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I named her Chestnut, color of her coat,
and love to hold her muzzle near my cheek,
then run my hand from poll through forelock tuft
down withers over croup...such grand physique.

But now concerned about her rear leg limp;
a problem with her stifle, gaskin, hock?
Or lower...coronet band on her hoof;
perhaps a stone in frog or sprained fetlock.

Inspection of back hoof showed small heel crack
most likely due to horseshoe mal-aligned.
With pat on back, I walk her to the barn
and waste no time...a farrier must find.

Sandra M. Haight

~2nd Place~
Premiere Contest: Horses
Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton
Judged: 10/30/2016

Required words to use: 
muzzle, forelock, fetlock, hock, withers, stifle, poll, 
croup, gaskin, frog, hoof, coronet.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 10/31/2016 9:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your 2nd place win, Sandra! Hugs
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/3/2016 7:09:00 PM
Thank you very much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/31/2016 11:38:00 AM
Wow! This is really fascinating! Congratulations on your great win my dear friend, Sandra. Hugs and cheers!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/31/2016 7:18:00 PM
Thank you again, dear Galeo, for your uplifting comments and congrats! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/31/2016 10:53:00 AM
Dear Sandra, wonderful write on anatomy of horses in such a lovely poetic form! !Congrats on your great win!!! //love,Anu:)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/31/2016 7:17:00 PM
Thank you so much, Anulaxmi! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/30/2016 11:01:00 PM
I am so happy to see this take second place Sandra. As you know I loved it! Congratulations on your wonderful deserving win! 7+ ; )
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/31/2016 7:17:00 PM
Thank you again, Connie, for your lovely comment, nice rating, and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/30/2016 9:03:00 AM
Lovely write, Sandra:) congratulations on your win:) This was sure a challenge that you have very well met:) A #7)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/31/2016 7:15:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jo. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/30/2016 8:22:00 AM
Congrats on a fine win Sandra
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/31/2016 7:15:00 PM
Thank you very much, Joseph. Sandra
Date: 10/30/2016 7:00:00 AM
awesome poem sweet Sandra :) -luloo
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/31/2016 7:14:00 PM
Thank you so much, Laura. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/30/2016 6:45:00 AM
Beautifully written, Sandra! I felt as if you were lovingly examining your prized horse! Congrats!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/31/2016 7:14:00 PM
Thank you very much, Kim. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/6/2016 8:27:00 PM
Beautifully written and instructional. I had to look up, farrier. Are you familiar with horses, Sandra, or was it simply good research? :-)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/31/2016 7:14:00 PM
Sorry for the belated reply, Tom, but I do want to thank you for your supportive comment on this poem. I am not familiar with horses, but good research did help! Sandra
Date: 10/3/2016 10:32:00 PM
Very nicely written Sandra....GL in the contest
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/6/2016 3:48:00 PM
Thank you very much, Joseph. Sandra
Date: 10/3/2016 4:53:00 PM
Reads like you know your way around a horse, Mrs Sandra. A wonderful informative poem! I once thought about becoming a blacksmith, a long time ago. Good money in that profession! Good luck dear lady!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/3/2016 7:27:00 PM
Daniel, I know very little about horses. Between the diagram which I posted with my poem and some other research, it came together. Thanks for the nice comments! Sandra
Date: 10/3/2016 4:12:00 PM
Wow Sandra, this is so impressive! You wrote this like the professional poet you are with grace and style, including all the words that are needed with great finesse. Beautiful and Outstanding! 7+ ; )
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/3/2016 7:26:00 PM
Oh, you are so kind, Connie. I was not going to take this challenge, but I found the diagram that helped so much. I appreciate your positive comments and the 7! Thanks so much. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 10/3/2016 3:49:00 PM
You did it well I'm not going to bother to hard x well Written x
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/3/2016 7:24:00 PM
Thanks, Wendy, for the positive comment. It was tricky, but the diagram helped! Hugs, Sandra
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