Elliott Stables

11/06/2024

Ouch

11/05/2024

Notorious Flirt, foaled 2-3-2008, died 11-4-2024. She came to us at 6 weeks of age. I'll try to edit this post and add more pictures, but am having a bit of trouble. Regardless, this is one of my favorites.
Her breeder had to cut back on horses and planned to call a dealer to take both her and her mother. We couldn't let that happen, so Richard and I went over and picked them up. She was close to 6 weeks old. I remember helping her step up into the trailer. Her mother was later sent to our then farrier. She was decidedly mean to my 30 year old quarter horse, and thus required a new zip code.
Tori was a dream horse for me.... I had such ambitions for her. She of course was just a sweet little horse, happy to simply be given attention. Over the years she just didn't seem to stay sound. Her feet weren't the best... add to that a host of other mystery issues led to her being a pet horse.
All of this came after we started her under saddle. She was easy, and very willing....Oh well, I guess it just wasn't meant to be. The last few years seemed to be even harder for her. Thyroid issues, hoof issues, allergy problems. Today it was obviously time to help her cross. As usual, I second guess myself repeatedly...Goodbye my sweet filly. I love you, and am sorry I couldn't fix it...and even more sorry if I could've and overlooked it. G

11/04/2024

11/01/2024

Remember children… I love chocolate

11/01/2024

Exhilarating!