Yay yay YAY!!! 
Hope you’ll post some pics. I truly fell in loff with that Old Guy. I’m SO glad to hear he has a home.
What’s his barn name going to be? Dux??
That is wonderful!! I cannot wait to find out who he really is. Your very lucky to have him.
Thanks for saving this boy I cannot wait to see more pics!
WONDERFUL NEWS.
WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! That is the BEST news!! Keep us posted! YAY for you and YD!
Yay for you for doing a nice thing for a horse who deserves better than he’s gotten.
Even though he may not be an Olympic horse, I’m looking forward to finding out his real identity once he sheds out.
Can’t wait to see more pictures of him once he makes it home.
Not to sidetrack this thread, but I hadn’t seen that anyone was offended by my joke before now.
My comment had absolutely nothing at all to do with the “special” part of the Special Olympics. Nor did it have anything to do with the quality of horses that compete there. I grew up riding in a barn that was also a therapy center. I was actively involved in the program. We were proud to house a horse and rider combo who competed at the Special Olympics more than once. I had the opportunity to ride the horse, and he was one of the nicest horses I’ve been on, to this day. FWIW, if I saw a horse that was advertised as a S.O. horse, I’d be very interested. I know that to find a horse who has the combined temperment and ability to compete on that level is indeed a gold mine.
The comment I made was in reference to how someone can have selective hearing, and apply it to aid in making a sale, either because they don’t know any better or just want to get one over on an unsuspecting buyer. There was no other intent, especially not a rude connotation like it was implied by others. I apologize to anyone whom my joke offended.
Back to the real discussion, I’m so happy to hear this guy has found a new home, whoever he may be.
Tazer,
I am so happy you were able to get Dundee (if that is even still his name 
) I know he will live a happy and safe life with you!
I was thinking . . you may or may not believe in this. . but maybe if Dundee were to talk to a phsychic, he would tell you what he did throughout his career. :winkgrin:
Again, so happy for you and Dundee!
Gillian
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That’s his new name! (meaning, top redneck in Australian, or so the internet says…)
Today the vet and I took a long road trip to the boondocks of PA to see him. What we found was a smaller (16H) and older (mid 20s) gelding, that had personality and pizzazz. This boy has been somewhere and he’s done something in his life… and he KNOWS he’s special. He did have freezebrands on his shoulders, however the winter coats made it difficult to interpret.
Coggins, bloodwork and some shots were done, and we left him with a toasty blue blanket. He has a new mom (me) and once the coggins results are in, we can finalize transportation (thank you Addison).
Thank you everyone for helping or following this thread, and thank you to the moderator for leaving it up.
It’s been an adventure, and it’s only the beginning :)[/QUOTE]
Oh well this just made my day! I’ve been keeping my eye on this tread and it warms my heart to hear he got a home! How lucky he is!!
Yayyyyyyy:D
Oh YAY Tazer! I"m sure he really is something special, and you are too 
Just a little thought… not meant to offend… but… could you maybe rethink his name some more? It’s sort of like calling him Trailer Park Trash… or Big Loser… or Wife Beater… it’s not a “nice” name, not even funny. Maybe some ozzies can back me up here? Just a little thought I had.
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Um…yep, thats quite a derrogatory name…really really not cool… 
Might pay to change it maybe!
If you clip off the area where he is branded you should be able to read it clearly. When you can, PM me and I can see what I can find out about his history via his brands
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Wow, this has been such a rollercoaster thread to read. Tazer, and everyone who cared for this horse’s circumstance: you folks have brought tears to my eyes this morning. So awesome to know there is still a lot of good intentions and good people out there.
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Tazer can always use Duk/Duck as his barn name. “Ducks” is quite a term of endearment in colloquial England. Reminds me of my childhood and the relatives I have still have there.
Wish us luck for good weather tomorrow as that is when we hope to ship him!
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“Dux”
Sorry if the name does not please anyone, but I’ve known some pretty creative and smart people who claim to be a “redneck”. Dux is because he thinks he’s top man, literally. If he can be identified, then his true name will be considered, I would not deny him that.
He was quite happy yesterday, eating the apple I offered him when I asked him if he minded the name and if he wanted to come home with me.
And yes, his barn name will be “Dux”.
What I learned yesterday, is that he was in a lesson program and then sold to a dealer. He was then traded to the gal we just purchased him from. I am hoping to maybe back track a bit, and learn more about him.
Tazer, thank you for making my day. AND for making the rest of Dux’s life wonderful.
WAHOOOOOOOO this gave me goosebumps this morning! KUDDOS and I can’t WAIT for his story to unfold.
Happyhappyjoyjoy!
Oh YAY!! I’m doing the happy dance for Dux and Tazer
I’ve been following this thread and just hoping for this happy ending. I can’t wait to hear more and see pictures when Dux is in his new home.
“Dux” is one lucky boy! Can’t wait to see his progress and, hopefully, find out his true identity! Olympian or not, I bet he’s been there/done that and has some good stories behind him. Good luck with him Tazer and keep us posted!
Yay!
An aside on “Red Neck.”
Though it’s gathered a negative conotation, it’s actually a mark of proud resistance.
I’m writing a screenplay about the 1921 Battle of Blair Mountain, which is where the term comes from.
Thousands of miners seeking to unionize wore red bandanas to distinguish them from soldiers and coal company thugs. Miners were trying to march 85 miles to support striking miners. However, they were stopped by federal troops in the biggest inurrection we’ve never heard of.
You can see the red bandana on the History Channel’s “Hillbilly-the Real Story” narrated by Billy Ray Cyrus.
A miner friend’s grandfather father has “redneck” on his tombstone because he was in the battle.
Tazer, check your PM please.
