updates

Things have been very busy for us at the rescue. We have had many visitors, new volunteers, new adoptions and of course projects. We were fortunate to have a great group of people from Habitat for Humanity come out and help us with one of our projects. We are completing an extra large stall and paddock to be available for foaling, and recovery from injuries that would require stall rest. The hardest part being the framing and roofing was completed in a matter of a couple of hours. We expect to finish the sides and run this next sunday. Please check out our face book for new pictures and be sure to Tag yourself!!

Here are some pictures to share...

a little saddle time for a few of the horses
Jake is getting better with each session
Lordy is a wonderful horse to ride
Here is that great group of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity... we hope they all come back ... just to "horse around"
the minis enjoyed the day at pasture while the rest of the herd stayed in the barn...
Kalib didn't mind.... he enjoyed his grooming
A great thanks for Joy for all her hard work...here she is bringing in the boys from pasture

Here they are in their new home... Thank you to Karen and her daughter for giving them such a great place to call home.A great welcome to their new home included a welcome sign especially made for them by her daughter.

A quick look back at me.....
and they got down to business
meanwhile back at the ranch the remaining horses enjoy a sea of green grass....
some of them.... a little too much.... my own horse Duke is getting fat, but is still a looker!!

spring updates......

With this beautiful weather I had a chance to get some new pictures of our herd. They are all getting plump of this grass and are in need of lots of exercise...and need to find their new homes soon!!

the horses are starting to shine now that they are shedding their winter coats
Jake is a beautiful boy.
He will be worked full time with the weather improving....time to find this boy a home!!
Shawney and Zaida have become buddies


JD loves to groom the ponies

.... and does a great job too!!!

although Tina is still the fuzziest!!

Mya finds a new home!!!

A quick update on Mya, she is now home with Sara who will continue her training. We are looking forward to seeing her progress, congratulations Sara and Mya!

volunteers and new horses

I had a hand bringing in the ponies from my grandson Orian, Orian is 7 and loves to help. As you can see Rio quite loves that his handler is his size and he nuzzled into him. Tina of course was not far away from her buddy, they are inseparable. Pictured below are our 3 new arrivals. The two miniature horses are both geldings, they are Cash and Butterscotch, the paint mare is Shawney. Look for more details on them on our adoption page. They are all available for adoption.

Cash

Butterscotch

Shawney

03/11/11

Due to a family crisis the blog has not been current these past few weeks. Thank you to Vicki, Joy,Winnie and Mesha for your assistance and understanding during this time. I am looking forward to posting regularly again. please join us here and on facebook for updates on the rescue.

02/19/2011

Since becoming involved in rescue I have heard many stories of how people and as a result, their animals have come to their current circumstances. The road we are on seems smooth, plans are made with results anticipated... then suddenly that road makes an unforeseen turn, we find ourselves in a new set of circumstances, scrambling to get our bearings and figure out where this new road leads. Homes are lost, jobs are changed, parents split up and families are altered, and as a result the physical, financial and emotional demands change too. All of these things happen every day, most of us know of someone or have experienced such events ourselves. The rescue and I are no exception. While we all do our best navigating our personal daily twists and turns, we need to remember the ones who are without choices but are affected no less.

This next week we will be bringing home 3 such animals who are the fallout of one of those unexpected turns. They have not suffered neglect or abuse, they are simply losing their home and need a new family. There are two mini ponies and a sweet paint mare who is perfect for casual rides or for the childrens first horse. At the rescue there are many others still waiting for their new homes, some spunky and green others mellow and suited for family or trail horses.

If you are able, please help us so that we can help others, small donations add up to make a big difference. We are preparing for our next farrier visit, at $35 ea and corrective shoeing for 2 horses, the price tag is over $600. Before long too there will be spring vaccinations and of course there is always intake costs for our new horses and ongoing costs of recovery. Sponsorship on and off site is available and hay, grain and monetary donations are needed the most.

I started the rescue because it is in my nature to help. I have met many who are of like mind and have been generous working with me and I am so very grateful. It is not just the dollar or the hour donated, it is much more, the support and assistance and believing in this cause is invaluable. I could not do this without your support. It seems like so little to say thank you.... but once again, my heart felt thank you.

more horses in need

This has been a busy week, we have received many calls about horses in need, ranging from ponies to green horses and older horses ready to be that family horse for the grand kids or for a loving retirement home. Each of these cases we have concerned owners unable to continue care due to physical or financial constraints. Today I spent 5 hours driving to locations and evaluating horses. With all of these cases we look at how we can help and still balance their needs with the needs of the horses currently at the rescue. We would love to say yes without hesitation but we can't always do so.

Our abilities physically and financially can only stretch so far. We are very grateful for our volunteers but there is always more tasks than hands. We are currently looking for persons to do pre and post adoption site checks and reference checks. Our adoptions range from local to several hours from the bay area, so even if you are not local, please feel free to contact us. If you have computer/website experience and are interested in working closely with the rescue, we could use an assistant to our webmaster. Regular volunteers at the ranch are still needed to help with daily cleaning and feeding, mostly in the mornings between 8 and 12. For direct handling of the horses we require you to be over 18 and be experienced, but no experience is required to work with us at promotion events. As always monetary donations are needed the most as well as individual sponsorship and foster homes, all of which have the added benefit as tax deductible donations.

We know that this spring will bring out yet more horses who have suffered a hard winter, and we want to be able to help. Please think of what you can do to help us help the horses.