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Buckwheat Update from Apr 6 2007
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 6, 2007 | Buckwheat
BUCKY UPDATE! First off, I’ve got to say that I have gotten really attached to the little bugger. He is sweet and gentle and quiet and just the funniest looking little guy…I’ll post some pictures as soon as my camera battery recharges. He has been shedding copious…
Buckwheat Update from Feb 1 2007
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 1, 2007 | Buckwheat
Had a chance to see what’s under that blanket today…he’s got a cute little bod! He stood very nicely to be groomed. I know there has been some concern about the possibility that Buck has Cushings, due to his long coat? Well I am happy to report that he is shedding…
Buckwheat Update from Jan 31 2007
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 31, 2007 | Buckwheat
I let him meet Jay & Oliver briefly over the fence after I unloaded him from my trailer yesterday. They all sniffed noses then Buck squealed and sort of struck out with his front hooves. I took to the back pasture and turned him out there, and he immediately…
Buckie photos
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 31, 2007 | Buckwheat
Buckwheat Background and History
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 31, 2007 | Buckwheat
BUCKWHEAT is a 20–25 yo 15 hh gelding. Bay with a small star and a double snip. Right now he is a furry little guy in his winter coat. Buck is up to date on shots, worming, teeth and feet. He has some stiffness due to age and cold weather, but he is sound and quite…
Greta update — Jan 22, 2007
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 22, 2007 | Greta
I got to see Greta today working with her trainer, Monica Stephens, and see Greta’s owner Molly again. Wow! I can’t believe this is the same horse I saw in May 2005, who was sick, thin, and lethargic in quarantine in Yakima. She is absolutely stunning! I think she had…
Earl’s Story
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 20, 2007 | Earl
There’s a scene toward the end of the documentary Buck in which legendary horseman Buck Brannaman is in a pen with a stallion who repeatedly tries to attack him. Buck calmly uses his flag to keep the horse at a safe distance, and all the while, the stallion is rearing…
Greta update — Aug 21, 2006
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 21, 2006 | Greta
Update from Molly: She’s such a pretty girl. I’m so sorry I missed the clinic; we’ll be at the next one!!
First Day Outside
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 11, 2006 | Benedetto
Benedetto is Born
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 10, 2006 | Benedetto
On August 10, 2006, SAFE mare Vivian gave birth to a healthy colt who was eventually named Benedetto. Here are photos from his first day on Earth.
Greta update: Mar 2, 2006
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 2, 2006 | Greta
Update from Molly: Despite the rainrot and mud we have had a good winter. We are both looking forward to the sunny days of spring. Her mane finally grew in, maybe I should have named her Marilyn. Here she is with her new friends Tina and Jake. [gallery link=“file”…
Greta Update — Dec 19, 2005
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 19, 2005 | Greta
From Molly: Greta had her first big vet appointment today with Dr. Evergreen. I was nervous all week, because I didn’t know what to expect or how she would behave. For the most part it was uneventful, although very interesting for me; I got to feel the difference in…
