I was happy to see the Chronicle’s article on November Rain’s rescue. I do hope this draws more attention to the plight of so many horses that are left without good care once their career in the show world is finished.
It was very interesting to hear from some of the people involved. I hope they have all learned from “Dux’s” story and from their own role in it.
Kudos to Colleen and “her Vet” 
We still want PICTURES!!!
I really enjoyed the story in COTH, and applaud the magazine for running it. Pictures of him now?
I really thought this story would never see print in COTH until Penny contacted me for some opinions as a retirement farm owner. I think Penny did a great job of telling Dux’s story in a very tactful fashion! I hope it brings more awareness to the horse’s that slip through the cracks needlessly.
Loved loved loved the article.
PICTURES PLEASE??!!
Very nice story! I think the quote about not wanting to ask where the horse is now is so compelling…so many people don’t want to know the worst and it’s easier just to pretend the best.
Here’s another similar rescue story with a very happy ending: http://www.spcamc.org/success-stories.htm
What a wonderful story. My heart goes out to both the horses and the owners who love their horses but can no longer afford to maintain them.These old guys are the such characters and deserve our best efforts to give them a dignified life. Sadly, that is not always possible. I am blessed with several wonderful owners who keep their semi or fully retired horses at our farm. Several oldsters are buried here. But farmland is disappearing as fast as disposable income these days, and it will become increasingly difficult to find retirement situations for all the deserving old guys. I am carrying several , and even with my own farm, it is quite costly. Please don’t judge those who have to sell.Life circumstances can change in an instant.
I would also agree with the posters who have noted that many top horses really prefer to keep “their hand in the game” by showing at lower levels. Even if they are stiff etc. those guys seem to crave the attention,new surroundings, and perhaps the adrenaline rush? I’ve known horses who are much happier staying in work with some bute and adequan even when nqr. They glowed with health and happiness and looked much healthier than when they were simply out on grass with their buddies. Other oldsters only want the latter.
I will hurry off to the tack store today and get my very own copy! Thanks for the heads-up!
OMG, I just got my print copy and the pictures are lovely! 
I need a copy!
I have not seen the actual article… would love a copy, but neither the tack shop nor Borders Books carry The Chronicle.
Dux is doing well. He has “let his hair down” and is enjoying just being a horse.
I will elaborate more later, there are pictures, but I still do not know how to post them.
I can be emailed directly at phishmare@aol.com if anyone has the ability and can lend a hand…
I’m going to be offline for a bit but should be back on by morning.
Check your email
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Well I received some interesting information on the Sir Dux.
Seems he was bred and born in Argentina, and was rather successful there. I would like to know what his racing name was, and when he was branded.[/QUOTE]
If you know the name of the sire or dam, you can check their breeding records and offspring in:
www.studbook.com.ar
That’s the Jockey Club registry in Argentina. If you put the sire’s or dam’s name in the search link, their entire offspring registries will come up. Then by guessing his age, I guess you can somewhat point out which foal he is on the list (they have gender and coat color, so it can be an easy match…) and figure out his registry name.
Hope this helps.
Congrats on your rescue. It was the least someone could do for such a great horse. Nothing beats a happy ending! 
Tazer, in order to post a picture in a post, you have to be a premium member. Otherwise, you will have to upload your photos to a photo sharing service like photobucket.
OMG not Thunder!!!
I was a working student in Leslie Howard’s barn when he was there. I would have given my right arm for him. I can’t believe this could have happened to him. Thanks to whoever saved him and if you ever can’t keep him, he can have a forever home with me. I was thinking he had a happy home in Vermont, well if anybody is truly happy in Vermont!
I just came across this, does anyone know how the horse is doing now?
Any recent pictures?
I don’t know how he is doing right now but I do know he went to a home where he will never fall into uncaring hands ever again.
That being said… Where are the new pictures of the old guy!!!
Good Bye My Friend
It is with an extremely sad and heavy heart that I have said goodbye to my friend Dux today. It was an honor to have owned him and given him the retirement he so deserved after a distinguished career in Argentina, Australia, Rome, Belgium and finally, the United States. He was my once in a lifetime horse.
Thank you to Linda Kutrubes who urged me to take a trip to PA to see an old horse who we believed was falsely advertised but in need of a leg up on life. He was skinnier than pictured, older than stated, less sound than I had hoped, but ultimately perfect.
He was 24 years old.
RIP big guy.
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Thank you Addison for bringing him home, so he could retire in peace and comfort. And thank you to all of his friends here on COTH, who thought of him, sent him candy canes and helped him in some way.
Awww - that is so sweet. Well done, so glad there are such nice people in this world. Condolances.
Tazer, my sincere condolences for your loss. I remember following this thread years ago as the mystery unraveled, and being so happy when Dux finally found his forever home.
Thank you. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you but you did a truly wonderful thing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Godspeed to your dear friend. :sadsmile:
oh so sorry to hear that dux has passed!
i faithfully followed this thread from start to finish.
i am sooo glad that you gave him a wonderful home. its so hard to lose our friends. take care!
I remember this thread as well, and how kind you were to Dux. He was amazingly lucky to have had you to live out his days with. And it sounds like you were lucky, too. Hugs for you! Godspeed, Dux.
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