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Nov. 12, 2003, 09:19 AM

I haven't heard from Beezer directly, but someone is a postion to know said that she arrived home yesterday from Turf Paradise with her new CANTER horse and "he's really quite good looking" and "appears to be pretty quiet too." So at least we know that she picked him up, liked him, he's her's now, and they're all home and settling in.

She's probably with him now, bonding.

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Nov. 12, 2003, 12:35 PM

Awwww....

Maybe she will post after dark tonight? I think I would be spending my time bonding also! How exciting that she liked Rusty Gun. I can't wait to see some pictures.

This is so cool! I feel kind of like a new grandma! Wait....I'm too young to be a grandma! Well, it's okay if it involves horses.

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Nov. 12, 2003, 12:39 PM

Yes, yes we are anxiously awaiting some news from Beezer!!!!
Of course with some comments from Merry and photos.

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Nov. 12, 2003, 01:02 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by dcm:
Awwww....

Maybe she will post after dark tonight? I think I would be spending my time bonding also! How exciting that she liked Rusty Gun. I can't wait to see some pictures.

This is so cool! I feel kind of like a new grandma! Wait....I'm too young to be a grandma! Well, it's okay if it involves horses.

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hehe, so this is the story you were telling me about!! Now I'm anxious to hear how it all turned out.

He's a Beaut, by the way. Good luck with your new baby!

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Nov. 12, 2003, 02:33 PM

Beezer, the suspense is killing me. Please tell us how it went?

My husband even asked about you yesterday. "Did the lady on your bulletin board get her new C.A.N.T.E.R. horse from Arizona yet?"

He knows as soon as we have moved to KY and our barn is built I'm headed to the nearest C.A.N.T.E.R. site with my horse trailer. Heavens there are three within a days driving distance from our new place in KY.

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Nov. 12, 2003, 03:36 PM

He is the SWEETEST, dearest horse! I loff him already.

I will post more as soon as it gets quiet at work (i.e. the bosses go home ).

But he is a love. Not quite as big as I'd thought/hoped he'd be but big enough and I figure he'll bulk up -- he isn't even near the weight he was in his pictures.

The moment Mr. Beezer and I saw him, though, we knew he was coming home with us.

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Nov. 12, 2003, 05:57 PM

Congratulations! Can't wait to hear more.

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Nov. 12, 2003, 06:00 PM

<----clapping hands like a child! Yeah yippie for you. I can't wait for more info and pics! Congratulaions Beezer!

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Nov. 12, 2003, 07:23 PM

I'm so glad - very excited for you and for Rusty. Can't wait to see some pictures!

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Nov. 12, 2003, 08:20 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Beezer:
He is the SWEETEST, dearest horse! I loff him already.

I will post more as soon as it gets quiet at work (i.e. the bosses go home ).

But he is a love. Not quite as big as I'd thought/hoped he'd be but big enough and I figure he'll bulk up -- he isn't even near the weight he was in his pictures.

The moment Mr. Beezer and I saw him, though, we knew he was coming home with us.

_***** I muck, therefore I am. *****_<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<happy dance> (We need a happy dance smiley.)

OMGosh, Beezer! Isn't this almost the best thing since ice cream?? I am so happy for you and for Rusty Gun.

Congratulations and a great big <HUG>!!

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Nov. 12, 2003, 10:45 PM

Thank you all for your support! I've finally decided on a someday show name -- Footlights -- and a nickname of Topper/Toppy (of all of them, that stuck -- and it kept Mr. Beezer from dubbing him Bootsie! )

Among all the omens involved, the last was when, as we made one of the last turns toward the track, the rain gave way to a rainbow! I kid you not!! It was so very weird ... Mr. Beezer and I just looked at each other, and while I didn't say it, I couldn't help but think that somewhere, the Original and Most Beloved Beezer -- along with my dearly loved Jazz and my recently lost Mizzy Hoy -- were, if not pointing the way, at least giving us the thumb's up.

We beat Phil Hartman, the very kind man who hauled him from Michigan (as a side note, this is a WONDERFUL man! I can't say enough about him, his strong belief in getting needy TBs into new homes and his networking abilities -- if anyone has a "special request," I am sure that he would move heaven and earth to fill it, and he told me that he will keep me posted on horses like Topper that he thinks people would be interested in. ) to the track, so Mr. Beezer, in his nosy way , just started wandering around the barns. As I'm pacing nervously by the truck and trailer, I catch sight of him waving at me and calling me to come quick: "I've found your horse!"

And, by damn, he had. There was Rusty Gun/Footlights/Topper, standing out in a little pipe corral, talking with Mr. Beezer and getting a good neck scratch. As I walked up, he turned, looked at me, and immediately walked over and touched noses. He hooked his head over my shoulder and gave me a "hug" (I used to love it when Beezer did that! ) and, well, I was sunk.

Fortunately, he also moves cute enough, is remarkedly clean-legged and just an absolute laid-back lamb! (At least right now, LOL!) He walked out to the trailer in just a halter and lead rope (no chain!), past horses bucking and playing on hot walkers, galloping by on the track and myriad other distractions; stood like a rock while I put his shipping boots on; then just climbed into my trailer like a trooper. And he rode home like a dream, drinking water and eating carrots at every stop.

When we got home, he backed out of the trailer like a gentleman, looked around, snorted softly once and walked into his pen. Before I knew it, there was Mr. Beezer in the pen with him, giving him another scratch and more carrots -- Topper was following him around like a puppy. (Some hard-bitten racehorse! ) In one of the cutest moments, Topper picked up chunks of hay and dropped them along the fence between him and his neighbors -- kinda like a peace offering, I guess!

Today, he had a long hand-walk (completely ignoring Merry's rioting, bucking hunter who was turned out!), then we played a bit on the lunge line to see if he knew how (he didn't -- but he was game to try!).

Then he had a fungicide bath (he has the racehorse scurf), during which I noticed what had to have been a heck of a heel abscess on one hind leg. All the while, he was incredibly easy to handle and I felt perfectly at ease around him.

Sorry to ramble on so. I wish you all could see him in person -- he is just so very, very sweet! I'll post pictures as soon as I can.

Oh ... and Topper says THANK YOU, too. He wouldn't be home if it hadn't been for the posters on this thread and the very great kindness of everyone who helped along the way!

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Nov. 13, 2003, 02:59 AM

Beezer, Congratulations, and many very happy years with your new boy! Phil Hartman is the trainer that I just bought my canter cutie from, and hopefully she will arrive today from MI. It sure is funny how these things just seem "meant to be"!

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Nov. 13, 2003, 03:56 AM

This is a GREAT story. Isn't this BB a wonderland?

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Nov. 13, 2003, 04:37 AM

Congrats! I can't wait to see the photos!

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Nov. 13, 2003, 06:17 AM

I've been a lurker but just had to say CONGRATS! What a beautiful story & sounds like you two are lucky to have found one another...
Can't wait to see the pics!

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Nov. 13, 2003, 08:40 AM

Hooray for you and Topper!

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Best wishes to you both. Enjoy and post lots of pictures!

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Nov. 13, 2003, 09:02 AM

Beezer, it sounds like you have a winner! And Topper/Rusty is finally, and truly, home.

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Nov. 13, 2003, 09:06 AM

That is ssssooo awesome! I can't wait to see pictures. Of course you'll have to keep us updated on his progress.
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Nov. 13, 2003, 09:10 AM

Thats absolutely fabulous Beezer!
Hopefully you will keep us updated with lots of pics and progress posts

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