I really hope that at some point in his future career Castaway competes against his prior owner at an event and beats her.
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Iām sure that Bounce will post an update today, but I watched her ride on Wilson this morning. His former human was a fool (and some other things I canāt post on a G-rated board. He is a lovely, willing horse. He is also so sweet! He even won over my non-horsey company at the barn this morning!
I took some pictures and sent them on to Bounce so you should have a face with the name shortly!
OOOHHHH! Now that would be SWEET!!!
Pics and Update of Castaway āWilsonā
Okayā¦ so this is the horse that was in the slaughter pen less than 2 weeks ago, because his āmotherā was angry that he was eliminated in show jumping. :mad: at his 2nd event (even though she moved him up before he was comfy at the lower level, and even though she was āin his faceā over the fences!- I have done some research!)
He has been at my barn exactly 2 days. He was a perfect gentleman! For those of you that contacted me and told me about his previous āridingā experiencesā¦ you will be happy to see that he went with no spurs, no whips and no draw reins! (Please no critiguing of meā¦ it was early in the morning- and I am 60 lbs overweight! I am horrified to be putting the pics of me on the boardā¦ but wanted you to see what a nice fellow this horse is!)
He is basking in the attention! He had a beauty day today after his ride- mane pulled, sheath cleaned, fungus bath. He is eating 3 square meals (needs to pick up about 150 lbs), enjoying his fan and turn-out, and seems sound, sane and a joy to be around! I can not imagine what he must have been thinking these past few weeksā¦ but I am ever so grateful that Beverly rescued him and Akindale Farm housed him until he could travel south!
I wish there was a legal way to prevent his previous owner from ever owning another horse! I sure hope she doesnāt have children!!!
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I donātā¦ because that means his former owner has a new horse to abuse :eek: !!!
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Bounce, he looks lovely and looks to be in good weight and condition from the pics. Lucky Wilson and lucky you, this sounds like it may work out really well for both of you. Please continue keeping us updated about the progress.
What a cutie
Wow, I canāt imagine what the old owner was thinking. What a lovely horse. I look forward to more updates and pictures.
You guys look like a team ā so glad you found each other.
He is BEAUTIFUL! I am so glad that he found his way to you.
What a lovely outcome. I look forward to watching him go. :yes:
Hey- he really looks like a cute horse and you look nice on him. Great find! Hope to see him at some shows around here when he is ready to go!
He looks like a great horse and I absolutely LOVE the names you have picked for him.
Iām glad he got to you safe and sound. I always really liked himā¦When I first saw him I thought what a findā¦heās what a good horseperson looks for in a prospect. Have fun with himā¦Iām sure he will bloom into a beauty with you!
He is totally wonderful (I love love love bay Geldings!) and I echo those that sayā¦great pair, great story and I hope to hear many MANY Wilson stories!:winkgrin: Congrats!
He is GORGEOUS!!!
Please keep us posted and let us know of his outings!
Congratulations!
Yay for Bounce!!! He is lovely! Shame, shame, shame on his former owner. She does not deserve to have horses (or any other animals, for that matter) in her life. Ugh.
I look forward to reading all about Wilsonās progress; I am sure he will bloom under your care!
Can you post a link to the pictures? I want to see them bigger but they wonāt open for me!
What a wonderful end to this story. Bounce, Iām so glad you found Wilson. He is lovely. You both are very lucky. Thereās a special place in Hades for the āownerā who dumped him.
Hooray for you both! You are lucky to have found each other.
Maybe she should take up riding bicycles. :mad: :rolleyes:
