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Post by chickadee on Jun 8, 2009 22:06:55 GMT -5
I have a five year old mare and have joined the Horseback Search and Rescue team. She is doing awesome. We have camped out once and the first time she high lined, no problem. We rode for 6 hours the first day and 7 the next, with full packs. She is so strong and a real go getter. I wouldn't trade her for anything.  |
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Post by canadiankigers on Jun 8, 2009 22:41:36 GMT -5
That is so wonderful. It's great to see this awesome breed out there doing such wonderful work. Would love to see some pictures!!! Keep up the good work!!!
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Post by angelsdream on Jun 9, 2009 8:45:58 GMT -5
That's wonderful! I think thats one thing that kiger's would excel at is search and rescue as they are so tough and love a job! They will go and go as long as you need them to!
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Post by stlkigers on Jun 9, 2009 9:36:30 GMT -5
This is awesome to hear.....Love to hear more and see some pics.......It's very inspiring!
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Post by fantasykiger on Jun 9, 2009 12:35:03 GMT -5
how wonderful ...do tell us more. What is your mares name? where did you find her? Did you do all her training ? I love to hear about people riding and using their Kiger Mustangs on a regular basis, and how they like the breed. |
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Post by chickadee on Jun 9, 2009 17:01:30 GMT -5
My mare's name is Chickadee Creek and I bought her from Dianne Chaffee of Canyon Creek Kigers. She is out of Calista and Chinook. I have done all of her training. She has a great mind. She loves to work. This weekend is our ceriification course for Search and Rescue. She is the only kiger in the group and boy to I get people asking about her. They can't believe that she is only five. My daughter rides her a lot too. She can't wait til she and her kiger colt are old enough to join the team. I will get some pictures up when I get some more time. I am so excited about this weekend!!! On July 18th, my search and rescue team will be in parade down in Snohomish, WA. Chick is a very dark gruilla, she looks a lot like for father. I will write more after this weekend. The best thing about this mare is that I almost lost her last year and she has come back stronger thatn ever.
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Post by DianneC on Jun 9, 2009 20:21:15 GMT -5
Glad to see you here! Hoorah! Guys, this is my very best friend and she has done wonderful things with Chick. I had her start Chick in training for me and she fell in love with her. (hint, hint good way to sell your Kigers) Really, she has four Kigers now and two of mine, Blue and Cedar, at her place for the time being. Can't wait to see the pictures!
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Post by chickadee on Jun 9, 2009 20:24:28 GMT -5
Put up a picture of chick up for me, please.  . I can't figure it out. |
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Post by DianneC on Jun 9, 2009 22:39:15 GMT -5
For Chickadee....Here is from June 2008, I'll look for more.  |
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Post by chickadee on Jun 9, 2009 22:45:25 GMT -5
 Thanks Buddy, So thanks to my best friend, we know have a picture of my mare for you to see.
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Post by chickadee on Jun 10, 2009 22:10:28 GMT -5
this was our first mission at Lyman.  |
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Post by chickadee on Jun 12, 2009 22:52:35 GMT -5
OK Everyone, Tomorrow is our big day. If we make it thru the weekend then Chick and I will be certified as a official members of the Search and Rescue team. She is not happy with me, she got a bath today. I told her she had to look her best to show what a good kiger is. My daughter is going with us, she gets to be a subject. I hope we find her and not another team. If Chick hears her, she would lead me straight to her. Chick comes when Stefani calls. I guess that would defeat the exercise if we walked right to her. I am hoping to get the picture my friend took at the last mission, Chick tried to lay down and roll in the snow, yes we were that high up. If he gets it to me, I will put it up. We leave from base camp around 8 am Sat and won't be back there until afternoon on Sunday. I will let you all know how it goes when I get back.  |
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Post by DianneC on Jun 13, 2009 11:53:27 GMT -5
oooh, thunder storms forecast for the mountains today and tomorrow. Stay safe and dry! Maybe you can train Chick to be a rescue horse and use her ears like dogs do their noses?
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Post by fantasykiger on Jun 13, 2009 11:58:41 GMT -5
You are SOOOOO lucky to have some of Dianne's horses  I wish you the best of luck I have no doubt you and Chick' will come back certificate in hand It is great your daughter can join you for the weekend as 'subject' I hope you guys get better weather then us down here. Chick' is a beautiful gal sure to look impressive on the search. |
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Post by DianneC on Jun 13, 2009 16:58:11 GMT -5
Since they are on their trip I can tell a story about Chick. When she was on her first ever trail ride they took the daughter's Arab to lead the way. The Arab saw a white sign and did a big spook. Chick walked up to the sign and sniffed it then gave the Arab such a look! It made everyone crack up. From then on they had Chick lead and the Arab follow.
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. I can't figure it out. 
Thanks Buddy, So thanks to my best friend, we know have a picture of my mare for you to see. 
