Pony Tails Newsletter


July 2016  Issue #24
In This Issue
Horse'n Around Rescue Ranch and Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Arizona Corporation and operates with money acquired through donations, fundraisers, and grants.  
Coming Events


 -  July 4th - 
Pets & People Promenade 
(Hosted by New Frontier Animal Medical Center) 
7 am-9 am 
Veterans Park 
Sierra Vista

Please come and join us; Thelma and Louise have been asked to carry the Parade Marshal and other dignitaries in the wagon at the start of the parade. Bring your pet(s) (if well behaved) and join in the parade or take in the entertainment from the sidelines.
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Mark Your Calendar 
 
Empire Ranch
Foundation 
Presents
Westward the Women 
at the Loft Cinema
Wed, Aug 10 at 6 p.m.
www.EmpireRanchFoun
dation.org

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Having a blast at the People 
and Pet Promenade on July 4th at Veterans Memorial Park.  - 
Hosted by New Frontier Animal Medical Center.



Hi, we are Theresa Warrell and Steve Boice, co-founders of Horse'n Around Rescue Ranch and Foundation. 
 
We are dedicated to rescuing equines, restoring their health and wellness, and providing a nurturing and natural environment where "horses can be horses" so they can be adopted into forever homes. 

We love sharing our stories with you... where we have been and where we are going. This month we celebrate 2 years of newsletter production, highlight a horse adoption and share our summer adventures on a working cattle ranch.  We have some wonderful riding and companion horses in need of forever homes, another great health tip and some exiting events coming up.  
 
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In this newsletter, we share a pamphlet from the Unwanted Horse Coalition entitled The Problem of the Unwanted Horse. The article, "Own Responsibly," speaks to our beliefs and mission here at the rescue. We thought we would share it with you:
 
"Who is responsible for these unwanted horses? WE ARE. Every individual and organization involved in the industry. We all must learn to own responsibly. What does that mean? It means many things, but fundamentally it means that before you buy or breed a horse, you understand how it affects you and the horse, both in the present and in the future. It means that you understand and consider all options available to your horse before it becomes unwanted, including retirement, adoption, donation and alternative programs and uses. It means that you consider end-of-life decisions, including veterinary care, euthanasia, and disposal, before that time comes. And it means that the industry must continue to work together to find a solution to this problem.
 
That's what it means to Own Responsibly!"
 
If you missed any of our Meet the Herd during May, just go to our Facebook page and review the posts!
 
Join us in supporting the Empire Ranch Foundation by attending the following event.

Thank you for following us through this newsletter. Together we can do this... we can help the horses!
 
A Change of Pace
Life on a Working Cattle Ranch  
A Working Cattle Ranch

We take "time off" from training rescue horses when the temperatures rise and many volunteers travel for the summer. However, the equines are still monitored daily, fed well, and tended to.  We are growing fodder, mowing, grass, making facility improvements, writing grants, and doing our best to return phone calls.  We are here to meet with perspective adopters and try to tackle some piles of paperwork.

So what are we doing with all that down time? Hmmm.  I have yet to have down time on a ranch regardless of the season.  

Horse'n Around Rescue is fortunate to resides at the Single Star Ranch which is a working cattle ranch - specifically, a cow/calf operation.  We are all about the mamas and babies. And so we are busy calving which will be followed by branding, ear tagging, inoculating, weaning, etc.  

I am reminded of the sayings... "No rest for the wicked." and "No good deed goes unpunished."  We are still running dawn to dusk and then some day after day.  We are repairing fences and tackling projects that can't be put off any longer.  On rainy days we hope to tackle the mounds of paperwork but often end up dealing with erosion issues from flooding (lingering issues from the Monument Fire).

Happy Birthday Baby!

So no, we are not sitting around watching the grass grow.  Although, we do monitor the rain closely and brag about the green grass.
  
Mama #114 nursing her        A mama tending to the "nursery" in the 
twin bull calves at dusk.       shade.

 
We Need A Forever Home 
We have several phenomenal horses that are ready for adoption.  There is a good chance we have the "horse of your dreams." Come visit and see which horse adopts you! Call Theresa to see if we have the horse of your dreams and how the adoption procedure works.

Rideable horses ready for adoption include:
    SKY   Desert Rose   SPOOK     Bella Luna
    Scraper   BADGER    Grey Lady    Kaluha  

Horses in training include:
Forrest   Autlaw   Misty  
           Paintbrush     Phoebe    
 
*****Not sure we have the right horse for you?  Give us a call.   In addition to the horses here at the ranch we networ k for people who are looking to place horses.  We may be able to make a match.
  
Call or email Theresa with your questions or to schedule a visit. Most (but not all) are on the website.
HorsenAroundRescue@yahoo.com     520-266-0236
 
We Found 
Our Forever Home 

Roany, a handsome 10 year old gelding has stolen someones heart! He has a new forever home with people and critters.  He has made a family very happy.
    
 
Adopt A Companion Horse
What is a Companion Horse?
 
Does your horse need a buddy?  Horses are social. They are "herd animals."  As a prey animal they are safer and more relaxed in a herd.  A b uddy offers your horse interaction, entertainmen t, a fly swatting teammate, and general companionship. 
  
Some of our sweetest horses are companions.  If they have an * they can do very light riding or lead a child.  Check out:
Browney*    Maggie *     Chi Wi     Apple Jack
        Henny Penny     Morgan    Peaches*                          Ladybug    Rocky   Snoopy*
       Elli (mule)    Judy (mamoth donkey)
     
If you think you may want to adopt a Companion, please go to  www.horsenaroundrescue.org and check out their pictures and stories. Call or email Theresa with your questions or to schedule a visit. 520-266-0236 or horsenaroundrescue@yahoo.com.
Thank You 
Robbin Simi  



This is our 24th newsletter!   
Robbin Simi of Animal Lovers 
Copywriting is the worker bee 
behind the scenes.   It is a result of her efforts that we  present our information to you each month.  She is relentless in gently reminding me of deadlines, proofs, photos, and articles.  We are so grateful for her tireless work.  Thank you Robbin for sharing our passion of horse rescue with the world.
Tom & Robbin

Volunteer Arena 
Benefits of Volunteering
  
According to the Corporation for National and Community Service volunteering is "good for your health." 

Perhaps the first and biggest benefit people get from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating service into their lives and making a difference in their community and country.

The intangible benefits alone-such as pride, satisfaction, and accomplishment-are worthwhile reasons to serve. In addition, when we share our time and talents we:
* Solve Problems
* Strengthen Communities
* Improve Lives
* Connect to Others
* Transform Our Own Lives
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At Horse'n Around Rescue you get all those benefits and more.  
- You will help your pocketbook when you cancel your gym membership because you get plenty of exercise at the ranch.  
- You will soak up plenty of vitamin D from the sunshine. 
- You will receive a lifetime of gratitude when you look into the eyes of the animals.  
- You get to witness the transition from sad and unhealthy to robust and energetic.
- You get  free therapy.
- You will sleep well at night from working outdoors.
- You help make peoples' dreams come true when they find the horse of their dreams.
- You will get a good "horse fix."
- You will work with FUN people doing great work.
- You will get to take home the wonderful smell of the great outdoors!

Sound like fun?  Contact Theresa is you would like all these great benefits.  520-266-0236
Fodder Volunteers
Needed 
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Fodder Operation.  We clean trays and reseed everyday. This process takes about two hours.  While it does not involve heavy lifting it does require reaching, bending, and working on a ladder... and you can't be afraid to get "rained on."  Let us know if you would like to help us grow awesome feed for the rescue equines.


Animal Nutrition Is No Longer Cut And Dried  
   Thinking "Inside" The Box
 
Fodder is becoming an integral part of the rescue's feed routine.  Each day biscuits are pulled out and  
fed to the animals.  Then the trays are cleaned, pulled, pushed, and reseeded.

Interested in trying out the Fodder?With the green grass growing in our pastures we are cutting down our fodder usage.  If you are local and wish to purchase fodder for your critters during our "light" season please contact Steve to make arrangements.  Keep in mind that you must order 6 days in advance.   Proceeds from selling fodder will benefit the rescue.

Steve will be meeting Curt Chittock, President of Fodder Works, in Tucson later this month to introduce fodder to ranchers across the state at the Arizona Cattle Growers Association Annual Meeting.  

Horse Health Tips
Horse Hydration FAQs

The July heat is upon us.  Hydrating our horses is extremely important as we head into the heat of summer.  The Horse.com published an informative article entitled H orse Hydration FAQs . The opening paragraph gives us an idea that we may have been overlooking other important ways to keep our horses hydrated:
 
"W ater is the fuel that keeps all living creatures' bodies functioning. In horses, it's a crucial nutrient for digestion and thermoregulation, among other life-supporting functions. However, there's more to keeping horses hydrated than simply providing them constant access to clean water."

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS, an equine nutritionist based in Nicholasville, Kentucky, and Mary Beth Gordon, PhD, an equine nutritionist and director of equine research at Purina Animal Nutrition, were asked to answer the most frequently asked reader questions about hydration. Below are 12 questions and you can read their answers in the article.
 
1. How long is too long for a horse to go without water?
2. How do I encourage my horse to drink? 
3. What temperature water do horses prefer to drink?
4. Can a horse drink too much water?
  5. What are signs of dehydration, and what do I do if my horse becomes dehydrated?
6. On a very hot day, how long would it take for a horse to become dehydrated?
7. Can certain health conditions impact a horse's water intake?
8. How can I keep my horses hydrated while competing or traveling?

9. Immediately after an intense workout, should I taper my horses' water intake or should I allow them to drink all they want, all at once?
10. Why are some horses so picky about their water sources? 
11. I often ride in the desert where there are no water sources. How long and hard can I ride my horse before he needs a chance to drink?

12. When trail riding, what kind of natural water sources are safe for horses? What are the signs that a natural water source might not be safe? 
Please visit us on Facebook .  You will get a better feel of our day to day operations, our ups and downs, our celebrations and set backs.  Caring for 40+ horses is a daunting task.  Follow us as we deal with the baby steps, the small victories that eventually lead to healthy, well trained horses that will be adopted to fulfill someone dream.


Thank you for joining our Pony Tails Newsletter. We hope you continue to follow our Newsletter as each addition will introduce you to more stories of horses we have rescued, horses ready for adoption, and new topics of interest.

If you see a horse that you would like to adopt, please contact us and we will be happy to talk to you about adoption.
Sincerely,

 

Theresa Warrell and Steve Boice
Co-Founders
Horse'n Around Rescue Ranch and Foundation
520-266-0236     520-907-8765
horsenaroundrescue@yahoo.com 
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