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.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Zip and Me - True Love!




I have a new boyfriend! His name is Zippos Top Cat. I call him Zip because that's easier to say! He's a little shy, but I have been persistent. It's been paying off. We spend our days in a pasture with Tonka just hanging out and grazing.

We share the same birthday month - March, 1990 - Isn't that cool? Though I was born 20 days before him, he doesn't seem to mind hanging out with "an older woman!"

Tonka is cool too, but he makes faces at me if I get too close, so I am going to stick with Zip! Anyway, the vet told Andrea that Tonka was closer to 18, so I think I am too old for him..
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My new place!

A few days ago, Andrea came with a trailer to move me to my new home. Audrey has been so kind to me, and I will miss everyone at Lil' Bit Aud Farm. Audrey had to make room for hay storage - so my stall was no longer available. So, Andrea brought me to First Light Farm Equine Shelter. I am very brave and hopped right in the trailer. I don't really like backing out though, as I can't see well behind me. So Andrea let me turn around and walk out. It was very interesting to see my new home.

I have so many new friends. I especially like Zippy, though he runs away from me when I try to get close. At night, though we are side by side in our pens. I think he's CUTE! Andrea says she will take a picture of us together soon. He's getting a little more used to me now. I think he thinks I am going to hurt him, but I don't want to hurt him. I just want to hang out! I get turned out on a big pasture with Zip and Tonka - we all get along great.

The vet was out to check out my sore leg the other day. He said it might be due to an allergic reaction to the flies. All I know is that it hurt bad, but it feels much better now. Dr. Bill is a good guy!

Another nice person in my life is Tammy. She comes to trim my feet. They look and feel so good since she's been taking care of them. Thanks Tammy!

Andrea says she's still looking for a new home for me. I really like trail riding and I am very brave. I am very fat now - not like when Audrey and Andrea took me out of the "dark barn." I really don't need a lot of grain. Just give me some good grass or hay and a handful of grain for my vitamins and I am good to go. Andrea says I'm an "easy keeper."

Ok, daylight is wasting and there's a bunch of grass out there that's calling me! More later. ~H~
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