This winter has been incredibly frustrating at the ranch. We deal with one winter storm only to be hit a week later by another. It's been difficult on both the volunteers as well as the horses, as the mud makes everything more arduous. This year has also been unusually COLD, which has meant that we have had to break out more blankets than usual, and we've even had to put two blankets on when it is obvious that the horse is still cold. It is true that usually horses do not need blankets as long … [Read more...]
RIP Darren
We are very sad (well, many of us are sad) to have to report that Darren the rooster has passed away. He was almost 13 years old (most roosters live 6-8 years). He was found mostly unresponsive on Thursday, and Elizabeth took him home so he could be warm and dry. He passed quietly and peacefully that evening. Darren's Origin Story Darren was a force of nature, a chick who had been a "project" by an elementary school classroom (please don't do this unless you plan on keeping the chickens for … [Read more...]
Orange, CA: Two Thoroughbred Mares Need a Home!
We were contacted by a man who lives in Orange Park Acres, in Orange, CA. His uncle had bred Thoroughbreds, but unfortunately his uncle passed away, and he had to take on his uncle's two horses. They are beautiful mares who were raced when they were young, but have spent most of their lives as broodmares. They are healthy, but they are only halter-broke, and not trained to ride. These mares are bonded, and have lived together for years, so it would really be best if they could go to a forever … [Read more...]
Rylee Gets a Friend (it’s Garnet!)
Rylee is a cute Peruvian Paso who we rescued at the end of January. She has DSLD, which means the tendons in her hind legs are stretching out, which can cause discomfort, but she is on a daily pain medication to keep her comfortable. DSLD can be managed through proper hoof trims and pain medication, but there is no cure. We originally put Rylee into a stall that was next to the paddock where we were keeping Grace, Hope and Garnet. We wanted to put her into a paddock, but when we put her down … [Read more...]