Aaron's Rocky, dk. b. g., 15.3h++, 2002.

Saved from slaughter thanks to a kind donation
from the Fans of Fox Hill Farm

Rocky was brought to the sale in a cramped trailer and left out in the parking lot. He was going to be brought in at the end of the sale with the lead in's because of a swollen sheath. The guy who shipped him in asked if we would buy him in the parking lot- we went to see him and really liked him, so paid his fee and loaded him on our trailer. He has settled in well, is very nice to ride, and is a good mover. Should finish close to 16.1h. Friendly, clean and sound, no vices.

Adoption fee $2400-.

Rocky was adopted by Renee in DC. Renee had a rescue horse years ago that had a lot of issues, and she worked through them. She lost that horse and was looking for a new horse to bring along, one that would be a bit easier than her previous horse. She came up not sure who she really wanted to see- we suggested Rocky might be a good match. We tacked him up and rode him and that was that! After a vet check, he left for his new home. At first things were a bit----rocky--- as he was very worried in his new surroundings, but after adding a stall screen to his stall so he could put his head out, and getting some turnout time, he settled in and is doing great. Congratulations!

Update December 2007:

I hope this e-mail finds you well.  I wanted to give you an update on Rocky.

Dave and I moved Rocky last week to stables which are a lot closer to our house and provide excellent care.  It's so much nicer to only have to drive 5 miles on country roads instead of an hour on the interstate.  Rocky's arthritis has improved and our vet provides him outstanding care, mixing medical management with holistic treatments.  I am now a firm believer in equine accupuncture and chiropractic!

The best part of everything is how much happier Rocky is in his new home, plus he has a new friend---Mr. Persistency!!!  Percy, Jessica, Erin, Rocky and I are all becoming close friends and are sharing our rescue experience together.  We brag about our Mid-Atlantic boys to everyone we meet and are actually going to get Holiday photos taken of the boys together to send you next weekend.  We now joke that Percy and Rocky have won the thoroughbred lottery being rescued by you, Ginny, the Freinds of Twilight and adopted by us.  They want for nothing.
Dave is amazed at the joy that Mid-Atlantic and Rocky have brought into my life!  I can have the worst day with work, traffic or whatever but when I go into the barn and I see those loving eyes it instantly makes me smile.  Thank you again for all of your assistance and guidance.

Happy Holiday wishes!  With warmest regards, Renae and Aaron's Rocky

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