Today - thanks to all of you who have sent your heartfelt wishes and donations - there is enough money for us to schedule the surgery Mora needs to have a more comfortable and normal life. Many thanks and stay tuned for updates on our sweet little girl's progress.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Mora Needs Your Help
Dear Redwings Supporter,
May I introduce you to Mora, one of our rescues in 2011. Mora is a beautiful twelve-year old Arabian mare who lives at our North Monterey County satellite facility where she is cared for by our volunteers along with five other horses.
Like many horses that come to Redwings, Mora brings with her a history of neglect, abuse and abandonment. She was unwanted and heading to an uncertain future because of an injury she suffered previously when she seriously damaged her right hind knee. We believe she sustained a possible fracture, that was untreated and which left her permanently damaged.
We know this injury is painful because of the way she stands and tries to take the weight off the leg. We have started her on a course of donated massage sessions and that is helping her somewhat and we have been administering bute to relieve the discomfort. In addition we would like to do some diagnostics to discover the extent of her injuries. By taking X-rays we may be able to target her pain and relieve it.
In addition Mora has a tumor that if left alone, will cause problems deep in her ear. There are several ways to treat this tumor, but the best is to surgically remove it, and then treat it with a medication to keep it from returning.
The diagnostics, procedures and after-care may cost up to $2000.00 and this will take a substantial amount of funds from our Veterinary Care budget which we use to treat and care for all of the horses and burros at our Sanctuary.
We know that you as a Redwings supporter have helped us in the past with individual veterinary procedures for our very special equines through our “Baby’s Memorial Health Fund” and now we hope that you will again be generous and help Mora with your donation. If you are moved to help this beautiful girl and write a check to support her care, please note in the memo field –“Baby’s Fund” – Mora.
We thank you for any amount in this time of need.
Sincerely,
Michelle BeaglePresident, Board of Directors
May I introduce you to Mora, one of our rescues in 2011. Mora is a beautiful twelve-year old Arabian mare who lives at our North Monterey County satellite facility where she is cared for by our volunteers along with five other horses.
Like many horses that come to Redwings, Mora brings with her a history of neglect, abuse and abandonment. She was unwanted and heading to an uncertain future because of an injury she suffered previously when she seriously damaged her right hind knee. We believe she sustained a possible fracture, that was untreated and which left her permanently damaged.
We know this injury is painful because of the way she stands and tries to take the weight off the leg. We have started her on a course of donated massage sessions and that is helping her somewhat and we have been administering bute to relieve the discomfort. In addition we would like to do some diagnostics to discover the extent of her injuries. By taking X-rays we may be able to target her pain and relieve it.
In addition Mora has a tumor that if left alone, will cause problems deep in her ear. There are several ways to treat this tumor, but the best is to surgically remove it, and then treat it with a medication to keep it from returning.
The diagnostics, procedures and after-care may cost up to $2000.00 and this will take a substantial amount of funds from our Veterinary Care budget which we use to treat and care for all of the horses and burros at our Sanctuary.
We know that you as a Redwings supporter have helped us in the past with individual veterinary procedures for our very special equines through our “Baby’s Memorial Health Fund” and now we hope that you will again be generous and help Mora with your donation. If you are moved to help this beautiful girl and write a check to support her care, please note in the memo field –“Baby’s Fund” – Mora.
We thank you for any amount in this time of need.
Sincerely,
Michelle BeaglePresident, Board of Directors
Saturday, December 31, 2011
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!
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!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
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.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
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.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Demonstration - Equine Therapeutic Body Work 11.12.11
FRIENDS & VOLUNTEERS
JOIN US
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011
1:00 PM
TO LEARN FROM
JEANETTE BURROWS
EQUINE THERAPEUTIC BODY WORKER
WHO WILL DEMONSTRATE HER TECHNIQUES ON TWO OF OUR EQUINE FAMILY
Jeanette has over 18 years of experience in craniosacral therapy (working with the spine and skull to relieve restrictions of the nerve passages), reiki (a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing, myofascial release (a hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue to eliminate pain and restore motion), neuromuscular therapy, acupuncture and a lifetime of experience with horses.
REDWINGS’ LOCKWOOD RANCH
47240 LOCKWOOD-JOLON ROAD
LOCKWOOD, CA 93932
(831) 386-0135
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