Tuesday, August 24, 2010

A Day to Celebrate

A reason to celebrate-There were no new outbreaks today. Yes, Juan sneezed on me and Pico and Breezy Summer still have ugly abcesses, but everyone is eating and drinking. We have to go at least 2 weeks more before we can be sure it's the last sickness, but this is the first day in 17 days that someone hasn't been sick. Hooray!!!!
When we went out to feed tonight at 7:15
It was still hot. The breezeway is usually 10 degrees cooler than outside.
Jonathan was waiting. What do you suppose he wanted?



Mmmmm. Senior mix for a senior boy. He's 37.


Quest has a mucusy nose, but it's not too bad and his appetite is good. Bobbie has a small lump under her throat, but she's doing OK for now.


Another reason to celebrate is that the little birds who eat the leaves of the sunflower plants missed this one and there is a sunflower!!



The tractor is loaded, ready to go.


Zoe decided to ride tonight. She went all the down and back without getting off. Keecha would rather chase shadows.


Love and Mac lead the way.


Pico is celebrating that he feels good enough to be out with his herd. He has a fist sized abcess that has opened and is draining and another one that may open. He is eating and drinking. Good news.


Jake let Tucker out, but it's OK because Tucker seems to feel good now, too. In fact he was galloping and bucking this morning.


I worried about Skittles because she just stood as the hay was being thrown. Will check her on the way back.
Lacey stood apart, too. She and Babe often do this until everyone is eating. Then they find a quiet spot to eat. Babe used to be the crankiest mare we had, but she has mellowed with age.
Tiger Lily has a cough, but nothing else has developed. Quincy had a cough for a while, too. They are being watched carefully. Their appetites are good, though.

When Amira and Tess were sick they stayed way down at the lower well. They still go down during the day, but come up for dinner now that they feel better.


Brandie's abcess has dried up and she doesn't seem to have another one.

Stuart feels good, too.



There's Skittles eating with the boys. Whew!
Jake, Smokey and Pico are glad to be back together.
This may sound silly, but I even celebrated this stick. The gate rolls forward when the tractor goes through and this cute little stick holds it back.
This rock greets everyone at the front gate. I celebrate that is it older than I am, probably.


The sun is a radiant orange as it sets behind the trees.
There are 2 horses who need your help.
Music is an APHA mare who will be a great pasture buddy. She can take light riders-children preferably. If you can give Music a home please, contact Dana at gittyopgo@yahoo.com.
Dancer is a registered Arab 28 years old who could be a good babysitter and pasture mate. She needs flat ground. If you can help Dancer, please, call Rhiannon at 530-518-6232.
Tomorrow Dr Darling comes and we have to make a decision for Belle and Charles. It is never easy.
Thank you Amalie for your donation.
Thank you for all the emails. cards and calls during this very stressful time.
The vet bills are huge. If you can help we would appreciate it very much.
Home At Last Sanctuary P O Box 4129 Yankee Hill Ca 95965




















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