Our Newest Foster Horse

To honor a part of our mission, "...rescue abused and neglected equines and provide permanent sanctuary or selected foster homes for those equines", Redwings provided our 10 year old Thoroughbred gelding with a loving foster home. This handsome dark bay was an ex-race horse who was abandoned and became a Redwings resident in April of 2010. Earlier this year, Alison came to visit Redwings and immediately fell in love with Ricki's beauty and character. On October 23, 2012 Ricki went to live with Alison in the Santa Cruz mountains.  As is with any of our fostered horses, should anything arise with the foster parent (such as financial or health issues) that they can no longer care for him, Ricki can always come back to Redwings to a forever home.  However, for Ricki and Alison, we hope that is not ever the case, as it was reported that the moment Ricki stepped out of the trailer into his new home, he settled comfortably as if he had known all along that this was where he was meant to be.

 

Ricki ready for a trailer ride with long-time volunteer, Pam Shreeves who says
 her goodbyes before he's loaded up.

Equine Care Provider, Paula Germain fixes Ricki with a "Head Bumper" hat
to protect him during the trailer ride.  Due to his large size, the hat was a precaution while
riding for hours in a trailer. Executive Director, Linda Plumb and Paula's
 Assistant, Mallory look on to ensure Ricki receives a proper farewell.



Ricki is unloaded at his new home in the Santa Cruz mountains by Paula.
Board Member, Mark Sindel assists Paula in escorting him out, while new foster
 owner, Alison happily greets him.



Ricki delves into his first meal provided by Alison.  He is very happy not
having to share with a herd.



Alison and Ricki pose on the acres of pasture and redwoods that have become
his new home.  Redwings will miss him dearly, but we know he is now with
 a phenomenal companion and guardian.

Halloween Fun - Oct. 27

HALLOWEEN FUN!!!
One more Day! It’s not too late to tell your friends!!!
Activities, Games, Raffles, Tours, Treasure Hunts, Tricks and Treats, Great fun and mild scares!
Have some Fall fun and dare to be scared.
 

Halloween Event Countdown

Saturday, October 27 - less than 48 hours till the hobgoblins go on the prowl!

Noon- Dusk Halloween Fun
Lockwood Ranch of Redwings Horse Sanctuary
47240 Lockwood-Jolon Rd.
Lockwood, CA  93932
(831) 386-0135 for information!

October Horse of the month - Sport

In May of 2000, a herd of 110 wild mustangs was found living on a little more than two acres in Montana, These horses had once roamed free in the Pryor Mountains of Montana before being rounded up and adopted out by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The man who adopted these particular mustangs had been buying them from the BLM and slaughter auctions to save them. But he did not have the resources to do this properly and moreover, he allowed the herd to breed year after year.


With the elderly owner having little money and being in ill health himself, the horses were slowly starving. Because of the condition of the horses, the owner was to be charged with abuse and the county was scheduled to come to seize the horses. What this meant for the horses was a trip to auction and probable slaughter. Upon hearing the story, several rescues banded together to help determine the fate of these unfortunate animals.

Among the rescued animals was a young stallion named Sport. He and part of the herd made the trip from Montana to Redwings. Some were moved to the ranch without issue, but other weaker animals had to move with stops along the way so they could regain strength.

Sport was gelded – as there are no stallions at Redwings. But that did not prevent him from becoming the “herd protector” when all were reunited at the ranch. As a youngster, he was considered a blue roan but as he matured, he lost the roan coloring to become pure white. He is a handsome gentleman who will approach the golf cart when visitors come to meet and greet them. Happily, none of Sport’s herd shows any remaining vestiges of their near starvation and they are – truly magnificent examples of some of America’s most beautiful wild mustangs.

Two weeks and counting to Halloween Fun

Get your costumes ready and join in the fun!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Noon - Dusk
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
47240 Lockwood-Jolon Rd.
Lockwood, CA 93932

In Case You Missed It: A Glimpse at Open House and Blessing of the Aminals

Long time donors who fly to Redwings 4 times a year from Pennsylvania, Yvonne and Don Buss, help Board Member, Cara McCool decorate the morning of Open House

Board Member and coordinator of the Blessing, Val Moule welcomes and introduces Rev. Canon Robert Seifert before the ceremony begins.

Rev. Canon Robert Seifert blesses one of our guest's Austrailian Shepard, while volunteer Nita Tully assists him.

Redwings Open House was incredibly blessed and very fortunate to have (left to right)  Daphne, Malita, and Rachel Denny  play during the WHOLE Open House from the blessing through the luncheon.

A devout animal lover and reader for the blessing, Jondell Wright, does not let the vast acreage hinder her from visiting the 85 horses and donkeys.  Jondell received a special tour after lunch to mingle with the equines.

Treasure Hunt and Halloween Fun!!!!