ABOUT ME - MISS SKIP A DE

My name is Miss Skip A De. You can see my pedigree here at ALLBREEDPEDIGREE.

I was born on March 2, 1990. I originally came from the midwest but ended up at a well-known Maine dealer in 2003. I was sold from that dealer (the Dark Barn) but came back through a buy from another dealer in March of 2009.

Someone didn't take very good care of me and something was happening to my eyes. When they tried to sell me at the "dark barn" again, no one wanted me. I couldn't see very well and my legs and feet hurt, so I didn't move right either. The people at the "dark barn" told the others that my eyes were just fine. They let people ride me, but I was really scared because I don't know where am was going. I can see somethings - dark blurry things, parts of things. So when they rode me, I wasn't always as calm as I should be.

And when they took me out of the "dark barn" into the bright sunlight - OUCH! That made me squint, it didn't feel so good.

I was scared, hungry, thirsty and tired. People would come and look at me, and try to ride me, but they always put me back in the barn.

I heard someone say, "She'll end up going on a truck North." I am not sure what that meant, but deep in my bones, I knew it was not a good thing.

Then one day two humans came into the dark barn where I was tied. I looked over my shoulder at one of the humans when she walked by. I kept trying to get her attention. I wanted out of there so bad. I knew that my days were numbered and if someone didn't get me out of there soon, my fate would be grim!

The two humans left and I was scared again. Three days past. My feet were getting more sore, my tummy rumbled and I was so thirsty! They gave me food and hay and allowed me to drink from time to time at this dark barn, but really not enough. Maybe enough for a healthy horse, but I wasn't feeling well and needed more.

Then some other humans came by to see me. This time they put me in a trailer. I didn't feel scared. I was sure this trailer wasn't heading "North." Well, we were headed north, but not the scary "north!"

The ride seemed to go on an on. Finally we stopped and they wanted me to come out of the trailer. I had to back up. But I couldn't see very well. It was dark and, as I said, my eyes aren't very good. But I could tell these humans wanted to help me so I put my trust in them and they helped me off the trailer.

They led me to a roomy stall with soft shavings for bedding. There was a big bucket of water and a pile of hay for munching. I am not sure where I am, but I know I am not "up North" at the scary place.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

What the vet said & other stuff



Hello again! Today was a beautiful day, I enjoyed the warm weather lounging and eating, while Audrey, Gerard, and Andrea worked on my big turnout. I can't wait to get out there and stretch my legs!

Look how fat I am getting!

Audrey put something on my head. I realize you cannot see my beautiful face, but this mask cuts down the glare from the sun, which really bothers my eyes.


I had a visit the other day from another vet. This one was Dr. Reynolds. She was very nice and I liked her very much. Dr. Reynolds said that chiropractically speaking, (that's a big word for a horse, you know!) I am in good shape! I could have told her that... she did say that I had had some trauma to my back leg, near my butt. I wish I could tell you what happened but it's something I can't explain. It doesn't hurt me, but it does make me walk a little funny. Dr. Reynolds thinks there was a major damage to a muscle or tendon.




She also agreed with the other doctor that my eyesight is pretty bad. But I do see somethings, really! I know where my hay and water bucket is!

I am feeling and looking better every day. I am just happy to be here instead of "up north."

I really want to thank everyone who has given me food, water, veterinary care and hoof care. I haven't felt this good in a long time.


Andrea brought me some awesome treats. She called them Wheat Thins - I love Wheat Thins. If you have any Wheat Thins, would you please come and visit me and don't forget to bring them with you? They're healthy you know!

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