Meet the Traveling Crew... SuperFly

SuperFly had a rough start but is doing awesome now. He is polite and has to introduce to himself to everyone, human and horse alike. He is a 6 year Arabian gelding. We are currently in training to learn dressage, jumping and maybe someday cross-country.

Here's his story:

“Hi Rox, how are things going?” I ask over the phone.

            “Things are good. Jackie brought home another stray yesterday,” Roxanne replies.

            “Of course she did. What did she bring home this time?” I ask not surprised.

            “A cute little 2-year-old chestnut. She found him in a dog kennel. He’s not in the greatest shape but she’s brought home worse… I think,” Roxanne replies.

            “Um, did you say a dog kennel?” I ask.

            “Yeah, he’s never been handled, still a stud and is a few hundred pounds under weight,” she answers. “I guess she saw him on the internet and he looked so sad she just had to rescue him. Paid $150 dollars for him. After she bought him, it then occurred to her she had no idea how to load in into the trailer. He’s never been handled. However, when she opened the trailer door, he jumped right in like get-me-out-of-here,” she says with a laugh through.

            “Well he sounds smart at least,” I reply laughing with her.

Later that day on Facebook

            “Holy crap, poor guy. No wonder she felt like she needed to rescue him. He’s skeleton skinny, no muscle tone, stringy hair and horrible feet. He’s got pretty coloring though and he’s put together nicely,” I comment to the laptop in front of me.

The Facebook Comments:

Jackie Hafla – “Firefly. My latest rescue. Something about this guy told me to pick him up… found out he can be registered (and will) and is a Magnum Chall son. Just give me some time and I’ll have a stunning top notch kiddo for you all to see!

Alexis Butts -  Firefly is a cool name… he will be gorgeous soon. I know the miracles you work!

Diane Nicaise Shand – good for u he will be handsome when you are finished… where did you find him?

Jackie Halfa – Thanks Diane Shand. Found him on Craig’s List (Rexburg Area).

Two Weeks Later

            After being in the Jackie-Rehab-Program he’s starting to look more like a horse and Firefly slowly turned into SuperFly.

One day we were all out riding and had to rearrange the horse and rider situation so I ended up on SuperFly. Well, let's just say I've been riding him ever since.