More love and by the way, do you have carrots in those little pockets??
MHR PMU horses
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Amelia and Trooper
Everyone needs to be loved according to Trooper and get a big kiss as well. I think that Amelia is a very lucky little girl to grow up around people who love and respect animals, and horses that know they do not have to fear anyone. Isn't this just a great picture of his crooked-legged self and a little one?
More love and by the way, do you have carrots in those little pockets??
More love and by the way, do you have carrots in those little pockets??
Bright Eyes
Our Little Fairy Princess on Sunday the 30th of November. The number 29 sure is still quite significant as they on arrived on the 29th.
John Henry Hay Ride Winners
The winners of the John Henry Hay ride:
John Henry Breyer, books, Dunkin Donuts certificate: Melody
Horse Head Object d' Art: "Choklitz" from PA.
Congratulations to both of you, and thank you everyone for your participation.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Er.....
Roger and Shannon brought Bright Eyes to her pen. They didn't realize there was a gate on the other side, so they walked her through the football field.
Saturday evening
Good Evening All,
Bright Eyes and Sophie have settled in and are doing quite well. Sophie has a lot more hair than we thought. She has very fine hair and it is brittle. Sophie does not have any front teeth. Her meal this evening was a warm cube mash. She is a settled in quite nicely next to Sampson and Ruby. Sophie is at least 250-275 lbs underweight.
Bright Eyes has had her feet trimmed, and she is going to require frequent trims due to founder. She is off all Alfalfa and is on grass hay only for her meals. She is overweight.
They both have issues that we will contend with on a daily basis. A tad bit of information: Bright Eyes was a rescue...before her family (who relinquished to MHR today) she had another owner. Bright Eyes had escaped from the other owner, and when she was finally caught, this particular owner was going to take her to auction and get whatever she could for her. She did not care. You will hear them tell the story on one of the videos.
Anyway, they are fine and quiet right now. Will check on them in a bit.
Stephanie
Bright Eyes and Sophie have settled in and are doing quite well. Sophie has a lot more hair than we thought. She has very fine hair and it is brittle. Sophie does not have any front teeth. Her meal this evening was a warm cube mash. She is a settled in quite nicely next to Sampson and Ruby. Sophie is at least 250-275 lbs underweight.
Bright Eyes has had her feet trimmed, and she is going to require frequent trims due to founder. She is off all Alfalfa and is on grass hay only for her meals. She is overweight.
They both have issues that we will contend with on a daily basis. A tad bit of information: Bright Eyes was a rescue...before her family (who relinquished to MHR today) she had another owner. Bright Eyes had escaped from the other owner, and when she was finally caught, this particular owner was going to take her to auction and get whatever she could for her. She did not care. You will hear them tell the story on one of the videos.
Anyway, they are fine and quiet right now. Will check on them in a bit.
Stephanie
They are here!
The two new girls have arrived safely. Pictures soon! Bright Eyes is quite overweight. Sophie has hair but it's a very thin coat.
Stephanie
Stephanie
A new name for a new girl
Announcement
The choice of a new name for SKIN was a very difficult one as all the submissions were excellent and we appreciate the fact that all who participated were quite creative.
However, only one name could be chosen.
So without further delay I hope that you will welcome SKIN to MHR with her new start and new name
submitted to MHR on November 21st by Rosemarie Wilhelm.
The name was based on the fact that my parents like to watch M*A*S*H* and the character Col. Potter was given the gift of a horse by Radar after the horse in this episode was wounded during the Korean War and was saved by Radar, Hawkeye and BJ
Congratulations RO!!!!
The choice of a new name for SKIN was a very difficult one as all the submissions were excellent and we appreciate the fact that all who participated were quite creative.
However, only one name could be chosen.
So without further delay I hope that you will welcome SKIN to MHR with her new start and new name
"SOPHIE"
submitted to MHR on November 21st by Rosemarie Wilhelm.
The name was based on the fact that my parents like to watch M*A*S*H* and the character Col. Potter was given the gift of a horse by Radar after the horse in this episode was wounded during the Korean War and was saved by Radar, Hawkeye and BJ
Congratulations RO!!!!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Friday morning
Good Morning Everyone,
I hope that each and everyone of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did.
Today is going to be very busy as we have a few pens we are going to scrape, and two for sure are Apple's and Jerri's. We must also get the stalls prepared for tomorrow's arrival of Ms. S and Bright. They should be arriving between 11-1130am. It is going to be a good day for all.
It is a bit mucky outside but not bad at all, and if we get a slight breeze it will help in the drying process.
Everyone have a great day and PLEASE submit your name for the NAME GAME for Ms. S.
The Gingerbread Shoppe is open and I hope that you will consider purchasing Christmas Goodies for the horses. Thank you to everyone who has started shopping on this Black Friday.
Please do not forget the Nellie Memento. It is a beautiful blanket, and one to be treasured. Nellie did not pass in vain, she helped so many that came from the same ranch from the knowledge we ascertained from her passing. She will forever be in our hearts and truly missed.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Stephanie
I hope that each and everyone of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did.
Today is going to be very busy as we have a few pens we are going to scrape, and two for sure are Apple's and Jerri's. We must also get the stalls prepared for tomorrow's arrival of Ms. S and Bright. They should be arriving between 11-1130am. It is going to be a good day for all.
It is a bit mucky outside but not bad at all, and if we get a slight breeze it will help in the drying process.
Everyone have a great day and PLEASE submit your name for the NAME GAME for Ms. S.
The Gingerbread Shoppe is open and I hope that you will consider purchasing Christmas Goodies for the horses. Thank you to everyone who has started shopping on this Black Friday.
Please do not forget the Nellie Memento. It is a beautiful blanket, and one to be treasured. Nellie did not pass in vain, she helped so many that came from the same ranch from the knowledge we ascertained from her passing. She will forever be in our hearts and truly missed.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Stephanie
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!
MAY YOU HAVE A BLESSED AND WONDERFUL DAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
TREASURE THESE MOMENTS
*****
THE HORSES OF MIRACLE HORSE RESCUE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMPASSION AND SUPPORT!
*****
OUR BEST TO ALL
STEPHANIE, ROBERT AND THE ENTIRE MHR FAMILY
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday morning
Good Tuesday Morning,
The day started very early for me today..4am. It was just a matter of not being able to sleep any longer.
The day yesterday was filled with various activities in preparation for Thanksgiving and family arrivals. However, first and foremost were the needs of the horses. They were all doing so well yesterday, nothing out of the ordinary whatsoever...which I found to be a blessing.
I must order another load of hay today, and hay cubes will be delivered sometime this afternoon. We are suppose to be getting some rain over the holiday but will believe it when I see it. Will be handing out carrots on Thanksgiving for the horses which I know they will love having.
This weekend our new ones will be arriving between 11-11:30am pst on Saturday. We are all excited that we have been able to help them both.
The Nellie blanket is beautiful quite the memento as well so please consider purchasing tickets as these funds go to help feed the horses.
I do hope that everyone has a wonderful day. For those who are traveling away for the holidays..BE SAFE and we will keep the lights on for you.
Stephanie
The day started very early for me today..4am. It was just a matter of not being able to sleep any longer.
The day yesterday was filled with various activities in preparation for Thanksgiving and family arrivals. However, first and foremost were the needs of the horses. They were all doing so well yesterday, nothing out of the ordinary whatsoever...which I found to be a blessing.
I must order another load of hay today, and hay cubes will be delivered sometime this afternoon. We are suppose to be getting some rain over the holiday but will believe it when I see it. Will be handing out carrots on Thanksgiving for the horses which I know they will love having.
This weekend our new ones will be arriving between 11-11:30am pst on Saturday. We are all excited that we have been able to help them both.
The Nellie blanket is beautiful quite the memento as well so please consider purchasing tickets as these funds go to help feed the horses.
I do hope that everyone has a wonderful day. For those who are traveling away for the holidays..BE SAFE and we will keep the lights on for you.
Stephanie
Monday, November 24, 2008
Monday morning
Good Monday Morning,
I have not had a great deal of time to be on the computer this weekend. It has been work work work the entire weekend. It is work every day, but this weekend with the extra manpower we got all the pens scraped out. I do not mind it so much, but carrying the corral panels is a bit tough, they are heavy and quite cumbersome to carry....BUT it is done.
I would like to do something a bit different this morning, I would like to hear and I know everyone else would, "What I Am Thankful For." If you would like to share what you are thankful for please do.
"WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR"
1. I am thankful for my husband, who supports my efforts, dreams and works by my side for the horses. Who gets up daily and goes to work outside the home to care for his family's needs, but always has the energy to pitch in here at the ranch.
2. I am thankful for my parents, they are always there through the good times and the bad times. They are my heroes as they have sacrificed so much for their own children throughout their lives.
3. I am thankful for my children and grandchildren. I have been blessed.
4. I am thankful for my friends who I consider to be a part of my family.
5. I am thankful the Lord has given me the strength to work towards the efforts of horse rescue and what it takes daily to handle the situations that can and do arise. I am thankful the Lord has given me the strength to know when it is time to let them go and to give them the dignity and peace they came into the world with. I am thankful the Lord has given me the talent to make the horses that come here with fear to be reassured they have nothing to fear any longer.
6. I am thankful for each of you that has come into my life. You have made a difference in me as a person. Your emotional support daily is a true testemeant of what friendships are built on. I am thankful for the support that you give for the horses. You all work so hard for it, but are so willing to give to the horses.
I AM THANKFUL TO BE HERE THIS DAY TO WRITE THIS TO ALL OF YOU AND I WISH EACH OF YOU A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND I HOPE THAT WE CAN SHARE MANY MANY MORE TOGETHER.
Happy Thanksgiving
Stephanie, Rob, Mom, Dad, Joseph, Theresa, Amelia, Nicole, Belmina, Zachary and the entire MHR Family of Furbabies and Feathered Friends.
I have not had a great deal of time to be on the computer this weekend. It has been work work work the entire weekend. It is work every day, but this weekend with the extra manpower we got all the pens scraped out. I do not mind it so much, but carrying the corral panels is a bit tough, they are heavy and quite cumbersome to carry....BUT it is done.
I would like to do something a bit different this morning, I would like to hear and I know everyone else would, "What I Am Thankful For." If you would like to share what you are thankful for please do.
"WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR"
1. I am thankful for my husband, who supports my efforts, dreams and works by my side for the horses. Who gets up daily and goes to work outside the home to care for his family's needs, but always has the energy to pitch in here at the ranch.
2. I am thankful for my parents, they are always there through the good times and the bad times. They are my heroes as they have sacrificed so much for their own children throughout their lives.
3. I am thankful for my children and grandchildren. I have been blessed.
4. I am thankful for my friends who I consider to be a part of my family.
5. I am thankful the Lord has given me the strength to work towards the efforts of horse rescue and what it takes daily to handle the situations that can and do arise. I am thankful the Lord has given me the strength to know when it is time to let them go and to give them the dignity and peace they came into the world with. I am thankful the Lord has given me the talent to make the horses that come here with fear to be reassured they have nothing to fear any longer.
6. I am thankful for each of you that has come into my life. You have made a difference in me as a person. Your emotional support daily is a true testemeant of what friendships are built on. I am thankful for the support that you give for the horses. You all work so hard for it, but are so willing to give to the horses.
I AM THANKFUL TO BE HERE THIS DAY TO WRITE THIS TO ALL OF YOU AND I WISH EACH OF YOU A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND I HOPE THAT WE CAN SHARE MANY MANY MORE TOGETHER.
Happy Thanksgiving
Stephanie, Rob, Mom, Dad, Joseph, Theresa, Amelia, Nicole, Belmina, Zachary and the entire MHR Family of Furbabies and Feathered Friends.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday morning
Good Sunday Morning,
If I had known that my Saturday would have a comedy of errors throughout the day, I would have requested that we start the day again with a "Do Over"
It was really nothing bad, just a bit frustrating is all, and one thing led to the domino effect. It all started with a bale of hay...I loaded it on my wagon and for the most part all seemed well. Ha! Was I wrong. When I cut the twine to begin my feeding the whole bale exploded, hay everywhere..with a big sigh, I tossed this mess out to the horses, and returned to get another bale and took out to the football team. One bale will generally feed the eight horses in the football field in the morning. The explosion necessitated yet another. Then I proceeded to rake up what was thrown around....sigh. Of course they were thrilled and they were still all eating at 1:30pm yesterday afternoon.
I then began the feeding of hay cubes to the other group. During the feeding of cubes there are several things accomplished. First, feed the horse, second check the horse to ensure there are no newly accquired sores or injuries sustained during the night (as horses will be horses, and if you can think it with them it can happen) and the third thing is to check their water barrels. Well, on Friday we cleaned and refilled and I was going down the line Acey who is blind and whose barrel was 3/4 full, pooped in hers. My first thought was great..so had to stop, dump hers, clean, rinse, fill and move on down the feeding line. Got down to Muffin's pen and much to my surprise..LOL..Muffin had left presents in his almost full water barrel. So another pit stop for our sweet Muffin. Went through the same routine for him as well. Finished this feeding and proceeded to the house. I was not watching where I was walking and stepped in...yep..you guessed it..the leavings from one of the dogs...another big sigh.
As, I could see how my morning was progressing and decided to lay low and go clean Baby B's stall and the play area. It was very peaceful doing this chore, Baby B was right there with me. She would lay her head over my shoulder and would wait for a scratch. She followed me everywhere..what a bond she and I have, very very special. This chore was complete and thought where else should I head to and get something accomplished...then I thought take your pick there is always something to do. I proceeded to work on water barrels, at this time Theresa came over, and we had an issue with her Cloud that had to be fixed immediately. In the meantime, I had forgotten the waterhose in Jerri's barrel and I created a huge lake in her stall. Hence the reason she is in the roundpen..I made a HUGE MESS, my fault. Sorry Jerri, but it obviously made Jerri happy. Once she was in the roundpen she began bucking, snorting and running around. Sheila was able to capture these photos from the web cam during her exercise session. Quite impressive.
Theresa and I thought that it would be good for Apple to get out as well, so she and I decided to try Apple in with the football team. Apple walked very calmly towards the football field, nothing fazing her. Just as we approached, here came the "Welcoming Committee" in all its thundering glory. This really caused Apple's eyes to bug out. She began snorting, dancing around and believe you me tht is a lot of horse to be dancing around. Theresa had her and was doing her best to hang on, I had the gate and the video camera..but that was short lived. Gate was slammed shut, camera went flying and there went the lead rope, whirring through poor Theresa's hand. However, we learned long ago..LET GO. Theresa and I then went running behind this massive, beautiful horse as she charged back towards her area of comfort. Theresa went one way and I the other in order to keep her from wreaking too much havoc. All the horses were whinnying their sheer joy to the unfolding event before them. Apple raced around stopping to visit briefly to those she has been sharing the area with. She would stop and turn around and head in another direction..and at one point came back towards me, and she was in this beautiful heavy footed trot, head held high, and tail flagged behind her. Not knowing which direction she was headed, I decided, get out of her way NOW! She finally stopped in front of Shiloh and General's stall whom are both blind and just stood there and allowed Theresa to catch her up without an issue and she walked calmly back to her stall as if none of this ever occurred. It was a sight to behold.
Once everything had settled down, it was time to finish up water barrels and any other chores that had to be done. So how was your Saturday?? :)
Have a great Sunday!
Stephanie
If I had known that my Saturday would have a comedy of errors throughout the day, I would have requested that we start the day again with a "Do Over"
It was really nothing bad, just a bit frustrating is all, and one thing led to the domino effect. It all started with a bale of hay...I loaded it on my wagon and for the most part all seemed well. Ha! Was I wrong. When I cut the twine to begin my feeding the whole bale exploded, hay everywhere..with a big sigh, I tossed this mess out to the horses, and returned to get another bale and took out to the football team. One bale will generally feed the eight horses in the football field in the morning. The explosion necessitated yet another. Then I proceeded to rake up what was thrown around....sigh. Of course they were thrilled and they were still all eating at 1:30pm yesterday afternoon.
I then began the feeding of hay cubes to the other group. During the feeding of cubes there are several things accomplished. First, feed the horse, second check the horse to ensure there are no newly accquired sores or injuries sustained during the night (as horses will be horses, and if you can think it with them it can happen) and the third thing is to check their water barrels. Well, on Friday we cleaned and refilled and I was going down the line Acey who is blind and whose barrel was 3/4 full, pooped in hers. My first thought was great..so had to stop, dump hers, clean, rinse, fill and move on down the feeding line. Got down to Muffin's pen and much to my surprise..LOL..Muffin had left presents in his almost full water barrel. So another pit stop for our sweet Muffin. Went through the same routine for him as well. Finished this feeding and proceeded to the house. I was not watching where I was walking and stepped in...yep..you guessed it..the leavings from one of the dogs...another big sigh.
As, I could see how my morning was progressing and decided to lay low and go clean Baby B's stall and the play area. It was very peaceful doing this chore, Baby B was right there with me. She would lay her head over my shoulder and would wait for a scratch. She followed me everywhere..what a bond she and I have, very very special. This chore was complete and thought where else should I head to and get something accomplished...then I thought take your pick there is always something to do. I proceeded to work on water barrels, at this time Theresa came over, and we had an issue with her Cloud that had to be fixed immediately. In the meantime, I had forgotten the waterhose in Jerri's barrel and I created a huge lake in her stall. Hence the reason she is in the roundpen..I made a HUGE MESS, my fault. Sorry Jerri, but it obviously made Jerri happy. Once she was in the roundpen she began bucking, snorting and running around. Sheila was able to capture these photos from the web cam during her exercise session. Quite impressive.
Theresa and I thought that it would be good for Apple to get out as well, so she and I decided to try Apple in with the football team. Apple walked very calmly towards the football field, nothing fazing her. Just as we approached, here came the "Welcoming Committee" in all its thundering glory. This really caused Apple's eyes to bug out. She began snorting, dancing around and believe you me tht is a lot of horse to be dancing around. Theresa had her and was doing her best to hang on, I had the gate and the video camera..but that was short lived. Gate was slammed shut, camera went flying and there went the lead rope, whirring through poor Theresa's hand. However, we learned long ago..LET GO. Theresa and I then went running behind this massive, beautiful horse as she charged back towards her area of comfort. Theresa went one way and I the other in order to keep her from wreaking too much havoc. All the horses were whinnying their sheer joy to the unfolding event before them. Apple raced around stopping to visit briefly to those she has been sharing the area with. She would stop and turn around and head in another direction..and at one point came back towards me, and she was in this beautiful heavy footed trot, head held high, and tail flagged behind her. Not knowing which direction she was headed, I decided, get out of her way NOW! She finally stopped in front of Shiloh and General's stall whom are both blind and just stood there and allowed Theresa to catch her up without an issue and she walked calmly back to her stall as if none of this ever occurred. It was a sight to behold.
Once everything had settled down, it was time to finish up water barrels and any other chores that had to be done. So how was your Saturday?? :)
Have a great Sunday!
Stephanie
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