Alphabetizing, gr. g., 15.3h+, 2000.

Saved from slaughter by Sherry of MD!

What a pretty boy! Alph is very well bred but was not much of a racehorse so found himself out of luck at New Holland. He was a colt when we saved him, but very well mannered. He is now gelded and ready for a new home. Still a little on the muscle but very honest to ride and sensible. Clean and sound, no vices.

Adoption fee $2300-

Update:

Alph was adopted! Courtney from NC came to see our horses and met Alph but we were not showing him at the time- he had really crashed coming off the steroids he was running on. She couldn't stop thinking about him and sent a deposit. As soon as he was better, she had him vetted, and then flew up to meet him and ride him. She brought along her trainer (who by the way is currently working with Francie and Louis Que!) It all went very well and Courtney knew he was the one.

He left for a short stay at Dr Judith Shoemakers for some "day spa" treatment and chiro while he waits for a ride to his new home in NC.

Thank you!

Update June, 2007:

Alph arrived here just this Tuesday and is doing great. He's in a field with a few other geldings and they all get along well. He's such a trooper and good traveller This week I've just been spending time with him and giving him baths, grazing, walking around the farm, etc. Mostly just getting to know him and letting him get to know me.

He's very sweet and has great manners and is a lightening fast learner. He's trying to figure out why I keep grooming him and bathing him and not doing anything else. He's not sure what's up with that! He's also getting used to being kissed on the nose which, at first, he found quite surprising:-) But he's getting used to all the love and I'm looking forward to working with him and developing that part of our relationship. I think it will actually be great for us to work together so we can develop that trust and shared experience.

I'll keep you updated and send you pictures when I get some. It looks like you all are adopting out lots of horses there which is wonderful. Good luck with everything!

Best,
Courtney

Update Sepetember 2007:

Hi Bev!

I just wanted to say hi and let you know how well Alphie is doing.  He continues to be such a smart, sweet boy and he is, without a doubt, a barn favorite.  I look forward to seeing him every day and miss him when I don't get the chance.  He has put weight on well and everyone is so proud of him for that-most of all me!

We are currently working on the basics and he's a total star.  He's walking, trotting and cantering (okay, so our left lead is a bit rough but there's no need to be particular!) and even going over trotting poles.  I imagine if I sent him over a jump he'd just do it since he sees no reason to be concerned about much of anything!  He does everything like it's no big deal and like he's done it a hundred times before.  If he's faced with something unusual (like a ditch) he stops and thinks it over, then he proceeds with confidence and thinks his way through it.  I couldn't be more proud of him.

Around the barn he's equally a champion.  He's sweet, loving, inquisitive and charming.  Everyone loves him and how can I blame them?!  He has impeccable manners and never bats an eye regardless of what's happening around him.  Tractor roaring right behind him?  Yawn.  Sweeping directly underneath him?  Did someone say something?  He just doesn't care!  He impresses everyone daily.  But I know how he is so I just smile and give him a pat.  What a good boy.

I'll be taking my trailer from Virginia down here to North Carolina and hope to be working with a trainer in Southern Pines by mid-October.  I think we could both use the guidance as we move into learning about things like a frame and flexing.  I'm really looking forward to that and seeing Alphie continue to grow and learn.  I know we've hardly just begun and it seems to me his potential goes on and on.  He's a tremendously quick learner so I've really got to keep up and make our rides productive, interactive and fresh.  I'll keep you updated and let you know how things go in Southern Pines. 

It looks like things are well at the rescue and you continue to find good homes for good horses.  I wish I had a farm of my own so I could take Dixie Rap.  He looks like he has a heart of gold.  Those ponies look like angels too!  Maybe in the future:-)

Thanks again for connecting me with such a wonderful horse.  He's my heart and soul!

Best,
Courtney

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