| ICE MAN |
Born March 23rd of 2008, This little guy has quite the story to tell. You
see, this little guy wasn't expected to be born until the middle of
April...well, with his momma's track record we weren't expecting him
until then. But I guess HE had other plans.....
In the middle of March we took a couple of horses with us to the Great
Southwestern Rendezvous. It was being held in Nocona, Texas this
spring so even though it was quite a drive, we were looking forward to
the event. For those of you who don't already know, the Great
Southwestern 'Vous is the biggest reenactment event in the Texas,
Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana area.
Our ranch had been asked if we would like to use the horses to make the
daily ice run, delivering ice to the vendors and people attending the 'vous.
This was very special to us, since our horses were going to be used to
represent the horses of that era.
Working through rain, cold and mud, Lil Bit and White Wing Dove did
their part toting the saddle packs while delivering ice each day about
noon. However, one Monday night after helping others out at the 'vous,
Susan didn't get back to camp until almost midnight. Tired and cold, she
climbed into bed only to hear some strange noises coming from where
the horses were picketed. It seems that Lil Bit was trying to get her
attention, so Susan got bundled up to go out and see what all the fuss
was about. It was cold, but not cold enough to make Lil Bit grouchy.
After a little petting and soothing talk, Bit settled right down, lying near
her buddy White Wing Dove. So, having that done, Susan went back to
bed only to be rattled from her bed once again a short time later. This
was a little disconcerting to her, since the noises were starting to sound
alot like labored breathing. Almost like the noises that a woman makes
when she's going into labor.
After several trips to help Bit settle down, Susan finally got her blanket,
went out and wrapped the blanket around Lil Bit and herself, then settled
down for a little rest. At least this way when Lil Bit decided to start
making her noises, Susan would already be beside her to lend some
comfort. Great idea...except that Susan's allergic to horses and her meds
don't cover this kind of extreme contact. (Needless to say, she was sick
as a dog for the next three weeks)
On Tuesday morning people were worried when the horses weren't seen
when it came time for the ice run. After Susan voiced her concern about
Lil Bit having what had sounded like pre-labor pains, people offered their
blessing, prayers and love for the mares that had carried ice for
them....the horses they had petted every day and given lettuce to as a
treat...the horses they had grown to love.
As soon as she could, Susan loaded up Lil Bit and White Wing Dove in
the trailer, threw them some hay and started for home. Driving carefully
in the wet weather, they didn't get home until late that evening. However,
a close inspection upon arrival showed that both mares had made it home
safe and sound.
After telling the acting Ranch Foreman, Bobby Cunningham what was
going on, Susan headed back to the Southwestern Rendezvous on
Wednesday morning. Bobby would keep a close eye on Lil Bit until
Susan got home from the Southwestern on the following Sunday.
Much to her surprise, Susan got a call early Sunday morning while
everyone was packing up to head home from the Southwestern 'Vous. It
seems that Lil Bit had decided to bless us with a little one. A colt that
would come to be known as the ICE MAN!
As for height, he measured 10 hands at the age of one month!
see, this little guy wasn't expected to be born until the middle of
April...well, with his momma's track record we weren't expecting him
until then. But I guess HE had other plans.....
In the middle of March we took a couple of horses with us to the Great
Southwestern Rendezvous. It was being held in Nocona, Texas this
spring so even though it was quite a drive, we were looking forward to
the event. For those of you who don't already know, the Great
Southwestern 'Vous is the biggest reenactment event in the Texas,
Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana area.
Our ranch had been asked if we would like to use the horses to make the
daily ice run, delivering ice to the vendors and people attending the 'vous.
This was very special to us, since our horses were going to be used to
represent the horses of that era.
Working through rain, cold and mud, Lil Bit and White Wing Dove did
their part toting the saddle packs while delivering ice each day about
noon. However, one Monday night after helping others out at the 'vous,
Susan didn't get back to camp until almost midnight. Tired and cold, she
climbed into bed only to hear some strange noises coming from where
the horses were picketed. It seems that Lil Bit was trying to get her
attention, so Susan got bundled up to go out and see what all the fuss
was about. It was cold, but not cold enough to make Lil Bit grouchy.
After a little petting and soothing talk, Bit settled right down, lying near
her buddy White Wing Dove. So, having that done, Susan went back to
bed only to be rattled from her bed once again a short time later. This
was a little disconcerting to her, since the noises were starting to sound
alot like labored breathing. Almost like the noises that a woman makes
when she's going into labor.
After several trips to help Bit settle down, Susan finally got her blanket,
went out and wrapped the blanket around Lil Bit and herself, then settled
down for a little rest. At least this way when Lil Bit decided to start
making her noises, Susan would already be beside her to lend some
comfort. Great idea...except that Susan's allergic to horses and her meds
don't cover this kind of extreme contact. (Needless to say, she was sick
as a dog for the next three weeks)
On Tuesday morning people were worried when the horses weren't seen
when it came time for the ice run. After Susan voiced her concern about
Lil Bit having what had sounded like pre-labor pains, people offered their
blessing, prayers and love for the mares that had carried ice for
them....the horses they had petted every day and given lettuce to as a
treat...the horses they had grown to love.
As soon as she could, Susan loaded up Lil Bit and White Wing Dove in
the trailer, threw them some hay and started for home. Driving carefully
in the wet weather, they didn't get home until late that evening. However,
a close inspection upon arrival showed that both mares had made it home
safe and sound.
After telling the acting Ranch Foreman, Bobby Cunningham what was
going on, Susan headed back to the Southwestern Rendezvous on
Wednesday morning. Bobby would keep a close eye on Lil Bit until
Susan got home from the Southwestern on the following Sunday.
Much to her surprise, Susan got a call early Sunday morning while
everyone was packing up to head home from the Southwestern 'Vous. It
seems that Lil Bit had decided to bless us with a little one. A colt that
would come to be known as the ICE MAN!
As for height, he measured 10 hands at the age of one month!
Born a buckskin colt, but shed out to a lineback dunn with small white sock and rear striped hoof ~ Foaled March 23rd, 2009.
| Sire Painted Tiger AIHR O-3732 / SSMA HOA |
Sire El Tigre Segundo AIHR O-1431/SMR |
Sire Tiger Eye SMR-393 HOA-SB185 Bookcliff Foundation |
Sire Bookcliff Foundation |
| Dam Bookcliff Foundation |
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| Dam Tamara Walker SMR |
Sire |
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| Dam |
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| Dam Medicine Zuni AIHR O-2605 SSMA 1386 SSMA 1386 |
Sire Tomachichi SMR 1760 SSMA 1109 |
Sire Paco SMR 966 SSMA 150 |
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| Dam Dr's Medicine Hat SMR 386 SSMA 147 |
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| Dam Cache Creek Zuni SSMA 541 |
Sire Turtle SMR 90 SSMA 261 |
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| Dam Zuni's Princess SSMA 188 |
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| Dam Lil' Bit AIHR M - 1966 / AQHA |
Sire Mr. Mac AQHA #0616112 |
Sire Zan Mac AQHA |
Sire King Leo AQHA |
| Dam Can Ket AQHA |
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| Dam Paula White AQHA |
Sire Star Kid AQHA |
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| Dam Possum Gotch AQHA |
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| Dam Trixie Ness AQHA #0680636 |
Sire Gold Sugar Bars AQHA |
Sire Commander Bars AQHA |
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| Dam Princess Babe AQHA |
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| Dam Trixie Lynn Bar AQHA |
Sire Ceaser Bars AQHA |
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| Dam Trixie Ltnn Dahl AQHA |
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