In January 2008, we awaited the arrival of three beautiful PMU Draft Mares in foal, all the way to us from Canada.
They arrived and showed up on the scene with much gusto. We all agonized over the death of Nellie and Lil Angel in March 2008 and were beside ourselves with this loss despite our efforts.
We began working more with Jerri as we knew the importance of being able to handle her before and after foaling. The hours of waiting were fun but nerve wracking as well. In the dawn hours, with the desert sun beginning to peek over the Eastern Mountains at 5:20am on May 29th, Nellie's Hope decided to enter the world in all her glory. We were in awe. She was and still is beautiful.
Over the next two weeks we watched as she grew, but we also began watching and anticipating Apple's impending birth. In the wee morning hours of June 16th at 3:30am, Apple Jack graced us with his presence. He has the most wonderful personality.
Well, here we are 4.5 and 4 months later. Hope and AJ have been a huge source and comfort to many as we watched their antics together. They came into this world with so many loving them from afar and those who were able to loved them up close and personal.
In the next 48 hours they will be leaving for the next trek of their lives...I want to say thank you to everyone for helping bring their mothers to MHR, for helping raise them during this short period of time and for loving them no matter how far or near you are. It has been a grand journey, but their next journey is much more grand as Lisa will be showing us how they grow and what they learn and do. This is and always was what it is for MHR, finding the perfect "FOREVER" homes for our horses, and if they cannot leave then we will love and care for them the remainder of their days.
Stephanie
