Meet Our Herd
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PIPER is Playful
4 years old and smart! Piper joined Kid and Flint Summer 2015 We were her caretakers and were her foster family while her owner received much needed therapy of her own. Piper was the first mare (female) on the Ranch and has taught us a lot about young horses. She is smart and willing and loooooves hugs, however she was a little skittish around the backside at first, but after lots of socialization and love she truly allowed herself to be part of our "family". When her owner decided it was time for her to go experience the world, we were sad to see her go, but really happy for her new adventure backpacking into the wilderness. |
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SHINARA is Sweet
Shinara was rescued after her owner abandoned her. This Spanish Arabian mare was the best hugger of them all and she loved to be scratched on her forehead! When she came to us she had horrible loss of hair in her reared and around her tail. We were told was “permanent” but one of our kind volunteers donated product that allowed the hair to grow back. Sadly, she has severe injuries to her hocks (back knees) that makes popping noises when she walks and makes it difficult to back up, get up and move in certain directions, therefore she required a lot of kindness and physical rehabilitation and the Ranch was the place for her at the time. She reached the height of what she could accomplish here and now have found a forever home for the next part of her journey. |
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KID is Kind
Kid has been in Donna’s life since, well, before she had human kids of her own. At 27 years young, this Polish bred Arabian gelding gained Blue ribbons as NATRC (competitive trail) as Region Champion and has proven to be a true gentleman. Kid is the “go to” horse to practice new skills and for those skittish around horses. Kid is really good at conserving energy and will go as slow as you let him. Watch out though, when he gets warmed up, he rocks! |
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FLINT is Funny
Flint came to Donna through a friend who just knew he had a “good mind”, and that he does. Although he may seem aloof, he really wants love and scratching. Nothing seems to bother him. He is BOLD and that is both great and an opportunity for more bonding and training. Flint is a silly 8 years young Tennessee Walking horse. His color is grey or “flea bitten”. His gate (the way he walks) is very different than a standard horse and is very easy to ride. He loves to be bathed, painted on and cared for. He is the self proclaimed guardian of the minis...or maybe he just think he's a mini. |
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SPARKY is...well, Sparky!
We rescued him one stormy night (along with Tank), we thought "he" was a "she". Kristin and Heather went down to rescue both minis, however it was hard to see, so with a quick glance we thought we had a boy and girl and original named Sparky ->Daisy. The next morning, much to our surprise we saw Daisy was a gelding. We had no idea how well the name Sparky would fit his feisty, independent personality, however he did have issues we are rehabilitating out of him. Our volunteers consistently work with him on socializing and training on how pull a cart a.k.a "drive"
We rescued him one stormy night (along with Tank), we thought "he" was a "she". Kristin and Heather went down to rescue both minis, however it was hard to see, so with a quick glance we thought we had a boy and girl and original named Sparky ->Daisy. The next morning, much to our surprise we saw Daisy was a gelding. We had no idea how well the name Sparky would fit his feisty, independent personality, however he did have issues we are rehabilitating out of him. Our volunteers consistently work with him on socializing and training on how pull a cart a.k.a "drive"
The Oreo Brothers - Rascal and Legacy
We adopted the Oreo brothers into our family and they have been a delight! We have trouble telling them apart, they're both black and white and cute as a button. They were already trained to pull carts, however after we adopted them we found out they had some physical issues to overcome. Rascal, the older brother, was 60 pounds under weight and has some arthritis. Legacy (Lego) was severely beaten and had "foundered" on overfeeding of fresh grass which made his hoof walls separate (think pain!). Now we're glad to say they have overcome these setbacks with dental care, new feeding program and lots of love...they are up and running with the rest of the herd. They especially LOVE to play with their big brother Flint. They both drive really well and have no feet sensitivity issues with their new "tennis shoes" thanks to a generous donation.
We adopted the Oreo brothers into our family and they have been a delight! We have trouble telling them apart, they're both black and white and cute as a button. They were already trained to pull carts, however after we adopted them we found out they had some physical issues to overcome. Rascal, the older brother, was 60 pounds under weight and has some arthritis. Legacy (Lego) was severely beaten and had "foundered" on overfeeding of fresh grass which made his hoof walls separate (think pain!). Now we're glad to say they have overcome these setbacks with dental care, new feeding program and lots of love...they are up and running with the rest of the herd. They especially LOVE to play with their big brother Flint. They both drive really well and have no feet sensitivity issues with their new "tennis shoes" thanks to a generous donation.
Sherman "Tank" and Jasper