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2010 Events

2010-03-24T13:34:00.002-04:00

April 10 - Equine Trade Show at Tymor Park; LaGrangeville, NY
April 11 - Equine Flea Market at North Ridge Farm; Patterson, NY
April 24-25 - Hudson Valley Earth Day Celebration; Rhinebeck Fairgrounds, NY
May 1 - Westchester SPCA Pet Fair; Yorktown, NY
May 15 - LOHR Spring Fling
May 22 - May Fair at Dutchess Day School; Millbrook, NY
May 28 - Bonfire at LOHR
May 29 - Schooling Show at LOHR
May 31 - Memorial Day Parade; Millbrook, NY
June 20 -Father's Day Parade; Millbrook, NY
June 25 - Bonfire at LOHR
June 26 - Schooling Show at LOHR
June 28 - Summer Camp starts; weekly until August 13
July 30 - Bonfire at LOHR
July 31 - Schooling Show at LOHR
August 20 - Bonfire at LOHR
August 23-29 - Fair Week at Rhinebeck Fairgrounds
Contact us for more information. We look forward to seeing you at our summer events.

2010-03-05T15:02:00.000-05:00

Click here to watch a video about our rescued foals

2010-03-05T14:59:00.001-05:00

Please click here to view Erica's video of DEFHR

2010-03-05T14:52:00.003-05:00

Erica, thank you for all your help and support. Lucky Orphans is proud to be working with Erica Tomney after her internship with DEFHR .

2010-03-05T14:48:00.002-05:00

Dina and Deanna are looking forward to an exciting warm season. Thank you Robert Warner for the attached photo. Robert is a photographer who visited our farm and is preparing digital images of our horses. We invite any artists to come spend a day on the farm. No matter what medium you work in, you will surely be able to capture some beauty amidst our 200 acres of rolling fields and 30 rescued orphans. We hope to develop a collection of works and hold a benefit showing and sale. Thank you, Mr. Warner for supporting us in this endeavor.

Upcoming Events

2010-03-05T14:39:00.002-05:00

Lucky Orphans is preparing a very busy spring and summer season. Join us at the 40th annual Hudson Valley Earth Day celebration at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY. We will have a booth and unlimited pony rides April 24 and 25. May 1, we will be at the Annual Walk-A-Thon and petfair for the SPCA at the FDR state park in Yorktown Heights. May 2 we will be giving pony rides at the May Fair at Dutchess Day School in Millbrook, NY. We will be marching with horses in the Millbrook Memorial Day Parade in Millbrook. We welcome volunteers to join us at these events. We look forward to seeing you out and about.

Sonny

2010-02-16T18:41:00.000-05:00

Very exciting day!Lucky Orphans got it's newest rescue, Sunny. After living at his house for 26 years, he was left alone in the herd from the passing of his mother and sister. After the sad death of his owner, we were contacted by the family and after two months of getting him used to the trailer, he arrived today safe and sound.

May Events!

2009-04-26T11:23:00.002-04:00

Horse Show on May 30th
Join us on May 30th at the Tymor Equestrian Center in Lagrangeville, NY for a Schooling Horse Show.
Schooling begins at 07:30 AM and the show will begin promptly at 09:00 AM
Registration is $15, or $12 if you pre-register. To pre-registers please email aska@luckyorphanshorserescue.org.
There will be both English and Western classes.

Visit our Annex Facility

Starting May 12th our annex facility will be open to visitors. This facility has been made available to us by Rose Hill Farm in Wassaic, NY. To visit please call 646-258-2512.
As always, our main facility in Millbrook, NY will be open throughout the summer and open to visitors. Our hours at 9 AM-5PM. If you would like to visit our horses outside of that time please call to make an appointment. 845-416-8583

Saturday May 16th at Dutchess Day School

On May 16th from 11-4 Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue will be at the Dutchess Day School "May Fair." Pony rides will be available as well as some arts and crafts activities.

If you have any questions regarding our events please email aska@luckyorphanshorserescue.org or call 646-258-2512.

Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

MARCH EVENTS!

2009-03-07T10:58:00.003-05:00

March 21st at 7pm at the Dutchess Cornell Cooperative Extension: There will be a potluck dinner to celebrate the accomplishments of the Un-Whoa-Ables Horse 4H Youth Development kids.

March 27th at 7pm at the Dutchess Cornell Cooperative Extension: A seminar on Pasture Management and Poisonous Plants given by Jennifer Fimbell of DCCCE. Seminar will cover pasture rotation, how to conduct soil samples, proper pasture fertilization and other topics concerning how to prepare your fields and pasture for your horses this spring. Questions will be answered.

Un-Whoa-Ables Horse 4H Youth Development Program will be selling baked goods to raise funds and awareness for their club. The club does community service by helping care for rescued horses and will be setting up and cleaning up for this event.

Suggested Donation of $10 would be very much appreciated for this event. All proceeds to benefit the horses of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue.

If you would like more information about either of these events please call: 845-724-7050.

We hope to see you there!

Nominal Donation

2009-03-03T16:35:00.002-05:00

We are asking all our supporters to please make a donation of $10. $10 from just a few people can add up quickly. Times are tough right now for many people and as a result more and more horses are in need of a safe haven. Please help us in our continued efforts to give these horses a forever home.

Thank you.

E-Newsletter

2009-03-02T21:55:00.004-05:00

Please email aska@luckyorphanshorserescue.org to have your name added to our mailing list. Please include your name, email address and how you heard about us.

Thanks,
Aska

Thank You

2009-01-25T16:56:00.002-05:00

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Winter Horse Care Seminar this past Friday. We appreciate your support and we hope that the event provided you with some informative information on how to help your horse through the winter.

Please keep yours eyes open for our Summer Show Series sign ups and final dates. We will be having 3 shows, throughout the summer, that will have a highpoint rider and highpoint horse award at the end of the three shows. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Winter Horse Care Seminar

2009-01-05T22:20:00.005-05:00

When: January 23, 2009 at 7:00PM.
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County
2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY 12545
Who: Dr. David Hammond DVM and Matt Zele.

Join us Friday night with our guest speakers Dr. David Hammond and Matt Zele.

Dr. Hammond is a local equine vet who will discussing the importance of proper winter care. He will speak about the signs and prevention of choke, colic, and other winter illnesses. Also, learn what to do to help your horse while you wait for the vet to arrive.

Matt Zele is a corrective farrier that has done extensive work on some of our rescues. He will discuss the importance of proper equine hoof care, especially through the winter; whether shod, or barefoot.

Un-Whoa-Ables Horse 4H Youth Development Program will be selling baked goods to raise funds for their club.

Proceeds will benefit Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue.

Please call 845-416-8583 for any questions regarding this event.

From Gypsy For Amy

2008-12-21T12:24:00.003-05:00

The image is fuzzy because we took it with a cell phone. Gypsy is doing Fabulous!! She is a good girl with picking up and trimming all four hooves, stands quietly for grooming. She LOVES LOVES LOVES having the back of her hind legs rubbed, she stand on her hind toes and wiggling her muzzle when you do this. We are working at liberty, and as you can see she is accepting of weight on her back. She loves playing with the foals, and has grown a nice winter coat. Her scars are just faint memories and she has developed a trust for people. Thanks for your interest, Amy. We'll get some more photos on flickr and add them to the slideshow.

Just a horse

2008-12-17T19:49:00.003-05:00

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse,"
or, "that's a lot of money for "just a horse".

They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse".

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse,' and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise".

"Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.

"Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman".

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a horse" just smile, because they "just" don't understand.

This holiday season LOHR promises to care for each of our horses because they are more than "just an orphan".

Behind the scenes of Horse Rescue

2008-12-11T19:09:00.003-05:00

In all of our pictures there are smiling faces. People kissing, hugging, loving the rescued horses. Now, as we approach winter, that dedication, admiration, and responsibility are unfailing. Now is the time our inboxes flood with: horses that are unwanted, can't be afforded by their "loving" homes, owners go off to school, children grow up, winter is cold, etc, etc, etc. i've heard every reason why a horse needs to be let go,shot, turned out, euthanized, "donated" (my favorite!), etc. "I love my horse, he's my baby. I've owned "Silver" for 25 yrs....but I can't afford him - I need a new horse I can ride (Add EXCUSE here). I used to be astounded by the lack of compassion, but than I look at society. We lock our loved ones up in nursing homes. We abort or adopt out our own CHILDREN!! Why not discard our beloved horse of 25 years?
Yet, Lucky Orphans opens our doors, hearts, and hands again and again for love of a horse. The look in any of their trusting eyes. The curiousity when we arrive. The settling when a new horse arrives.
Despite the cold, ice, snow, freezing hoses, frozen water troughs, muddy gates, frozen pipes, blistery winds; none of our volunteers or youth development team ever stop smiling. We keep on loving, hoping, teaching, working, and breathing life for every one of our rescues and the ones that we cannot reach.
I want to personally thank every board member, and volunteer for all your efforts and all your tribulations this upcoming winter season. I want to thank our wonderful vet, Dr. David Hammond, for his untiring efforts. I want to give thanks to the children who pitch in and become adults when the horses need them. I want to thank the parents of the children who learn to admire their children for the lessons they've taught their parents. I want to thank you all for your support and positive energy.
I have bled, sweat and cried many days and nights for this organization, and I'd do it all again a thousand times to feel the breath of one horse I saved. I've help stitch for HOURS in a thunderstorm with no power, I've walked colicking horses for HOURS and HOURS until they were better, I've fought with unwilling owners, careless owners, stupid owners. I've fallen, been kicked, been bitten, been mistrusted, and then had the MOST unruly horse eat from my hand. I've saved babies and old horses. I've had to put my best friend down at the age of 40 (Snickers this is the first Christmas without you and I miss you so much!!)
I would do it all over again. I get up every day no matter how sick, tired, frustrated, angry, stressed, overwhelmed, and am greeted by whinneys and knickers of my best friends - those who know I saved them. My Lucky Orphans. The bit of America I can save. Help me and the rest of my team do more! We need your supoprt and small donations to find our orphans a permanent home for Christmas.

Make a Change

2008-11-23T06:29:00.003-05:00

Please join change.org and help support Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue in getting a permanent home for out 30+ horses.

Please visit this website and join to show your support.

Thank you

Merchandise Available

2008-11-18T00:22:00.004-05:00

L.O.H.R. Merchandise is now available Online. We can also place custom orders on LOHR clothing, by addng your name or a horse's name. If you are interested in custom LOHR clothing please contact Lisa.

For all other inquiries regarding LOHR and our horses please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or by e-mail
Aska, LOHR Director aska@luckyorphanshorserescue.org (646)258-2512
Deanna, LOHR President (845)416-8583

Thank you

October Newsletter

2008-11-11T11:19:00.009-05:00

"New Beginnings"

Sunshine and Summertime

All the kids are back in school and the leaves are starting to turn colors. This summer was full of new beginnings for both people and horses alike at Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue. The rescue has taken this summer to create a new mission statement and creating more public awareness about horses in need and our organization.
Deanna put together yet another successful summer camp where more than 15 children participated in caring for and riding the 32 rescue horses in our care. At camp, the kids are taught not only how to ride, but also how to care for the horses and how to deal with some of the special needs that many rescue horses come with.
The summer culminated with a very successful time for the kids, horses and the organization at the 2008 Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY. Cowboy, Tugs, Patches, Cadbury and Ollie all did very well at the horse show throughout the week, and Tiny was a huge hit at the L.O.H.R booth up on 4-H Hill. Thank you to the Un-Whoa-Able 4H Club and Fred Lauf.
From all of us at Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue we would like to thank all of our friends, family and especially parents that helped make this summer so successful and for all of your help at the Dutchess County Fair.
Thank You!

Project Permanent Home

Currently our 32 rescued horses live on a farm that we rent each month. In order to pay for the facilities that provide shelter to our orphans, we have to board other horses. However, by doing so we also limit the amount of time that we can spend with our orphans.
We are asking the community to help us in our search of a permanent home for our orphans.
Without the expense of rent, we will be able to put more time and energy into improving the lives of our orphans and their relationship with their human counterparts.
If anyone is interested in Project Permanent Home, we ask that you contact us to see how you can help.

How to Help

We have linked ourselves with various online organizations so you can support our Lucky Orphans right from your desk at home or at work. Search the web using Goodsearchor shop online at major stores like bestbuy or amazonby using Igive, which gives us up to 37% of your purchases.
We also collect used ink cartridges, old cell phones, pagers and even your old car that’s been sitting in your back yard for all these years!
If you are a horse owner and you feed Legends, Poulin or Agway grain please clip off the proof of purchase tags and send them to us. And if you feed anything from Lucerne Farms they also donate to us. All of these clippings only benefit non-profits so otherwise you are just throwing away valuable dollars that can be used to support our orphans.
If you enjoy shopping for your horse, and you shop at Horse.com they will donate 6% of your purchase to us.
Volunteers are always welcome! You can e-mail our president Deanna and set up a time to come and meet our orphans.

Letter from The Director

Happy Fall to everyone! Over the past few months, Lucky Orphans has gone through some necessary changes, but our commitment to our horses has always been our number one priority.
As a Board, the main issue on the table is our search for a permanent home and ensuring that we will be able to provide long-term, quality care for all of our horses.
I spent the last week in August working with the children and horses at the Dutchess County Fair and it was so rewarding to see the culmination of all their efforts come to fruit at this local event. We were successful in spreading public awareness about our organization and we hope through events like this we will increase the amount of support for our horses.
Happy Holidays and a healthy 2009!

Meet the Board Members

Our Board Members are committed to the well-being of the horses and keeping Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc a place for both humans and horses to come and “escape a while.”
Deanna Mancuso-LaCasse, our President, has been involved with horses for over 20 years. She has worked with rescue horses for the past 10 years and she is committed to bettering the lives of the horses once they come to us. She is also responsible for the management and care of all our orphans. Deanna also organizes our lesson program, which allows children to work with the horses.
Aska Langman, our Director, has been working with horses for the past 12 years and works on public relations for LOHR and training some of the horses.
Lisa Filipponi, our Secretary, has been working with horses for many years. She is enjoying working with Sonny, one of our rescues who is currently being trained.
Dina Fasano has come to us with experience in working with racehorses off the track. This has proved invaluable in retraining some of the horses we have gotten off the race track.

What Our Supporters Have To Say

“These lucky horses have come to a place where they will be safe, well-taken care of, treated humanely and loved by the many adults and children that visit Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue.” -Alyse Masker, Age 12
“ Upon our first visit to the barn, Eric was hooked. I had explained to him the concept of rescue horses...When he toured the barns and pastures and met the horses, he wanted to know the story behind each horse. By the end of the afternoon, he had fallen in love over and over again and looked forward to being able to learn to ride.” -Mary Alex, Mother of Eric.
“There is something magical about children and horses. The wide eyed look of wonder as the child touches a horse for the first time and the smile that always seems to follow...I am thankful for their contribution to the community and for having a program where children can grow, learn, develop and become responsible by interacting with horses. Thank you for your compassion for horses and knowing that children are the special magic that make it all work so well together.” -Loretta Pecora, Mother of Julia and Lauren.

Horse of the Month

Maverick is a 14 year old gelding that came to us 4 years ago after his family could no longer afford to keep him.
Maverick’s sweet demeanor and tolerance for children is an invaluable quality when teaching young children how to ride.
In July 2008, Maverick had to go through emergency colic surgery. The decision to go through surgery was made because we have promised our horses a good and healthy life and we have committed ourselves to their well-being.
Maverick is recovering well, but as many horse owners know, his surgery was extensive and expensive.
We are accepting donations to help us offset the veterinary costs that we have incurred from saving our special boy.
Today he is happy, healthy and on the road to a full recovery.

Thank You’s

The work that we do each and everyday for the horses could never be possible without the help from all our family, friends and supporters.
First and foremost, we would like to thank Dr.Hammond of Village Animal Hospital in Millbrook, NY for providing first class veterinary care for all of our horses.
To each of our volunteers: every bucket you help clean, every stall that you help us muck allow our horses to live the life that they deserve.
To the Parents of our human kids: we appreciate all of your support that you provide for your children and for the horses that they love. We appreciate all the time that you put in that helps our organization achieve it’s goals of horses and children working together in harmony.
Thank you to all of our donors that have donated to us. We appreciate every car donated, every dollar sent and every piece of equipment donated. Without donations like yours we wouldn’t be able to feed and provide the care that all horses need.

Mares and Foals Update

2008-11-07T18:16:00.002-05:00

This past week our foals, Envy and Cuervo were weaned from there moms. Moms Whiskey and Charisma have adjusted very easily to their foal-free life and the babies are slowly adjusting to making it on their own. Our other horses have stepped in to comfort the foals in this transition time but they have grown more and more confident with their independence as the days have gone on.

These four horses will require a great deal of handling and care in the upcoming months and we are looking for volunteers who are interested in socializing them here at the farm or donors interested in sponsoring any of our horses.

Fall Fundraiser Horse Show

2008-11-07T18:11:00.002-05:00

L.O.H.R would like to thank all those who participated in the Fall Fundraiser Horse Show. November 2, 2008 was a beautiful fall day where the kids and their horses rode well and received feedback from Judge Heather Fitzhenry.

We would like to also congratulate Cassandra Weaver on earning a much deserved L.O.H.R sportsmanship/horsemanship award. Cassandra has demonstrated extraordinary horsemanship over the past several months and we thank her for her commitment to all of our horses.

Clover

2008-08-31T10:01:00.005-04:00

This is our newest addition, Clover. She is a 6 year old paint. She came to us leary of new things and unbroke. Her owners surrendered her when a trainer told them she would be too time consuming and difficult. She was very herd bound and would rear up at her leader when she was removed from a paddock. She's been here since July, and has progressed in leaps and bounds. We fixed her sourness, and she willingly leaves her herd to be caught, crosstied, groomed, tacked and exercised. Her poor conformation makes her a bit rebellious to work in tight circles, so we worked on building muscle to help her. After weeks of lunging, and trot poles, she was ready to accept a rider. Here are a few video clips of her first ride with Leanne in the saddle.

updates

2008-08-31T09:44:00.007-04:00

This is Gypsy's shoulder/chest after Dr. hammond repaired her. Today, the scar is barely visible and if you didn't know it happened, you wouldn't know what to look for.
She has become fond of people and is progressing so well. She is able to be groomed everywhere and lets us touch her ears, eyes and inside her mouth. We are working on picking up her hooves and holding them for trimming. She loves having her crest scratched and rubbed.

Liz Mitten Ryan and her herd

2008-07-23T00:01:00.004-04:00

Numerous clients and friends sent me a newsletter about a woman in British Columbia, named Liz. An orphaned calf had found its way to Liz, and she introduced him to her horses. The first few times people sent me this newsletter, I deleted it. I am inundated with emails daily, and thought it just a horseperson forward, and I overlooked it. The emails of the newsletter continued getting into my inbox from friends, clients and colleagues. I gave in; I opened the newsletter and was interested. So interested, I ventured onto the attached website. I was in awe. All the animals on the farm coexisted together and with their people. There are videos and GORGEOUS paintings and artwork by Liz. Than I found the sales page. Sales?!?! The family is continuously bred and sold? I was confused and disappointed. This newsletter that was finally opened, was only to disappoint me? I found the contact page and contacted Liz and one of her horses. I discussed my feelings and expected either no response, or one telling me to mind my own business. I was instead contacted without any hard feelings. Liz and I shared a few emails, and I am no longer disappointed at all. Liz and Winnie have successfully convinced me the sales page is not what I had first believed it to be. I encourage you all to please visit Liz's website http://www.lizmittenryan.com/ I further encourage you to watch her video on youtube (also on her site) and maybe even buy one of her books. She and the herd will donate a portion of the sales to our orphans so both herds can be helped with just a little support from you. Hopefully you don't procrastinate as I did.

Progress

2008-07-14T09:31:00.004-04:00

Here's Envy, the 2 month old filly. When she came to us, she was terrified of people. Now, with time and patience, she is beginning to trust. Here she is with one of our volunteers, Leanne Keeley. We also recently removed Gypsy's stitches and she is progressing very well. Whiskey's feet were trimmed this week also.

2008-07-03T23:45:00.012-04:00

HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC

Ride with

Heather Fitzhenry
at
Equine Escape Stable
Saturday July 12, 2008

Western Pleasure Work
All Morning

English and Dressage Work
After Lunch

Pre-register to make sure all your
Training questions are addressed

A Portion of Proceeds Benefits Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
Contact Deanna for Registration to participate or audit
(845) 416-8583

www.EquineEscapeStable.com
www.WhiteOrchidFarm.com

All the babies are safe and sound

2008-06-12T10:22:00.007-04:00

Whiskey and Cuervo came home on on Sunday June 8. They arrived without any issue. Both mom and baby needed immediate baths and Whiskey needs her hooves trimmed urgently, but Cuervo is a fast learner and a brave little boy. Mom and baby stood well for their spa treatments and Cuervo even let our farrier trim his little hooves yesterday! Whiskey was a different story and needs some working with first. They can be caught and led around our barns and indoor with no trouble.

Tuesday June 10 we made the second trip North for the remaining three horses. When we arrived, Mom "Charisma" was tied to a tree, and her baby "Envy" was in another field crying for her. We quickly reunited mom and baby and they loaded very well. Once I got a hand on Envy she quieted and mom followed her on the trailer. They seemed to know they were going to a better place.

CAUTION GRAPHIC!!!!

DO NOT scroll down if you cannot handle graphic photos or stories.

Than it was time to catch poor Gypsy. This sweet girl was nuzzling our hands when we picked up Whiskey and Cuervo. If we had only known what was in store for her, we would've taken her on the first trip. The stablehand lassoed poor Gypsy and wrapped the rope around a tree. Her hind leg got tangled in the web of rope and she panicked. She was rearing and running 3/4 of the way around the tree. She couldn't get around the tree, since there was 6 strand electric wire cattle fencing on one side.

When the stable hand cut the rope, she was still attached to the tree by her head, but her leg was free. She pushed between the fence and tree and went through the fencing. She cried out loud from the pain and fear of being electricuted and sliced by the wires. When she got out of the web of wire she had minor abrasions and lacerations on her legs...and then she turned around. Her beautiful painted skin had been peeled from the muscle on her chest and shoulder. This poor three year old had never asked for this. The proud farm owner asked if he should just shoot her. When we realized getting a vet was just not an option, we backed the trailer into her paddock and dropped the gate. She tiptoed right on and looked over her shoulder begging us to shut the ramp. We hauled her and her rope confines home. Our vet, Dr. Hammond, met us home. He spoke gently to her for 20 mins until he slipped a halter on her and sedated her. She followed him into the barn like a puppy. As she gets in and her wounds are cleaned, a thunder storm hit, and we lose power. Our patient vet never skipped a beat, and continued suturing while we held flashlights and whispered to our little girl. She stood like a rock for two hours of stitching and cleaning through a thunderstorm. What a brave little girl!

Today, she is on stall rest, but is trusting despite her ordeal. She allows us to feed her and clean her stall. She'll come touch us with her nose and think about nuzzling, but then turns away. We are optimistic about her healing and becoming a nice adult horse.

Thank you for all your help and support through this process: Robert Trump, Annmarie Pallan, Dan Taylor, Ren Adams, Lyndsey Posner, Parker Lightfield Farm, Jamie Manning, Gary Freeborn, Kathie Franco, Loretta Pecora, the Siegel family, and Matt Zele. We would like to extend a very special thank you to the prompt attention of Dr. Hammond's staff on call that night, Megan and Cheryl and of course, the biggest thank you to our wonderful vet, Dr. David Hammond.

Please contact us if you can offer any help, whether it be financial or your time to help socialize the babies.

New Babies

2008-06-09T11:04:00.000-04:00

We were contacted by Columbia County Soil & Water about a few mares and foals that needed our help. After a few days of phone calls and emails, we made the trip up to Greene county. We were able to get one mare and her baby yesterday. Tomorrow we will make another trip to get the last two mares and babies. Look at these precious paint babies and mommies!!

"Envy" will coming home tomorrow

Here "Envy" and "Cuervo" are nuzzling before they say a temporary goodbye

Here's little "Cuervo" before we brought him home with his mom.

"Envy" and her mom,"Charisma" are coming home tomorrow.

All moms and babies need farrier care and medical care. Please contact us if you can help with some of their needs, or if you can help socialize them.

The Big Move

2008-06-05T13:06:00.000-04:00

Thanks to the great generosity and support of Aska Shiratori-Langman and Rose Hill Farm, we have recently acquired a farm especially for our 25 horses. We have completed shed construction and the horses are thoroughly enjoying their new home on the hill. Enjoy the pictures!