He has brought many people together to fight for the lives of horses around the world and to fight for the Ban on the Slaughtering of Horses.
His Legacy lives on through each of you and through the lives of the horses you have saved.
THE LEGACY
MHR PMU horses
Monday, January 28, 2008
Remembering Barbaro
On the eve of the anniversary of his Crossing the Rainbow Bridge, we must remember that Barbaro did not die in vain.
He has brought many people together to fight for the lives of horses around the world and to fight for the Ban on the Slaughtering of Horses.
His Legacy lives on through each of you and through the lives of the horses you have saved.
He has brought many people together to fight for the lives of horses around the world and to fight for the Ban on the Slaughtering of Horses.
His Legacy lives on through each of you and through the lives of the horses you have saved.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Sunday morning
Good Morning,
I wish that I could explain what I felt when Apple's halter was removed and the new one put on. It gave my heart an ache. Joseph did not know I was taking that photo, he was totally engrossed in touching Apple. In fact at one point Nellie had come up behind him in her stall and was watching intently. He did ask me if Nellie was behind him and I said yes. Jerri is a bit more aggressive and does not hesitate to show her displeasure, a bit of ear pinning and turning the rear but even that is beginning to not show itself as often. You cannot make any sudden moves whatsoever, everything must be slow or you risk the chance if them rushing away from you. I know in time Jerri and Nellie will come around, maybe not to the extent that Apple is, but I won't rule it out.
I have taken to sitting and even reading to them the last couple of days. I am reading "BREAKING FREE" by Lauraine Snelling. It is an outstanding book, of a young woman sent to prison and while there had the opportunity to work in a high profile retired TB race horse program. I had been sent this book to read and evaluate by the publisher a few months back. I grabbed it up, and thought what an appropriate title.
These girls are really helping me right now...you will never know how much. We are finding comfort and peace within each other. I can never thank the FOBs, family and friends enough for saving them.
Thank You
Stephanie
I wish that I could explain what I felt when Apple's halter was removed and the new one put on. It gave my heart an ache. Joseph did not know I was taking that photo, he was totally engrossed in touching Apple. In fact at one point Nellie had come up behind him in her stall and was watching intently. He did ask me if Nellie was behind him and I said yes. Jerri is a bit more aggressive and does not hesitate to show her displeasure, a bit of ear pinning and turning the rear but even that is beginning to not show itself as often. You cannot make any sudden moves whatsoever, everything must be slow or you risk the chance if them rushing away from you. I know in time Jerri and Nellie will come around, maybe not to the extent that Apple is, but I won't rule it out.
I have taken to sitting and even reading to them the last couple of days. I am reading "BREAKING FREE" by Lauraine Snelling. It is an outstanding book, of a young woman sent to prison and while there had the opportunity to work in a high profile retired TB race horse program. I had been sent this book to read and evaluate by the publisher a few months back. I grabbed it up, and thought what an appropriate title.
These girls are really helping me right now...you will never know how much. We are finding comfort and peace within each other. I can never thank the FOBs, family and friends enough for saving them.
Thank You
Stephanie
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Apple shows off!
Apple gets a new halter, and kiss from Stephanie's son, Joseph. We think she likes it.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Good Afternoon Everyone,
I hope this finds all doing well.
Everything here at the ranch is going well. Jerri, Nellie and Apple have truly fit in. While, filling Nellie's water barrel yesterday, I was standing there talking to her. I know she did not know what I was talking about, kind of a private conversation. She was watching me, and a little bit at a time she began inching her way over. She was within arms reach, and though I wanted to reach out and touch her I refrained from the urge. Instead, I reached down picked some hay from the bale and handed it to her. She stood and I stood quietly, a few sniffs and ever so gingerly she took it from my hand. I was thrilled. Of course though, there was Apple, her large head and deep voice wuffling at me. I had some carrots on me. I took a carrot and attempted to hand it to Apple, she stood looking at me as I was rubbing it on her lips, sticking it in the side of her mouth...nothing. I then reached over and got a handful of hay and these huge plunger lips slapping together came towards my hand..she took it. Once she ate that she took the carrot from me...LOL..she wanted to have what Nellie had first. Apple has also taken to lifting her right leg and pawing the air at feeding time, not big swipes but little ones...indicating her impatience for her food. Jerri is much more wary and watches everything you are doing. You can tell she wants to be part of it all as well, but she is not ready to commit to giving into her desires. In time. She is however not moving away when you are around her pen, but she does stay back and watches very intently. It will happen, and we are in no rush. They need to be comfortable first and foremost.
All the horses at the ranch are enjoying the spring-like temperatures. Most will bask in the sun, some standing and the others lying down, especially after their morning meal.
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I would like to share with all of you a special telephone call I received on January the 18th. It was Gretchen Jackson. She was calling to thank us for the print "The Legacy" She really liked it and said she has a special spot for it. We chatted for a few more minutes and I told her about your big girls arriving the night before and the efforts that went into not only this save but others as well.............All in his name, "Barbaro" This was a thrill and an honor for me.
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I hope that each one of you have a blessed and safe day.
Stephanie
I hope this finds all doing well.
Everything here at the ranch is going well. Jerri, Nellie and Apple have truly fit in. While, filling Nellie's water barrel yesterday, I was standing there talking to her. I know she did not know what I was talking about, kind of a private conversation. She was watching me, and a little bit at a time she began inching her way over. She was within arms reach, and though I wanted to reach out and touch her I refrained from the urge. Instead, I reached down picked some hay from the bale and handed it to her. She stood and I stood quietly, a few sniffs and ever so gingerly she took it from my hand. I was thrilled. Of course though, there was Apple, her large head and deep voice wuffling at me. I had some carrots on me. I took a carrot and attempted to hand it to Apple, she stood looking at me as I was rubbing it on her lips, sticking it in the side of her mouth...nothing. I then reached over and got a handful of hay and these huge plunger lips slapping together came towards my hand..she took it. Once she ate that she took the carrot from me...LOL..she wanted to have what Nellie had first. Apple has also taken to lifting her right leg and pawing the air at feeding time, not big swipes but little ones...indicating her impatience for her food. Jerri is much more wary and watches everything you are doing. You can tell she wants to be part of it all as well, but she is not ready to commit to giving into her desires. In time. She is however not moving away when you are around her pen, but she does stay back and watches very intently. It will happen, and we are in no rush. They need to be comfortable first and foremost.
All the horses at the ranch are enjoying the spring-like temperatures. Most will bask in the sun, some standing and the others lying down, especially after their morning meal.
*******************************************
I would like to share with all of you a special telephone call I received on January the 18th. It was Gretchen Jackson. She was calling to thank us for the print "The Legacy" She really liked it and said she has a special spot for it. We chatted for a few more minutes and I told her about your big girls arriving the night before and the efforts that went into not only this save but others as well.............All in his name, "Barbaro" This was a thrill and an honor for me.
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I hope that each one of you have a blessed and safe day.
Stephanie
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Monday morning, 1/21/08
All is well here at the ranch. Jerri, Apple and Nellie are settling in. They are very quiet, and other than the ruckus upon their arrival, it is as if they have been here forever. All the other horses pay no mind to them.
They are taking some treats but they are so very cautious. I actually touched Jerri on the nose and then a touch to the shoulder which I thought was going to cause her to jump through her skin. Nellie not a chance at this point, but with time and patience it will happen. I have had the opportunity to rub Apple's face and her cheeks (big cheeks). She is a sweet a mare but cautious as well.
It will be some time before we can change their halters out. In the meantime, I call the halters they are wearing their "BADGE OF COURAGE". Jerri's number is 92, Nellie is 34 and Apple is 09. Their names were actually given to them by Animali staff members, as they were only numbers to the rancher. These numbers are freeze branded on them which will always be a reminder to us of their previous lives.
In time, they will come around, maybe not entirely but they will always be safe and loved.
Stephanie
Sunday, January 20, 2008
More pictures from LindaNV
Jonah:
Leaguer:
Half Moon:
The Diva, Baby B:
Baby B and Spirit:
Baby B and Spirit:
Cloud and Roger (Linda's husband):
Buttercup and Dublin:
Fred!:
Click on images for larger version. Thank you Linda!
Leaguer:
Half Moon:
The Diva, Baby B:
Baby B and Spirit:
Baby B and Spirit:
Cloud and Roger (Linda's husband):
Buttercup and Dublin:
Fred!:
Click on images for larger version. Thank you Linda!
New pictures from MHR
Our fellow FOB, LindaNV and her husband Roger, visited on Saturday and got some great pictures, which she has allowed us to share.
Apple:
Jerri:
Nellie:
(click on images for larger versions)
Apple:
Jerri:
Nellie:
(click on images for larger versions)
Friday, January 18, 2008
Video, Friday morning
Nice, quiet morning at MHR. The girls did fine during the night, no panels knocked over, no fences broken through. All is well!
If you have trouble with this video, you can see it, at regular speed, at YouTube.
Friday morning
All is well here this morning, I checked on the girls last night at 10:00. They were resting. There has not been a peep out of anyone. I think they are all in shock...LOL
They are magnificent to look at......I was in awe looking at them. Nellie and Jerri are standoffish a this time but I am hoping in 30 days they will come around, this is where patience will be needed.
Some of you have been giving the accolades to Rob and me for the girls, BUT I AM GOING TO GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE......it is because of the FOBs and BARBARO that they are here now. I applaud each and everyone of you for he hard work and efforts you have put into this save. It appears at this time you not only saved three lives, but six...you are to be commended. I offer the biggest HUG and the biggest THANK YOU to all of you.
So many were involved behind the scenes in this effort, you just can't imagine.
Stephanie
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Second video
Short one. Apple seems to have an interesting profile...
See the complete, regular-speed video at YouTube.
See the complete, regular-speed video at YouTube.
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