URGENT FUNDS NEEDED

Lone Oak Rescue is working with Equine Rescue Center and several private individuals in efforts to pull 8 horses from the feedlot.
If they are not purchased they are certain to be shipped to Mexico for slaughter.
We need funds for purchase and then feed/vet and farrier costs.
We have commitments for funding on 4 horses, we need for 4 more.
Please give what you can, here is an example of what costs we are looking at
1 bale of grass hay $8
1 bale 3 way grain hay $14
40Lb bag of grain $12.50
40 lb bag of rice bran $14
a farrier trim $35
5way vaccine $21
wormers $5,$9, $12

new arrivals

This afternoon we had 2 sweet horses come to Lone Oak. They were surrendered to the rescue by family members of the owner who had passed away. One is a grey Arabian gelding and the other a bay thoroughbred mare. Both are broke to ride. They are in need of groceries and are behind on routine care. We expect a full and speedy recovery and quick adoptions of these two sweethearts. Both are in need of sponsors, please help us with their recovery with a partial or full sponsorship

"Peppy"

"Pearl"

They settled quickly .....
They looked out to the herd who they will join after their recovery and quarantine periods
Once settled into their stalls it was all about the hay...
and the herd was busy enjoying another sunny day grazing in their wonderful pasture.

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.