Sinatra Update from Apr 19 2008
Yesterday I thought Mr. Blue Eyes’ vision might be in real danger… http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsebytes/archives/136900.asp Turns out it was my diagnostic skills that are in doubt. Not to mention my ability to close stall doors…
Holly Update — April 18, 2008
From Holly’s foster mom: Holly got her feet done today too. She wasn’t sure that was on her things to do list but Daphine was so patient with her that Holly let her trim her toes. Once again cookies made life better! Daphine was pleased at how the girls are coming along. Holly has shed most of her winter coat and is filling in nicely.
Deeds Update from Apr 17 2008
Deeds got turned out with my OTTB today for the first time. Here is some pictures, Deeds wasn’t sure about the mini!
Sinatra Update from Apr 17 2008
So Saturday was Kokomo’s day to scare me, and last night was Sinatra’s. He bolted his grain and within seconds was choking. It was 7:30 when it happened and I knew Hannah was in the middle of putting Cadillac down, but I called to give her a heads up and pulled his food (much to Phoenix’s dismay, who shares a stall with him) and stroked his neck to help get the blockage to pass. Fortunately, he…
Sinatra Update from Apr 13 2008
Sinatra and Phoenix, playing in the snow. Aren’t they adorable??
Summer Update from Apr 12 2008
Summer after one month in SAFE’s care:
Sasha Update — Apr 12, 2008
Here are some updated photos after an unusually warm spring day allowed us the opportunity to give Sasha a bath:
Annie Update from Apr 8 2008
We have identified Annie as: 139211 AD IDEM ‑CHESTNUT markings: STAR, STRIPE, CONNECTED SNIP, LEFT FRONT AND LEFT HIND PASTERNS HIGHER IN BACK, RIGHT HIND SOCK, WHITE. by Kabuki ex a Supreme Heir mare, 2nd dam by Attache Here is an update on Annie from Monica Bretherton on her blog, Horsebytes: http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsebytes/
Honeycutt Update from Apr 6, 2008
Honeycutt had a visit the other morning from a little girl and her mom. Honeycutt was as good as gold, and was quite fascinated with his guests.
Holly Update — April 5, 2008
From Monica Bretherton, who wrote about Holly and Emma in her blog: I visited Merle on Wednesday — both the girls look great. Here’s a post with some pictures: http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsebytes/archives/135789.asp
Sinatra Update from Apr 2 2008
Here’s a few photos from our snow day on Sunday. The boys (Sinatra and Phoenix, who are now inseperable) went out in the arena for turnout and had some fun! I actually have some video clips of them playing a bit but will have to upload those later. Here are a few pictures: Phoenix lays down to roll in the snow while Sinatra just wants to taste it:
Annie Update from Mar 30 2008
Well let’s see.…Annie has had another training session with our trimmer, Daphne, working towards getting her hind feet done. She was able to pick up both back feet and hold them for a few seconds, so hopefully on the next session she will be able to trim those back feet. She is still pretty reactive with her hind feet and doing things like putting hind blanket straps on can be challenge, but…
Annie Update from Mar 11 2008
Thought that I would add that one of the Sheriff’s at the seizure chose the name Annie for this red-headed gal after Annie Oakley, a woman from the wild west who kept up with the gun-totin’ cowboys of the era! <Jaime’s comment> That’s right, but after I discovered that she has a passion for oats, I started calling her Annie Oatley.
Holly Update — Mar 26, 2008
Update from Holly’s foster mom: I sent Jaime an update with pictures on Holly and Emma. They are doing great and putting on weight. Holly is so easy going, it helps little Emma with her fears. If our weather ever gets better I will start turning them out in a bigger pasture for grass. They have a stall, paddock and small pasture now. They don’t mind the three meals plus grain a day:))) Updated…
Sinatra Update from Mar 25 2008
Well I have yet to see this little attitude of Sinatra’s but maybe that’s because I am the food lady, who knows. He’s an absolute doll and you can’t help but just love him to pieces. Today he got a new waterproof blanket for turnout and I took his old one off and worked on his rainrot, which is almost gone except for right over his spine and his ears. I picked off what I could on his back, he…
Phoenix Update
Phoenix is doing great and is actually the stronger one compared to Sinatra. It has been over 2 weeks since he has needed help up now. Both are done with their ulcer medication today. Phoenix is still a bit more shy then Sinatra and pretty sure he doesn’t want to be caught, which isn’t a big deal when it is time to go out from his stall but when he has to come in at night he can be a pill. Last…
Sinatra Update from Mar 17 2008
We had a funny moment with Sinatra at this work party this Sunday. Funny ha ha, I mean! Sinartra and Phoenix were getting a little grazing time in the tiny paddock that fronts Jaime’s stalls. Next to one of the stalls is a bale of alfalfa, and the boys, who have now discovered they LOVE alfalfa, sidled over to it to sneak a few bites while no one was looking. I went over to shoo them away from…
Holly Update — Mar 15, 2008
Update from Holly’s foster mom: Holly also got her full dose of wormer yesterday. She weighs 680lbs and is 14.1hh. That is done with the weight tape, soon I will use the stick for a more accurate measure. Jamie brought out some grain and they will get started on a small serving of that today. Can you imagine the wonder when they taste “Candy” for the first time. (grain) Holly is happy in her…
Sinatra & Phoenix Update from Mar 13 2008
Sinatra is doing very well…much improved. All the horses got wormed yesterday, full dose this time. Both he and Phoenix had a good day yesterday and today, and seem a lot perkier. Crossing fingers this time it stays that way! Update from Monica Bretherton: Cute pictures of Sinatra, Phoenix & Kokomo today: http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsebytes/archives/134175.asp Backstory on the…
Sinatra Update from Mar 9 2008 — Mar 12 2008
March 9 2008 Sinatra is doing much better today and spent much more of his time up and eating instead of lying down and worrying me. The extra blanket is keeping him nice and warm and we have heat lamps as a backup if needed. He’s just so much scrawnier and weaker than Kokomo..much like little Phoenix is, he is not bouncing back as quickly. March 10 2008 Up and a bit brighter today, but still…
Holly Update — Mar 11, 2008
From Holly’s foster mom: Holly greeted me when I came out to feed this morning. All of my horses talk to me too. Holly and Emma got an other dusting for the bugs today. I’ll be glad when we are over that. Holly likes her brushings. No need to Thank me. It’s like being a Grandma, I get to love them and send the bills to someone else. (G) The best part is knowing that one day both Holly and Emma…
Phoenix Update
Phoenix’s bloodwork showed him as still a little anemic and protein levels a little low, but this morning he was down but got up by himself this morning. He wasn’t thrilled with his grain last night but this morning I tried it without any grass hay pellets in it and he seemed to like it better. He is also getting a little bit of alfalfa every feeding as he eats that better than the grass hay and…
Holly Update — March 10, 2009
Update from Holly’s adopter: Holly will be started this year but I’m taking my time with her. I have saddled her and layed across her back. No big deal for her. Her butt has caught up with the withers so maybe she will quit growing. There is no rush to put her to work but she continues to learn her groundwork. She loves to go out on the trails with the other horses. I’m just having fun with her…
Holly Update — Mar 10, 2008
From Merle, Holly’s foster mom: Holly and Emma are doing great. Holly is a real looker but when Emma sheds out she will be so pretty too. Holly is about 12hh right now. I will measure her in a few days after we get to know each other. Emma isn’t too much shorter, so will be taller for sure.
Holly — Initial Intake
Holly is one of 10 horses seized from a property in Carnation as part of a King County Animal Control seizure on Feb. 23, 2008. After spending the first two weeks at Equine Aid rescue, she joined the rest of her herd here at SAFE. Holly is a beautiful appaloosa filly, approximately 1–2 years old. She is very sweet and loves attention, and very level headed as well. She is in the best weight of…
Summer intake photos
Summer Background
Summer is one of the Jean Elledge horses from Snohomish County that SAFE has been quietly caring for since last March. Now that the case has ended and all the horses have been signed over to SAFE, it is time for her story to be told. Summer, whose registered name is Impromptu DHF and whom Jean called “Tutu”, is a mare who’s history we would love to know. Extremely well bred, by a famous…
Sinatra Update from Mar 6 2008 — Mar 7 2008
Sinatra’s trimming..his feet were the worst of all the babies. Photos in album include before and after photos. You can see an old, grown out abcess in one foot. Also a few photos of Kokomo and Sinatra taking a nap after their trims. Sinatra is still a bit weak and tonight was lying down and had trouble getting up again. His tummy was a bit rumbly too, so he might…
Sinatra Update from Mar 5 2008
Sinatra was wormed yesterday and has the runs and is a bit less than his usual chipper self. Other than that though he is doing well — I think they all want to have more outside time and get out of the stall, but we have to ease them onto grass slowly.
Sasha — Intake — March 5, 2008
Now that we have “officially” adopted Sasha, I can share these photos of her. Sasha was one of 7 horses we “boarded” for Snohomish County Animal Control, beginning in early March, after being spending the first couple of weeks after the Elledge seizure at the Enumclaw auction. When we went to pick Sasha up, we were told she was not halter broke, and she was not wearing a halter. Therefore, I…
