December 13th, 2010

Four horses were delivered to their new home today! Jim and Kassi loaded up Socks, Mindy, Mandy, and Sky into the trailer and headed north to Battleground. The horses will be used in a therapy program at Wintergreen Stables. Good luck to these four in their new life! Even though we miss every horse that leaves the rescue, we know they will make their new owners very happy.
(Pictures coming!)

Kassi also worked with two of our long-time residents, Shannon and Peanut Butter Boy. Shannon is an elegant chestnut Thoroughbred. At the 2007 Mane Event horse expo, Shannon was a training demo horse with Julie Goodnight. Someone recognized Shannon, and mentioned that Shannon had a lucrative racing career at Santa Anita. After that, she was leased out as a broodmare, and her owner lost track of Shannon's whereabouts. Shannon came to Hytyme after being rescued from the feedlot in Yakima. It's sad to think of her potential fate had the right people not intervened.



Shannon

Shannon is available for adoption, and she is very sweet! When Kassi took her out, she pawed a bit while she was tied, but really enjoyed being groomed and getting attention. She was easy to saddle and longe, but was nervous once ridden. She is well trained, but will need an intermediete or advanced rider to keep her focused and confident.
Peanut Butter Boy also did well with Kassi. He's a real character. Volunteers at Hytyme know Peanut Butter Boy because of his short tail and his easygoing personality. He's one of those horses that always wants to be where the people are. He is a Tennessee Walker and Appaloosa cross, although he looks more like an Appaloosa than a Tennessee Walker at the moment. He is 15 hands and still growing! He has great ground manners and can longe in both directions. He's a smart guy and will be a great horse for someone.
(pictures coming!)