Bo Update

We are busy with getting the fundraiser together. I spent a good portion of last night working a presentation so everyone can watch pictures of the Sanctuary horses. I still need to tweak it but it'll be something to watch for those that want to see what all the hubbub is about.

On Sunday, I was itching to get out and mess with the horses. I didn't get a chance to enjoy the weather but did sneak out in the evening. I've been itching to work with Bo and decided that Sunday was a perfect time.

Bo arrived at the Sanctuary in March 2011. He was so thin that we opted to give him a full year before even evaluating him under saddle.

In March 2012, Stacy A. came out to help evaluate Bo. There's some saddling and bridling issues that we discovered will need to be worked with but while riding, Bo was a dream. I did ride him once but at the time I was pregnant and didn't want to risk getting hurt.

In March 2013, Bo came up lame with no determined diagnosis for what it was. We had the vet out to test him for West Nile and EPM but those both came up negative. So we left Bo in a small pen to stand on soft dirt and keep as calm as possible. With all the health problems with me, Mike, and our son, we opted to give Bo another year off. Bo also had a few other health problems and lost a bit of weight during all of this. So more time off for Bo.

And now we are in April 2014 and decided it's time to start working Bo. What can I say but AWESOME! Bo is SUCH a nice horse to ride. He has different speeds of lope. I didn't ride him much because I needed to get to chores but was dying to see what he was like. He remembers EVERYTHING. He's still headshy and hard to bridle and gets anxious when tied and being saddled but all of that can be fixed with time and patience. Once he learns that there's no abuse, maybe he'll settle down. But under saddle, he's a horse most people covet. He truly is a diamond in the rough.

I am so blessed to have him at the Sanctuary. I can't wait to start riding him and showing him off. I want everyone to hear his story! It's not quiet a rags to riches type of story but it's a rags to middle class type of story perhaps.

If you don't see another post, it's because we are frantically working on the upcoming fundraiser. Donated Easter baskets are starting to come in, along with baked goods, and other items for sale. It looks like we'll have a wide variety of items on the silent auction and to purchase. Don't forget, all proceeds will go to caring for the horses. Every last penny counts!