December 16th, 2011

Apologies for the delay in new posts--it seemed like Thanksgiving was just a few days ago, but we're already well into December. We've all been enjoying the dry weather (even though the temperatures have been very cold!). It's nice to have frozen mud instead of soupy mud. 
Here's some recent news:


We'd like to welcome several new volunteers. Bonnie and Chelsie came out and mucked stalls. They tackled Granny and Sue's stall, which is no easy task. Those big horses can sure make a mess! Also, Ana is a new volunteer as well, and she spent her first cold day out at the barn meeting the horses and getting a feel for the place. She is interested in working with Rose, a nice Arabian mare who desperately needs a human friend. Welcome, Ana, Bonnie, and Chelsie! We're glad to have you around! 


Also, Emily from the Oregonian came out with carrots, took lots of pictures, and interviewed Jim for an upcoming article. She's also planning on volunteering, so we'll be very excited to see more of her out at the barn! 


Kassi made up some wonderfully adorable Christmas cards to send to our sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring a horse for $10 a month, please get in touch! Sponsorships make great gifts, too. You'll receive fun cards from your horse, and you'll also get frequent pictures and updates. Thank  you so much to all our sponsors and donors, and thank you to new donors Brenda and Diana! We are just so thankful for all of your generous support. 

Look at this hay! What fun! This much-appreciated donation came from our new friend Therese Walker, an EAGALA certified Equine Specialist at Dream Acres Equine Center in Tualatin. Therese runs a horse-assisted therapy program at her farm. Here's her website.Thank you Therese, and we look forward to connecting with your organization in the future!

And look at this! Another fantastic donation, this one from Deb Calhoun and her friend Naomi. 

Deb and Naomi donated a lot of items from our wish list, including about ten bags of Allegra Senior feed, four large bags of horse treats, two gallons of shampoo and detangler, bunches of vegetable oil, a cordless electric drill, a socket set, and a basket of delicious snacks. Wow! What an amazing gift! We can't thank you guys enough! 


We are getting a wonderful outpouring of donations, gifts, and supplies. It doesn't get much better than that!

Check out this picture of Snickers. That's Mt. Hood between the trees! We all love these clear winter days. 

Rose and herd

Lyric

Rose enjoys her lunch

Boss and Smarty

A close-up of Boss

Spendy in her new coat, Peanut Butter Boy, and tractor

Peanut Butter Boy, Delilah, and Olivia

Olivia, Buddy, Delilah, PBB

Olivia, Buddy, Delilah, PBB, Spendy are all happy it's not raining