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| From pitiful... |
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Pitiful, aka "Piti-pony," arrived one very cold winter day.
This 3 year old mare had spent several weeks at a vet clinic getting stable enough to release to us. She was very thin, had
a very poor winter coat, and was in need of some ongoing TLC. Her early starvation had created such stress for
her that she has taken on a self-soothing habit called cribbing, which is very similar to thumb-sucking in humans. She
filled out nicely, though, and soon was able to be turned out 24/7 with her dear friend Dobby. In
the fall of 2007, Pitiful was started under saddle by Katharine Horsey, who described her as "marvelous." Pitiful has been placed into
a great home that will continue her training and make her into the wonderful children's hunter that she is surely destined
to be! Not only that, but Pitiful is now reunited with Dobby! What a great turnaround for our once-pitiful little
girl!
UPDATE: Pitiful continues to do very well with her new home. She competed at an open
show in September and did very well, winning a few classes! What a great rags-to-riches story for this dynamite little
pony!
Ego is everything ;)
| As a matter of fact I DO have a big Ego! |
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Ego is a black bay 16h, 16y/o Thoroughbred gelding. He was owner-relinquished
from a home where his owner loved him enough to realize that his ability and skill level exceeded her own. Ego has
an "abundant personality" and is one of those horses that you can love and enjoy as long as you are always on your toes since
he is always into mischief! Ego was adopted in July 2007 by a very enthusiastic pair and has
moved to the southern part of the state to start a new chapter in his life. Congratulations Jessica, Ronnie, and EGO!
UPDATE: Ego had a setback in his hip health last year but his family was committed to his rehab and
he is back under saddle again. "Go-Go" as Ronnie calls him, is much loved and we're tickled that he has a forever family!
Meet Pete
| Pete's first day here... |
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| Pete's feet were so long... |
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Pete (aka "Fabio") is one of two handsome 6 year old palomino Haflinger stallions that we rescued from a neglectful situation and probable sale to a meat buyer. (His brother
Tony, aka "Oliver" was placed immediately!). Pete had been kept in a tie-stall with insufficient food and water for
two years. He had no turnout, no sunshine, and very little socialization. He was very underweight and dehydrated, and had
very poor muscle tone. He also had not had his feet trimmed in that time and had grossly overgrown hooves. In spite of all
of this, Pete has an unbelievably loving temperment. He physically recovered beautifully over the year he was hear and now
just needs to undergo some training. In August of 2007, our dear sweet Pete was
adopted to a lovely young lady who was smitten by his good looks, charm, and personality! He was equally fascinated
by Ashley and so they now have each other. While we will so miss Pete, we wish many years of great times together to
both of them and we're glad they found each other!
UPDATE: We know lots of you follow some of our horses and love updates, so here you go. I spoke with
Pete's foster grandpa in March and he's doing awesome! He is now saddle broke AND did so well they've trained him to
drive as well! I still miss that big boy. He's so special to me and always will be, but I couldn't be happier that he's
got a family that loves him as much as I do!
| Here's Pete now!!! |
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Sir Jeffrey Dobbs
Sir Jeffrey Dobbs, aka "Dobby," came to us along with Pitiful in February 2007, underweight and unkempt. He
had a typical ponyish attitude but was not mean, just a bit fearful and unsure. In October, Dobby
was adopted by someone we love and respect greatly! Now this little guy will now get the training he needs to become
a confident, safe family member! Congrats to Dobby and his new mom!
And then there's Maude!
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| Photo courtesy Bangor Daily News |
Maude is a beautiful older bay mare that we outbid a meat dealer for at a local auction.
We were told that she is a Standardbred that had been raced but she does not have a lip tattoo so we're not sure of her
past. She really looks more like a Thoroughbred, tall, elegant, and very dignified. Unfortunately, Maude also has an old injury
to her left knee, leaving her knee permanently enlarged and with limited mobility. In August of 2007, Maude
was adopted and we couldn't be happier that these two found each other. We know now that Maude will have the kind of
loving forever home that every horse deserves! Congratulations Kay and Maude!
UPDATE: Maude has crossed the rainbow bridge. The arthritis in her knee progressed to the
point where she was reluctant to lie down to sleep and if she did had a very hard time getting back up. Though she is
now gone, we are so glad that we could be part of seeing to it that the last chapter of her life was filled with love, treats,
kisses, and a humane end rather than a meat truck.
Please see our horses still waiting for their success stories by clicking on the "Adoptable
Horses" page!!!
Spirit of Hope Farm Equine Shelter
& Rescue
Jen & Jess Winchester
853 Lebanon Rd.
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-5928
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