After the Races graduate Sun Hunter (a.k.a. Sole, a.k.a. Sunny) has been recognized as Horse of the Month by NTRA’s Aftercare program. Sun Hunter was a special case horse who stole our hearts and went on to make a miraculous recovery. He was adopted into the best home I believe he could have ever hoped to find and is thriving.
You can read Sun Hunter’s story at the NTRA website.
Way to go, Sunny!
Another week of sweltering heat, but it’s not stopping this farm! Joint Account has officially been adopted and has moved to his new farm in New Jersey where he will be a family horse. The family with two kids plan on enjoying him around the farm and on trails and will be doing Parelli games with him as well. He had no trouble at all with the move, has transitioned beautifully and is alerady making new friends.
Today I had two new volunteers out who helped me fly through barn chores this morning. We even had time to go for a quick ride before the heat became unbearable. Two OTTBs and a little Arabian carried us faithfully through our winding woodsy trails and past an elementary school. We tried to stay in the woods and shade as much as possible, and there was a nice breeze that seemed to follow us the entire way.
Back at the barn we gave baths and treats and tucked our faithful steeds away in the shade where they can park in front of their fans all day. As for us humans, we are also hiding from the heat as best we can, taking the middle of the day to eat lunch and answer e-mails and make calls necessary to continue our day-to-day operations. We had a hay delivery a few days back, and have grain on its way this week, as well as a manure removal. Very much hoping the grain comes during the cooler part of the day as I help unload the bags, but with our luck it will come around 1-2PM!
Hope everyone else is staying cool, hydrated, and taking care of their horses!
