To Hytyme Friends and Supporters:
In the last few weeks, I have been in touch with several news organizations to discuss the situation surrounding the state of Oregon's insurance claim. We've had a few segments on KOIN news, and reporters from the Estacada News and The Oregonian have been out to the barns for interviews.
While our predicament is a difficult one, we want to make one thing clear. Hytyme Equine Rescue is not going out of business, and we are not losing our house and property--at least not yet. We can't say for sure if this situation will or will not be the demise of Hytyme Equine Rescue. As it stands, the future isn't clear for us. Until this is straightened out, Hytyme will not be in a growth mode. Needless to say, we cannot afford more rescue horses, but we do intend to support those currently in our care. If the State does win, the rescue will be the very last thing to go. We always have to remember that these horses did not choose to come here and live. They were invited. We are responsibile for their care, no matter what happens.
Surprisingly, this has been a positive experience. Because of all of you, we are getting more help than ever, plus equine rescues are getting some much needed publicity. Think about this--how many people actually know what happens to most horses after a stock auction? How many people have seen what a horse rescued from slaughter looks like once it has been rehabilitated? How many people have been lucky enough to spend time in the presence of so many wonderful equine personalities?
As always, thank you. If you would like to help, we are happy to accept donations for the care of the horses at our facility. We have several senior residents who require special feeds, and we always have a need for donated feed and veterinary supplies. We would also appreciate advice and support from those who have legal experience in these types of situations. Please contact me at hytymejim@gmail.com if you would like to help. We just want to keep doing what we do best here at Hytyme--helping horses live happy, peaceful lives.
Thank you!
Jim Elliott
Hytyme Equine Rescue
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
October 21st, 2011
Hytyme has been in the news! Although the reason we've been in the news is a little difficult, we're optimistic in that sharing our story, we'll be able to gain advice and support on how to proceed.
A week and a half ago, a reporter came to the barns from KOIN news in Portland. Even though it was a wacky day of heavy rains, he was able to get a lot of footage of Jim, Juliet and Tempest, Cameo, and Becca and Hope. He was even able to get a nice shot of Katie Mae (aka Black Beauty!) grazing in the big field.
The story aired this past Sunday. Here is a link to the transcript of the video. It explains what Jim and Sherry are dealing with from the State of Oregon: State Insurance Claim Threatens Eagle Creek Horse Rescue .
We're hopeful that our supporters as well as people who are unfamiliar with Hytyme can help advise us through this tough time. This story will also help horse rescues gain more momentum in the news, and, no matter what you think of the Occupation movement, our plight does mirror the issues that many are facing around the county.
Yesterday, a reporter from the Estacada News came to speak with Jim, and on Monday, a reporter from The Oregonian will be out at the barn. Other bigger media contacts are in the works, too. The more we can share our story, the larger our audience will be. Creating awareness is all we can do! We just want to keep doing what we're doing.
So, on that note, here are some updates on our horses!
Alex and Peanut Butter Boy are doing very, very well! Alex has been riding Peanut Butter Boy around the facility, and he is getting better with each ride. Alex also works with Spendy, who is doing equally well in her training. Alex recently moved a bit closer to the rescue, so she is able to come more often. Thanks, Alex!
It was also great to see Cathy last weekend! She worked with Snickers.
And, it's also been nice to have Wick and Sharon around. Sharon is a bellydance instructor, and her clinics take place in awesome locations like Japan and the Ukraine.
Braveheart, an older gentleman with bad knees and a bad wheeze, has not been feeling so good. He hurt his arthritic leg, but with rest and care, he is showing improvement.
The pastures are still quite green and the horses are all looking good. Jim hasn't even started feeding hay to the horses in the big field yet! Jim and Wick put up a new stock fence between the two pastures on the east side. Jim also moved the water trough about 40 feet from its old location near the big pasture gate. Hopefully, it will make it less muddy during the winter.
Katie has also built a wonderful rock path from barn #1. We'll all be appreciating this path during the height of winter! It settles and gets more useable every day.
Here's a picture of an early version of the Rockway. It's now much bigger! We will get updated pictures for the next blog.
You can also see some more pictures of it on our Facebook page, and you can see Katie and Jodene working on its progress. There are also some great new pictures of our equine residents, too!
Jim plans on building another similar rock path by the other barn, moving big rocks with his tractor.
Until next time!
A week and a half ago, a reporter came to the barns from KOIN news in Portland. Even though it was a wacky day of heavy rains, he was able to get a lot of footage of Jim, Juliet and Tempest, Cameo, and Becca and Hope. He was even able to get a nice shot of Katie Mae (aka Black Beauty!) grazing in the big field.
The story aired this past Sunday. Here is a link to the transcript of the video. It explains what Jim and Sherry are dealing with from the State of Oregon: State Insurance Claim Threatens Eagle Creek Horse Rescue .
We're hopeful that our supporters as well as people who are unfamiliar with Hytyme can help advise us through this tough time. This story will also help horse rescues gain more momentum in the news, and, no matter what you think of the Occupation movement, our plight does mirror the issues that many are facing around the county.
Yesterday, a reporter from the Estacada News came to speak with Jim, and on Monday, a reporter from The Oregonian will be out at the barn. Other bigger media contacts are in the works, too. The more we can share our story, the larger our audience will be. Creating awareness is all we can do! We just want to keep doing what we're doing.
So, on that note, here are some updates on our horses!
Alex and Peanut Butter Boy are doing very, very well! Alex has been riding Peanut Butter Boy around the facility, and he is getting better with each ride. Alex also works with Spendy, who is doing equally well in her training. Alex recently moved a bit closer to the rescue, so she is able to come more often. Thanks, Alex!
It was also great to see Cathy last weekend! She worked with Snickers.
And, it's also been nice to have Wick and Sharon around. Sharon is a bellydance instructor, and her clinics take place in awesome locations like Japan and the Ukraine.
Braveheart, an older gentleman with bad knees and a bad wheeze, has not been feeling so good. He hurt his arthritic leg, but with rest and care, he is showing improvement.
The pastures are still quite green and the horses are all looking good. Jim hasn't even started feeding hay to the horses in the big field yet! Jim and Wick put up a new stock fence between the two pastures on the east side. Jim also moved the water trough about 40 feet from its old location near the big pasture gate. Hopefully, it will make it less muddy during the winter.
Katie has also built a wonderful rock path from barn #1. We'll all be appreciating this path during the height of winter! It settles and gets more useable every day.
Here's a picture of an early version of the Rockway. It's now much bigger! We will get updated pictures for the next blog.
You can also see some more pictures of it on our Facebook page, and you can see Katie and Jodene working on its progress. There are also some great new pictures of our equine residents, too!
Jim plans on building another similar rock path by the other barn, moving big rocks with his tractor.
Until next time!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
September 29th, 2011
Fall is here! There's a crispness to the air, and the horses are starting to get a trace of fuzz to their coats. Although we won't miss the really hot days, it's a little disconcerting to think of the mud coming back so soon.
Last weekend, Hytyme and our lovely thoroughbred mare Spendy made an appearance at the Eagle Creek Farm and Feed customer appreciation day. Here are some pictures of our fun outing:
So, here's how the day went: in the morning, Jim and Kassi brought Spendy to the feed store. Spendy got to meet and greet visitors (as her counterparts in the next paddock had to give pony rides all day). Spendy was a little nervous in her pen, and she wasn't thrilled by all the activity. Although she did make some new friends, by the afternoon, Spendy had enough. So Jim loaded her back into the trailer and took her home. He returned with Gideon, who seemed happy enough to mingle with the crowds (and the chickens).
All in all, it was a great day at Eagle Creek Farm and Feed. We made some new friends (hi Wick and Sharon!), and had some delicious barbecue.
In other news, Alex has been working well with Peanut Butter Boy. Here are some pictures of their latest training session:
Last weekend, Hytyme and our lovely thoroughbred mare Spendy made an appearance at the Eagle Creek Farm and Feed customer appreciation day. Here are some pictures of our fun outing:
All in all, it was a great day at Eagle Creek Farm and Feed. We made some new friends (hi Wick and Sharon!), and had some delicious barbecue.
In other news, Alex has been working well with Peanut Butter Boy. Here are some pictures of their latest training session:
Good work, Alex and PBB!
And lastly, one of the arena sprinkler timers didn't go off the other night. We've got a small lake to contend with in the arena. However, Jim did get a cool picture of our lake:
Friday, September 23, 2011
September 23rd, 2011
To start, we'd like to say thanks to our amazing Katie for dealing with the many bottles and cans we've had lying around for years! It was no easy feat--those bottles and cans were covered in years of slime and mold! However, now we'll have a new system with BottleDrop, and we'll have a green bag for collecting the bottles and cans. When it gets full, it can be turned in for cash. This should keep the pigeons away! What a great idea; thanks again, Katie!!
In very exciting and heart-warming horsey news, Tempest has made a new friend! For those of you who don't know her, Tempest is our blind appy mare. She's very closely bonded to Juliet, an older quarter horse. Both mares were on the feedlot in Yakima before getting to Hytyme. We've been worried about what will happen to Tempest if Juliet is no longer around, since Tempest is much more dependent on Juliet than the other way around. So, the other day, Jim noticed that Juliet was out grazing in the field, and Tempest was inside with Braveheart.
We're so happy that Tempest has made a new friend!
Also, in other very exciting news, Hytyme will be participating in the Eagle Creek Farm and Feed Customer Appreciation day on Saturday, September 24th!
Here's a link to the map: Eagle Creek Farm and Feed
They'll be having a raffle there to benefit three charities, and Hytyme is one!
We'll also be bringing one of our wonderfully adoptable horses, Spendy. Here's what her Dreamhorse ad says:
"Spendy is a sweet TB mare ready for a new home! This bay mare stands at about 16.1 hands tall and is about 11 years old. She is well started under saddle, having been ridden English and western. She walks, trots, canters and stops nicely and has even been over some small jumps. Spendy is easy to catch, tie, bathe, and with her feet. Intermediate rider recomended, adoption fee is $500."
So, we hope to see you there! It should be a great day. Stop by and say hello!
In very exciting and heart-warming horsey news, Tempest has made a new friend! For those of you who don't know her, Tempest is our blind appy mare. She's very closely bonded to Juliet, an older quarter horse. Both mares were on the feedlot in Yakima before getting to Hytyme. We've been worried about what will happen to Tempest if Juliet is no longer around, since Tempest is much more dependent on Juliet than the other way around. So, the other day, Jim noticed that Juliet was out grazing in the field, and Tempest was inside with Braveheart.
We're so happy that Tempest has made a new friend!
Also, in other very exciting news, Hytyme will be participating in the Eagle Creek Farm and Feed Customer Appreciation day on Saturday, September 24th!
Here's a link to the map: Eagle Creek Farm and Feed
They'll be having a raffle there to benefit three charities, and Hytyme is one!
We'll also be bringing one of our wonderfully adoptable horses, Spendy. Here's what her Dreamhorse ad says:
"Spendy is a sweet TB mare ready for a new home! This bay mare stands at about 16.1 hands tall and is about 11 years old. She is well started under saddle, having been ridden English and western. She walks, trots, canters and stops nicely and has even been over some small jumps. Spendy is easy to catch, tie, bathe, and with her feet. Intermediate rider recomended, adoption fee is $500."
So, we hope to see you there! It should be a great day. Stop by and say hello!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
September 10th, 2011
Here are some pictures of some of the recent Hytyme activities!
First up, the Walk For Laurie.
Katie Mae (aka Black Beauty) was a huge hit:
Katie Mae was also a great sport for pony rides:
Here are some pics of Hytyme friends and family during the Brain Tumor walk. This one prominently features Laurie and Nathan!
It was a beautiful day to be out walking along the banks of the Willamette for such a good cause. It was also wonderful to meet Laurie, Jim and Sherry's niece, among other friends and family.
Also, here are some pictures of the new round pen. Just for context, this new round pen is right inside the oldies' field. Atlas (his owner brought him by for a visit), and Devon modeled the new round pen for these pictures:
I'm sure there will be more round pen pictures to come!
During this hot week, Jim was busy filling in some of the low spots in the first barn. First, Jim got the dirt ready with his 39 year old Case backhoe. Then, Jim loaded the dirt into the GMC dumptruck--which is 22 years older than the backhoe. Both worked great!
Also this week, Vanessa and Alex were out to work with Spendy, Marquis, and Peanut Butter boy. All did quite nicely.
Also, our Facebook page has a list of horses for adoption. Check them out! If you are interested, contact us!
Here is the link: Available Horses!!
In upcoming news, on September 24th, the Eagle Creek Feed store is having a customer appreciation day. We'll be bringing a horse who is ready for adoption! They'll be having a raffle, and the proceeds will benefit the rescue. It should be a fun day!
First up, the Walk For Laurie.
Katie Mae (aka Black Beauty) was a huge hit:
Here are some pics of Hytyme friends and family during the Brain Tumor walk. This one prominently features Laurie and Nathan!
Also, here are some pictures of the new round pen. Just for context, this new round pen is right inside the oldies' field. Atlas (his owner brought him by for a visit), and Devon modeled the new round pen for these pictures:
During this hot week, Jim was busy filling in some of the low spots in the first barn. First, Jim got the dirt ready with his 39 year old Case backhoe. Then, Jim loaded the dirt into the GMC dumptruck--which is 22 years older than the backhoe. Both worked great!
Also this week, Vanessa and Alex were out to work with Spendy, Marquis, and Peanut Butter boy. All did quite nicely.
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| Marquis |
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| Marquis gets a bath! |
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| Spendy |
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| Spendy again |
Here is the link: Available Horses!!
In upcoming news, on September 24th, the Eagle Creek Feed store is having a customer appreciation day. We'll be bringing a horse who is ready for adoption! They'll be having a raffle, and the proceeds will benefit the rescue. It should be a fun day!
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