Match Game for the Horses
We are forever grateful to our wonderful little village of supporters for always ‘being there’ to ensure that our ‘Velvet Nosers’ forever remain happy and healthy. The thirty plus equines […]
Entries by Theresa Batchelor
Hope Wheelin’ Right Along!
We know Hope has dwarfism characteristics, contracted tendons, cataracts and neurological deficits. But, she also has a bright spirit and a determination that we can’t, and won’t, ignore. She’s a […]
Chloe, Happy Feet, Hay & our Beloved Hope
We have been so focused upon helping Hope that many things have crept up on us. A majority of our horses are scheduled for “hooficures” this week and we need […]
Here We Go! Hope is Moving On!
Hi Everybody! Guess what? Yesterday was a really big day for me! I stood up for at least 15 minutes and walked at least 12 baby steps all by myself! […]
Hope’s Visit With Dr. Mangan
Dr. Mangan arrived at the rescue not long after Hope and I returned from Ocala Equine Hospital on Friday. He helped us settle Hope back into her “suite.” Dr. Mangan […]
A Big Day for Hope!
Wednesday was a big day for Hope! I took her to Ocala Equine Hospital for an evaluation and x-rays by Dr. Lugo to determine if she would be a candidate […]
Where There is Love, There is Hope
We need to get Hope’s front end/legs strong in order to help her become more mobile. We would like to purchase a set of DynaSplints in order to help […]
Hope Needs Dynasplints
Hope is a calf that spent most of the first 4+ weeks of her life on the ground because she couldn’t walk – she was born with contracted tendons. She […]
Such a Good Girl!
Hope was such a good girl on her way to the vet for her follow up on Saturday morning. I have been fighting the flu but promise to provide further […]
Hope’s Evening Update
Dr. Sonday and Dr. Simonson met with us yesterday to review Hope’s test results. We will be scheduling Dr. Mangan, our veterinary ophthalmologist to do an eye exam on Hope […]