Gratitude
I usually blog with my sense of humor, but tonight I want to be serious. I have been at the Equamore Sanctuary for 2 years. During that time, my wonderful friend Hoover died and I have had many setbacks. But I have made new friends, especially in Magic, I have calmed down a lot, and I have started to learn to trust. This is a cold season, but I am happy and hopeful. But mostly I am grateful. I am…
FALL 2013 NEIGHSAVER
This issue of the NeighSaver celebrates the accomplishments your support of Equamore Foundation made possible in 2013. It also makes a case for your continued support in 2014 and the coming years.
Et tu, Chance?
Early last summer Magic and I left the mare field and joined the gelding herd. Now that some new fall grass has sprung, we are back in the dry mare field. I had left Chance in charge of the mares, offering him a chance to show his stuff and lead. Did he take this opportunity to become a player? Did he appreciate my advice as to managing Sara? No! Instead of learning to lead, he stole Bo’s heart! He now…
Knead Dough
If you can’t make it for pizza, you can still send some dough and help our horses by clicking here!
Nostalgia (Portia)
Once An Equamore Horse, Always An Equamore Horse Bay Dutch Warm Blood Mare Born 5/6/1995 Entry Date – 10/1/06 Type of rescue – Surrendered Reason – Family tragedy Special needs – None This beautiful bay mare was originally owned by an Eden Farm boarder whose family suffered a tragedy that made it impossible to keep Portia. In February of 2007, she was adopted by Sarah Marshall and moved to the Portland area. In July of 2011 Sarah returned Portia to…
Empress Steel
Empress Steel improved her own situation by becoming a companion to another horse who needed a friend.
Good Bye to Zulu
After a long fight with multiple episodes of colic, and numerous efforts by our staff to provide relief, Zulu finally lost his battle. On Friday, August 23, we made the decision along with our vet to put Zulu to rest. Zulu had been an Equamore horse for exactly 8 years, and was well loved for his kind nature and his work ethic while he was a school horse. He was truly our “Gentle Giant”. We will miss him, as will…