Great Volunteer Day

Today was a great day. We had new volunteers Harley, Loren, Bill, Theresa and Lyric, plus our faithful volunteers Emily, Mallory, Jess, Tina, Leah and Carly.
First, a big THANK YOU to Mallory who raised money for Home At Last with her lemonade stand. It is so inspiring to have young folks give so much of themselves for the horses.
Our new volunteers got a tour of the ranch and a brief oversight of what Home At Last is all about, our expectations and our goals for the volunteers. Then we piled in our cars and went to the ranch where four of our horses are being fostered.
We were to spend the afternoon grooming and bathing horses. While we were there, Jess stayed at the sanctuary with Jim and they built fences, moved vehicles and generally worked themselves to exhaustion. Thanks Jess.

When we arrived Bobbie got ready for a day of love and care.

A breeze catches Bobbie's tail. Jesse got a big hello. He, Bobbie, Sparkle and Ruby are in horse heaven with lots of green pasture, good food and extra special attention. Thank you, Lin and Darell, for fostering these lucky Home At Last horses. Yankee was the first horse we met and was getting prepared for his bath. Lin gives some tying and bathing tips. Horse care and safety were stressed.

Almost every horse got a bath. Lots of work and lots of fun for everyone. Someone wanted a close-up. Who is this ?

Meet Bean. He didn't get a bath, but he made friends with everyone. He's an absolutely gorgeous Quarter Horse with tons of personality. Pizza was served to all who helped out. Lots of good cold water was available, too. Thanks, everyone, for a wonderful day. We all went home tired, but happy. Lots of new friends and Home At Last supporters.

Our next volunteer day will be the last Sunday in July, unless it isn't.