It’s starting to get cold now. Are the horses still in Montana? While not publicized, I can’t believe that nobody knows where the horses are and how they are doing. I believe that they both are from the southern U.S., and so would not be acclimated to a Montana winter. Just want to know what their circumstances are and that they are okay. I’m sure that somebody in the vicinity knows something.
There is a FB group that stated that the horses are still in MT as of the other day. Apparently someone in that group knows where they are, but is being very quiet about where they are. Then the Mare_Stare confirmed that they are in MT still and he is still entertaining offers for purchasing them.
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I figured that there were some people who knew where they were. Just as long as they are okay and being well taken care of.
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We’re having a long beautiful autumn; still warm days and gradually more chilly nights. I would think if the horses are still grazing or at least being fed well and resting they will be in fine form for winter. This side of Montana doesn’t get as brutal as the east side; there will be snow but not as much subzero cold and wind.
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particularly with El Nino set up, the higher temps and lower precipitation forecast is not entirely a good thing. Every time this thread floats to the top I am prepared for bad news. 
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Same here. I am always ambivalent, figuring it’s either good news that both horses have a fabulous forever home, or bad news like Serial Loser has sent them off to a low end auction somewhere.
I can’t imagine he’s paying a dime for their upkeep, so at some point he’s going to have to either give them away or sell them. And it won’t be for $60,000.
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If they are from North Texas (I’m not completely sure, maybe no one knows) they should be ok with occasional temp drops into the 20’s, if they have shelter from wind.
Another aspect that might not be too big of a concern is that winter is much longer in Montana than where these horses are from. Currently north Texas has daytime high’s in the high 70’s and lows in the 60’s. That the forecast for the next couple of weeks, at least.
They need a responsible owner above all else. Hopefully whoever is caring for them understands their situation and their needs.
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I was pleasantly surprised at the temperatures when I was in Montana earlier this week. I don’t much like the reason behind them, as ultimately global warming is going to be a disaster for the entire planet. But I still enjoyed the warm temperatures.
Rebecca
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People bring horses up here from southern states all the time and these horses have been acclimated for months. They’re going to be living in 20* day after day and they will be ok as long as someone keeps feeding them. Where they are isn’t what I would consider windy, it’s a big valley with a lot of grass and pasture. Real winter will be from Nov-April. As long as they go into it in decent shape without lingering injuries and someone/anyone keeps them fed well I’d expect them to be fat and sassy in the spring. Not to take issue, just to say as long as they are kept fed the winter won’t hurt them IMO/IME. Hay prices weren’t super crazy here this year but the feed factor would worry me more than the cold for them.
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So far this year hasn’t been out of the ordinary for us; we’ve had rainy days and the grass is greening up again. I’ve wondered about your trip, I’m glad you got to see the good weather, it’s the prettiest time of year as long as the weather holds up! Some places got snow last weekend, more on the passes.
I’d meant to contact you before we left, and time got short. We got so lucky on weather, as it had already snowed at home in Colorado. We drove the Going to the Sun road, and aside from the abysmal condition of the dirt stretch, we had no problems and no snow. At the top, we saw snow on the higher peaks, but nothing at the elevation we reached. My fear of heights was definitely triggered on that drive! I used to be able to suppress it better. Heck, I used to live near the Grand Canyon, and practically hang by my toes on the edge to get good photos. Later that night, I had sore muscles from being tense, but I wouldn’t have wanted to miss it. It was a bucket list item for both of us. I was glad DH drove that stretch.
Rebecca
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That’s a scary road! Lots of views but then you’re thinking everyone’s looking at the views who is driving?? Glad you had a good trip!
What surprised me was how many people just tried to race through the drive. I thought they were nuts. Many of them didn’t seem to have a concept of where the yellow line was, and decided to drive on our side of the road when they were oncoming. But we survived. It helps that we drive Colorado roads all the time. I think the only time I was ever scared driving in Colorado was going over Independence Pass. It’s one of those roads that has a lot of one lane sections. If you meet an approaching vehicle, one has to back to a turnout. Backing on that road was a bit hair raising, with no guard rails in so many places.
Rebecca
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Yeah people have had wrecks there, headons and this summer someone drove right off it. It’s a dangerous mix of “oh look out there” and “pay attention please”!
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we had a record warm day in Puget Sound early this week ( 70 F) . We got the remnants of some Typhoons so they bring warm air and rains. This weekend starts the onset of upper altitude cold weather and the first snows to the upper Rockies and Cascades. It is all pretty average. I love September and October weather. This winter with El Nino it will be more rain and less snow which is not good for our Ag folks
you know if word got out that there are several people who would jump to and get them , just to get them rescued at a reasonable price
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That is a possibility, since it seems some people in that area are quietly keeping tabs on the horses. Honestly, I wish that would happen so Pete and Falcon could live happily ever after, forever free from him.
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If anyone hears of them going to auction, send me a heads up. I’m still on board for taking both of them and retiring them here at home.
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He can entertain until the 
come 
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No one in their right mind is going to give him his price. He’d be lucky to get 10% of his ridiculous asking prices.
Dreamhorse flagged his ads, that should put off any horsewise buyer.
I predict 
the horses will end up in the permanent custody of whatever good-hearted soul has them now.
His Adventure ended poorly, even he should comprehend that 
He’s likely to abandon the horses just like he left his dog when he set out.
As for them adapting to Winter, I’ll trot out {pun!} the story of my WB.
Bred in Queensland Australia - climate like FL- imported to FL @ 6, I brought him from FL at 14, to my Midwest Winter - arrived December 10 with a showslick coat & cotton sheet.
We weren’t having a frigid Winter yet, but I had only a midweight (100g) blanket in a 78 for his 82. So Plumbers Butt until I could order his size.
In the 5yrs I had him, he never got more than plushy in Winter, even with subzero temps.
And I rarely blanket my horses, he was no exception.
One horrendous blizzard had me stall horses - unblanketed as the barn was shut tight & comfortable.
He managed to push open the Dutch door at the back of his stall & then it got snow blown & piled up so he couldn’t get back in.
I came to feed & found his pony pal frantic he was Home Alone 
I found WB outside, naked & perfectly fine.
No shivering or testing cold anyplace on his body.
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The Cascades were beautiful this past week.
Rebecca
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