We got some more ponies!

With a lot of patience, negotiations and time we finally were able to get 5 more ponies from the Highway 47 site. The conditions out there are still not good but they are definatley a LOT better then they have been in the past. There are now only 10 ponies left on the site and we are hoping to talk her out of at least 5 of those. All of the remaining ponies have a large pen with shelter and we are continuing to check to make sure that they are all being fed, wormed and cared for.

Here are a couple photos of the new residences enjoying a nice clean stall with plenty of food.

Rudy - ADOPTED

Rudy is a cute, very pathetic little stallion that just steals your heart the instant you meet him. He has the pretiest blue eyes I have ever seen and a sweet personality to go with them. Rudy loves to be brushed and pet, he just enjoys any kind of attention that we give him. He is best freinds with Frosty so we hope that they will go to a new home together.



Rudy was castrated in late April and adopted out along with his best friend Frosty to a wonderful home.

Eclipse - ADOPTED

Eclipse is an aged stallion with the sweetest personality. One of my volunteers fell in love with Eclipse the first time we went out to the site and would not let me rest until I got him out of there. His forlock is so long and thick that you can't see his face unless you move it aside and his mane is incredible. Eclipse is already adopted out but he is going to stay here until he is more healthy.

Frosty - Adopted

Frosy is an older mare, she is extremely shy and acts like she's been abused at some point in her life. We are afraid she might be pregnant. Frosty was brutally savaged by a stallion right before we got her so she is reluctant to be with other horses but she gets along really well with Rudy.

I have been spending a lot of one on one time with Frosty in an attempt to get her over her shyness. She is more comfortable with being handled and is easier to catch now but she is still a little fearful. I think with more time and patience she will come around quite nicely.

Ice

Ice is an aproximately 10 year old stallion that was used as a herd sire. He is a sweet, friendly little guy who really cries out for some attention. He appreciates any and all loving he is offered. I really like this little horse and think that with some time and patience would be a nice childs pony. He is going to need to have his teeth done and be castrated.

Lighting is Like a New Man

He is frisky, fat, healed and ready for a new home.....anyone???

Here are some recent photos I got of him running amoke last weekend.

State of the Union

The onset of winter always brings forth an abundance of horses that need new homes or an outreach of help. This winter it is especially bad with the economy being poor, high feed costs and hundreds of people loosing their jobs. I and a few other local reputable rescues here in Oregon work together as much as we can to find homes and help for these poor horses that are suffering. I have added a few more horses to my “Outside Horses Needing Homes” section this rescue website. Please take a few moments to look over the horses that are listed there and forward this to everyone you know that might be willing to take another horse on. If you don’t see any horses that work for you, make sure you take a look at Whispering Winds and Mustangs and Mohr

The State of the Rescue
My personal rescue, “Jamie Cheslock Horse Rescue” has been kind of quiet here lately. All of the minis have been placed in permanent and foster homes and are really doing well. I enjoy getting frequent updates from everyone especially if it has PICTURES! My husband has recently been laid off so we have to be really careful with our money. If we do get more rescues in I will be forced to ask for donations and help. I hate asking for donations, I’ve run my rescue for YEARS having never asked or accepted donations of any kind but this year has forced me to be humble and not only accept but also ask for donations. Good news is my good friend has been gracious enough to complete all of the paperwork for my nonprofit status 501 © 3 and once that is all approved by the State all donations of supplies, money and time will be tax deductible. Along with that, I will be able to apply for grant and trust money to fund the rescue.

Current Cases

Minis
We are still working towards getting more of the Minis out of there but of course this is a very delicate situation. There are rumors that pigeon fever has hit the minis, this had not been verified yet. If you are on the waiting list for a mini, please be patient I’m going everything I can to get as many out of there as soon as possible but I just cannot jeopardize the health and safety of the current residences of my rescue. Once I am able to make SURE that they don’t have pigeon fever or it has cleared up I will get right in there.

Lightning
Lightning’s foot is almost completely healed, take a look at Lightning to see the progress he has made. This little horse is really a fun guy to work with as he is extremely intelligent and enjoys all of the attention you are willing to give him. He is looking for a permanent home.

Carlton Horses
These girls are both doing great and should be ready to be adopted out by the end of the month if all goes as planned.

Remember, in order to keep up to date with what is going on at JC Ranch and enjoy my photography, laugh at my recent attempts to master the fine art of Photoshop CS and silly rants and raves of living the redneck life make sure to check my blog at JAMIE CHESLOCK it’s entertaining if nothing else!