Dandy has gone to her new home. I have found someone who was looking for a solid trail or road horse (Not the girl in the picture), she came by to try Dandy out and instantly fell in love with her. She wasn't even mounted on her that she already loved her. Dandy is so well behaved and respectful that I'm not surprised, she used to wow the crowds everywhere we went, and when people found out that she was mostly blind, they couldn't believe it and they were very impressed with her.
I miss her a lot, all the time. This was hard on everyone, but deep down, I know that I did the right thing and that she will be happy in her new home. She is only with one other horse in a small enclosure with a big shelter, free choice hay and a big water through.
The girl loves her to death and treats her like a porcelaine doll. Dandy should be very well there.
I've had quite a rough week. On March 18, my mom announced that the man who we wanted to buy a farm from decided not to sell it. I was devastated, that farm would be perfect for our horses and I already had big plans made for when we would move there, that shattered all of my dreams. That same night, my grandmother passed away. Her death was unexpected by all and broke the heart of everyone. My grandma passed away in the arms of her daughter, if this doesn't rip a big chunk of your heart out... I was devastated and my aunt will probably need counseling. Her mom was her best friend, they were always together. The next morning, I was driving Dandy to her new home. My heart was already heavy and I managed to not burst out crying in the truck with my trailer guy. I had cried enough the day before, I had spent the whole day with Dandy, brushing her and trimming her feet and petting her and telling her I loved her and that she was such a good girl... I sold my best horse, that's sad. I cried the whole time I was with her.
I will never forget Dandy and I get teary eyed just thinking about her. Fortunately, I get news about her and she is doing really good and the girl really loves her a lot. I feel relieved to hear this and I am sure that Dandy is as happy as a clam. I wish them all the best.
This will allow me to start my new horse, Miss, without having to leave Dandy behind and miserable. I already have a second ride on Miss, I know, it's not a whole lot, but at this time of year, in my part of the world, things get really icey and I don't want to take chances with the horses. They get regular visits and are all a bunch of attention hogs.
Misty had a really hard time with Dandy leaving. It ripped my heart out to see her standing at the gate all day waiting for Dandy to come back. Obviously, she didn't like Miss right away and there is still a big cold between them, but they are starting to sort things out. At least I don't have to sit at work and be worried about a blind horse running throug a fence or being injured because she can hardly see, I would've died if something like that would've happened. I thought long and hard about putting her down, but she was doing really well in the last months and I decided to give her a chance to find a new home where she would be happy and kept into work and I did... it's perfect for her.
If Dandy hadn't sold in a year, I would've considered putting her down, she would've been very miserable at my place not being worked and one of the standardbreds could really give her a run for her money, which had already caused her injury once. I was very nervous at the thought of putting them to pasture together again, that wouldn't have happened. Now, I can rest my head and know that, although horses are trouble magnets, that at least all of them can see and probably figure things out on their own.
Since I have been sick (since September), I have found out that stress brings out the episodes and that I should avoid all stress if possible. I know that it is impossible to completely eliminate it, but I'll try! Having this less to worry about really helps, as much as I love Dandy, I know that this is a better situation for her and that she will do very well there.
So here's to Dandy, my best buddy!
I will always love you girl
Be good! ( I always said that before leaving the pasture)
