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.

Monday, October 5, 2009

I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!!




I am so excited! I am going to my new home this week. John, the man who adopted Tonka, is going to take me home as well.

I have been hearing so many wonderful things about my new place. It's near the ocean (like here, only closer) and I have a brand new barn with my very own personal stall. Lots of grass, lots of hay and lots of personal attention.

I've enjoyed my time with both Audrey and Andrea - but they and I knew, it was only temporary. Just to get me squared away and to help me find a more permanent home. So now, with a feeling of truly "belonging" to and with someone again, I will hop on the trailer and travel just a few miles to my new digs!

I want to thank everyone - and there were SO MANY - who helped me out of the "dark barn," got me my vaccinations, gave me food to eat, trimmed my feet, brushed my coat, gave me treats, loved me and had faith in me. My eyes might not be the best, but I can still carry a rider and follow along. I love going out on the trails. It is so nice to know that so many people cared enough. Even though my faith of some humans has been tested, there are obviously many people out there who know that good horses wind up in bad places sometimes. I hope that people continue to help more horses like me. Just one at a time, that's all it takes to make a difference. Thank you from the bottom of my hooves!
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