From Jim: Bucky is a pretty special guy. He came to us by way of Horse +. Tawnee rescued him and had his terribly clubbed right front operated on. His left front is no picture of perfection either. Aaron, our miracle worker farrier has worked with and around Bucky's mal-formed front feet, kept him comfortable, and fully operational. Bucky cuts loose and gallops with the best of them. This wonderful little guy buddies up with everyone in the backyard bunch. One day he's a "Thoroughbred", proudly sharing food with Teddie, who stands 17-2. Bucky reaches hard for 12 hands. The next time you look, our little guy is a longears, hangin out with Jaun or Tobie. He'll romance Rosie, the Kiger, or Whitey, a big paint mare. The point is, Bucky just likes his herdmates and gets along with all of them. He doesn't like people very much. He was treated very harshly before his rescue. When we catch him up to work on his feet or get him his inoculations, he's well mannered, but unhappy. Bucky likes his freedom. He'll take a treat or two from your hand or stand by the tank you're filling waiting for a drink, but doesn't want hands on him. Well, you know, that's OK. He's the best pony he knows how to be and gives it his best shot every single day. His foot issues are not the focus of his life. Life is. We love Bucky for his courage and resilience. We laugh at his great personality and friendly ways with the herd. We often say "Wonder what Bucky is today? Horse? Mule? ???". Bucky is a living lesson on how to deal with adversity and get on with it. We owe him for that. Think about the lessons your horse has for you. And go love on your horse! You'll both enjoy it!
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