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  • #201
    Oh I just wanted to say I've met Inca once, she mostly doesn't remember, but her and her husband are a very nice couple. She seems as sweet and warm as they come. I 'm sure they have it under control. By the way they have some really lovely animals.

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    • #202
      kelly - I can't get signal on my cell. If we can move the horses tonight I think I would feel better and then I can get my family on the road early in the am. Please call me - 281 807 9413
      Yvette
      Success is a journey not a destination.

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      • #203
        No advice to offer here, as I've never had to be in such a situation.

        Just LOTS of jingles and prayers that our COTH family stays safe through this storm!
        www.longleafsporthorses.com

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        • #204
          Aw, Kelly - thanks. That is so sweet. I'm sure I would remember meeting you! I hope you make it back up here safely. It WAS crazy just when I was driving around town getting feed and shavings!

          When I got home, my truck wouldn't start! That added to my stress but luckily we have 4 vehicles so I was able to take the Yukon to get feed, shavings and a battery for my truck. I got my mare and foal stall all ready tonight and moved my hay so it HOPEFULLY won't get soaked.

          Luckily my husband's meeting in Austin tomorrow got canceled so he just got home. I feel better that he will be here all day tomorrow to start getting ready and we won't have EVERYTHING to do on Friday.

          I'm praying everyone makes through this okay!

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          • #205
            Kelly - where are you coming from - Houston on 290 or somewhere else? Maybe I can help figure out a back route to get here.

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            • #206
              tirnanog ,
              I am posting this for Kelly. She is stuck in traffic and won't be able to pick up your horses tonight. She hasn't even made it to college station with her second load. She is sitting in traffic and can't even get off the road she is on. She says that gas stations are starting to sell out of fuel. She has been trying to call you but the system is busy. It took me over an hour of hitting redial to get ahold of her now. She will keep trying to call you. But if you can find another way to get your horses out please do so.

              Jen
              -kelly's worried friend in California-

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              • #207
                Unfortunately, I do not have anything to offer, I am so far away. But I would like to let everyone know that they are in my thoughts and prayers.

                If we were closer, I have an extra stall and a mostly empty garage that we could put animals in.
                Missouri Fox Trotters-To ride one is to own one

                Standardbreds, so much more then a harness racing horse.

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                • #208
                  it's just a bitch

                  I need a bigger truck/trailer to fit all (at least most of) my beasts on - but spent my $s on improving my house instead

                  with 2 horses, 1 pony, 2 goats, 2 dogs, (now) 4 cats (2 are feral kittens that I caught), 4 sheep, 8 chickens......and a 2 horse trailer I just cannot imagine how one goes about choosing....

                  plus my damn office is open tomorrow - yes, I know, I could (maybe should) not go in my MY entire department WILL be there - thus, more guilt if I don't (of course, the rest of my carpool has bugged out) and I have the whole PWE thing going really bad (that's why I have upteen sick days accumulated)

                  ah well - hoping my karma is good
                  Nothing says "I love you" like a tractor. (Clydejumper)

                  The reports states, “Elizabeth reported that she accidently put down this pony, ........, at the show.”

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                  • #209
                    anyway - as I said before, my dept will be there and letting them down just seems so wrong

                    stupid? sure.....blame my parents for raising me this way
                    Nothing says "I love you" like a tractor. (Clydejumper)

                    The reports states, “Elizabeth reported that she accidently put down this pony, ........, at the show.”

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                    • #210
                      NY Jingles here, gang...as tha song says
                      God Bless Texas!!!!
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                      Go, Baby, Go......
                      Aefvue Farms Footing Inspector

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                      • #211
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                        Sarah
                        formerly known as Alohamora
                        \"Half the failures in life arise from pulling in one\'s horse as he is leaping.\"~ Julius Hare

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                        • #212
                          I am 45 miles southeast of Dallas and can offer room for a few horses if someone needs to move horses up to this area (although it should be pretty wet here, too!). PM me or even better email me at WildOaksFarm@gmail.com if your horses needs a place to go!
                          http://burpclothsandsaddlepads.blogspot.com/

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                          • #213
                            Sgray all day this was on my mind, 3 horses and a 2 horse trailer. EKK figure unless you got out by Tue you cant just make 2 trips out. Of couse one horse does not like to load. But this is just a horrid situation for so many. For those of you in Fla please help with the suggestions. I feel so bad and would hate to be in these folks shoes no matter where on the Gulf coast they are on. Have had my horses on the coast line before and it is not a fun thing to worry about. Also have baled out a barn one winter with water comming in. I am not sure if any one can be super prepared for this.

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                            • #214
                              Just thought of something else handy: GLOVES. You'll need to protect your hands when you start clearing away debris. A sturdy pair of shoes/boots would be good too.
                              Full-time bargain hunter.

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                              • #215
                                Our barn is a flurry of activity. The BO had a six-horse trailer reserved, but it fell through. They're scheduled to make about four trips Waco and Austin to relocate horses. I was going to leave with my two in a few hours, but has anyone checked out http://traffic.houstontranstar.org/layers/ ? Fruitbats! Fruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuit. Bats! Every outbound lane is at a standstill.
                                "I did know once, only I've sort of forgotten." - Winnie the Pooh

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                                • #216
                                  <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Andrew:
                                  I guess Inca wouldn't dare ride in a GM clinic as she's wayyyy to sensitive to do so and a typical( not all) woymn who holds grudges </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

                                  Oh dear, let us not get our knickers in a twist or be obnoxious. Now is not the time.....we're all pretty stressed out here; there has been a huge influx of horses in a very short time and when you have frantic owners coming with those horses, well, one has to be part shrink. We here are not only concerned with protecting our own but doing the best we can for others so stress is our middle name until this is over. This is simply not the time to be uncivilized to those of us who live here.

                                  I spent most of my day on the phone coordinating places to put horses and calming down frantic owners that I would find a place for them and their horses, just would take a bit of time. So far so good but I know I have one nerve left and tomorrow isn't looking good!

                                  By the way, Inca would do better than most in a George Morris clinic; she's a pretty savvy gal and her concern for her horses is genuine as well as the horses coming here.

                                  We are all tired already, been an exhausting day trying to help others who are so happy to see their horses munching hay and being so relaxed in new surroundings.

                                  It's not over till the fat lady sings and we are prepared for the worst and hoping for the least.......
                                  Bethe Mounce
                                  Head Trainer, AmeriCan Romance Equestrian
                                  https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRomanceEquestrian
                                  Brentwood CA

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                                  • #217
                                    Well, my horses ride to the track is stuck in serious traffic. Not that the track was going to be an ideal place but with people around, and me getting my children out of town, I thought it would be better than where their at. At least there someone could look after them.
                                    Now their on there own. I put all pertinent info on their halters and I'll take down the stall fans in the am. I'm going to put a bale of hay in each stall and leave the stall doors open. They have plenty of water in their pasture and it's definately one of the higher areas in Cypress so flooding should not be a problem. I've been soooo frantic the last 2 days trying to find alternative stableing and transport I'm actually feeling somewhat calm now. Getting my children out is the most important thing I can do and as hard as I tried to get a better situation for my horses, it just didn't work out so, fingers crossed, I hope they do OK. The worse part of the storm, which will be the winds should only last about 12 hours. If my horses survive those 12 hours, they'll be ok.
                                    Wish us luck.
                                    Success is a journey not a destination.

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                                    • #218
                                      Bethe - it's so great that you are helping everyone find places to stash their horses! Can't say I got much done at work today - kept thinking about how to keep all mine safe and everything I need to do at home. Will be glad to have Friday off to finalize all the preparations.

                                      Give me a holler if you need any help on Friday and/or Sunday. Won't be getting out in the worst of it on Saturday, however.

                                      Totally agree with your last statement! I'm hoping all the worrying and preparing is for nothing!

                                      Unfortunately, we know it's going to hit somewhere. So, if it isn't us, it will be someone else dealing with it. Going to keep praying for everyone in Rita's path.

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                                      • #219
                                        Aw, tirnanog. Good luck and I will keep you and your horses in my prayers. We just all HOPE that it won't be quite as bad as we fear.

                                        Don't know how long you may be gone so you might want to put 2 or 3 bales of hay in each stall to be on the safe side.

                                        Is there someone that is staying close by that can come check on them as soon as it is safe to do so?

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                                        • #220
                                          I hope so. But everyone seems so caught up with their own familys and horses. I hope to get back on Sunday. I hope.
                                          Success is a journey not a destination.

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