Friday, October 23, 2009

So I am officially a rescue!

So a couple of weeks ago I went back to the SW Livestock Auction. Intentions were to rescue 3 draft mixes that had funds raised by Alex Brown Forum awesome members. But when I got there my heart was crushed and I brought home a extra 3 horses, on top of the 3 I rescued.. Two of the horses were picked up by a rescue in Texas shortly after, but the other 6, yes six are still with me. The horse above I named "Bones" for now as the owner brought him in, said he let his mom take care of him and she fed him once a week.. Another horse rescued was a Belgian, a TB off the track ( who rides like a DREAM ) a Draft cross , and a mini baby who unfortunately I tried to save, but he was too weak and died two days after I brought him home. My vet and I did everything we could to save him, but his pneumonia was too much for his little body. I had a sponsor for Bones, and she also sent me money to rescue a Percheron but not sure if she is going to pick them up, at least I got money for them and I am hoping she is just busy and will come get them! Anyway you can see pictures on my Flickr page of these rescues, and on my Facebook. I am going to start a new blog/website related to my journey so please stay tuned. Also Bones above is doing awesome, he has such a big heart like all the rescues I saved three weeks ago. Its so much work having nine horses and just me, but well worth it. I am grateful alfalfa prices have dropped. Anyway stay tuned, new blog and website coming soon :)