Electra's post-surgery recovery

Electra was operated on again for her hernia. The first surgery failed because of rejection of materials used. She's been home for Desert Pines Equine Center for a couple of weeks now and is doing very well.

A Horse's Tale, Chapter 49

A Horse's Tale, Chapter 49, A Loud Ants

Justice is kicking the ground, Casper looks over, "Whats wrong?", Justice, shuffles around a bit, "I need to find some ants, special ones I think." Casper turns his head, "Well you aren't going to find any Ants now." Justice shakes his head, "What ya mean?" Casper looks at him, "Well Ants don't come out at night. And why do you need to find Ants anyways?"
Justice says, "Well remember when you took my fly mask off, and we were playing with it. Well someone said that I would have to use my 'A Loud Ants' to buy a replacement. So I have been working for a week to find some loud ants." Casper turns to look around the turn out, everyone else is a sleep, "Well, hmmm, I figures you have a problem then, but I don't think they meant, 'Ants' I think they meant something else." Justice looks around hopeing to get some support from the herd, but four sleeping horses, aren't much help, "Maybe I need to talk to Dublin." Casper nods, then shakes his head, "Well be prepared to get your ear or nose bitten, Dublin does not like dumb questions, from what I have heard." Justice nods, but determined to follow through with this he heads of to the Lady's Parlour. As he leaves the turnout and heads towards the house and the maternity ward, he looks over to Electra in her wrap, "Dang, she always gets the good stuff, cloth and duck tape, don't understand it." as he passes her he nods in her direction, she raises her head and nods back.

As he gets close to the Lady's Parlour, he is thinking what to say, what to ask, and planning a good retreat path in case Dublin is not to keen on the question. He approaches the rail, all the horses are quiet each in their own areas, "Psst, Dublin, Hey Dublin, Psst, Psst, Dublin." Dublin looks up, and over to Justice, he slowly walks over to the rail, "Justice this better be good, its late at night and you are making enough noise to wake a mule." Justice lowers his head, "Sorry, but I have a question that only you, a very wise and elder horse, leader of all the herds can answer, its very important." Dublin's ears move forward, his eyes fixed on Justice, "Never, Never say that, Jerri will come over and bite both of us." Justice looks at him, "Why would she do that?" Dublin looks at him, "She is the Leader of all the herds, and she will tell you that." Justice not sure what to say, "But you are the elder and strongest Stallion, ahh Gelding, in the herd." Dublin nods, "Yes, but with horses that means very little its the mare that run the herd, lead them around 'We just follow them around and keep other Stallions and Gelding from stealing mares from the herd." Justice nods, "Well I still have a question, and I figure you would know the answer."

Dublin says, "Ok, what is the question and be quick it will daylight soon." Justice looks down then back up, "Well Casper and I were playing last week, and he took my fly mask off, and we were playing with it and we were caught doing it." Dublin says, "Well you should know not to play with or try to take off someones fly mask, they are for are own good." Justice lowers his head, "I know, but we were having fun. Then someone said I would have to buy a new one with my 'A Loud Ants. And And I have been looking for a week for Loud Ants and I don't know how many I would need if I ever find any, I am really confused." Dublin shakes his head, "Justice you are always confused. I don't think they meant ants, I really think someone said that it, the mask, should come out of your 'Allowance'." Justice nods, having no idea that Dublin just said, "What is 'Allowance?" Dublin not having to think about it, since he has been asked many times about it, continues, "Well its your part of money, feed, grain, or other things that is aloted to you. You know like for doing things." Justice nods, again having no idea what Dublin is talking about. Dublin says, "I see you don't understand, as is the norm, let me explain in simple terms, you know that the aunties and uncles of MHR buy us hay, they are trying to buy 10 bales of hay a week for us, they are using their allowance to buy us hay. Its like when we get treats, its the Aunties and Uncles that buy those for us to have." Justice is starting to understand, "So they use their allowance to buy us hay," Dublin nods, Justice continues, "And I should use my allowance, which is hay and treats to pay for the mask." Dublin says, "Yes young one you are learning quickly (He heard that in a movie, he can't remember which one.)"

Justice nods, and turns to return to his turnout, "hmmm, if I fore go some hay or treats, god forbid, I could use my allowance to pay for the mask, hmmm, ahhh, well, ahhh, well I just think I will us my credit card, that would work." Justice smiles to himself, "I think I understand all this, just can't figure out where the 'Ants' come into play with this."

To Be Continued.

Author Samm.

(Remember that each of you can help the horses at MHR with their Weekly drive to get 10 bales of hay. Check the BLOG for more information on donations to MHR. The current goal is 10 bales of hay per week.)

A bittersweet bit of news

Due to unforeseen circumstances in one of our adopters lives, APPLE is returning home. We would like to thank them for the kindness, care and love they gave her. In 2001 when we established the organization we placed in our contract right from the start, that if a person(s) could no longer care for the horse that it MUST be returned home. She will be here on 8/5. They are delivering her.

For those who may not know, Apple is the Belgian mare that was rescued along with Nellie and Jerri and their unborn foals from Canada. They were slaughter-bound.

Apple is also the Dam of AJ, who was adopted along with Hope by LisainCo and are living a wonderful life in a wonderful place.

Thank you all for your support!

Stephanie & Rob

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Apple is not even home yet and she has three sponsors waiting in the wings for her arrival.

Bev, Sheila and Belmina. If anyone remembers, Belmina picked Apple to be rescued and she herself was just a little one when the selection process was being done. Everyone agreed on her selection.

Thank you for your sponsorship and WELCOME HOME APPLE, you big beautiful girl!

Electra

As mentioned in Charity's video, Electra had to return to Desert Pines Equine Center because of a rejection of materials used in her first hernia surgery. She had her surgery on July 27. Electra is home, and is doing well this evening (August 1). She will be returning to Desert Pines in 30 days for her follow up. We have all of her Post-op instructions, and they will be followed as they were before. All are hoping that her body does not reject the materials utilized in this surgery. The veterinarians and staff of Desert Pines Equine Center are wonderful and are to be commended for their dedication & compassion for all the good work they do for all the horses they encounter on a daily basis.

Veronica came out with me today to say goodbye to Electra as she has made quite the impression on them. Electra is a love bug, Electra will be seeking her forever home but we feel it necessary to ensure she is healed and receives a clean bill of health before she can be adopted. This very important to all of us at MHR&S.

Thank you so much to our supporters for everything. Thank you is a small word compared to what each of you does behind the scenes. I am not talking just about the support you provide to our facility, but the support that you provide to others and that you have shared with me. Thank you for sharing and entrusting me as your friend with your accomplishments in helping save horses, dogs and cats, It is an honor to know each of you.

We will keep you updated on Electra.

Stephanie and Rob

Charity

It takes love, time and patience:

Emmett

Emmett came to us in 03 and was adopted by a family in Vegas. He was with them for several yrs but came back to us after he suffered from a stroke. They really did not want to contend with potential visits from the vet so they returned him to us as per contract requirements. We have had no issues with Emmett since he has been back and he is doing great!

Emmett would love to have sponsor(s) and to remind everyone that we are holding a weekly minimum of 10 bales of hay to be delivered on Wednesdays or Thursdays as we are trying to boost our inventory. Emmett says you can partner up with a friend and split the cost of a bale of Hay which is 19.00. He also wants you to know that MHR&S is asking if you can please call your donation into Animal House...775-537-1777, and then please email your info donation to MHR. We all thank you very much.

If you can help sponsor Emmett, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob

Misty

The Queen..Everyone's Misty! She was rescued by the FOBs in 2006, and in May of 2007 gave birth to the one and only Spirit, who has brought a great deal of laughter and joy to others. We all watched her give birth, and it was the most beautiful thing ever. Misty is the sweetest horse at the facility and many of the FOBs who have visited and stayed with us can attest to this.

If you can help sponsor Misty, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob

CB

Cruisin Bay aka CB is an OTTB who is in her mid 20's now. CB sustained a broken left rear leg during her racing career. She was found by an individual through a newspaper ad and being advertised as a Brood Mare in a local CA newspaper. We were contacted and asked to take her to keep her from being bred. The woman who purchased her managed to get her for a nominal price and here she is. She came to us at the age of 19. She is doing very well and is a very sweet mare. She is being sponsored monthly by Sheriff Susan, but Susan would love to see not only CB, but all the horses have monthly sponsors. It does not take much when we can partner up with someone who has interest in the same horse. It makes a big difference in their lives.

If you can help, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob

General

Here are General, Skodes treats and Lynn.

General is also an OTTB who raced in in younger days. This was confirmed by an FOB years ago who researched his tatoo. He was claimed in a stakes race and from there went to several homes. He came to us from Ely, Nevada. He was blind when he arrived, and his blindness is all due to being beaten in the head by a 2 x 4 by an owner in his life. He is a sweet old guy, and is in his mid 20's.

If you can help, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob

Honey

My friend Lynn and I just came in to take a break. We have been bathing horses, and giving longer tails to the horses with short tails. It is one of the many uses of Hay Twine. One of the largest Paint Show barns in Vegas, utilizes this trick to keep their horses tails long. They showed me how to this while Rob was busy on their horses. Steve instructed me on this procedure without compromising the actual hair and never having to mess with the dock of the tail.

The above pictures are of Dancing Suzi (OTTB) aka "HONEY." She is a bay TB (not black) and Honey is now into her 30's, I do not have her registration papers right in front of me so I cannot give all of her particulars at this moment. She is showing off the bag of SKODES AFTER CARE TREATS. These particular treats have been formulated for chemical after-care, i.e. worming, fly and grooming sprays and dosing of pain relievers and NSAIDS.

Formulated in conjuction with Naturopath and Master Herbalist Cassie Schuster. The horses at MHR&S highly recommend SKODES.

Whiskey and Trooper

This is Whiskey (forefront) he is sponsored by PatS, however he is not opposed to being shared and I am sure PatS would like that as well. He is her boy and she has been dedicated to him for several years now. Whiskey's story is really kind of sad. He is from Elko, NV and was born to a family which had him for 8 yrs. Elko is cold and receives a lot of snow during the winter months. As a four year old Whiskey was playing with their other horses when he stepped wrong and he broke his right rear fetlock. He was taken to Reno for surgery. As the years began to pass his owners noticed their cold winters were affecting him and was painful for him. They contacted us and we agreed to take him, he was just a bit over 8 yrs old at the time. Our weather has been a lot better for him here and he is a real charmer. Every year we receive something from his owners, just to let us know they have never forgotten him and they visit once per year to see him. They really do care about him. When I told them he had a special sponsor they were overwhelmed and shed tears of joy.

Whiskey is with us for his remaining days and is gladly accepting sponsor(s), but he does want you to know he has one but she will gladly share.

Then there is Trooper, next to Whiskey. His story is unique, he has been with us since 2003. Trooper was found at an auction in Spanish Fork, UT. The family outbid the KB by 50 cents. Trooper had a rough start since the day he was born. His legs were deformed at birth, they face east to west. The family wanted to give him a chance. They took him as a weanling and immediately set about scheduling him for leg surgery in hopes that his deformity could be fixed. Unfortunately, it did not work. While in his cast the family informed us the day he arrived to us and the reason for this was their neighbor. The neighbor felt that Trooper did not deserve to live as he would not be of any use. So the neighbor shot Trooper twice with a .22! His owners felt Trooper needed a safe haven and here he is with us. Charges were filed, but we never got the end result and hence the name TROOPER. He made it through it all. We do have photos they provided to us with the gunshot wounds and his cast.

Never tell Trooper his legs are deformed, he knows nothing else, and he runs and bucks like a wildman when he gets a bee in his bonnet. Many FOBs have met Trooper and are amazed at this horse's attitude...it is wonderful.

SusanE is his sponsor but she is not opposed to sharing this wonderful guy with others and Trooper would love to have more sponsors. He has a lot of love to pass along! SusanE will gladly share her experiences with this little guy who captured her heart.

If you can help, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob

A Horse's Tale, Chapter 48

Justice is snorting and grunting and pulling and pushing, it's still hard work. He turns and unlocks the gate, and continues to push, pull, drag, and whatever til he is well inside the turn out. Casper comes over, "What you doing?" Justice looks over, "I found this outside the pen, figured we could use it." Casper nods, looks around "What if she finds out about it. ya now she wants us to keep a pretty clean pen." Justice nods knowing from experience, "Yes I know but I figures that we can manage it." Baby B alert to the activity, and wanting to control everything that is going on, walks over, "What are you two doing and what is that?" Casper answers very quickly, "It's Justice's idea." She is a young mare, but you don't want to mess with the lead mare, Casper's job is only to keep the herd together not settle fights and stuff. Baby B, nods and looks at Justice, "So what are you doing?"

Justice looks up from his prize, "Well it's the middle of summer, the grass is brown, the grazing is hard, so I figured I would help out a bit." Baby B looks at the so called prize and back to Justice, "and what are supposed to do with that?" Justice looks a Baby B, "It's Hay!" Baby B looks at Justice, and then back at the prize, "No its not, Hay comes in neat little packets, you know bundles." Justice says "Smell it, taste it, it's hay." Baby B, leans forward, sniffs it, reaches in a bit and tastes it, "Hmmm, smells like hay, tastes like hay, but it is so big. What are we supposed to do with it?" Justice looks at Baby B as if she has no idea what is going on, "We are supposed to eat it." Baby B replies, "We can't eat that it is too big, it would take half a moon to eat all that."

Justice looks back at the prize, "Actually, it will take the six of us just a bit over a day and a half to eat it, I had Sampson read me a book that General had that said how much a horse eats in a day, it had graphs and figures and all that." Baby B nods, "Well it's still to big to eat." Justice looks at the prize, "It is big, normally the Hay Lady breaks it apart so she can feed each of us, ya know, a pile here and a pile there." Baby B and Casper nod, as all three are standing there, Glory walks over "What you up to?" Baby B replies, "We are trying to figure out what to do with this thing." Glory smiles, young horses, "Casper you should know." Casper looks up, "Oh, I know but I don't have a thingy." Glory looks at Casper, "Casper, you should be ashamed, every horse should have a thingy as you call it." Glory turns and walks back to her spot in the pen and pulls out her Wal-Mart bag and returns to the group. She places the bag on the ground, and sticking her nose deep inside the bag pulls out a ...

Just for suspense, every horse keeps or should keep a number 7 pair of wire cutters, able to cut through the hardest wire, or the dang string that holds the Bale of Hay together. With the skill of a seasoned pro, Glory takes the cutters and cuts the two strings that hold the Bale of Hay together. Justice, and Baby B are amazed, Casper has seen the trick before, he just hasn't managed to find a pair of wire cutters. Justice asks, "Where did you get those, that is amazing," Glory answers, "Oh, I Stol... found them a few years ago, I think they belong to the Rob Person."

Baby B astounded by the act of magic, "Now what are we supposed to do?" Glory shakes her head, "Ahh, eat the hay, grab a flake or a big mouth full and go to your spot and eat the hay." Baby B, nods, still a bit unsure never seen this much hay close up, she grabs a part of the bale and walks to her spot. Justice smiles, knowing that he had done well. Casper grabs a flake, Annie, Violette, walk over not being to shy to get some hay in the middle of the night, each taking a flake and heading to their spots in the turn out. Glory takes a flake, and turns to leave and says, through the flake in her mouth, "Make sure nothing is left, the Hay Lady will see it."

Justice looks down, there is maybe four or five flakes left, Justice smiles, "Ahh, tis a good night to be a horse.

To Be Continued..

Author Samm

Jerri

Jerri (center with Dublin to her rear and Trooper to her front) turned her head just as I snapped the photo. Please note the 92 freeze branded to her hip. Jerri was saved by the FOBs from a PMU ranch in Canada as she was being shipped for slaughter. She was in foal and is the Dam of Hope, who was adopted by LisainCO. Jerri was one of three rescued during this time frame. We lost Nellie (18yrs old) and her foal after colic surgery. A very sad night. Nellie will never be forgotten. Jerri was the first PMU at our facility to give birth. This was followed by AJ whose Dam was Apple. AJ was also adopted by LisainCO.

Jerri is a Percheron, and is not the friendliest of horses. We will never know for sure what she had to endure at the PMU farm but we are sure it was not good. Jerri has come along way, and will have a home with us the remainder of her life.

Jerri is seeking sponsor(s) as she is a big girl and has a big appetite. If you would like to sponsor Jerri she would appreciate the assistance.

If you can help, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob

Jocori

This is Jocori, a 25+ yr old Mustang. Jocori has been with us for quite sometime. The individuals who brought her to us had given information that was not necessarily on the up and up. We were told she was rideable, that she gave feet etc. Well, none of the info was valid. She cannot be ridden, and we have worked with her on her feet issues and now that can be done without tranquilization.

Jocori has partnered up with Levi in the Football Field and she as well is looking for a sponsor(s). She says she is a good girl, and her needs are hay and the vet when is required, thats it. She can be contacted in the Football Field as well.

Any amount for sponsor(s) is greatly appreciated.

If you can help, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob

Levi

This is Levi, a 23+ yr old OTTB. After Levi was taken off the track (do not know when) he was retrained as an instructional Hunter/Jumper. The year we received him from CA, he had been injured six months previous and required an additional 12 months of down time. His owner decided to turn him over to MHR&S as he would not be of use to their facility standing around. Levi has of course recuperated and is sound. In our area there is not a high demand for TBs, especially older ones. Levi does well in an arena evironment, we have tried him on trails and he is not suited for this at all. Levi is a perfect gentleman. He loads, clips, baths, cross ties, single ties, gives feet perfectly and is up to date on all shots as all the horses are at our facility. He has recently been dewormed and is scheduled for September. Arena work is the perfect place for him. He is available for adoption to an experienced rider only, but in the meantime, Levi is seeking a sponsor and if you are interested please do not hesitate to contact him in the Football Field.

If you can help, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Today's horse is Jonah.

As a two yr old colt Jonah was tied to a hitching post for the first time, and the individual walked away allowing Jonah to fight the lead rope. The outcome was not good, as Jonah flipped over the hitching post, breaking two vertebra in his neck. Jonah cannot be tied nor ridden, but he does belong to Ro and Brady who have so much love and compassion to give him. However, Brady will tell you his brother will not mind if you would like to buy a few treats for Jonah from our BBQ fundraiser. Ro spends one week a yr at MHR&S and loves all over Jonah. He is very lucky to have her and Brady and we are very lucky to have her as part of our family.

Stephanie and Rob

A Horse's Tale, Chapter 47

A Horse's Tale, Chapter 47, Did you get it?

Its late, Steph and Rob have long since gone to bed. Most of the horses are asleep, eating, or just wondering about. But it appears that three are on a mission, Baby B, Justice, and Casper are leaving Southern Meadow, thats the turn out behind the Round Pen, and heading towards Morning Glory Manor, the turn out to the left of the Round Pen. They aren't talking as to not disturb any of the other horses. But all are intent on their mission. As they approach the rail, they all line up along it, Baby B looks around, "Hmmm, I wonder who got it?" Justice looks over, "Don't know I wasn't watching this morning." Casper nods "Me neither." Baby B turns to them "You need to watch its important." They both nod. '

Very quietly Baby B whispers "Ginger, Ginger" Nothing Ginger is sound asleep, Baby B, looks around, and says in a quiet voice, "CB, CB" again nothing. Casper leans over, and whispers, "I will get their attention." and with that puts his lips together and makes what must be the loudest whistle ever made by a horse. Baby B jumps, "What did you do?" Casper says "I whistled. It attracts dogs and makes horses wake up." Baby B says "Oh, great thats all we need is the dogs." Just as she finishes she hears Bruno barking. She says "Don't move, stand still, Don't breathe, maybe he will not notice us." All three stand perfectly still, the five horses in the turnout are now awake but have no idea what is going on. Bruno is still barking, and from the sound of it he is coming their way.

Five horses inside the turnout, and three outside are standing perfectly still knowing that if they start moving about or God forbid run around, all the dogs will be coming out. Bruno runs up sniffs the air, cocks his head to listen, he walks between, around and in one case under Casper, Justice and Baby B, finding nothing amiss, he heads over to the other turn out. Very quietly and I mean very quietly lets a breath out, "its Ok to breathe now, but don't say anything." This is good since Justice was about ready to pass out. Baby B looks over her shoulder, Bruno is heading back to the house, having found nothing amiss. Baby B waits a couple of minutes to make sure he is inside and all is safe.

Again Baby B whispers, "Ginger come here." Ginger nods and walks over to the rail. Ginger looks over all three then turns her attention to Baby B. Baby B asks "Did you get it?" Ginger shakes her head. Baby B says "The plan was that you were to knock it out of her pocket and get it." Ginger looks up, "Oh, I did, but I didn't get it." Baby B looks around, "Well who got it?" Ginger replies, "I don't know, she shooed me away before I could get it." Baby B looks around, "CB, Charity come here please." CB walks up, Charity stops a bit short, Baby B asks "Did either of you get it?" Charity shakes her head, she wasn't really part of the plan since is still a bit stand offish, and CB asks "Get what?" Not that CB isn't that bright, but it was this morning, so its been a few hours. Baby B says "Ok, Emmett, Misty come here." As they approach the railing, Baby B asks "Did either of you two get it?" Misty says, "No, but." Baby B asks "But what?" Misty looks at Emmett, and says "Emmett got it." Baby B turns to Emmett, "Why is it always the last horse you ask. Ok Emmett you got it." Emmett looks up, and says "Ahh, I had it." Baby B steps forward a bit leans her head over the top rail, "What do you mean you had it?" Emmett looks up a bit, "I saw it drop when Ginger bumped her, and I walks over to get it, I made sure I didn't get to close to her, and I picks it up in my mouth, I start to turn away to go put in my Wal-Mart bag, and she turned and caught me. And she took it away from me." Baby B says "Ahhh, so close. Ok thank you all for your effort, I will let you know the new plan when we come up with one." The five horses in the turn out turn to return to their spots and get back to sleep.

Baby B, Casper and Justice turn to head back to their turnout, Baby B says "We need to come up with another plan, a better plan, People seem to be very attached to those things, we need a good plan." Justice says "We could have a stampede, and could tackle her and someone could grab it when I have her penned to the ground." Baby B looks at Justice, "That sounds more like a mugging than a plan. We need a good plan, something only a horse could pull off." Both Justice and Casper nod. Baby B says, "I really need another cell phone, I can't do online shopping and text my friends with only the two phones I have now. Its really important." Again both Justice and Casper nod.

As they finish entering the turnout, and close and lock the gate, Justice turns to Baby B and says "I can Whistle too." Baby B turns and looks Justice straight in the eye, "If I ever hear you whistle I will bite your ear so bad, people will call you 'One Ear'." Justice lowers his head and walks off knowing she is telling the truth.



To Be Continued.

Author Samm

Friday, July 22, 2011

This is Rosie, rescued in foal in 2006 by the FOBs. She is the dam of Baby B who was born on April 12, 2007 at 3:30pm. Daylight foaling is pretty rare, and many were able to watch as Baby B was born. Rosie has an issue with her right front leg, it appears to be an old wire cut, and does cause her to limp if she over exerts herself. Rosie MUST be tranquilized to have her feet trimmed. She WILL hurt you if given the slightest opportunity if you attempt to do her feet without tranquilization.

Rosie also has some deep embedded mental issues, and you can see in her eyes when she goes to that dark spot in her mind. Rosie will always have a home with us, and she is accepting sponsor(s).

If you can help, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Greetings to all of you who support Miracle Horse Rescue & Sanctuary!

On behalf of Stephanie, the founder of MHR&S, I need to let you all know the horses do need additional hay. A bale of hay has increased to $19.00 - Animal House in Pahrump has the best quality hay recommended by the vets who serve the MHR&S horses. Adoption of horses had been a source of income for MHR&S but no adoptions are pending at this point in time - due to the poor economy. Some people are giving away sound horses because they can't afford to keep them, others are even just letting horses loose to fend for themselves.

MHR&S has provided a safe haven for many horses in need for the past 11 years and is committed to continue this worthy cause. Stephanie & Rob are constantly re-evaluating the most cost effective way to care for the rescued horses and mules and provide for their individual needs.

We'd like to ask for bales of hay to be purchased directly from Animal House, in Pahrump (775-537-1777), please ask for John, the owner. MHR&S needs a minimum of 10 bales of hay for this coming week. If you are able to help out for the week of 7/20 - 7/27 please place an order with Animal House and also let Stephanie know here on ABR or e-mail her privately at miraclehorserescue@gmail.com.

Some people may want to split the cost of a bale with a friend - every bale of hay will help! Thank you in advance to all who may be able to help out this week or in the upcoming weeks. Below is a link to Animal House for your review:

Animal House, Pahrump

Sheriff Susan (volunteer)

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Our parade of MHR&S horses continues with Silky.


Silky arrived at MHR&S in December of 04 from Colorado. She was completely bald. Her former owner had test after test run on her and she came here with 38 pages of vet records indicating all tests that had been run on her. We even went as far as to have more blood work drawn and sent to UC Davis to try and find out what caused this and what we needed to do for her. In the winter months she was blanketed, and in the summer months sun screen and fly sheets were placed on her. The results from Davis gave no indications as to the problem. Cozyhorse.com makers of custom horse blankets made and donated an artificial tail for her with special strapping to hold it in place. We began bathing her weekly with baby shampoo and a soft brush stimulating her skin and all of a sudden we started seeing little sprouts of hair. Here she is as of July 9, 2011, with hair and very content in her herd environment.

Silky is a permanent resident and seeking sponsor(s).

If you can help, please visit the MHR&S donation page. Remember that MHR&S is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and your donations may be tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Stephanie and Rob