November 18th, 2012

Yikes! Where has the time gone? Our last post was all the way back in September...things are looking mighty different at Hytyme since our last update. It was dry and dusty back then...now it feels like a typical Oregon winter. The mud is back...

Luckily, thanks to Katie's research, we've found a fantastic new way to feed the Hytyme horses. We're using small-hole haynets, and it is definitely cutting down on the wasted hay. The horses really seem to enjoy having something to do in their stalls. What a great idea!

Gracie loves her haynet!

Before we get into pictures of the mud, here are some nice shots of the barn before everything got damp. However, the grass is growing and the field is green again!

Super volunteer Diane and Chino

Boss

We also had a visit from an old friend. In 2010, the Oregon Trail Primary School came out to meet the horses. They also made a wonderful donation. Katie Zimmer, one of the students on that 2010 visit came to Hytyme with her mother. They collected over $70 in donations and went to Burns Feed to buy us some much needed items! Shampoo, wormer, horse treats, hoof picks, and more! Katie is now a fifth grader, and she and her mom will be volunteering again in the future. Thank you so much!

September 14th, 2012

Hello again! We've had a great stretch of warm weather, but fall is on the way. All the hay for the winter has been delivered, the horses are getting fuzzy, and the leaves are starting to turn. 

Things are great at the barn! The Hytyme Drum horses did very well at the Oregon State Fair last month, and we're looking forward to the arrival of Alex's horse as a new boarder. Jim's been working hard on the area behind the arena. It was filled with weeds, chunks of concrete, and dirt left over from the arena's construction. Now it looks like this:

Despite the small signs that fall is on the way, it's been extremely hot and dusty for the past few weeks. We're not complaining just yet--the mud will be back before we know it! There are also several fires around the northwest contributing to our hazy skies. Here are some scenes from Hytyme over the past few days. Lots of horses, lots of dust!

Dust dust dust!  A video of the arena sprinklers and Hytyme residents in action.

And here is Coal, who is sharing his old horse mush with some friends.

August 15th, 2012

We had a really nice gift this week! Michelle's brother brought out a bunch of apples from his place just down the road from us. The horses were so happy!

It sure has been hot and dusty out at the barn (which is preferable to mud and rain!), but our new volunteer Trina has done a lovely job of clearing out the walkways between the barn and arena. The blackberries and weeds were getting out of control! Thanks, Trina!

And last, here is a video of Alex riding Peanut Butter Boy. What a good team! 
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August 1st, 2012

It was  a sad day at Hytyme today. We lost one of our original rescue residents, the very sweet and elegant Juliet. 

Those of you who have been to the rescue might know the story of Juliet and Tempest. If not, here's a memorial for Juliet written by Jim:


"Here lies Juliet.  Became very ill on August 1st 2012 and had to be relieved of her misery.  Juliet's best friend was Tempest who has been with her since both were picked up at a feed lot over six years ago.  Have no idea if they were together before the feed lot.  Tempest was almost blind then and can just see shadows now.  Juliet was not only Tempest's eyes, but she was also her body guard.  Up until about two years ago they were both in the big pasture with 20 to 40 horses.  Heaven help any horse who got close to Tempest.  Juliet was like a mare protecting her foal.  We will all miss her. She was a good, a very good horse and friend."

It's been one of our concerns for some time--what will happen to Tempest when Juliet is gone? As her seeing-eye horse, Juliet kept Tempest safe. Tempest was very dependent on Juliet. 


Jim put Tempest in with Braveheart, and all seems well tonight. We hope these two can have an equally rewarding friendship.  

So rest in peace, Juliet. We will miss you very much. 

July 28th, 2012

Hello again! It's been forever since our last blog post, but you know how sometimes no news is good news? This summer has been fun and easy for the horses and humans of Hytyme! All the horses have been enjoying the sunshine and the good pasture time. All the regulars are doing fine with their horses! But we'll get back in the regular blogging habit soon. Promise.

We have some excellent new volunteers! Katie (a new Katie!) has been working hard with the horses available for adoption and the horses we'd like to think about as lesson horses in the future. This is Katie in the photo above with a very well-groomed Smarty! Thanks so much for all your help, Katie!

The picture above is Trina, who cleared the blackberries around the arena. Thank you so much for your hard work, Trina! It's not quite as daunting to manuever around the outside of the arena anymore! It's back to it's natural path-like state.

Thank you to all the volunteers and friends of Hytyme! 


Here are some summer pictures of our rescue herd. Everyone is looking so sleek and shiny! 


So let's make this into a fun game. Can you name the horses below? Post your answers in the comments or on the Facebook page. The answers will be published in the next blog. Good luck! 

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