Ellen named him Liam. (We are chuckling about it now…we try to find lightness in what is often daunting and heartbreaking work) We have so many Irish horses, she wanted him to fit in. Initially we didn’t question the choice, and besides …it was her turn to name a horse. He was so skinny, he looked like the skeleton used … Read More
Wyatt Update
Looking at him today, it is pretty darned hard to believe that Wyatt had been a stray…unwanted, abandoned and betrayed by the very person who was suppose to protect him and keep him safe. He had been picked up by Animal Control, wandering the streets…. hurt, hungry, and very much alone. Like many horses in that very unfortunate situation, when … Read More
Sisters Reunited
There were 12 sisters in all, beautifully bred Irish Thoroughbreds. Their only crime was an owner who was a criminal…and criminally neglectful. The mares housed together in a filthy and barren pen were slowly perishing. Deprived of even t…he most basic of care, the horses had lost more than an enormous amount of weight…they had lost hope. Only hours from … Read More
May 2013 Horse Highlight: Nalah
Upon first glance, the soft, gentle doe like brown eyes and calm demeanor draw you in. Her beautiful coat glimmers in the sunlight like twinkling stars, and the peaceful disposition is evident. Nalah was born to be right where she is today which is fitting for the month of May; she was born to be a devoted mother. Her life … Read More
The Three Amigo’s…
The Three Amigo’s…. It probably sounds cliche, but there is nothing cliche about the friendship that has developed with Presley, Mozart, and Legacy. You can’t really call it a paint thing, except Legacy has sooooo much chrome, he thinks he is a paint…..shhh, don’t tell him! Most three year old little boys want to be a fireman or a race … Read More
Winni and JoJo
We have all been enchanted with her from the beginning. Early on, immediately in fact , Spice, Hobby and our beloved Haze claimed her as their very own. Since her miraculous entrance, we can’t seem to get enough of her…neighbors stop to snap photo’s with their smart phones wanting to capture her precious innocence and bring the image back to … Read More
Grande today
One word…Dignity. He has it in spades. He has gained (and is still gaining) nearly 260 pounds since you saw him last. His ribs have all but disappeared, his coarse parasitic coat has taken on a healthy glow, and he carries himself with the confident air of the newly employed. We rode him for the first time today, in preparation … Read More
A Face that melts your heart – Mozart
We promised you a face shot that would melt your heart….this is Mozart. Once dumped, terrified and one double decker away from a horrific ride to slaughter and the most unimaginable cruelty. Today, with a warm sunshine on his newly groomed coat (with lots of product) he stands in his roomy and well bedded paddock, munching on sweet orchard hay, … Read More
Kingston’s Life Transformed
There was no more hay, it had stopped coming…not that there had been much, but now there was none at all. He had been locked in a dark and filthy stall for nearly 6 months. The neglect showed on his coarse and filthy coat… the abuse was accentuated by his prominent ribs and skeletal frame punctuated by hip bones dangerously close … Read More
Importance of Relationships
It seems most appropriate that today we reflect on the importance of relationships. Many of our FaceBook friends are animal lovers…we have experienced the gift of the unconditional love of a special horse, or perhaps the memory of a childhood horse or pony that we still remember and love years later. Horse lovers often speak of that special bond and … Read More