This is an urgent matter and we need your help.
We’ve been hit very hard these past few months with horses that were adopted out years ago, but had to come back to us (at no fault of their own). We try hard to match the right horse to the right human in situations where we are assured the horse(s) will become a permanent family member and have a loving forever home. But, as we’ve experienced over the last year or so, people’s priorities change, illness is real, jobs require relocation and they can’t take the horse(s), the adopter’s interests may have moved on to something new in their life, etc.
Two Arabian mares, Nadia and Venus, were returned by their adopter who had been ill. She could no longer care for these beautiful girls and, sadly, she recently, passed away. She found comfort knowing that Nadia and Venus would be forever safe.
We had to reclaim two Arabian geldings, Mo and Derek, that were at high risk due to a breach of contract – it was not a good experience for us, or the horses. We are grateful that both were located and are now safe here at the rescue. They are both undergoing rehabilitation.
We also had another Arabian, Kaliko, come back and Zahara will be returning from training within the next couple of weeks.
THE URGENCY: In 2010, we adopted out three horses, Anastasia, Jack, and Velvet, to the same home. The adopter just sold their home and notified us that the horses must be off the property by April 30th. We are simply full and have no paddocks in which to put another horse, and, even if we did, we don’t have the needed manpower or resources to care for them. We have never before been in this position and it’s truly disconcerting, to say the least. We have been working diligently on finding homes for these horses and thankfully, we found homes for Jack and Anastasia. Jack settled into his new home this past week and we are trying to keep Anastasia with Velvet until a home can also be found for Velvet. We will then schedule the two mares to leave for their respective homes at the same time.
Velvet is a 15 year old Warmblood that stands 15 hh and she is currently located in Morriston, FL. She’s very sweet and takes after her sire, a Swedish Warmblood named Donnermeyer. Here is an excerpt from the breeder’s page about her sire which sounds like Velvet through and through:
“Donnermeyer’s best trait is his beautiful mind. He is a very easy going stallion, who is regularly complimented for his sweet nature. He is gentle and kind, truly wants to please, and loves people. He is like a puppy-dog, filled with personality, and a pleasure to be around. He also passes this onto his offspring.”
Velvet has an old knee injury as a result of being kicked as a foal and she therefore, cannot be ridden but she would make a wonderful pasture pal. She loves people and kids. She is a huge help with other horses – she will work side by side with her human to help catch another horse, letting them know its okay. Velvet loves attention and being groomed and scratched – she will stand by your side all day long. She does not like to be cross tied but she does well being ground tied. She is up to date on her Coggins, vaccinations, and feet.
Please spread the word, we don’t have much time left. April 30th will be here in no time.
Thank you, all so very much!
April 20th, 2018
The little one is trying. Please click 
We need a miracle.
We named him Ashton.
Theresa has put down a $1,000 deposit at UF for Baby Ashton’s care. The estimated cost at UF for the plasma with the antibodies he needs, along with blood work, antibiotics, fluids, etc. is $800 to $1200.
This is how our day started on Friday. Peggy Sue was down on her bad side and couldn’t get up. When this happens, Peggy Sue doesn’t panic – she just lays there and waits for us to help her. We roll her over and she usually rests for a few minutes and then gets up on her own and runs off. She can’t bend her back leg – it’s stiff – much like a peg leg.
Before Peggy Sue came to us, she was giving birth and her humans tried to pull her baby out. Peggy Sue’s pelvis fractured in three places. She’s a happy little mare that rules the others and she reminds them of that often. We have to put her in a sling to have her feet done, but she doesn’t mind at all.
Peggy Sue is a prime example of why we insist that there is a human on the farm at all times.
Aaleyah Belle’s infamous tongue.
Jiminy and Cricket continue to improve each day. Dr. Mangan (DVM, DACVO) from AVS in Gainesville checked out their eyes and all is good! Cricket’s old eyelid injury is doing great! Dr. Mangan has been part of our awesome care team for years – even before he went to AVS – when he worked at UF. You can learn more about him by 
Dr. Specht was also at the farm last week to examine Waylon.
CaryLou and Lucy sporting their new fly masks!
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