WOO HOO - We went for a RIDE TODAY!!!

What a great day I had. We went for a trail ride! Do you like my pink bridle? I think it's beautiful, just like me!

Even though it was a little rainy, that didn't stop us. No sir! Audrey rode Skoran, her beautiful chestnut arab gelding. I pretend to not like Skoran, but actually, I think he's kind of cute. I kept my eyes on his cute bum the whole time! Andrea rode me. I took very good care of her, because I could tell she was a bit nervous, due to my failing vision. She did very well and didn't fall off or anything! Behind us was Susie and Bud - he lives in the stall next to me and I always steal his food through the missing board at the bottom of my stall (tee hee) - I am very grumpy to him in the barn, but on the trail, I know my job and I was all business. No grumpiness here!

I was SO HAPPY to be out doing my job again. I walked through water, past dark scary shapes, I followed Skoran the whole way. I can trot very nicely and will do so if I lag behind a little. But if you ask me to stop, I will. I love my pink hackamore bridle!

Audrey says I am ready to find a forever home. I really like it here, but I know Audrey has so many others to care for. I would love to be someone's special horse. If you don't mind that I can't see so well anymore, and you have a nice calm horse that I could follow behind, maybe we could meet and have a test ride? Audrey said that you could come and visit me a bunch of times so we can get to know one another. I don't cost any money. Audrey just needs to know I will go to a place who will love and care for me forever. I love going on trails, but I can ride in a ring too. Just give me a chance? (and I hope you like Wheat Thins, because I really like them too).

Hey, I remember you!

Look, here are some pictures from my past. A nice lady who reads the MR board recognized me and said her daughter used to ride me. She sent some pictures. Look!! It's ME!!!
I remember this little girl. We used to go trail riding together. But then, my vision started to fail and I got scared when small children came into my stall. I would do my best to scare them away with teeth and hooves - I didn't mean to be scary. In reality I was scared of them, because I couldn't see them very well. The people that owned me, loved me, but felt I wasnt the best match for their little girl. They gave me to a rescue, because it was not safe for little children to be in my stall. They trusted that the rescue place would take good care of me and make sure I was safe. But I didn't get rescued at all, and ended up back at Hemphill's, failing sight, injured leg and all!

I am not scared of little children in my stall anymore. In fact I LOVE all visitors. Especially if they have Wheat Thins.

I am looking good!

Sorry, it's been a while since I checked in last. I 've been busy getting fat and shedding out my coat. All except two stubborn tufts on my side... I am going to ask Audrey to give me a hair cut there!
My own personal paddock is complete. I can see the other horses, but I feel safer being by myself. I still don't trust the other horses and let them know they should stay away.

Audrey takes awesome care of me, but I know it's tough on her with so many others. She said she'd like to find me a forever home where I can be pampered and fussed over. I love people! And now that I have gained a good amount of weight back, I don't need much grain. If you would like to come and visit me, please call Andrea at 853-9453 or 952-0325 or e-mail barstow853@gmail.com I like kids so maybe I could have a job working with kids...

What the vet said & other stuff

Hello again! Today was a beautiful day, I enjoyed the warm weather lounging and eating, while Audrey, Gerard, and Andrea worked on my big turnout. I can't wait to get out there and stretch my legs!

Look how fat I am getting!

Audrey put something on my head. I realize you cannot see my beautiful face, but this mask cuts down the glare from the sun, which really bothers my eyes.


I had a visit the other day from another vet. This one was Dr. Reynolds. She was very nice and I liked her very much. Dr. Reynolds said that chiropractically speaking, (that's a big word for a horse, you know!) I am in good shape! I could have told her that... she did say that I had had some trauma to my back leg, near my butt. I wish I could tell you what happened but it's something I can't explain. It doesn't hurt me, but it does make me walk a little funny. Dr. Reynolds thinks there was a major damage to a muscle or tendon.




She also agreed with the other doctor that my eyesight is pretty bad. But I do see somethings, really! I know where my hay and water bucket is!

I am feeling and looking better every day. I am just happy to be here instead of "up north."

I really want to thank everyone who has given me food, water, veterinary care and hoof care. I haven't felt this good in a long time.


Andrea brought me some awesome treats. She called them Wheat Thins - I love Wheat Thins. If you have any Wheat Thins, would you please come and visit me and don't forget to bring them with you? They're healthy you know!

I'm going to lose my turnout!

I am feeling sad.... Audrey says the person who owns the fence panels used for my turnout is not going to let me use them anymore. That means I will have to stay in my stall until Audrey, Brenda and Andrea get my paddock built.

Audrey says that will happen on Sunday.

I know Audrey has been working really hard taking care of all the other horses here, and spending a lot of special time with me. She has to go away for many hours a day to work a "job." Then she comes back at night and brushes me and cleans my stall and all the other stalls and feed all of us. She is tired and she is not feeling very well. But she comes and takes care of us anyway! Audrey is my personal angel.

I really want my turnout because it's nice to be out near the other horses. Andrea said that if anyone wants to help build my paddock, they'd be welcome and appreciated. I would love to meet some of the people who have been helping to feed me. I will show you my new hooves and my lovely coat. You know, I was a beautiful lady in my younger days.... please come and see me, I love people, especially children.

Ahhh - My OWN turnout!

I am in horsey-heaven (ok, I suppose it would be more heavenly if I were up to my knees in apples.... but I don't think that's going to happen!)

Audrey borrowed some fence panels from someone and made me my own turnout. I feel so safe and secure in here. I know my boundaries and I am confident no other horse can kick me. The sunshine is glorious and am I feeling better by the day! I can feel the wind on my face, or roll in the dirt, or listen to things happening around me.

Audrey has been brushing me and she says I am "filling out." My shaggy coat is coming off and my new soft summer coat is coming through. It feels good to be able to roll around and get the loose hairs off my back.

My aching feet!

My feet used to hurt A LOT, but now they are feeling better. The FARRIER came today! Wow, what a nice lady...
She said my heels were longer than my toes... I bet. I felt like I was walking on stilts. The soles of my feet were hitting the ground. OUCH OUCH with every step.

Audrey called the lady Tammy and she was so kind and gentle. I stood very quietly for her, because I knew that she was going to make me feel a whole lot better.

Tammy said a couple more trims and I will be "good to go." I feel ready to go now! I need to get out and stretch my legs!