Rick came in together with Allie and Kyle and together they were offered to us as: "purchase them or they will be taken to auction!" We wanted to prevent this from happening as auctions are very stressful for horses and their fate is unknown! So here is Rick, 15.33 hh, approx. 17 year old draft cross (1/4 Percheron, 1/4 Clydesdale, 1/4 Thoroughbred). All we had was a picture and we were told he is broke to ride. When he arrived, he limped badly on his right front and immediately led us to believe, based on his coat and crusty neck, that he has cushings disease, which later was confirmed by the vet and some blood work.

​Rick has in the meantime been started on Prascend for his cushings, and has received acupuncture treatments to help with the disease. Despite his condition, he has won over the heart of one of our local supporters and has had a home offer pretty much from the start!  Could be because he is such a big lovebug and is always the first to greet you at the gate! Thank you, Melody, for opening your home and heart for Rio! 

​What could be better for a newly adopted horse than to have his buddy come along to his new home to let him adjust? 🌟 One thing 🌟 - - his buddy would get to stay, being forever home, too!

Kyle's journey home ~

If you remember, Rio, formerly Rick, was adopted by Melody and Kyle got to travel along for moral support. Well, he's not going anywhere now! That's right. Melody has decided fostering just wasn't all she wanted to do for Kyle. She's chosen him to live with her for the rest of his life, too! 💞🐎💞 He's home!

Kyle will need Melody's loving care and touch as he struggles with being sound every day and he's also got some esophagus problems which means he needs his grain soaked. That fact didn't sway her from welcoming him into her family. Congratulations, Kyle! 💗