It has been a very busy few months with all of the day to day happenings at SSS as well as trying to manage the financial challenges of maintaining the rescue expenses.
Last Sat. I was scheduled to attend a jewlery class to perfect my jewelry making skills since that is now an active fundraising effort we have begun. I had already scheduled the farrier for several horses and didn’t want to reschedule so I want to thank Heather, Ginny and Trish for catching the horses and filling in for me. They also pitched in to scoop poop and work on training throughout the day.
Then, Sun they all devoted 4 hours again to attend the Parelli training being provided each Sun. at my friend’s arena for our rescue horses. We are working with Jazzy Girl and Aspen in hopes of helping them become more adoptable. They are doing remarkably well given the short time they have been exposed to the Parelli games and training.
We all are learning as we go along also, and although I have attended several Parelli trainings, I have just begun to really embrace his “games” and training methods more consistently.
Honey Brown is now being fostered by our volunteer Janet and her husband and is making progress by leaps and bounds. She has just one other horse to contend with and to our surprise, Honey is NOT the dominant horse there. Unbelievable. Her 1 yo filly, Carmella is doing just great hanging out with George, Blondie and Harold.
Blondie may soon be going to foster nearby with a childhood friend of mine who has 1 horse who needs a companion. Their German exchange student is very horse savvy and wanting a “project” to work with. If it works out, Roberta will work with Blondie for as long as needed in getting her well trained with all of her ground manners and then started under saddle. Blondie is already such a sweetheart and cooperative with everything but the farrier. She is a smaller mare, but good sized for a small adult or older child.
Alot is happening on the fundraising front as well.
My Twisted Tale Jewelry is taking off, offering hand made braided jewelry as well as high quality western jewelry. I will be having a display of pieces for purchase at the upcoming visit with Duni doing painting at Thornton Place Retirement Village on Sept. 12 th. On Sept 9th, I will have a display for the Brushbusters riding group. It is now advertised on several sites as well as word is spreading through our e-mail and facebook contacts.
Plans are underway for an equine jewelry/garage sale on Aug. 29th if all goes as planned.
We also are awaiting word from a top country radio station about sponsoring a fundraising project we are undertaking with Winding Road Equine Rescue. More exciting details later, but you will all love it~~~~
The horses are doing great, everyone is healthy always looking forward to that special one on one time. Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers, especially Heather -who has become a pro at feeding time- for all of the hard work and unselfish giving of your precious time. As you know, I could not do it without you !!
Remember–yesterday is the past–tomorrow is the future–but today is the PRESENT. And our volunteers and supporters are true presents each and every day…..Thank you ~~Careen
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