Dreamchaser Summer

The summer of 2012 has been mind boggling here at Dreamchaser, and I have been so busy that, at the end of the day when I need a few quiet moments to write, all I can think of is how fast I can get into bed!  Keep in mind that the final feeding here isn't over until after 10:00 pm, and I am generally feeding alone.  I also cruise through and check all the waters because I surely don't want any horses being without water in the night.  It is a long day, every day, and there are not many quiet times.  Sometimes I wonder how I keep going, but the animals are first and always will be.  

Big Red was saved from slaughter and came to the ranch on June 11, 2012.  He is a sweet Thoroughbred who just needs to have weight put on him and grow some good feet. 

Peanut arrived from auction on June 14 - one of our volunteers found her, butt tag and all.  She is pretty wild yet, but is growing and gaining weight. We got a halter on her twice only to have her manage to rub, rub, rub it off both times.   She is quite a pistol and definitely has abuse issues.

This little beauty has been named Princess Latika by Julie, our visitor from France who was here a month and won our hearts.  Princess Latika steals everyone's heart as well.  She is our mystery girl who was severely emaciated, with feet so long she was walking on her pasterns.

 
She arrived on July 30th, and this pic was taken on August 10.  She is looking so much better, and Chad Snyder, our farrier, trimmed all of her feet on August 3.  She is walking so much more correctly now!  Chad was so wonderful with her, and I let her lean on me a bit, so it was absolutely trauma free for her first experience.

On June 25, our fabulous Doc Tryon came out and we laid Inca and Honey down so they could have great foot trims, castrated Julius (who was WAY overdue), and floated teeth for Petie and Amber.  

We have been busy, but our animals are all making progress.  We are grateful for all of you who go to our website and donate. Without you, we cannot take such care of these precious beings.  Thank you.
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