Post by Sunny Acres Ranch on Dec 24, 2009 8:38:32 GMT -8
First of all, Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you so much for making 2009 the most successful year yet for Sunny Acres Ranch. A total of 25 horses were placed into new homes! Five of them were ranch residents who had been here for at least a year in rehab. 18 of them were geldings, and 7 were mares.
One horse became quite a successful show horse over the summer. Several others hit the trails and 4-H classes, and several more are teaching their owners how to become better riders.
There were a few horses in rehab this year that came out of it successful and went on to new homes. Their ailments were a variety (cancer, kidney failure, navicular disease, starvation, back pain, and injuries). All but one improved to the point they are now riding horses in their new homes.
A very sweet little horse that didn't find his way here in time was peacefully laid to rest. RIP Pasca - you will never be forgotten, and the lessons you taught me in your short time here are so appreciated.
Three other horses were peacefully laid to rest as well. RIP Ginger - your opinions at the play days will NEVER be forgotten and will continue to make us laugh out loud when we think of you. RIP Harley - your beauty and friendship is missed greatly. Hope you are running and bucking as fast as your feet can carry you. RIP Holly - we didn't get to know you well, but you gave much happiness to your last family and were loved dearly.
The breeds that have come through the ranch this year have been varied as well - Thoroughbreds, Appaloosas, Quarter Horses, Arabians, Warmbloods, and one Peruvian Paso.
The only two mares that I have ever sold found their way back to me this year. Ranie was my first horse. She is now 28-years-old, and will live out the rest of her years here at the ranch. Khamarah was my 2nd horse, a young Arabian filly completely unsuitable for my skill level at the time, but very beautiful. She comes home 10 years later still just as beautiful, and I finally get a 2nd chance with her now that my horsemanship skills have improved.
When I count my blessings at the end of 2009, I have much to be thankful for. Thank you again to all of my adopters, supporters, and "cheerleaders" who have helped make this year a great one for the horses!
Blessings always!
Shelly
One horse became quite a successful show horse over the summer. Several others hit the trails and 4-H classes, and several more are teaching their owners how to become better riders.
There were a few horses in rehab this year that came out of it successful and went on to new homes. Their ailments were a variety (cancer, kidney failure, navicular disease, starvation, back pain, and injuries). All but one improved to the point they are now riding horses in their new homes.
A very sweet little horse that didn't find his way here in time was peacefully laid to rest. RIP Pasca - you will never be forgotten, and the lessons you taught me in your short time here are so appreciated.
Three other horses were peacefully laid to rest as well. RIP Ginger - your opinions at the play days will NEVER be forgotten and will continue to make us laugh out loud when we think of you. RIP Harley - your beauty and friendship is missed greatly. Hope you are running and bucking as fast as your feet can carry you. RIP Holly - we didn't get to know you well, but you gave much happiness to your last family and were loved dearly.
The breeds that have come through the ranch this year have been varied as well - Thoroughbreds, Appaloosas, Quarter Horses, Arabians, Warmbloods, and one Peruvian Paso.
The only two mares that I have ever sold found their way back to me this year. Ranie was my first horse. She is now 28-years-old, and will live out the rest of her years here at the ranch. Khamarah was my 2nd horse, a young Arabian filly completely unsuitable for my skill level at the time, but very beautiful. She comes home 10 years later still just as beautiful, and I finally get a 2nd chance with her now that my horsemanship skills have improved.
When I count my blessings at the end of 2009, I have much to be thankful for. Thank you again to all of my adopters, supporters, and "cheerleaders" who have helped make this year a great one for the horses!
Blessings always!
Shelly