.. Hopefully she will make a great child's mount. Can't wait to see updated pictures of her as she gains weight and get's rid of the wormy look

[KittySawrus]

Harmony's a fab name! Tho for once I don't mind calling a pony "Baby". She's not so mucha Misty to me.

Once more you're wowing me with your ability to keep taking these guys n gals in. Keep at it, Morgan & Morgan's mum and everyone else out there...these guys need people like you.

[Mandzanita]

I think Harmony is the PERFECT name for her :) It just warms my heart to know that she will have a loving and caring home very soon. Whe do you actually get to bring her home? Her face is so sweet, it's like she's lost hope though :(

How do you know this man? Did he have a reason for even having her? I don't know if I'd be able to control myself after he said the "shoot her" comment...I just can't wait until she's in your care!

[HeartofSteel]

I think Harmony is the best name for her! I'm so glad you can help her out, she will be loved and be well taken care of. Can't wait for more pictures!

[FatSpottedAppy]

I'll pass everything that you've guys have said onto my Mom. :)

She doesn't have any spark in her eyes, but she's really friendly. When we got there he was shoveling the crap from where she was tied.. And there was a ton of it in the tractor so I can only imagine how much she was standing in/on.

I'm not sure how my Mom knows him.. I just know that she has known him for a long time. We live in a very small, rural area where everyone pretty much knows everyone.. His last name has a very bad reputation. His daughter's boyfriend bought the pony for their kid, and then left her(the daughter with the kid, pony, etc) a little while afterwards. Since then no one has really been feeding the pony and she has just been tied in the barn. I guess he wont let her out into the pasture because she wont stay in the fence.. But his fences are really bad.

EDIT to say she'll be here next week sometime. He's trailering her here for us since we dont have a trailer.

He also has 2 belgians and a percheron which I feel really bad for. I went and pet the only one that wouldn't shy away from me.. Lets just say it wasnt a pretty sight..

[cloedoll]

Gah, just everything is so horrible. I'm real glad you and your mom saved her.

[sugarsgirl]

Aw, that poor pony! Well I guess shes lucky now that you are taking her in!
What a stupid owern though, "So if I have to shoot her she wont be full of good hay." :mad:

[HobbyHorse101]

How couold someone do something like that to such a sweet little pony? I like Harmony it's a pretty name for her..

[shynbvs]

aww the poor pony! She looks terrified in the second pic. what do horses do to deserve such cruel and stupid ppl?

by the way i love the name :)

[doc_western]

wow....some people just deserved to be slapped.
im really glad that you guys are taking her in- i know you'll do a great job getting her back to 100%
can't wait to see some of the "after" photos!

[valleyrider]

The nerve and stupidity of some people. :nono:She has such a cute face even though her eyes look sad. But I am sure with your tender loving care you will be putting a smile back into her eyes. Good luck with her and we can't wait for the up date pictures.

[jeezitsjacki]

aw that is so sad. im glad you are giving her a good home