Well, I wouldn’t put too much into the noseband - it is the most overused noseband in jumpers today.
I just talked to him, he is going to check his email for the link I sent to the Gulfport pix. He sounds so upset, poor guy!
Just want to make it clear that I am NOT Martha S on HSS. My webshots link was copied from here.
I am glad he was notified!
Gulf Coast Mid Winter III - February 18-22, 2009
5th $4,000 Open Jumper 1.30m - Ami Des Gemmes, Owner: Richard & Donna Marki, Rider: Amanda Flint
6th $1,000 Open Jumper 1.35m - VDL Theresa Lady, Owner/Rider: Amanda Flint
4th $7,000 Open Jumper 1.40m - Texas Hold 'Em, Owner: Kathleen Kamine, Rider: Amanda Flint
2nd YJC 5 Yr Olds 1.15m - Largo, Owner: Richard & Donna Marki, Rider: Amanda Flint
4th $1,000 YJC 6Yr Olds 1.20m - Wrenegade, Owner/Rider: Amanda Flint
5th $1,000 YJC 6Yr Olds 1.20m - VDL Chinedine, Owner: Gilliam Dunleavy, Rider: Amanda Flint
4th $1,000 YJC 7/8 Yr Olds 1.30m - Ami Des Gemmes, Owner: Richard & Donna Marki, Rider: Amanda Flint
7th Green Conformation Handy Hunter - Superboy, Owner: Kathleen Kamine, Rider: Amanda Flint
6th Green Conformation Hunter Model - Superboy, Owner: Kathleen Kamine, Rider: Amanda Flint
Green Conformation Hunter: 5th, 8th, 7th & 8th U/S - Superboy, Owner: Kathleen Kamine, Rider: Amanda Flint
2nd $500 Jr-A/O Jumper 1.30m - Kanye, Owner: Maclain Ward, Rider: Maria Van Buskirk
1st $500 Jr-A/O Jumper 1.30m - Kanye, Owner: Maclain Ward, Rider: Maria Van Buskirk
4th NHJL Low Jr-A/O Jpr Classic 1.30m - Kanye, Owner: Maclain Ward, Rider: Maria Van Buskirk
Champion Jr-A/O Jumper Division 1.3m - Kanye, Owner: Maclain Ward, Rider: Maria Van Buskirk
from the results page on www.resolutionfarm.com - sellers of “Kanye”
I’m really glad you were able to get in touch with him! 
“Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” William Shakespeare
Maclain Ward needs to be notified. I want to hear his version of events.
If it is the same horse, he sure is doing well in the jr jumpers. Maybe his rider will want to buy him from Patrick and things will turn out for the best.
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I still want to know who the imposter is! I am interested to hear what his mircochip comes back as! They should know by today according to HSS.com.[/QUOTE]
I feel badly for that horse too…who knows where he is supposed to be…and the fact he is being called the imposter horse! 
Sure looks like the same horse to me. Top line a bit different, thinner, but that could be the result of 6 months in a different program. If this is the case, it would make sense particularly if Guinniss had been dropped at the Wards prior to or just after the layup in Brewster. In any event, if true, this would be an one birthday (tomorrow) that Patrick won’t forget! Here’s hoping…
Notify Mclain Ward?! Are you CRAZY?! Time is of the essence here. A trapped animal is a dangerous animal… “Kanye’s” very existence relies on swift and immediate action by the proper authorities. This isn’t a just a little game of cat and mouse. The players in this scenario are not newbies. Since Patrick has indeed been informed, lets everyone just wait and hope that it’s not too late already!
Overdramatic much? 
I choose to refrain from further speculation at this point, but how’s’about donotbotherme as COTH Poster of the Year??
applause
Great detective work and kudos to whomever made the comparison between Gulfport and GG.
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Very amateur photo comparison, GG on left, Kanye on right.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2129301590100462194neZlph
What an amazing coincidence!! [/QUOTE]
wow, really close, maybe too close!
Where is Kanye now?
He isn’t in the results or pix after week 3 and they’re finishing up week 6 of Gulfport now.
Where’s Kanye now?
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Overdramatic much? [/QUOTE]
You do know what Barney Ward has admitted he did in the past, right? I don’t think it’s overdramatic to suggest that he might engage in some “foul play” if discovered switching horses.
I really think everyone needs to take a DEEP breath.
What makes you think that this wasn’t a simple mistake on the Ward’s part as well as Frank’s team.
My guess is that the mix up happened with the shipper.
- Shipper got horse confused.
- Grooms took GG from shipper thinking that it was mystery horse.
- Grooms at Frank’s barn took mystery horse thinking that it was GG.
- Both horses perform at a reasonable high degree.
- Ward’s rider’s were thrilled with horse they were riding and Barney sold horse to McClain thinking we have us a great deal.
- Frank’s thinks horse isn’t quite what they were told but is ok. Will try in lower divisions to see what happens.
I really don’t think that this is a case of a stolen horse I think it is more like a simple mix up.
I wouldn’t be surprised if MW heads to Tampa next. If he does, the question is, will this horse go with him or go home?
