Hallson Gardens

Going to the pasture...



And Doc. His poor tummy will never be the same after his surgery last spring. But he's healthy and happy and acts like his old self.

Oh, golly, both photos are great, Peg, but that first one is a classic. I love it! Thanks for sharing.

Man, that Doc is just beautiful!! He looks like my *Rebel* I had as a kid......

Both pic's ar great!!

Just lovely!

Gosh he's sleek!

What happened with his tummy? I don't remember, or wasn't reading the pet forum back then?

I'm so glad Doc has recovered from his ordeal.

The pictures are great!!

Ain't nuthin better than that Betty Grable shot of a good quarterhorse.........unless it's Betty Grable, of course. JEEESZ! Am I showing my age on that one? I remember that shot from when I was a kid.

Jane, his intestines became twisted last Memorial Day weekend. We hauled him to the U of I vet clinic and they told us we only had 10 minutes to decide whether or not to do surgery to cut out the twisted part or to put him down. If we decided to do the surgery, the bill ($4,000) would have to be paid before we took him home if he survived or did not survive the surgery. Lots of ifs, lots of crying, he's a performance horse worth some money and DH's best buddy for a long time. We took the gamble and did it and of course now we're not sorry. He was pretty sick for a long time and had complications from the surgery and didn't fully recover until November. He now acts like his old self.

Good ol' Uncle Doc.

Horses are definitely one of God's most glorious creatures, imho. Beautiful!

OH my! That's horrible! TH he made it and has fully recovered! Whew! Well, we'll be here waiting till midnight probably for information on the newbie tonight!

Peg what great pics! I didn't remember about Doc either, but i'm glad he is ok now.

Debbie