Tuesday, December 14, 2010

December 12th, 2010


This is going to be one wet winter. There are already several small lakes in the big field. On the drive to the barn,  the Clackamas River seemed ready to spill over its banks. According to the weather channel, rain showers are likely for the next five days. There's also a flood warning in effect for certain rivers in Clackamas county. Luckily, the horses are used to the wet weather. The older horses are snug in the barns and the horses in the pasture are able to get shelter from the rain, too. One of the barns was having drainage problems today, but Jim was able to solve the problem by the early afternoon.

Congratulations to Rebel as well--he went home with Laurie, his adopter. He is one nice mule! Rebel walked right into the trailer. He must be excited to start his new life!


Good Luck, Rebel and Laurie!

This weekend, the tractor wasn't quite working. Luckily, Zach was able to fix it. He was also able to fix the manure spreader as well. Thanks, Zach! While he was fixing the equipment, Joey and Becca took out Hope, Buddy, and Maverick. All three did really well! Maverick had rubbed his cribbing collar out of place, so we took it off. He seemed to be happy about that, at least. Once it dries out, he'll get it back on. Katie and Lynn were out today as well. Katie longed her two horses, Story and Charmed, and Lynn brushed Gracie. All of the horses did quite well in the arena, even as Zach welding and pounding the tractor the whole time.
At 7:30, it was time to head to the Cazedero Inn in Estacada for the Hytyme Christmas Party. It was a great time with a great crowd! Adrienne, Scott, Becca, Joey, Katie, Kassi, Zach, Evelyn, Amber, Poncho, Amanda, Julie, and Jim and Sherry were all in attendance. The food was great, and we all discussed fundraising for the upcoming year, as well as new forms of publicity for the rescue. There are lots of good plans in the work for 2011! It was wonderful to see so many of the volunteers and supporters in one place.




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