Clover
I am a 2007 grade mare with a kind demeanor, current on vaccinations, dental, deworming. Everyone who meets me loves my sweet disposition and says that I will be a great children’s horse some day, because of my personality and my height, 13 hh. I was started under saddle this year and am easy to [...]
...read moreNewbies…Today’s photos
Today is day four since rescue of the dun mare and her foal (dubbed “Clover” and “Princess” by my son Conor) and of the rescue of Sis. The baby filly has diarrhea. She had it once before , probably during mom’s foal heat, but this is a new bout. Filly does not have a fever, [...]
...read moreNewbies day 2 . . . Sis, Little Mama & Baby
Little Mama and Baby in the quarantine paddock this morning Today was eventful for the newbies. I’ve been calling the pregnant sorrel mare “Sis,” and the dun “Little Mama” and the foal “baby.” So…the vet came out today to check-up the newbies and fix that nasty hole in Sis’s shoulder. She gave Sis a small [...]
...read moreWelcome, newbies!
Dun mare and foal in holding pen at livestock auction Today the Rescue Stork brought four unexpected blessings to Fresh Start: A dun pony and her adorable foal, a pregnant sorrel Quarter horse, and the possibility of the new life inside her. The dun mare appears to be in the worst shape: …and the sorrel [...]
...read moreA delightful day
Today was one of the busiest and most fun days we’ve had at FSHR all year. Tons of volunteers and people who are working toward adoption…Brandy, Socks, Raven, Arroyo and Angel all got groundworked & ridden; Little Dude got a relaxing time of grooming and walking in the yard; Blizzard got the most attention she’s [...]
...read moreIt’s spring . . . time to geld that colt!
Silly Wizard: One great gelding Hey everybody! Spring is here and it’s time to get those colts and stallions gelded before they bust down the fence. As our vet always says, “A good stallion makes a great gelding.” Do it now, and get your rebate! The Gelding Assistance Program for Southwest Colorado is in its [...]
...read moreSometimes it is the brightest
Sometimes, it is the brightest before the fall of night. Farewell, Tink. You began your next life’s journey in the dignity and courage with which you met each challenge in this one. May you join that special soul who needs you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. On Friday, Tinkerbell developed a fever. Her [...]
...read moreTinkerbell, we love you!!!!!!!!
Well, everyone, Tink is still holding her own! She is resting a lot, which is excellent; her appetite is terrific, she is interested, alert and vocal; she is responsive to all of our interaction and still her loving, lovable self. Such a brave soul. Such beautiful eyes. Also shedding like mad. White hair everywhere! Today, [...]
...read moreStaying Positive: Angel’s new stuff
Wow…these days have been hard. So it is such a joy to be able to celebrate the lovely weather we’ve been having, and the chance I finally had to get a shot of Angel enjoying her new heated water tub, courtesy of a donor who wanted to know a specific way to help her! Angel [...]
...read moreTinkerbell, Raven, Arroyo, Comet, Little Dude, horsey horsey horsey…
Another busy day, and so, so, cooold! The oppressive overcast played havoc with my emotions today as we went about our chores…but the cold weather did its delightful number on the horses. All the geldings and Little Dude charging around in the North Pasture, while the mares and fillies in the 40 went dashing to [...]
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