Tinkerbell............a princess just waiting to shine!

Yes, it's another neglect case. Another horse on death's door.....there are so many these days!  I will not air my thoughts on the people who do this to horses, or we would be here all day. Suffice it to say, a number of unsavoury words come to mind, and even they do not go far enough!

Tinkerbell was so weak that when she laid down, she could not stand. She had no fat and virtually no muscle. She was infested with parasites, both internal and external. There are many who would have euthanased her on the spot, and I would not blame them for doing so.

Tinkerbell had to be dragged on a slide to a sling - where she subsequently spent more than a month as she slowly regained her strength. She was given round the clock feeding, every three hours, with staff sleeping on the floor beside her to attend to her every need - feeding, watering, cleaning, taking her for short walks out of the sling. She had an incredible spirit and will to live.

 Thanks to the dedication and care of the wonderful people at Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Tinkerbell made a full recovery, and is now happy, healthy and enjoying life! She has been the star of several parades, and has a new found celebrity, especially with children. She participates in shows, and has a bright future thanks to her fighting spirit and some wonderful people. She is the very picture of health. Tinkerbell is a true Miracle!

A quick update!

An update on Amazing Grace.......

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Unbelievably, the two women involved plan to plead not guilty.......scary stuff! Um, just how do you think you'll get away with it? Fugly says it all on her blog - warning, some explicit language used here!


http://fuglyblog.com/?p=2388

Don't forget Grace's facebook page if you want to keep up with her progress! This beautiful girl has stolen our hearts, and remains a Miracle to this day. I'm just thrilled to see her looking so well! I know I will never meet her, being on the other side of the world and all, but she is in my thoughts, and I am sending healing vibes to her every day. Let's hope her story can educate people on the huge responsibility a horse really is. It's not rocket science to look after a horse properly, just common sense. (Although common sense is not so common these days.)

We need more Darla Clark's in this world.....I wonder if we can clone her? Just look at the fantastic job she has done with Grace.

Grace now.......only 2 months ago she was just bones with eyes, and look at her now!

 

 

Grace as she was found.........

Don't forget to send me your stories! It's great sifting through the ones that come in, I just love happy endings! magicsundancer@hotmail.com

A quick mention........

Ok, so this lady swears she is not a miracle worker.....but she is! It's all down to her years of hard work and dedication that so many horses all over the world can now reach their potential! (Ok, so not necessarily a Miracle, but I bet the horses think so!)

When I first met this lady I was quite young and impressionable, listening to all the so-called experts and their fads. Many of them told me they "didn't believe" in the work she did....but I knew immediately, from the obvious difference in my horses, that her work was brilliant. The concept is simple - the horse hurts, get rid of the pain and he'll work better and be happier. Makes sense!

I remember one particular horse who would pig-root when you saddled him, and behave dreadfully under saddle - he was close to being given up on when he met her.......once his issues were sorted, he went on to be a riding school pony! His owner at the time would say she saved his life.

http://diannejenkins.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=155

Have a read of the testimonials and you'll realise what great work she does.

Mini ponies are a "Godsend"...........Little Miracles

Yes, I know I've been a bit slack this month, but working full-time hours (for ZERO pay) plus trying to do my final uni assignments is taking up my time at present........so forgive me! Here is today's Miracle story......

Isn't this a great story?


http://www.equisearch.com/resources/breeds/eqcavileer2498/

I've always known just how wonderful horses (of all sizes) truly are, they form such a special bond with you that outsiders will never understand. They teach us respect, trust, patience and give us unconditional love. What more could you ask for?

And look everyone, these people have taken a vow of poverty - and can still manage to give their horses all the proper care and attention they require. The herd is apparently 80-100, and that's a lot of worming, hoof trimming and vaccinations! If they can do it for all of those minis, surely one full-size horse isn't that hard to look after?

More happy endings!

Another rehoming success!

http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2010/09/012.shtml

Mare abandoned at Christmas found loving home

September 2, 2010

 A mare found abandoned in a snow-covered field last Christmas in Britain has been found a new home.

Bess in her new home with Storm and Katy Izzard.

 The 12-hand black mare, named Bess, has been in the care of The Horse Trust since she was found, and is off to a new life under the Buckinghamshire charity's rehoming scheme.
Katy Izzard, 20, of Wilstead, Bedfordshire, decided to offer Bess a home as she was looking for a companion for her horse Storm.

"My 19-year-old gelding Storm needed a companion and I wanted to rehome a horse rather than buy one, as there are lots of retired and rescue horses who need a loving home," Katy says.

Bess moved in July and has been getting to know her new companion Storm over the last month.
"Storm and Bess are really playful together," Katy says. "They have bonded really well. At first they were a bit unsure of each other, but now they go everywhere together."

Katy, a university student, has owned horses for 10 years and has really enjoyed getting to know Bess before rehoming her.
"Bess has a very sweet, gentle character and is really playful and cheeky," she says. "She loves to be stroked and is enjoying lots of one on one attention and being fussed over. I am very happy that I can give Bess all the attention she deserves."

Liane Crowther, welfare and education Officer with the trust, who manages the rehoming scheme, said: "We are thrilled that Bess has found such a lovely new owner and home where she can live out in the field. We are sure that she will be very happy with her new companion."
The trust's rehoming scheme focuses on retired, unridden horses from any background. Due to limited resources, it primarily considers horses and homes within an 80-kilometre radius of the sanctuary.
All horses and potential homes are visited to assess their suitability and the charity regularly visits the rehomed horse to ensure it is receiving an appropriate standard of care.
Katy said she would recommend the homing scheme. "I am really happy that Storm now has a companion to share his field."

The trust urgently needs more homes for horses from a variety of backgrounds.
"We are always looking for people who can offer a new home," said Liane. "Most of our horses need a companion home where they won't be ridden. I'm sure there are lots of people out there who would like to give a horse a secure and happy home - it's just a matter of reaching them!"

The Horse Trust, Ph 01494 488 464 or email info@horsetrust.org.uk