Hurt Horsie...

[Bossy Aussie]

Okay...I know this isn't the place. But I needed to tell someone.

This afternoon, I was checking the fences around the property and the fences that border the whole property are barbed wire (the corrals and such are wood so as not to hurt anyone) to keep out as much as possible.
Anyway, about two miles out, I could see a horse, and at first I thought it was one of mine and started panicing but as we got closer, I realized it wasn't any of my horses. I felt a little better, but still wondered where it came from. I still couldn't see it very well, but it looked like it had been thrashing around a lot. It's sides were heaving and it was covered in sweat.
To make a long story short, he had been caught in the barbed wire and had really done a number on himself and the fence...I stitched him up but since the cuts were so big, he's being held together with Velcro until things heal up a little better. He looks to only be about 7 months old. Hopefully this doesn't leave too much of an impact on him.
Velcro (that's what I ended up naming him) will stay here at least until he's healed. Maybe forever...the fence is fine.

Thanks for listening.

Bossy

 

[Laurel]

That's so sad! I'm glad you were able to help the horse. On a similar note, I was watching The Crocodile Hunter on Animal Planet the other night and he was traveling along the "dog fence" in the Australian Outback. It was sad to see all the animals - hawks, foxes, emus, roos, etc. - that inadvertently catch themselves in the fence then die out there all alone.

Bossy - what do you think of The Crocodile Hunter & Alby Mangels? Are they representative of your typical Australian male?

 

[Guest]

BOSSY - Hope Velcro's OK. Don't think I would've been much cop at stitching a wounded animal. Do you think she'll be accepted by the other horses?

LAUREL - Wow! So, you get that Australian reptile dude there, too? He's excellent. "Ah, look at 'er down there, tryin' t' rip my leg off. No wonder she's a bit snappy with a belly full o' little baby crocs."

I love the way he always seems to bring his pregnant wife along on his adventures.

roger
xx

 

[Bossy Aussie]

Laurel -- oh, yes. They're perfect representaions of Aussie males...hell, ALL males!

Roger (that's my dad name, BTW) -- Yes, the other horses will accept him just fine. The only time a herd wouldn't accept another horse is if the herd is headed by a stallion and the other horse wanting to join the herd was also a stallion. Velcro is gelded, though. So no worries about him with the stallions.

Bossy

 

[Sonora]

I'm so glad that Velcro 'found' you and that you were able to help him. Will you be able to find out where he came from? I just love animals. Show them a little love and they return so much more then we deserve.

 

[Bossy Aussie]

I don't know where he came from, Sonora. None of the neighbors are missing any horses and I've never seen him before...

Bossy

 

[Jeff726]

Hey Bossie I am glad to hear Velcro is ok. You see how good you are yet? Take care.


Hugs,

Jeff

 

[Guest]

How's he today, Bossy?

 

[Skitten]

Bossy Ausie;
I am glad to hear that velcro is doing good and that you were able to help him out.
It is nice to know that there are some caring animal lovers still out there.

 

[Svedish_Chef]

Good job bossy!

 

[Laurel]

Wow! So, you get that Australian reptile dude there, too? He's excellent. "Ah, look at 'er down there, tryin' t' rip my leg off. No wonder she's a bit snappy with a belly full o' little baby crocs."

LMAO! "Look at this naughty little rattler! She wants t' bite me - look at those fangs! Incredible! What a beautiful animal!" That guy slays me! Last time I tuned in he was rolling around in a the sand with a bunch of seals. How many of those khaki shirts do you think he owns?

oh, yes. They're perfect representaions of Aussie males...hell, ALL males!

LOL! What a funky place Australia must be! All the men rolling around with the crocks & roos & dingos...

 

[Firesprite]

barbed wire cuts on horses are bad news.. they don't cut cleanly, they tear the skin.. I truly hope Velcro recovers from his wounds soon.. Good on you for being there for him Bossy Aussie!

We sit around watching that "crocodile hunter" show when nothing else is on tv. we just about chant "bite him, bite him, bite him!" He is so OVER THE TOP!
I don't know how far behind you guys are with the episodes, but when he goes overseas and gets chased by an elephant.. I almost died laughing!

Firesprite

 

[Guest]

Originally posted by Laurel:
What a funky place Australia must be! All the men rolling around with the crocks & roos & dingos...

Turns out 'Crocodile Dundee' was an accurate representation of life in the antipodes afterall.

I've only seen two episodes of Aussie Reptile Man. I need more NOW. Can you buy all the episodes on tape? I want to see that elephant one.

 

[Bossy Aussie]

Hi guys! Here's some updates on Velcro.

Roger: He's fine. Horniest little gelding I ever did see, though! Good Lord. He was all over the fillies (young mares -- TOO young to be doing THAT). So, now he's stuck with the other geldings in their field.

That's about it. One of my dogs has taken a real liking to him, though. Of course...this is the dog that sleeps with the burros at night. Her bark is even starting to sound like a "hee-haw" type thing now. So...I'm not surprised at it.

BA

 

[Guest]

Aha! Bit of a charmer, is he?

 

[Sonora]

Thanks for the update BA. Sounds like Velcro is on his way to a quick and complete recovery.