Its been about a month since Zippity went to a new home, It was really hard to give her up.
I had the vet come out and take a look at Zippity because she wasn't getting any better lunging something was wrong with her. It turns out that Zippity had fluid on her stifle.
( knee cap) I had a couple options one to sell her, two to try and give her steroid shots and see if that would clear it up, but there would always be a chance that the fluid would return. I had to make a choice on what to do. I talk to my trainer and she told me she would sell her if it was her. I also did some research on the Internet, once a horse has stifle issues they seem to always have issues. I knew I wouldn't be able to sell her in today's market. Who would want a lame horse?
After a few weeks a thought came to my head to find a horse rescue and see if they would take her in. I located one near me and told them about my Zippity. They said they would take her. I was joyed at the fact that she would be in a good home, but very sad at saying goodbye. Zippity has now been adopted to a loving home.Where she will be loved by just being her.
I am now trying to find a new horse to replace Zippity. I am not looking for a baby horse this time, because Ginger is 30 this year, and I really really want a horse I can ride. So far I have tried out an Arabian that didn't work out and a fox trotter that was nice but not for me. I now have found a 4 yr old quarter horse that might work out for me. I'm going to try her out for a few weeks and see if she is right for me. I also have appointment to see a 10 yr old mare on Wednesday. I really hope to find a horse that will be my next horse and start a new adventure.
I will always love Zippity she taught me a lot, she just wasn't the horse for me. I really hope she is happy in her new home and that she is getting the love that she deserves.
