January Horse of the Month

JANUARY HORSE OF THE MONTH
RICKY
Ricky wanted to be our January Horse because – it’s his birthday! You see, all thoroughbreds, regardless of the calendar date they were born, turn a year older on January 1st of the New Year. Ricky is now 12 years old.
He lives here with us at Redwings and his herd partner is Maxi – someone who can match his magnificent stature. He is well and full of himself now – but that was not the case when he arrived.
Ricky and another horse were found wondering alone in the woods in San Luis Obispo County. Without proper feed, they had become skin and bones and terrified of everything when they were finally found and rescued by HEET (Horse Emergency Evacuation Team). What is even more mystifying is that Ricky has a tattoo indicating he has raced – and actually won $21,000 racing at such famous tracks as Santa Anita, Bay Meadows and Golden Gate Park.
We don’t know how Ricky ended up starving in the woods but we do know that he is now safe, happy, well-fed and healthy in his forever home.
We hope that in this New Year – less horses will experience the pain and terror that Ricky did. May all horses be safe and loved in this and the years to come.

Happy New Year from Ricky and the Redwings Equines!

President of the Board on the radio

http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/58317/redwings-horse-sanctuary-michelle-beagle

Thank you for TWENTY YEARS!!!

On December 3, 2011 - we took one last opportunity to celebrate twenty years of fulfilling our mission as a sanctuary and rescuing abused, neglected and abandoned equines.


We wish to give special thanks to the following for helping us make this event truly special -

Our absolutely wonderful meal was provided through the labor and generosity of:

"Me and the Hound Memphis BBQ"

&

Monterey County Equine Inc.

Entertainment was provided by:

Rock and Roll Group - "August Sky"

Acoustic guitarist and vocalist -" Nick Brittan"

And Special Thanks to: Gold Coast Rods who made a special gift presentation to help us celebrate!

And thank you to all of our faithful followers who watch us on the internet via web pages and facebook and those of you who have volunteered time and monetary resources. Without all of you, we would not be here to celebrate this first twenty years. We look forward to our next 20 years with your continued support.

December's Horse of the month

December is a month filled with reasons to reflect – it is the last month of the year and in it is the shortest day of the year. Often we spend time thinking about what we have accomplished as we prepare to set goals for the new year.
If our horse of the month, Ridazza, could speak, her reflections on her life and where she is now could be most interesting.
Ridazza was initially rescued by Redwings during our early years when we worked to find homes for the animals we saved. Ridazza was one of those horses who was sent to what we thought would be a “forever” new home. Unfortunately after a couple of years, the owner of Ridazza came back to Redwings saying they no longer wanted to keep her. Ridazza’s story was one of those critical moments when Redwings leaders looked at their mission and goals and made a correction in direction. In 1993, Redwings made the decision to no longer adopt horses out and chose instead to become a forever home for the horses and burros who we rescued from abuse, neglect or abandonment. Even now, should we have the occasion to have a horse that could be “homed” – our agreements are for fostering only so that the animal is always guaranteed a spot back at Redwings should the need arise.
Ridazza – our beautiful 26 year old Arab has taught and given us much. We have been fortunate and blessed by the creatures who have come to live with us and who have helped educate willing students about how to be responsible guardians for these magnificent animals.
As you reflect on the past year and prepare for the coming year, we hope you will find your life has been enriched by an equine friend and we hope you will join us in the quest to identify ways to insure safety and well-being for all equines in this uncertain world.