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| ARRIVED |
November 07 |
| ADOPTABILITY |
Adoption in
process!! Goes home July 08 |
| SPONSORED BY |
adoption in
process |
| BREED/AGE |
7 yo ( '01
model) Arab/Quarter Horse mare, approx 15hh |
Caydee
(Katie) PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK
(photo, left, courtesy of Jennifer who helped Caydee &
Nico get to CWER; right is first ride.)
| Summary:
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The family who donated Caydee and Nico met them both in very poor conditions, and
purchased them to save them from abuse and the threat of 'killing the
useless animals'. They did their best to care for the 2 of them,
despite limited horse experience. Then, health issues intervened, and
she could no longer provide for them. They donated them both to CWER,
with hopes we can put their lives on the right track and give them
meaningful futures as more than just lawn ornaments.
Caydee arrived fit and in good health, simply in
need of some basic medical updates and farrier care. She has that
beautiful, fluid, Arabian way of moving, particularly when excited. We
couldn't wait to get her confidence and then start her on a formal
training program to determine what this girl's nitch might be.
In July 08, Caydee got to meet the Kaluf family,
parents of Laddie, Majesty and Buster. Caydee immediately adopted
daughter Heather as her life partner. Caydee went from skittish and
nervous whenever away from Tess, to completely attached to this human
and unaware Tess, or anyone else, existed while in Heather's presence.
We are thrilled at their connection, and Caydee will be going home as
soon as we can arrange it.
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History:
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Intake Notes: Caydee arrived
quite timid of people, and very herd bound to Nico. She dances, prances
and yells when Nico is taken out of site, even just for a minute. She
seems dominant over Nico as far as with feed, but seems to use Nico for
a 'security blanket', at least during times of stress and significant
life change.
We were told
that Caydee was abused by the people the family took her from --
smacked on her legs with a 2x4 for kicking when frightened/upset. She
was also neglected and malnourished. Caydee's timid behavior make sense
given her history.
She needs basic
farrier care, but otherwise, Caydee seems healthy and fit. Her hooves
are in reasonable condition and should need little more than some
training to be able to trim her, then a normal trim. In the next
several weeks, we hope to get her trimmed, earn her confidence, and
start basic ground training with riding training on her schedule as
soon as she tells us she is ready.
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March 2008: This is one sweet, adorable
mare. I believe that the lady who donated Caydee was mistaken. By
personality and behaviors, I believe Nico was the abuse case; Caydee is
easy going, laid back and trusting. She also never shows any sort of
aggressive behavior.
Caydee
is riding! And is a pure joy to ride. She is just so willing, so
trusting, so open. We've only had 3 rides so far, and already we are
starting to do short trots. She walks off easily after mounting (stands
to mount), turns smoothly, and halts with ease. She's not always sure
what she's supposed to do, but she's thinking, listening, and trying.
You can see how relaxed she is in the photo. She does argue a little --
a great sign of confidence and that she's thinking! -- but without
being difficult and never ever mean.
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July 08: Heather K meet
Caydee this weekend, and Caydee immediately chose her as a life
partner. Caydee has been VERY attached to Tess for these past months,
and is usually VERY fussy in Tess' absence. Now, with Heather at her
side, Caydee had no interest in going with Tess, even when loose across
the pasture fence from Heather. They had an exceptionally good ride
together, and both girls showed more confidence and trust together than
either has shown riding with another partner. We're thrilled that they
will be going home soon. |
| Sponsorship: |
Caydee no longer
requires sponsorship, as she is going home. Congrats, Heather; most of
all, Congrats Caydee! |
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