Farewell Chesta (aka Franzi)

Today 07.09.2019 Franzi walked into a trailer and left us. We sold her last Sunday.

Yet again I see how difficult it is to predict even my own feelings yet alone the behaviour of horses.  I fed the horses a bit early and gave them each their anti-helmtic paste. Paula was too impressed but the other two went straight for it. Ever since last Sunday the horses‘ behaviour had been unusual.  They neighed a lot during the day although they had everything they needed.  When the new owners got here, I asked them to go into the garage so Franzi wouldn’t be distracted.  I put her halter on by stepping into the feed box and gave my best to convince her to come to the opening end of the fence.  She was good and come fairly quickly.  I took her on a slack lead rope and just walked into the trailer.  The first time she walked beside the ramp.  So I went back with her and tried a second time.   The second time she came halfway up so I made her go back and again walked ahead.  When she stopped I just gave the rope a couple of tugs being careful not to turn around or look at her.  I just kept on walking and in she went like a champ.  Then disaster struck! The new owner shut the rear with a huge bang.  The horse bolted and went over the front bar with its front legs. There she was hanging in the trailer helpless and super nervous.  Now, what to do?  Achim tried to cut the bolts but to no avail.  I tried calming the horse, Antonia the girl who got the horse was crying, the parents tried to calm the girl and the fellow they had brought along who apparently had transported many horses were trying to find a solution for the problem.

After Franz had calmed down a little she again showed what an unsual and clever horse she was.  She brought her real legs forward and gently climed over the front bar with her front hooves.  No panic this time, just clever action.  Imagine our relieve!

Paula and Silverado are super upset at the moment.  They are calling for her. Paula is showing some behaviour I’ve never before seen on her.  She’s trying to chew the metal bars of the feed box.

Achim called the manufacturer of the trailer and found out that the trailer has a panic release for the front bar. By turning a bolt outside, the bar inside drops away.  He let the new owners know and found out, that Franzi really is very brave and well behaved in the trailer.  They are not having any problems.  Annother 1 1/2 hours and they will be at the stables.

Although I’m sad, I know that Franzi will now get the attention she needs.  She will be worked regularly and I am convinced that she will be a fantastic horse and a great friend to a teenage girl.  Good luck Antonia and Franzi!

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