Remembering Bud
On January 12 2015, at 2 pm, we had to say a somber goodbye to a very precious horse on our farm. Bud, a nineteen year old Percheron, came to our farm on October 18, 2014 for some rest and relaxation after sustaining an injury to his hind leg. When he arrived he was as unsure of us as we were of him, pulling us around with his head held high ensuring all those around him that he was indeed bigger than everyone else in our herd, breaking our fences and causing a havoc around every corner. However, as he settled into his new life his soul shined through more and more everyday. Although he always remained the big guy on the farm, we got to see the true Bud, gentle, peaceful, grateful, and kind. As time passed, he learned to love his new life and family, even if…
Volunteers Needed
Do you love working with animals? Would like to help out a great cause? If so, then we certainly could use the help. Our group is run on a 100% volunteer basis and our animals need us 24/7, so this means that help is always needed. If you or someone you that may know would like to learn what it takes to be part of A Horse Tale then come on out this weekend, when we’ll be having a “Horse Care” training session. The session will take place this coming Saturday (September 20th, 2014) between 2:30-3:30 PM. At the session you can learn the basics of taking care of our herd such as feed schedules, horse handling, grooming basics and how you can become a regular part of their lives. while they become a part of yours in return. If you’d like to still learn, but can’t make it…
A Special Story
Below is a message that was sent to us by a mom who visited A Horse Tale’s BBQ fundraiser on August 3rd, 2014. It’s re-printed here with her permission. I would like to personally thank you for the most wonderful experience that happened at your fundraiser today. My son Joseph age 5 (well 6 on September 3rd) is autistic. Joseph had a very serious fear of animals. Two years ago a cat could not even go near him without blood-curdling screaming. While we had no pets of our own at the time, to witness this fear in him was heartbreaking. There was no explanation for it, we assumed it to be an autism thing. After much therapy (which I won’t get into), one day while we were on a family vacation in Cuba, Joseph spotted a cat. He asked me if he could go and pet the cat. I smiled…
A Special Story
Below is a message that was sent to us by a mom who visited A Horse Tale’s BBQ fundraiser on August 3rd, 2014. It’s re-printed here with her permission. I would like to personally thank you for the most wonderful experience that happened at your fundraiser today. My son Joseph age 5 (well 6 on September 3rd) is autistic. Joseph had a very serious fear of animals. Two years ago a cat could not even go near him without blood-curdling screaming. While we had no pets of our own at the time, to witness this fear in him was heartbreaking. There was no explanation for it, we assumed it to be an autism thing. After much therapy (which I won’t get into), one day while we were on a family vacation in Cuba, Joseph spotted a cat. He asked me if he could go and pet the cat. I smiled…
Vote To Name the Donkey
Thank you for all your name suggestions for Mr Donkey. For our final round, please choose your favourite name by voting in the poll below. The deadline is Wednesday September 18, 10 AM Eastern time. Vote to Name the Donkey! Please help us care for Mr Donkey (and all our horses) by donating with the button below. THANK YOU!!!