A Horse's Tale, Chapter 2, Who Me?
As Steph puts her coffee cup down, "What am I doing, I got two horses running loose." Steph jumps up, heads for the door, grabs the rope halter and lead, and heads out.
The dogs look up, and not hearing anything go back to sleep. Steph heads to the back of the ranch, knowing she will find Spirit and Justice running about.
As she approaches the Round Pens she see Justice in the right pen, where he started the night. She walked around to the gate, and it was closed and locked. "Did I dream all this?", but as she turned she saw a bow tie hanging on the rail.
Now she heads back to Spirits pen. Shaking her head, Steph doesn't know what to expect. Spirit looks up as Steph approaches, with a look of Who Me, The gate is closed and locked and a hat is hanging on the rail next to the gate.
Steph is now really confused, worried, and really upset with both Spirit and Justice. Just to make sure the rest of the crew is safe and settled, she walks each stall and the two larger pens. All is quiet, a few looks of do you have Hay, but otherwise quiet.
As she heads back to the house, "Well daylight will answer several questions." Or so Steph thought.
Steph comes in the house, the dogs look up, its not daylight yet, so back to sleep. Steph pours another cup of coffee and sits down to ponder.
"How did they get out?", "Where did they go?", "Who were the other two equines?" Bruno looks up, Steph looks over, "Maybe it was boys night out.", Steph nods. "
As Steph finishes her second cup of coffee, she stands, as the sun peaks over the mountains, "Its time to feed the horses." Dogs jump up, big ones head outside, little ones run around Stephs feet.
Steph moves to the Ladies Parlour, the Football Field, then to the back row, she talks to every horse, looks them over, and goes to the next. Some are excited and run back and forth, some know what to expect, and wait for their morning hay.
As Steph approaches Spirits Pen she looks it all over, panels, connections, gate, can't see any problems. Well she walks up and Spirit looks up, "Breakfast time", Steph looks at him and says, "Well maybe not. What went on last night?"
Spirit looks to his right, then to his left, kicks a little bit of dirt on to a pile of dirt near the center of his pen.
Steph nods, as if to say "ok", then drops the hay into the feeder. "We will see Spirit, we will see", Steph,
Steph, feeds the rest of the horses along the back row, then heads off to the round pen and Justice.
Justice seems to be sleeping on his feet, but looks up as Steph walks up, normally he runs about, kicks the rail, and is really happy to see breakfast, this morning, maybe not.
Steph, looks at him and says, "What’s wrong Justice?", Justice turns and looks at Steph, and kicks some dirt with his back hoof onto a pile of dirt in the middle of the pen.
As Steph drops the hay on the ground, Justice see breakfast, and is happy now. and dives in.... Steph, thinks to herself, what are these two tring to hide....
Steph feeds Electra, tries to anger Herbie, and heads back to the house. Knowing that she will get on the computer and tell everyone that everyone is fed and happy, but what of last nights events.
Another cup of coffee, Steph sits down and logs onto JTV. "Good Morning All" ahh wait a second "BRB", Steph jumps up and heads for the door.
She walks in a direct line to the Round Pen, dogs confused run every which way, but in the general direction. Steph walks around to the gate, opens it and goes in. Close the gate, look around, Justice is busy eating, and doesn't seem to care that Steph has entered his area.
She walks around the pen, looking at the connections between the rail panels, she looked to see if the panels have been moved, nope everything in place. Steph turned and looked around the pen. "Hmmm what is that pile of dirt?", she walks over quietly, not to disturb Justice.
Steph stands in the middle of the Round Pen, just behind a pile of dirt. Still wearing her bunny slippers she kicks the pile of dirt, and a plastic bag becomes visible.
Steph looks over quickly to Justice, who has at least two mouthfuls of hay, and she bends over and picks up not just a plastic bag, but a Walmart bag and there are things inside....
Steph heads for the gate, Justice does not look up, seems hay has a better appeal then an old plastic bag, at least for now.
As Steph turns to lock the gate, the dogs are going "FOOD, FOOD", Steph turns to them and Says "Not Food", at that point 8 dogs drop their heads and head back to the house.
As she starts the leave, she reaches over the rail and grabs the bowtie, hanging near the gate....
She gets back to the house, sits down at the computer ready to join into the morning conversations, "Rob, did you leave anything in Justice's pen for him to play with?", after a few moment Rob says "Nope haven't been by him in a couple of days." Steph turns and looks at the dirt Walmart bag, and , Rob asks, "Why do you ask?", "Ahhh, nevermind was just thinking.",
Rob heads for the door, off to work, Steph turns and says "Take care.", Rob turns and says, "Right, don't hurt yourself, should be back for lunch".... Rob closes the door and Steph turns to the Walmart bag.
What is in it?, did it just blow into the pen?, is Justice trying to hide something, why would a horse want to hide anything...
Steph turns to the computer, starting to type "Good Morning All, you won't believe...", ahhh wait Steph can't tell anyone yet, backspace, backspace....
"All the horses are feed, and all are happy." turning to her left, she looks at the bag, "I have to look inside.". She looks over to Bruno, he looks back and Says, "What could a horse be keeping, not like sticks or poop, or a dead mouse." Steph nods, and opens the bag.
Steph, opens the bag, what could be in a buried Walmart bag in a horses pen... Yeah what....
Well Steph finds a current edition of the "Horse Racing Journal", some chips from Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino, actually $137 dollars worth, a hotel key, and a photo of a bay colored thoroughbred mare, actually signed with a small hoof print in the corner, oh and two half eaten carrots.....
Steph looks over to Bruno who is interested to see if any food is in the bag, and says "What do you think?" Bruno looks up, "hmmm no poop, not interested", "No Sticks?", "don't care", "What is Spirit hiding?", Before Bruno, could get to his feet, Steph was out the door.
I don't know if you ever tried to run 100 yards in bunny slippers but it takes some work. Bruno, made it back to Spirits pen first, followed by 7 dogs, not having any idea what is going on, but they enjoyed the run. Steph opened the gate, Spirit was nose deep in hay and didn't seem to notice.
Steph looked around, .... where is the pile of dirt... Steph looks over to Spirit, "What did you do with it?", Spirit looks slowly around and looks to his water barrel, then goes back to eating.
"Ahhh", Steph walks over the water barrel, look inside and see's a floating plastic bag, not a Walmart bag, but a designer bag from the outlet mall. She reachs in and gets the bag.
"ahhh, well this should be good.", as she walks out she picks up the Frank Sinatra hat off the rail....
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to be continued..
MHR PMU horses
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Samm is the author of this late night story. Samm does most of his postings late at night when most of us are fast asleep. He does this on our chat, so when we awaken in the morning we are amused by one his creative stories or we learn different facts about horses and various other historical items that have occurred over the years. Thanks Samm for keeping us on our toes.
This tale hasn't happened yet, but as Steph tells it this is what happened.
Just a few days ago, Steph got up around 5 AM, and is heading to the coffee pot, as is the norm,
The sun isn't up yet and all is quiet around the ranch.
The dogs are all asleep in their beds, til a buzzing noise is heard, the bigger dogs jump up and head up the doggy door, the younger ones, start to run around Steph's feet.
The buzzing noise comes from the 'buzzer' at the front gate. Put there to alert Steph and Rob of visitors.
Well with the dogs off at a full run, Steph looks around for her robe and those cute bunny slippers she has...
and out the door, its not really that far to the gate, but at this hour no tell what it could be. As she leaves the door, she grabs the flashlight and heads out.
The dogs have stopped barking, but are still standing at the gate. Steph is fuming, 'Who would come by the ranch at this hour?'
There isn't a car or truck at the gate or at least no headlights, but there are two shadows standing next to the gate and the buzzer.
As Steph gets closer, she see's two horses standing there. "Oh, I hope someone didn't abandon two horses for us.".....
With the dogs at the quiet and the closer Steph gets to the gate, see shines the flash light at the horses, and who does she see....
as she gets to the gate, she recognizes Spirit and Justice...."What in the Heck are you two doing out there?".
Hard to tell, since neither of them answered. Steph reaches the gate, bends down to unlock the chain, and then looks up again at the two young horses.
Spirit has a hat on, cocked over one ear, something like Frank Sinatra would wear.
And Justice has a bow tie on, looped around his neck... Spirit is leaning against the post with his front legs crossed.
and Justice is just pawing the ground in front of him...
Did someone steal them late in the night and return them or what, as Steph was thinking that she looked down the road, and saw two shapes about a quarter mile away just barely illuminated but the lights.
It was a mule, you can tell from the back end, and a miniature horse of some breed... "What the Heck?"
As Steph swings the gate open, both Spirit and Justice awake from there musings and walk in and head to the back of the ranch.
Steph, closes the gate, and secures the lock, and looks down at the dogs. She is pretty sure that Bruno looks up and says, "I don't know either"....
"You two have alot of explaining to do once I get some coffee." As Spirit and Justice make there way back to their pens, little dust clouds form as they drag their hoofs on the ground.
Of course Steph and dogs make just as much dust as the horses going back to the house.
Should she tell Rob, should she go check to see if they, Spirit and Justice, are ok, or should she get the dust off of and out of her bunny slippers.
Well nothing is going to happen till she gets some coffee.....
Steph, sits down with her cup of coffee, takes a sip and looks at Bruno. Bruno in his way of communications looks back and says, "Who the heck were the other two Equines with them?"
At which Steph answers back, "How the Heck am I supposed to know."
Steph and Rob have had breakouts, and running about, but never a breakout where the horses left the property and came back looking as if they had been to a party....
"Oh, those two are in real trouble, yes they are."
Rob asked from the bedroom, "Who you talking to?"
"Ahhh, nevermind you would not believe it anyways..."
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to be continued...
This tale hasn't happened yet, but as Steph tells it this is what happened.
Just a few days ago, Steph got up around 5 AM, and is heading to the coffee pot, as is the norm,
The sun isn't up yet and all is quiet around the ranch.
The dogs are all asleep in their beds, til a buzzing noise is heard, the bigger dogs jump up and head up the doggy door, the younger ones, start to run around Steph's feet.
The buzzing noise comes from the 'buzzer' at the front gate. Put there to alert Steph and Rob of visitors.
Well with the dogs off at a full run, Steph looks around for her robe and those cute bunny slippers she has...
and out the door, its not really that far to the gate, but at this hour no tell what it could be. As she leaves the door, she grabs the flashlight and heads out.
The dogs have stopped barking, but are still standing at the gate. Steph is fuming, 'Who would come by the ranch at this hour?'
There isn't a car or truck at the gate or at least no headlights, but there are two shadows standing next to the gate and the buzzer.
As Steph gets closer, she see's two horses standing there. "Oh, I hope someone didn't abandon two horses for us.".....
With the dogs at the quiet and the closer Steph gets to the gate, see shines the flash light at the horses, and who does she see....
as she gets to the gate, she recognizes Spirit and Justice...."What in the Heck are you two doing out there?".
Hard to tell, since neither of them answered. Steph reaches the gate, bends down to unlock the chain, and then looks up again at the two young horses.
Spirit has a hat on, cocked over one ear, something like Frank Sinatra would wear.
And Justice has a bow tie on, looped around his neck... Spirit is leaning against the post with his front legs crossed.
and Justice is just pawing the ground in front of him...
Did someone steal them late in the night and return them or what, as Steph was thinking that she looked down the road, and saw two shapes about a quarter mile away just barely illuminated but the lights.
It was a mule, you can tell from the back end, and a miniature horse of some breed... "What the Heck?"
As Steph swings the gate open, both Spirit and Justice awake from there musings and walk in and head to the back of the ranch.
Steph, closes the gate, and secures the lock, and looks down at the dogs. She is pretty sure that Bruno looks up and says, "I don't know either"....
"You two have alot of explaining to do once I get some coffee." As Spirit and Justice make there way back to their pens, little dust clouds form as they drag their hoofs on the ground.
Of course Steph and dogs make just as much dust as the horses going back to the house.
Should she tell Rob, should she go check to see if they, Spirit and Justice, are ok, or should she get the dust off of and out of her bunny slippers.
Well nothing is going to happen till she gets some coffee.....
Steph, sits down with her cup of coffee, takes a sip and looks at Bruno. Bruno in his way of communications looks back and says, "Who the heck were the other two Equines with them?"
At which Steph answers back, "How the Heck am I supposed to know."
Steph and Rob have had breakouts, and running about, but never a breakout where the horses left the property and came back looking as if they had been to a party....
"Oh, those two are in real trouble, yes they are."
Rob asked from the bedroom, "Who you talking to?"
"Ahhh, nevermind you would not believe it anyways..."
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to be continued...
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Good Saturday Morning to Everyone,
Hope this finds all well. We are very quiet here this morning, There is a nip in the desert air. It is changing that's for sure.
Horses are all doing well. This is a good thing. They are quiet and content. No noises from anyone of them. Just all enjoying the sun rise this morning. There really is not a lot to report on.
We are still manipulating Electra's hernia and to me there seems to be some shrinking of the hole. This is my uneducated opinion as I am not a veterinarian, but I believe there is a difference. The good Doctor H. said it takes time, and we will continue to do what he wants, in hopes of her not having to undergo surgery. That would be a blessing.
Sophie and her Cushing's Disease has not progressed, so far laminitis as not reared its ugly head and we hope that it does not. http://www.laminitis.org/cushings.html This is very interesting, so if you have a moment to read, it may give you a better understanding of the disease and the effects it has on a horse. But she is content, and that is what matters.
We wish you all a wonderful weekend. Take care and be safe.
Stephanie, Rob and the entire MHR Gang
Hope this finds all well. We are very quiet here this morning, There is a nip in the desert air. It is changing that's for sure.
Horses are all doing well. This is a good thing. They are quiet and content. No noises from anyone of them. Just all enjoying the sun rise this morning. There really is not a lot to report on.
We are still manipulating Electra's hernia and to me there seems to be some shrinking of the hole. This is my uneducated opinion as I am not a veterinarian, but I believe there is a difference. The good Doctor H. said it takes time, and we will continue to do what he wants, in hopes of her not having to undergo surgery. That would be a blessing.
Sophie and her Cushing's Disease has not progressed, so far laminitis as not reared its ugly head and we hope that it does not. http://www.laminitis.org/cushings.html This is very interesting, so if you have a moment to read, it may give you a better understanding of the disease and the effects it has on a horse. But she is content, and that is what matters.
We wish you all a wonderful weekend. Take care and be safe.
Stephanie, Rob and the entire MHR Gang
Friday, October 15, 2010
October 15, 2010
Today is the anniversary of the passing of our dear sweet Faith. She endured many obstacles in her life, but the one I remember most is that she was able to forgive humans for her unjust treatment of her. She came to Miracle Horse Rescue in such poor condition, and in a short time we were able to bring her back. It was a challenge as she was heavy in foal. She made strides daily, physically and mentally. She gave birth to a beautiful colt, Faith's Justice, who we love dearly. She was able to spend time with him during his first few months of life, but three weeks after weaning, she passed in her sleep.
I will never ever forget this beautiful mare, and her son is a constant reminder of what she endured in her lifetime, this is her Justice she has given to the world!
In my heart forever Faith
Stephanie & Rob
(Photo by Cathy Potter)
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sunday, Octobeer 10, 2010
Old Man
Dublin (going for gold!)
The Halloween Party has started. Let's Bob for Apples. Sure hope you can attend!
Spirit, Baby B and Justice
Dublin (going for gold!)
The Halloween Party has started. Let's Bob for Apples. Sure hope you can attend!
Spirit, Baby B and Justice
It's a dog's life, part 2
Well, into every life a little rain must fall. Yes, our beloved pooches have been recruited into publicity for our Halloween Party. Bruno looks like he can have fun doing just about anything. But the others, well maybe not so much.
Bruno and Adrian
Bruno
Truffles
Ewtie
Mama Dog
Moon
Adrian
Ginger
And where was Abby? She wanted absolutely nothing to do with it!
Stephanie and Rob
Bruno and Adrian
Bruno
Truffles
Ewtie
Mama Dog
Moon
Adrian
Ginger
And where was Abby? She wanted absolutely nothing to do with it!Stephanie and Rob
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Good morning,
A little catching up on a very busy weekend. First, Charity's time in the Ladies Parlour has come to an end. She just really prefers not to associate with the riff-raff out there! She's back in her private accommodations and pretty happy about it.
Rob and I are very happy to have a new toy, a brand new power washer! This was donated by one of our long-time FOB friends and we appreciate it very much. It saves us a tremendous amount of time and really gets those water barrels clean.
Rob and Stephanie
A little catching up on a very busy weekend. First, Charity's time in the Ladies Parlour has come to an end. She just really prefers not to associate with the riff-raff out there! She's back in her private accommodations and pretty happy about it.
Rob and I are very happy to have a new toy, a brand new power washer! This was donated by one of our long-time FOB friends and we appreciate it very much. It saves us a tremendous amount of time and really gets those water barrels clean.
Rob and Stephanie
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Good Morning to Everyone!
I would like to THANK everyone for coming to Spirit, Baby B. and Justice's Halloween Party. This is the first time they have put one on themselves and so far they are gathering a nice crowd. They are really hoping to get more to come cause they really want to ROCK THE HOUSE. They want to be the cool kids, that everyone talks about having the best parties, even though there is adult supervision (an absolute must) and no APPLE CIDER (because they are under aged)
As the party continues to grow with guests, the more SKODE treats we can provide to everyone. They are healthy, low fat, sugar free, high fiber, so we do not have to worry about fitting into our costumes.
So come one and all to Spirit, Baby B, and Justice's first ever Halloween Pahteeeeee!
Stephanie and Rob
I would like to THANK everyone for coming to Spirit, Baby B. and Justice's Halloween Party. This is the first time they have put one on themselves and so far they are gathering a nice crowd. They are really hoping to get more to come cause they really want to ROCK THE HOUSE. They want to be the cool kids, that everyone talks about having the best parties, even though there is adult supervision (an absolute must) and no APPLE CIDER (because they are under aged)
As the party continues to grow with guests, the more SKODE treats we can provide to everyone. They are healthy, low fat, sugar free, high fiber, so we do not have to worry about fitting into our costumes.
So come one and all to Spirit, Baby B, and Justice's first ever Halloween Pahteeeeee!
Stephanie and Rob
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday afternoon, October 5, 2010
Good afternoon,
We have been busy.
Today, Charity, mother of Electra Glide, was turned out into the Ladies Parlour. The transition was perfect, and it is as if she has been there with them from the beginning. She has her feet done as well, and she stood perfectly to have them done. Here are some photos taken at 1:45pm 10/05/10.
Grace as you all know came back to MHR due to her family losing their jobs. She is now back in the Football Field with her gang. Everyone got excited, and have been having a "TAIL" Gate Party, however they have all been invited to Spirit, B and Justice's Halloween Party. The hosts and hostess have ensured excellent treats to be handed out for the party. So if you would like to participate please do!
We have been busy.
Today, Charity, mother of Electra Glide, was turned out into the Ladies Parlour. The transition was perfect, and it is as if she has been there with them from the beginning. She has her feet done as well, and she stood perfectly to have them done. Here are some photos taken at 1:45pm 10/05/10.
Grace as you all know came back to MHR due to her family losing their jobs. She is now back in the Football Field with her gang. Everyone got excited, and have been having a "TAIL" Gate Party, however they have all been invited to Spirit, B and Justice's Halloween Party. The hosts and hostess have ensured excellent treats to be handed out for the party. So if you would like to participate please do!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Good morning,
On 10/2/10 we began the first round of vaccinations and it all went well. Each horse took it all in stride, and none has had a negative reaction to the vaccines. We will continue vaccines in two weeks.
The weather has been different, it has rained just a bit, but nothing to speak of. I think the total time was maybe 8 minutes for both rain showers. You know the type of rain which is just enough to mess up the windshield of your vehicle. Oh well, it is more than we have had.
Doctor Hadland has us continuing to manipulate the umbilical hernia that Electra has for another 30 days. He would also like for her not to undergo surgery as well. Lets face it surgery is surgery and their are risks with any type. So we will continue to do so.
Sophie as well all know has been diagnosed with Cushings, she is on the Chasteberry daily. Her appetite is wonderful, but along with Cushings they do lose their muscle tone etc., which makes them look extremely poor. She is on her Sr., Equine, Rice Bran and Hay and is eating all of it. As Dr. Hadland states, we cannot reverse this disease but we can curtail the symptoms. Laminitis is the one issue we do not want her to endure. So she is being watched closely and is and will be under vet care the remainder of her days.
We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Tuesday. Be safe and be happy!
Stephanie and Rob
On 10/2/10 we began the first round of vaccinations and it all went well. Each horse took it all in stride, and none has had a negative reaction to the vaccines. We will continue vaccines in two weeks.
The weather has been different, it has rained just a bit, but nothing to speak of. I think the total time was maybe 8 minutes for both rain showers. You know the type of rain which is just enough to mess up the windshield of your vehicle. Oh well, it is more than we have had.
Doctor Hadland has us continuing to manipulate the umbilical hernia that Electra has for another 30 days. He would also like for her not to undergo surgery as well. Lets face it surgery is surgery and their are risks with any type. So we will continue to do so.
Sophie as well all know has been diagnosed with Cushings, she is on the Chasteberry daily. Her appetite is wonderful, but along with Cushings they do lose their muscle tone etc., which makes them look extremely poor. She is on her Sr., Equine, Rice Bran and Hay and is eating all of it. As Dr. Hadland states, we cannot reverse this disease but we can curtail the symptoms. Laminitis is the one issue we do not want her to endure. So she is being watched closely and is and will be under vet care the remainder of her days.
We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Tuesday. Be safe and be happy!
Stephanie and Rob
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes and of course the yummy cake..as always Lucy has outdone herself.
I do feel this is a special day, as I am blessed to continue my work for the horses and I hope I have many more years of doing so. I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and my extended family who are so supportive in every aspect of my life.
The first session of shot day went well, exams went well also. Emmett was found to have a good size heart murmur, but Doctor Adam says this is very common in older horses.
He stated that Misty looks absolutely wonderful for her age and what a love she is. We were standing there shooting the breeze and she came walking in between all of us to get loved on. Rhis horse is an icon at our facility as she gave birth to a beautiful colt , but at her age is was unbelievable. Though she had somewhat of a tough time of it, she was a real trooper. For those that do not know, Misty was purchased in 2006 at auction when she was in foal. She was one of the horses the FOBs selected personally to be purchased.
Shot day, all in all, was great! Next session of shots will be in two weeks.
Thank you to everyone for your participation in our silent auction! Hope you will join the October Halloween party!
Everyone have a blessed day and again thank you for the birthday wishes!
Stephanie and Rob
I do feel this is a special day, as I am blessed to continue my work for the horses and I hope I have many more years of doing so. I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and my extended family who are so supportive in every aspect of my life.
The first session of shot day went well, exams went well also. Emmett was found to have a good size heart murmur, but Doctor Adam says this is very common in older horses.
He stated that Misty looks absolutely wonderful for her age and what a love she is. We were standing there shooting the breeze and she came walking in between all of us to get loved on. Rhis horse is an icon at our facility as she gave birth to a beautiful colt , but at her age is was unbelievable. Though she had somewhat of a tough time of it, she was a real trooper. For those that do not know, Misty was purchased in 2006 at auction when she was in foal. She was one of the horses the FOBs selected personally to be purchased.
Shot day, all in all, was great! Next session of shots will be in two weeks.
Thank you to everyone for your participation in our silent auction! Hope you will join the October Halloween party!
Everyone have a blessed day and again thank you for the birthday wishes!
Stephanie and Rob
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010 - Justice
Hi my name is Justice, I was born to Faith, a rescued PMU mare who was in foal with me. She was slated for auction. My mom had many issues against her when she arrived at MHR. She was extremely underweight, she just looked horrible. But by the time MHR fed her over a few months she looked beautiful and came to like human beings despite how she was treated before her arrival at MHR. My mom died three weeks after I was weaned. She had been seen by our fave veterinarian a couple of times prior to her passing. Everyone was shocked with her death. She went in her sleep. I think she waited until she knew I would be okay.
I am sixteen months old and am getting ready for my second Halloween. I think I look pretty dapper as I am putting on the Ritz. Thank you to all for all your help with my mom and me during our time of need!
TRICK OR TREAT
I am sixteen months old and am getting ready for my second Halloween. I think I look pretty dapper as I am putting on the Ritz. Thank you to all for all your help with my mom and me during our time of need!
TRICK OR TREAT Lub, Justice
More pictures
Here is Herbie the Hernia, this is what my grammie is massaging so we can avoid surgery. We hope it works, as I said earlier I am under the care of Dr. Hadland and he is the one who wants the massaging done daily.
Electra Glide
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Hi,
My name is Electra Glide. I got my name from a special Auntie. I am only five months old and was born to CHARITY a Rescued PMU Mare. I have great ground manners. You can do my feet and such things as that. I am presently under the care of my fave veterinarian Doctor Hadland. You see I have an umbilical hernia. My doctor wants my grammie to massage it daily and she does during my feeding time and whenever she is with me. We are trying to avoid surgery. If Dr. Hadland decides surgery is necessary, it will be done at Desert Pine Equine Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. We will keep you updated, but should I need it, MHR could use some help and they will be asking that your donations be sent or called into Desert Pines Equine Center, with my name and for Herbie the Hernia Surgery.
This is my first Halloween, and I think I look great in my witch's hat with beautiful orange and black plumage. I am looking for my FOREVER home, with someone who will love and care for me. Right now though, I am really seeking SPONSORS. I can have more than one and if you can spare a $1.00 or more I would be ever so grateful, I hope you will give it some thought, as I am a growing weanling with an appetite for glorious hay.
We are having a Painted Pony fundraiser, Silent Auction to get more hay for all of us. Please consider bidding on the VIVA LAS VEGAS PAINTED PONY. Whoever wins buys hay and also gets a beautiful collectible.
Thank you so very very much and TRICK OR TREAT!
Electra Glide
My name is Electra Glide. I got my name from a special Auntie. I am only five months old and was born to CHARITY a Rescued PMU Mare. I have great ground manners. You can do my feet and such things as that. I am presently under the care of my fave veterinarian Doctor Hadland. You see I have an umbilical hernia. My doctor wants my grammie to massage it daily and she does during my feeding time and whenever she is with me. We are trying to avoid surgery. If Dr. Hadland decides surgery is necessary, it will be done at Desert Pine Equine Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. We will keep you updated, but should I need it, MHR could use some help and they will be asking that your donations be sent or called into Desert Pines Equine Center, with my name and for Herbie the Hernia Surgery.
This is my first Halloween, and I think I look great in my witch's hat with beautiful orange and black plumage. I am looking for my FOREVER home, with someone who will love and care for me. Right now though, I am really seeking SPONSORS. I can have more than one and if you can spare a $1.00 or more I would be ever so grateful, I hope you will give it some thought, as I am a growing weanling with an appetite for glorious hay.We are having a Painted Pony fundraiser, Silent Auction to get more hay for all of us. Please consider bidding on the VIVA LAS VEGAS PAINTED PONY. Whoever wins buys hay and also gets a beautiful collectible.
Thank you so very very much and TRICK OR TREAT!
Electra Glide
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Good Saturday Morning,
It is 4:30am in NV, mornings are cool and we know that fall is here but the day times are still very nice.
All of the horses are doing well.
Sophie is on her Chasteberry to help curtail the symptons of the non-curable disease CUSHINGS. If anyone gets the opportunity to read about this disease there are many articiles that can be found on the internet. Sophie is under vet care for the remainder of her days. She is on a special diet, Sr. Equine, Rice Bran, and Hay which she is very happy with.* this diet prescribed by veterinarian* That is really all we can do. Cushings really is not a kind disease (not that any disease is). Our biggest goal is to keep Laminitis at bay, because this also is part of Cushings. At this time all we can do is make her happy and comfortable...and she is.
5 month old Electra has an Umbilical Hernia, as we all know. She has had vet examination as per video we posted. I have manipulated the hernia per instructions by Dr. Adam. However, until he re examines it in 30 days we do not know if it is working. In the meantime, I have contacted Desert Pines Equine Center in Las Vegas and spoke with Sara to get an estimate of the cost of the surgery. She told me that the cost on low end is $800.00 and can go up depending on the complexity of the surgery. Should Electra require surgery and you would like to assist in this, we would like for all donations to be called into Desert Pines Equine Center directly. Additionally, I asked if we would be able to view the surgery and was informed that we could through the window in the operating room. We are hoping that surgery will not be required, but in the event that it is we just wanted to be prepared.
At this time, I would like to take this opportunity to thank those individuals whom we refer to as the MHR Dream Team. These individuals take care of the Website, the Blog and yes even Face Book. To be honest with you all, we do not even know how to get to Facebook, and we do not have the time. Then there are the fundraisers, the ideas and work that go on with these events are tremendous and it is truly appreciated. So our gratitude goes to Sheila, Bev, Lucy, Ro. LindaS, Sheriff Susan for all their diligent work behind the scenes. If we have forgotten anyone we apologize, it's early..lol
But our gratitude does not stop there, we want to THANK ALL and we mean ALL of our supporters who make our efforts possible for the horses. A huge THANK YOU to ALL.
We wish you a wonderful day and be safe!
Stephanie and Rob
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Hello Everyone,
Sunday was a very long day!
Want to let you know that Grace's parents lost their jobs, so Grace has been returned to MHR per our contract. She is in excellent condition. They wanted to return her as they knew that they would have limited funding, and they have a family which they knew would have to be cared for first, and it would be best if she came home. She was returned 5:45pm Sunday evening. She is in a stall between B and Rosie right now.
Have a great Monday all!
Stephanie and Rob
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Violette
Three and a half years ago, I lost my rescued horse Sierra to Laminitis. She was my dream horse. But being a rescue she came to us with many problems and her feet were the primary one. We managed to get her sound for awhile. I took her to a horse show and we took 1st place in Obstacle and a 2nd in Western Pleasure. After that show she was semi retired and I would light ride her twice a week. She was my dream and my love. Unfortunately dreams are sometimes taken away, and I lost her in 2007 despite all efforts. Laminitis took her from me. She was otherwise a very healthy horse. I never thought I would give my heart like I did to her, but in comes Justice. Justice has several years to go before riding. But I love him all the same. However, on 9/17/10 good friends of our presented me with a gift, as they knew the story of Sierra.
Everyone, let me introduce to Violette, 8 yr old Paint Mare, she has my heart but I have plenty of love to share between the both of them. She is a beautiful gift!
Stephanie
Everyone, let me introduce to Violette, 8 yr old Paint Mare, she has my heart but I have plenty of love to share between the both of them. She is a beautiful gift!
Stephanie
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