Hi everyone!
Jester's coat has gotten really fuzzy. He looks like a big teddy bear! On Saturday I groomed him,and since it was in the 30's, I put his blanket on. I will have to put up a pic of him in his blanket, he's very cute! I didn't get to do alot with him. It had rained alot in the week so things were still wet and muddy. They were also getting ready for a Christmas party.
Merry Christmas!
~Stephanie

Hi All,
I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. Everything is fine! Jester had gone to a chiropractic class and got checked out. I walked him up the driveway and grazed him in one of the big pastures. I rode him in the arena 2 weeks ago. I also did some round pen work with him. So I basically caught you up with stuff that has been going on. He is growing in his winter coat and is starting to look fluffy. His rain rot had come back, but it's almost gone now.
Here's something coming up;

On Sunday December 7th from 1-4pm we are having our annual Christmas/Holiday fundraiser. Please come join in the fun - Fun for the entire family ! Barnyard gift bazaar, photos with Santa Horse, holiday goodies, create your own s'mores around the fire pit, sleigh rides, petting zoo and much much more. Make a horse's wish come true and help us fill their stockings full ! Lots of fun for family, friends, animal lovers....come join us!
that should be it for now!
Stephanie

HI all,
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. We've been really busy. Jesters been doing fine. He has been a little bit sore latley. He now gets 2 scoops of senior with fat as opposed to 2 scoops of sweet feed with fat. There has been some things going on at the rescue as well. You can see the events calander for more info.

Something coming up!

September 13, 2008 - Saturday from 10 am to noon Mother and Daughter Day at the Horse Rescue What a beautiful way to spend a nice autumn Saturday morning with a loved one and hanging out with the horses. Join Us for Fun with Horses, Learning about Horses, How to Groom, Arts and Crafts and Pony Rides. This of course includes grandmothers-granddaughters, aunt-niece, etc. Great for Big Sisters Programs, Girl Scouts, etc, too!Clinic Price: $30PRE-REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED. CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! SPACE IS LIMITED.

Hi all~
We went out to the rescue on sat. I got out Jester to do the hand painting at the birthday party. After that I gave him a bath and put some MTG on his rain rot. Then I took him into the arena and let him lose and, of course, he rolled! And this time I have pictures. After hr rolled I did some Paralli work with him and then rode him bareback for about 10 minutes. Then I let him lose around the arena while I put his stuff away. He followed me around the arena for a few minutes too! Then I came back and put him in his stall. I gave him a treat. I also fed him and turned him out.
Thats all for now!

Hi all~
We went out to the rescue today. I didn't get to do much with Jester though. I gave him some treats, mucked out his stall and took him into the arena to do some Parelli with him.
We will be out there tomorrow too. Here is some upcoming events too:
August 25, 2008 - Monday @ 6:30 pmJoin Us For BINGO at Foster's Grille, 2955 Bethany Road, Alpharetta 770.475.5840Invite your friends for a Fun-Filled Night, Free Bingo Cards, Great Prizes and Great Food!
September 13, 2008 - Saturday from 10 am to noonMother and Daughter Day at the Horse RescueWhat a beautiful way to spend a nice autumn Saturday morning with a loved one and hanging out with the horses. Join Us for Fun with Horses, Learning about Horses, How to Groom, Arts and Crafts and Pony Rides. This of course includes grandmothers-granddaughters, aunt-niece, etc. Great for Big Sisters Programs too!Clinic Price: $30Visit our Upcoming Events Section for More Fun and Information below...

Hi all,
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. We went out to the rescue yesterday and Jester is doing well. He had rain rot, but now it's gone. I got him out and groomed him and then took him into the arena and did some Parelli work with him. He did very well:) Then I rode him for a while. I sort of lost track of the time so from now on I will be wearing a watch! He did well he was a little sore so I did walking and one very short trot. He also spooked twice. Then after I was done riding him I let him lose in the arena and when I was walking out toward the gate to put his stuff away Jester was following me! Then I came back and checked on him and he was standing by the gate. Then I went and mucked out his stall and when I went and dumped the wheel barrow (The muck pile is behind the arena) I called Jester and he came over to me! Then I went to put clean shavings in his stall and then went to the arena and Jester was standing at the back of the arena looking over the side, so i called him and he came walking back over. He is such a sweet heart:) So I brought him back in and put him back in his stall and gave him some mints.
That's all for now.
Thanks,
Stephanie

Hi all~
We went out to the rescue on Sat. and Jester is doing better:) I got him out and groomed him. His cut is starting to heal. I also rode him bareback in the arena for about 25 min. Then I brushed him off and put him away. I fed him about 30 minutes early so he was one of the first ones to go out (of course with sunscreen on!)
We will be out there monday too.
~Stephanie

Hi all,
Today we went out to the rescue. Jester has been sore lately. Also when I brought him in I noticed he had a big cut, but not deep. So I got a bucket and filled it with warm, soapy water and got a sponge and cleaned it up. Then I put some medicine on it. I also gave him a bath later. I used shampoo and conditioner and a rosewater
mane and tail cleaner that worked really well. I gave him treats and then it was time to go.
Thanks for reading!

Here's some things that have been or going to happen at the rescue:
Mr. Vern Yip from HGTV's ''Deserving Designs'' came out and redid the kitchen.The show will air in either october or december. I will let you know when I know for sure.

Motorcycle Ride for the Horses!
Sept. 14th -- Rev your motors and strap on for the Ride for Horses motorcycle run! Vie for the grand prize while helping to support the Horse Rescue, Relief and Retirement Fund in its efforts to save horses from neglect, abuse and slaughter. More information coming soon. Contact
Horseinc@aol.com


The Fashion Show was a success and much appreciation goes to all that purchased tickets and attended this fundraising event. Special Thank You's go to volunteer Peg who secured a location for this event in Cumming, Fran and Chris from Coldwater Creek-Forum location who worked with all models and assisted with the actual Fashion Show and provided door prizes, volunteer Miaka for providing beautiful hand made, custom designed jewelry for the models to wear and available for purchase with a percentage of proceeds going to the rescue, to the beautiful ladies who modeled and showed off their fashions from Coldwater Creek, All About You Day Spa located in Alpharetta who provided us with gift certificates as door prizes, all fundraising committee members who put alot of time, thought and effort into making this a successful and fun event, and last but certainly not least a thank you to all that purchased tickets and attended.

Hi all,
Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but we have been haveing computer problems. We went out to the rescue 5 times in the past 2 weeks. We went out there on Saturday so I'll tell you what happend then. I got him out and gave him a good grooming in the wash racks and then rode hime for a few minutes bareback in the arena. We had to leave early that day so I didn't get to do much with him. He was a little sore. I gave him treats too.

Hi all,
We went out to the rescue on Saturday ( sorry this is late). I did get Jester out and groomed him. He is getting a sunburn under his eyes so I will be putting it on there as well. Jester got 3 scoops of senior feed plus fat. It started to thunder and lightning and rain so I didn't get to do a lot with him. I gave him carrots too.
Thanks for reading!
~Stephanie

Hi all,
We went out to the rescue on Wednesday to do a Field trip. Jester is doing well. He's a little sore. I got him out and groomed him. He has a few more cuts, but they are little ones. I rode him bareback in the indoor arena for about 20-30 minutes. After that I put fly spray and suntan lotion on him. Then I put him in his stall. I also mucked it out and gave him some carrots:). After I did some other things I came back and brought him into the arena and let him loose. And, of course, he rolled! Twice. After he did that he went to the end in the sun and looked over and watched everything that was going on. He's such a cutie!
Thanks for reading!

Hi all,

Today we went out to the rescue and Jester is losing a little weight so he has been put back on 3 scoops of senior w/fat.As opposed to 2 scoops of sweet feed w/fat.i got him out and gave him a good grooming plus treats.He got sun screen on his muzzle and fly spray on his body.I fed him early becuase it takes him longer to eat then the other horses.I broght him out too.

Thats all for today!

Hi all,
We did go out to the rescue on Sat. Jester got a bath from someone else, but I got him out and groomed him still. I let him out in the arena and he did a little exploring,but he didn't roll.I know he wanted to, but he didn't find the right place. It was really hot! He was sweating.But we fed and when I turned Jester out I told him when I was done I would come back and put fly spray on him.So when we were done with feeding and mucking out I went out to his pasture and put fly spray on him. I stayed out there talking to him and stroking him, telling him what a handsome and special boy he is and other things for about 10 minutes. So I gave him a kiss and hug and told him I have to go.So I started walking away and about 11 ft. away I looked back and he was following me! So I stopped and he stopped when he was next to me.He nudged me and I started petting him and he followed me all the way to the gate!!I was so excited, words can't explain it:).It was extremely hard to leave him, but it was time to go:(
Ttyl!
~Stephanie

Hi all
We went out to the rescue yesterday and Jester is doing fine.I did take Jester exploring and we met other horses and grazed.He seemed to be enjoying it!What he really wanted to do is graze.After that I took him into the barn and gave him a good grooming.Then I took him into the arena and turned him loose.So he walked around and,of course it's his favorite thing to do!,he rolled.Every time I take him in there he rolls.I don't mind at all.I laugh every time he does it.I will try to get a pic. of him doing it and post it.While he was still in the arena I dusted him off and put some fly spray on him.Then I put him in his stall.I went and did some other things.Then I came back and gave him a few treats(I'm trying to cut back on giving him treats,but not doing a good job!)I took him back into the arena and rode him bareback at a walk for like 7 min.Then i took him back into his stall and mucked it out and gave him a hug and a kiss(like i always do when I see him:)I feel soooo sory for Jester when he's sore.He's the sweetest horse I've ever met!
~Stephanie

Hi all,
We went to the rescue on Thursday and Jester is doing well.I got him out and groomed him in the aisle since the wash racks were taken.He obviously had been used for finger painting again since there was left over paint on him.But I used cowboy magic green spot remover and they all disappeared,so now he's white again.He has some thrush in his hooves.I will try to put some thrush medicine on it.But he had found the salt block again,so he licked that for a while.On Sat. I will post again and tell you what is going on.I will try to take him exploring around the farm(He loves to explore!)
~Stephanie

Hi all,
Friday Jester got his teeth floated(trimmed by the dentist).Their was a field trip out there.Then we went yesterday,Saturday,and all of Jester's cuts have healed up really nice.I gave him mints and apples and filled up his door feeder with grass again.I got him out and groomed him too.He loved it!He also found the salt block and that kept him busy for awhile.
Jester says hi!

Hi all,
We went to the rescue on Saturday.And I saw Jester.They have now changed the schedule from the horses staying out in the day and coming in during the night to coming in in the day and going out at night.Jester was a bit sore.I groomed him and gave him a bath since he was used for the party.They use him for hand painting,in other words they paint him.Then he got to go out and graze for a while.I gave him his treats and filled up his door feeder with grass.All is well.
Thanks for reading!
~Stephanie

Yesterday I went to the rescue and helped muck out the stalls,water and other things.The grass is coming in so the horses are happy.Especially Jester.I always try to graze him when I get him out,but I haven't been doing it the past few times.so I got him out and groomed him.His bite marks are almost healed.He and his pasture buddies are always playing!His dapples are coming in and he's looking better than ever.After I finished grooming him I rode him bareback with my sister and a friend in the big pasture(Where the majority of horses get turned out)All of the horses were interested in us,but we soon got away from them.
Jester was thoroughly enjoying himself.He would take a few bites here and there.He wanted to go faster,but I needed to keep him at a walk.I was very happy that he wanted to go faster and that he wasn't sore.He has been very sore lately and I was elated that he was feeling good enough to go faster.my Mom took him back because my sister was having trouble on the horse she was riding,Buddy,and I needed to help her.But when I got back I gave him another grooming and an apple and mints.I helped with evening feed and fed Jester his grain.Then we loaded up the hay,but we had to leave.We will be out there tomorrow and I will tell you what's going on again.
Thanks for reading!