Adoption Stories

SPIRIT OF EQUUS RESCUE

Adoption Stories

Horses listed here have found their forever homes!

Ebony Star "Bonni"

Bonni at Liberty Ranch with her pasture pals.

Foaling Date: Spring 2002
Gender: Mare
Breed: Draft cross
Arrived at Rescue: 1/28/06
Leased: 1/6/07 - 6/30/07
Adopted: 7/1/07
Owner: Stacy Madden

“THE WIND OF HEAVEN IS THAT WHICH BLOWS BETWEEN A HORSE’S EARS.”

Bonni is a Premarin rescue, draft cross mare. She is black with white lower legs and a white mark at her shoulder. She came from a loving owner in Palmdale who could no longer care for her. Bonni trained under saddle for 3 months and quickly developed a love for trail riding. Bonni is boarding at a private ranch in Agoura Hills with several other horses. Her new owner, Stacy Madden of Westlake Village, is devoted to her. The ranch owner and boarders are Parelli-based horsewomen under whose influence Boni and Stacy are continuing their education in natural horsemanship.

Bonni’s new owner, Stacy Madden, was a former student of our Equine Course Series. Stacy met Bonni during our Behavior and Communication course at the final session on herd observation. All the other participants had gone to the large pasture, seated under a shade tree set up for the 3 hour session. When Stacy arrived in Santa Paula just a bit late, she had to set up on the opposite side of the pasture...where Bonni was grazing alone. Fate cast its spell and their special relationship began.

In January 2007, Stacy leased Bonni and boarded her in Agoura Hills at a beautiful property where she has bountiful access to green pastures, riding trails, arenas, a large pasture with shelter of her own and plenty of playmates with whom to socialize. In June 2007 the adoption was final.

On April 20, 2008, Stacy gave the Rescue an update on Bonni along with photos at her Liberty Ranch home. “Bonni and I enjoy countless hours together exploring new adventures, experiencing the magical horse/human bond and growing in the natural horsemanship principles of love, language and leadership. Bonni is soft-hearted, smart, playful, and sweet. She loves challenge, carrots, grazing and frolicking with her friends Rio, Aaghi, Haley and August. We are very happy in our new home."

Bonni has a blessed life and an active group of supporters who ensure her continued happiness. The Rescue staff hopes for just such a home for all of our horses.

FALLON FILLIES FIND NEW HOMES

Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated woman, her financial backers and her generous hauler, 5 unwanted TB/QH fillies are now in loving homes. Discovered in a feedlot in Fallon, Nevada, they were saved from auction by the nimble work of dedicated rescue organizations.

These horses were culled from a breeder, of no use, therefore expendable. Four of the approximately 1 year old fillies were placed through Spirit of Equus Rescue to individuals on our network. The fifth filly was placed through a second rescue organization.

The buckskin, bay and blue roan are in Reedley . The fourth filly is at a private ranch in Agoura at one of our trusted adoption sites. She has been named "Violet."

Please enjoy our "before and after" photos and send grateful thoughts to the generous individuals who took these sweet girls in.

Update: Dec 20, 2008. Violet is thriving in Agoura and very well-adjusted. Tina Bird's two fillies in Reedley, the blue roan and the buckskin ,are now in capable hands of a trainer/gentler. They have been having marvelous adventures going to play days and equitation classes at a local community college. The 21 year old handler is the son of a local veterinarian. We are told he is especially fond of the blue roan, whom he believes will be a wonderful riding horse in the future. The third filly, the bay, named Scarlet, has been integrated into the company of the owner's two adult horses.

Before and after pictures, dated December 22, 2008 are below. Isn't Violet magnificient looking?

First day in Agoura. 6/29/08.

Hungry girls dive into the pasture feeder!

The 4th filly's in the trailer headed for Agoura.

A rear view:blue roan,buckskin, and bay.