All the way from Minnesota? Oct 3rd – 11th Update

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Susan and Mark flew all the way from Minnesota just to spend a couple of days here at the rescue to meet the horses and to help out! Betsy Rose has brought so many wonderful people into our life. This is what happens when you believe!

 

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Betsy Rose welcoming Susan and Mark this morning.

All the way from Minnesota! I mean, that’s a long way to come – like over 1500 miles! But we’re glad they came! It’s always wonderful to meet those that believe in us and share a common love and respect for horses. Bob got help from Mark with things that he needed help fixing and Susan helped me and other volunteers take care of the horses. Meeting Mark and Susan, spending time with them, well, it was wonderful! I’m so proud of what we do here – of everything we’ve worked hard for. And it’s only made possible because of our wonderful Village of supporters. Thank you all! And thank you Mark and Susan for everything!

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Zahara is stunning!

 

Field full of minis!!

 

OCTOBER 5, 2015

That look on her face says it all. Foxy was trying very hard to will that golf cart to move. She’s a thinker. Just like JoJo.

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Penny peeking through the fence. Thank you, Suzanne Suor, for photographing the horses and donkeys! Suzanne does beautiful work!

Two of the cutest little noses ever!!

I do believe that all Zahara needed was good food. She’s doing great!

 

OCTOBER 9, 2015

They take siestas at the bottom of the office stairs. Silly boys.

“Mommy Theresa, this isn’t fair! If Duke fits, I should fit! Can you both just scoot over and let me try to squeeze in the middle? Please?”

 

I would have loved to have heard this conversation. Daisy is so sweet. She’s doing well.

Zahara whispered something in Penny’s ear. And then they took off running and playing!

 

Frodo voicing his concerns that his personal sprinkler is turned off.

“But Mommy Theresa, I want a bright pink halter that fits! This thing is too big!”

Foxy is doing great with her lead line lessons.

 

Guess who was trying on sneakers?

Our precious pups. Popper and Presley.

 

OCTOBER 10, 2015

“Good morning everybody!”

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Hooficure day for a few! This is Ruby with Laura and Kim. Kim holds the horses for Laura. We appreciate them both!

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From Big to Small – We Love Them All! Sept 28th ~ Oct 1st, 2015 Update

September 28th

Jenny and I gave the big guy a bath yesterday, although I think we ended up just as wet! Donovan is a magnificent horse.

The minis got some play time out of their paddock over the weekend.

Poor Jazzy. Duke was rubbing it in that he fits in the golf cart just fine.

Penny has seen the boys climb halfway into the golf cart a few times. So, what does she do? I think someone forgot to tell her that she’s not a miniature donkey like they are. That cute face really made me want to try to figure a way to get her in just to make her happy!

September 29th

Prayers for Betsy Rose please. The vet just cleared a choke.

September 30th

I open the workshop door to go into the house and almost trip over two little donkeys. Cute little Jazzy likes to put his nose up for kisses. JoJo is the serious one – always on guard duty.

Barbara helped us spoil Foxy a bit more last weekend.

Foxy loves scratches! Marie kept Foxy busy so I could get the golf cart out of the barn without her trying to hijack it.

Timmie has her own cooler to stand in front of but she likes Betsy Rose’s better. We have to shoo her away at times.

Frodo and Bouie have been best buds for years.

Of all places to want to nap. Right in the very middle of the barn aisleway. Foxy and her mom are looking for a forever home.

This is what the boys like to do at night. They rearrange the poop buckets and anything else they can find. Sometimes, they pretend they are a mini rock star band and that the buckets are their drums. And when they play their drums it makes Max howl. OMG never a dull day or night!

I wonder how long it will take Donovan to undo all we did to fix the erosion at his gate today. Well, he’s a great sand compactor.

It was a great day to get some things fixed up. Bob was happy to be back on the tractor.

It was a beautiful day but I spent much of it in the office trying to get caught up on some things.

It’s always a blessing to have unexpected help!! Thank you Angelo! JoJo, of course, has to be in the middle of everything!

October 1st

Sawyer needed an exam and treatment and full blood work by Dr. Julia Simonson today as he’s not been feeling well. Please keep him in your prayers.

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A Draft on the Porch?

September 20th – 26th, 2015

September 20th

Zahara’s X-rays were done yesterday. She’s doing well.

Artwork by Greg Ambrose.

Birds everywhere!

Really blessed to have both of our human “kids” home today for awhile!

September 22nd

That famous tongue! Aaleyah Belle loves to slime anyone and everyone.

September 23rd

The Breakfast Club.

Donovan got a “get out of your paddock and roam free” pass today around the house. I think JoJo must have told him there’s something good in the office. I could just picture him making his way up the stairs in one giant step. OMG!

Donovan is one of many horses looking for a forever home. He’s so sweet – I hate to think of him not being here but he deserves his own home.

Lucy getting her morning makeover from Marilyn Doren. Lucy has a trach that gets cleaned each day. Everyone loves Lucy!

Well, I guess it’s official. Fall is here. There are leaves on the ground already. I just hope and pray the green grass sticks around for quite a bit longer.

September 24th

JoJo helping Chris collect feed tubs. He’s a riot!

Betsy Rose and Penny

It’s been a busy week, but we’ve been able to get a couple of needed baths in.  On Monday, I opted to give Waylon a bath, clean his sheath, and check him for a bean. I got three quarters of the way done, but was summoned to do something else. Sue rinsed him off for me – thanks Sue!

We use a great product for sheath cleaning called Healing Tree Sheath Cleaner. It soothes, cleans, and dissolves dirt, grime, etc. and it smells good too! It’s veterinary formulated and the geldings seem to think it’s ok. It comes in a spray bottle which I really like. If you would like to donate this product, it’s available at this link: http://www.besthorseproductsavailable.com/products/go-way-all-natural-repellent-16oz.

Waylon was a pony horse at Calder Race Track but wasn’t wanted anymore. He ended up in a bad situation and was attacked by a stallion that took a chunk out of his backside which has healed nicely. He’s about 19 years young and is one of the sweetest horses you could ever meet! He’s been having a tough time breathing, but with the cooler weather coming, his condition will hopefully, improve.

Ruby, Cookie, and Zahara.

September 25th

Foxy and Zahara love to run along the fence line and play.

September 26th

Paul and Roxy did a great job and had a great deal of fun at the Tack Shack yard sale in Ocala today!

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