my friend sylvia had a horse for years that got navicular and she could not afford to keep him AND her riding horses (2) so she gave him to our farrier. Then our farrier was called by this elderly couple who said he didnt need to come this time to do their horse's feet. They said the woman that had given them their horse TWO YEARS ago had called and said she wanted it back. They were grief stricken. So he talked to Sylvia and gave them her horse. Their only stipulation was that she could not ask for it back. They said they couldnt go through that again! and I dont blame them. I think its wonderful when people who dont even ride want to take in horses that can no longer be ridden, who just need love and care... Sylvia and I are going to visit him. Janice
-- even good horses have bad days sometimes.
