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ESG

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#121

Oct. 15, 2003, 11:08 AM

Great news! I'm so pleased you found the right people to help you get your boy back. Good thoughts heading your way, and I can't wait to hear that he's back safe with you.

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poltroon

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#122

Oct. 15, 2003, 12:33 PM

Good luck to you!

I would agree that leases can work to the benefit of all involved, but I would say that I would always want my horse to be in a situation where I or a trusted friend would see the horse regularly. I would not feel comfortable leasing my horse to another barn, even if close by, if there was not a regular watchful eye to verify that things were going well. If I couldn't have that situation, I would prefer to sell.

I too was a great lessee on many occasions, and cared deeply for the horses I rode.

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Posting Trot

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#123

Oct. 15, 2003, 01:08 PM

Excellent news, and best of luck.

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Easy Keeper

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#124

Oct. 15, 2003, 01:46 PM

I am about an hour from Lynden, let me know if you need anything. I am new here, but like to help out whenever possible.
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MyShadeOfPink

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#125

Oct. 15, 2003, 06:25 PM

If all else fails, maybe bribe a vet tech?

J/K mostly

Good luck and glad thigns are shaping up

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Applesauce

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#126

Oct. 15, 2003, 07:36 PM

Keeping fingers crossed! Can't wait to hear an update and hopefully some good news!

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#127

Oct. 15, 2003, 07:59 PM

Fingers and toes crossed for you!!!!!

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BLBGP

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#128

Oct. 16, 2003, 08:58 AM

Just had to bump this, so we can all follow! Hope everything gets resolved soon!
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#129

Oct. 16, 2003, 09:24 AM

Quick update- the state livestock inspector (ie brand inspector card guys) are on the case. As far as we know, a horse that resembles mine to a "we are 100% sure it was him" degree was brought in to a vet for a health certificate for travel to Canada! So, hopefully, we can track him down there and get him back.

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Applesauce

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#130

Oct. 16, 2003, 10:26 AM

WOW!!! So did she try to sell him to someone in Canada?? Things are looking better for sure. Hope you get your boy back soon and more importantly, I hope this woman PAYS for the anguish and worry she's put you through. Since the sheriff's dept is insisting this is a civil matter, then it certainly sounds like you've got one heck of a civil suit to file against this woman once you get your horse back. Get your expenses back!

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wanderlust

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#131

Oct. 16, 2003, 10:46 AM

OMG, calvincrowe... this is crazy, and I am sooooo sorry you have to deal with this.

I would wonder if selling a horse you don't own constitutes theft, and maybe now the sherriff could get involved as well?

Yikes!
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EponaRoan

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#132

Oct. 16, 2003, 11:21 AM

You might want to report this at Net Posse as a missing horse.

http://www.netposse.com

Someone in the area has got to know something ...

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OnyxThePony

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#133

Oct. 16, 2003, 11:25 AM

OMG.. haven't chimed in till now, but I just wanted to add my support and best wishes.
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#134

Oct. 16, 2003, 11:27 AM

wow-how ballsy. I hope you get there soon and find her. Good luck.

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#135

Oct. 16, 2003, 12:22 PM

I have been reading this thread since it began- quite an interesting turn of events. Best of luck.

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#136

Oct. 16, 2003, 12:45 PM

I agree with the netposse idea! They've done wonders with getting horses back!

Keeping everything crossed for ya! Keep us posted!

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MdLib

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#137

Oct. 16, 2003, 12:58 PM

Wow, I have a disconcerting feeling time is of the essence, for who knows why he was shipped to Canada.

I wish you good luck and a happy ending, and thank you for the updates; by sharing, you're arming all of us against a similar nightmare.
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Treat Wench

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#138

Oct. 16, 2003, 01:50 PM

I hope your horse makes it back to you safe and sound and that wherever he is, he is also safe and sound.
I know whatever the outcome, this will come back on that women one way or another. It always does.

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#139

Oct. 16, 2003, 05:43 PM

Wow this is so crazy! You could try posting on www.equiman.com (the Canadian BB) with a picture of him on the off chance that someone up here bought him. You never know....

Keep us posted!!!

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Jay Gee NZ

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#140

Oct. 16, 2003, 06:05 PM

Any news yet?? Hope you get him back real soon, got everything crossed that he's okay. This is kinda scary as we're thinking of leasing one of our horses out right now...

Kinda complicated for such a simple person...
Where am I? What day is it? Am I still having a good time???
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