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Where they are Now - Updates received by new owners ..........
Jan 2005 Updates....
CHAMP:
"I think this picture speaks louder than words. This is me (Katie) and Champ showing at our last show for the 2004 show season. Yes everyone this is Champ, he looks nothing like he used to. As you can tell he has come a LOOOONNNNNG WAY from when I brought this little guy home when he wasn't even 3 yet. He really is just an amazing horse. I can sit and watch him for hours and not get bored because believe me he does find ways to entertain himself, he's always getting into trouble, but I love him and I'm so happy that Claire gave me the opportunity to adopt Champ. He's my pride and joy, and has now even started teaching my younger cousin how to ride. He is so patient and loving, I really don't know what I would do without him! ". Update by Katie Moreau. Adopted April 2002.
RED:
"I am the proud adoptive "mom" of Red. He is an amazing boy. Very, very inquisitive and is just a joy to be around for everyone that works with him. He is a favorite in the barn. As you can see his training is coming along well and he is such a fast study when I throw new things at him. He is thoroughly spoiled rotten and showered daily with carrots and his favorite peppermints!! Lots of hacking in the summer - his favourite pastime. He has found his "forever" home with me and is just the joy of my life. Thanks Claire for making it possible for him to have a "second chance" at life!". Update by Diane Butcher. Adopted July 2002.
July 2004 Updates....
KOBEY (aka Thumper):
"A picture is worth a thousand words...but we might add that this fellow has become a girls dream come through. If you wish hard enough, if you focus on your dreams, it will happen. It has. Kobey is heart and soul. May we add that he moves and jumps like a real champ, and has a heart of gold. But all is not perfect, he has a delinquent side as well.... he has been found to escape now and then, and cause havoc under the show tents - either looking for dry shavings, hay or treats ! - He's a Mastermind."
- every horse deserves a second chance and the opportunity to live the best life they can - Update by Melissa(Kobeys'mom) and Claire(Mels'mom). Adopted June 2003.
June 2004 Updates....
CHARLIE:
"This photo of Charlie includes Al, Glenda and their daughter Jody.....Charlie is doing great at his new home with Glenda and Al and he has put on a lot of weight. He is currently used for handicapped riding program and is working out great. He is a favorite in the barn". Update by Carmene Courtemanche. Adopted Nov 2002.
BUDDY:
"This photo is of Jess and her friend Buddy (photo #2)...the Tennessee Walker that she bought last year! She is currently starting the Parelli system with him and is enjoying him greatly!". Update by Carmene Courtemanche. Adopted Nov 2002.
ROMEO:
"This photo is of me and my friend Romeo.....who I might add has been sound for the past few months and going extremely well under saddle and he has just started with trotting poles! He is a real joy to work with and although he lacks in self confidence he makes up for it in personality! He is an absolute pleasure to work with and my husband has a real soft spot for him. He is gaining weight well and is on a 6 week farrier schedule which seems to be suiting him beautiful......he soon will also be a partner for me with the Parelli system". Update by Carmene Courtemanche. Adopted Feb 2004.
May 2004 Updates....
PANDA:
"Panda has been really good. She has improved in her listening skills so much. I have had about 3 or 4 lessons and did some jumping. She doesn't like to go on the trailer but she will go over the ramp. Since Panda has gotten here, she has got more and more confidence in me. Panda loves to go on trail rides with Reba { my mom's horse}, she isn't afraid of anything!! Panda has a fabulous trot ,my sister has even cantered her .I love riding her and spending time with her too. I think Panda will keep on getting better and better". Update by Taylor Boden (Age 8). Adopted Feb 2004.
March 2004 Updates....
MAJESTY:
"Majesty is doing awesome! He is ridden on a regular basis by one of our more experienced riders for pleasure and has done a few local shows. This winter has been a good one for Majesty. Usually it is quite hard to keep weight on him since he enjoys his cribbing, but he is coming out of the winter furry and chunky". Update by Sandi Heroux.
LEXUS:
"Lexus continues to flourish. She has a 13 year old best friend that has ridden her on a regular basis for going on three years. She has done local horse club shows, fall fair and even does a little bit of mounted games.... she loves it! Having lost the sight in her one eye, Lexus is fairing quite well as she trusts her rider totally". Update by Sandi Heroux. Adopted Aug 1999.
D.J.:
"D.J. is being restarted, once again. After a very tramatic beginning which he had a halter inbedded into his face, he has alot of trouble accepting halters and bridles. This time, he is much more relaxed and is ready to go. Today he was ridden again for the first time in over a year (with a leader) and things went very well. He is hopefully going to be ready to do mounted games this spring. He is quite used to all the props from the ground, let's see how he does with using props from his back. He is in great shape and a very beautiful little pony". Update by Sandi Heroux. Adopted May 1999.
HAILEY:
"Unfortunately Hailey is suffering from another round of laminitis. She has been up and down for the past few years. Just when we think that her time has come, she rebounds and has a good month or two..... and just when we think that she has this beaten she has another setback. The farrier is going to try another round of pads and shoes to see if we can help lessen her discomfort. Hailey was in foal when we adopted her. Her beautiful little filly Finny (Finicky Filly) is now four years old... she was started under saddle last summer and will hopefully be ready to do Mounted Games this spring". Update by Sandi Heroux. Adopted March 2000.
FINNY:
CHANTURY:
"Chantury was re-adopted out to one of our student's grandmothers with Claire's permission. She has taken up residence in Belle Vallee, just north of New Liskeard. She is pretty much on vacation for the major part of the year until her owner's granddaughters come to visit for the summer. Then she has lots of extra attention and riding. She is doing very well". Update by Sandi Heroux. Adopted Oct 2000.
TOPAZ:
"Topaz is now owned by 6 year old Jordan McVittie of Haileybury Ontario. Jordan and Topaz participated in the Children's Horse Show at the New Liskeard Fall Fair last September. As well as being Jordan's pony, Topaz is also used in a therapeutic riding program and she does mounted games. She is very healthy, very sound and loves the attention that she gets". Update by Sandi Heroux. Adopted Sept 2002.
EBONY:
"My family and I have been the proud adopters of Ebony for the past 3+ years. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. When Claire first rescued her, she had an extreme case of thrush in all four feet. In fact, it was so bad that she literally had no frogs left! Thanks to Claire, and Ebony's foster family, by the time I went to meet this little sweetheart, she was well on the road to recovery. She has been completely cured for almost 3 years. She is the most gentle pony I've ever seen. In spite of being approximately 30 to 35 years of age, starting to go blind, lose her teeth and stiffening up with arthritis, I'm always greeted with a nicker when I bring her breakfast and dinner. I now have her in an area to herself so that she doesn't have to fight off the "boys" for any food, since she's getting harder to keep weight on. She has been completely retired for the past couple of years and is enjoying her retirement immensely I'm sure". Update by Kim Wallace. Adopted Dec 2000.
