Margaret Ransom
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Horses, Aussies, Bergstein Award, 2x Eclipse Award honorable mention, @HRTV , @UA_RTIP , The Bridge Sanctuary of Texas Equine Rescue: @thebridgesanct1
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Credit where credit is due.
After hearing about our Vivian (JC: Go For Glamour),
@claibornefarm
reached out to me to see how they could help. They said they didn't know what happened to her after she sold - she spent most of her life there - and I believe them (I did send an
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There are literally thousands of people marching and peacefully protesting in Santa Monica. Some looters jumped in and pretended to be part of the group, but were quickly run off or apprehended. I don’t know where they’re headed, but their level-heads are admirable.
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When I am ready to meet my maker, please bring me a horse. That is all. 💔💔
Patient is moved to tears when this therapy horse named Paçoca calmly rests its head on patient's chest. The equinine therapy center in Brazil stated that had they never seen any of their horses act like this with their patients.
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I feel wretched. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Mongolian Groom and his people the last couple of weeks. God I hope he pulls through, they love him so much. I’d be grateful if you all could think as many positive thoughts as possible... 💔
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These Thoroughbred yearlings raced each other in their paddock after dinner for 20 minutes. This is their nature, racing is their nature.
#Thoroughbred
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Omaha Beach looked spectacular this morning. Really.
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So I’m going to say this *again* to the industry and louder for those in the back. STOP. DUMPING. BROODMARES! They did everything asked of them (on the track, in the shed) and they’re rewarded by being dumped when no longer useful with no safety net? It’s beyond horrible and if
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RIP Black Ruby. Your matchup with Taz at
@DelMarRacing
was something I’ll never forget (post by my friend Duane Weiss)…
#BlackRuby
#racingmule
#legendary
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So the LA County Fair has cancelled. It’s starts the end of August. That’s three months from now. Most of the vendors we work with for our event are small business owners who count on the fairs for their income. Now they are screwed.
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This is Vivian (JC: Go For Glamour). She is Grade 1-placed and ran in the 2003 Kentucky Oaks. At 24 she is our oldest female resident and (knock wood) she is one of our healthiest. She is an easy keeper, hog fat and super happy.
She was a homebred, raced for her breeder and
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I am on record that an OTTB’s value should not necessarily be gauged by a second (or third) career. With that said, I am always beyond thrilled when one finds his perfect job, his perfect family and his perfect happily ever after.
This is grade 1 winner Ohio (Brz) (Elusive
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Credit where credit is due, Part 2
The sweet lady who bred and raced Vivian (JC: Go For Glamour) called me. She was heartbroken and mortified that Vivi ended up where she did. She’s said she’d never have sold her if she imagined that the result would be what it was. I believe
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If you could all send some good thoughts toward my old man Maxwell, I’d sure be grateful. I think he’s telling me it’s time to go see our mom… why are the right choices always so hard?
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Ya’ll did it. He’s safe and headed to the clinic where they’ll evaluate him tonight, treat him and get him stable. Decisions on care will be made by them and our vet. I’m hopeful we weren’t too late.
Everyone, meet the newest life you saved today. Meet Bodie…
Saving his life
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Trainer
@JorgeNavarroRS
playing with Shancelot this morning. The colt had his trainer’s arm all the way in his mouth and didn’t bite down. Such a cool horse.
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The first time I saw him at Del Mar this summer… I was jazzed to have seen him. In my old life I’d have watched him every day so this was a treat for me.
Rest In Peace, fella. I thought you were so special…
#MedinaSpirit
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Another classic winner for Arrogate… oh how proud I am for you, big fella.
I will always wonder what could’ve been, but I am so grateful you were part of my life, even though it wasn’t nearly long enough.
🩶💚🩷
📸: me
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I will never forget all the nights I stayed up worrying about her, checking cameras and rushing to the barn if anything looked amiss. We bonded over lengthy foot-soaking sessions and it was in those moments between just us two that I promised her if she kept fighting I’d find her
This is what it’s all about. This mare fought to live. She fought starvation and sore feet for weeks and never gave up. She has the most wonderful mom who has given her the most wonderful life. They all deserve a happily ever after like Anita and we are so proud to be a small
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Sweet baby TB and foster mama, Treasure. They are bonded and happy today. Thank you all for the help, sincerely. I’m amazed at how helpful the horse community was and all the leads and messages. So amazing... ❤️
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It is with the heaviest heart I get to tell you all that the jury found the man who beat this wonderful mare not guilty. The jury said they wanted to see the whip, which her abuser had disposed of before it could be confiscated. That’s it.
The good news is that the horrific
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My sweet, wonderful friend
@Maggie_Kimmitt
took this pic of Jonathan Sheppard and Flatterer in 2014. It is the one of my favorite pics ever. This is love… ♥️
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Fourteen sold for $1 million or more at Keeneland and I’m over here begging for pennies to feed the castoffs who did their duty making sure the pastures and races were full with the non-$1 million horses (who I argue did more for racing.) I swear this industry is bizarro world.
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Ok this is literally my happiest dream.. a baby horse cuddling with a baby Australian Shepherd. Literally the two best things in the world!
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So some folks want to fix the TBs in the auction/kill pen pipeline issue.
Ok here I’ll start with my suggestion: STOP REWARDING OLDER BROODMARES WHO GIVE THE INDUSTRY BABIES EVERY YEAR BY OFFLOADING THEM AT THE SALES FOR A PITTANCE SO THEIR AGE ISSUES AREN’T YOUR PROBLEM ANYMORE.
This mare is beyond awesome… loaded with class she is our oldest girl but doesn’t act it. Kind and loving yet properly aloof, we are so happy she made it here after being dumped two years ago…
@jstewartrr
Grade 1-placed she was bred to the best stallions, gave the industry a
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They are so sweet… Connie still has grass in her hair from her morning nap. Making progress. Hopeful the bandage comes off tomorrow!
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I’m touched by everyone’s sweet support over the loss of baby Tiny. As I fed all of the critters here at The Bridge tonight I was reminded that life is precious and that it does go on. Enjoy twins Onyx and Ivory, with an annoyed Pewter at the end. Thank you all.
#soundup
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We need good thoughts tonight. This is Tiny. He weighs less than a pound. He got up when he was born and got his colostrum, but he hasn’t been able to eat well since and I found him super weak. He did drink a little from the bottle. Pray he makes it through the night.
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Sometimes good things do happen to good people.
@C2RacingStable
does so much good for ottbs and rescue/retirement I gotta believe there’s a little divine intervention going on here with White Abarrio. Congratulations from all of us. 🧡💙🤍
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It’s been a long, emotional day… goodnight, friends. Thank you as always for your unwavering kindness and support.
My sweet Vivian, you did this girl. Your horrific experience will not have been in vain.
I am beyond proud to be your mama…
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Improbable had a nice workout this morning under
@sambitoperu
for the
@BreedersCup
Dirt Mile, logging six furlongs in 1:11 4/5... 🐎💨💨💨
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Souper Spectacular (aka Zenyatta’s little brother, aka “Seven”) had his first show with his own human today and won his first blue ribbon! Congrats to his wonderful people, who love him so much!
#HappyEnding
#OTTB
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She has no idea and that’s the best part. She knows she’s loved, she loves her meals and her herd. ♥️
The bright side? This amazing creature is blissfully unaware, happy and healthy (and muddy! She loves the mud and we have a ton of it…) Life goes on! ♥️
#Eleanor
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It is impossible not to love this sweet beast. I have no idea where he was between his last race and when he arrived, but it wasn't good. He has shown us his happy, quirky, pushy and beyond sweet side. This is what a grateful heart looks like...
He was having an absolute ball! We have a few days left hovering at near 100 and then a tiny cool down next week. The trees sure think Fall is coming, they are shedding their leaves en masse!
#rescue
#ottb
#thoroughbred
#retiredracehorse
#Texas
#ForgottenToForever
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In 2000 Fusao Sekiguchi and his troupe of geisha girls walked past me at Churchill Downs after Fusaichi Pegasus won the Derby and stopped and handed me a rose from the blanket. I carried that invaluable (to me) souvenir home in my hands on the plane and put it in a clear plastic
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Congratulations, buddy… oh how proud I am for you and the legacy you left behind. I don’t think my heart will ever stop missing you.
🩷💚🤍
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He fought mightily, but Tiny didn’t make it. Sometimes Mother Nature can be so cruel. I am so thankful for the prayers and support and words of encouragement, we totally felt them. Rest now, sweet baby Tiny. You were always loved and will always be… 💔
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I can sleep tomorrow. They are ok.
Home safely.
Good night from all of us, but especially mama and baby. More in a few hours.
🩵
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In 2002, while wandering around Hollywood Park trainer Dave Hofmans introduced me to a handsome (and somewhat high-strung bugger who liked to use his teeth to make his point) grade 1 winner named Siphonic. After that, Mr. Hofmans let me visit Siphonic every day and allowed me to
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So on some weekends (and various days through the summer) a couple of local high school boys come and help with maintenance around the rescue (raking, cleaning, etc.). Today one of them brought me a painting on a piece of wood he got at a garage sale for me… uncanny.
#meanttobe
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Oh how I love her… she also never turns down a belly scratch. Hard to believe this beautiful soul - who gave this industry a bunch of babies that sold for millions - was dumped when she couldn’t do it anymore. She deserved better but thankfully she’s here now with me, safe
This amazingly sweet beast, God has not made a more kind soul. She’s a long way from the rolling green fields of Kentucky but we’d argue she’s as happy as she’s ever been here with us and her BFF Willow.
#ottb
#Thoroughbred
#rescue
#safe
#Texas
#ForgottenToForever
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I’m honored to represent Eli and tell everyone in that courtroom what a beautiful soul she has. No creature deserves to be treated the way she was… I may be called today, but more likely tomorrow. I’ll keep you updated but in the meantime send good vibes the jury gets it right!
We waited nineteen months for this day. Hard to believe this wonderful creature was beaten to the ground for more than ten minutes while tied to a tree (Google Rodolfo Sanchez horse video, you will be mortified)… without exception she is our sweetest, friendliest and most loving
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Ok, JLo killed it. Killed. People, she’s 50! And Shakira was amazing. Best halftime show since Prince. By a country mile.
#JLoHalftimeshow
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Tiny is hanging in so far. Not suckling the best yet, but he’s BAR and standing on his own. Still an uphill climb but I’m going to do everything I can. Thank you for the prayers and good vibes, we feel them!
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This lovely girl just oozes class. I apologized to her, I told her I know she’s been used to the green, beautiful, rolling fields of Kentucky and not the Texas country, but she doesn’t seem to mind. She’s super smart, I think she knows she safe…
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Mood:
Relief and gratitude.
Goodnight.
🩶
Our sweet Hazel had a scary colic episode last night and was a little off today, but she’s a lot better now and we are all so relieved… we haven’t slept for two days and we’re tired, but Hazel is well so it’s all good…
#ottb
#Useewhatimsaying
#safe
#Texas
#ForgottenToForever
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Bodie ♥️
He’s at the clinic being evaluated. Still walks so proudly… he will never be hungry again. Not ever, thanks to you.
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I took this picture of Lady Eli myself with my iPhone in 2016. Turned up on my OS14 memory thing just now, don’t know why. Maybe Siri liked it, in which case I agree with her.
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I burst into tears when I saw this one... Silver Cliff after two months of good care.
@trfinc
you are amazing!
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I know I’m exhausted and it’s been a rough 72 hours (the lot was less than helpful), but I just stood and watched these two and cried like a baby for 20 minutes. These two owe their lives to you all and I am so lucky I get to care for them for you. 🩶
The good news is mama is in pretty good shape… she is a wonderful mother. She’s very hungry, she ate a ton of alfalfa and her breakfast (and is also very thirsty) and has been grazing while baby sleeps in the tall, cool grass.
Baby is so thin, her coat is still super rough,
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I am so lucky to call her a friend...
@jenine_sahadi
every day literally changes the lives of the workers who are the backbone of the racing business for the better. Exceptional piece by
@theTDN
's Jill Williams.
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Mood:
“When someone tells you that you have done something that has hurt them, you don’t get to decide that you didn’t.” ~Karon Waddell
Here’s the thing… nobody *has* to support my choice to open a rescue and help the horses (mostly Thoroughbreds) discarded when no longer
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If I didn’t know it I’d never believe it… how proud I am of this amazing, resilient soul. 💛
Still hard to believe she’s the same horse… folks, this is what it’s all about. 💛
One year.
#AnitaBonita
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I am absolutely devastated… 💔😢
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I did all I could for you, my love. I’m sorry it wasn’t enough.
You’re free of your broken body now.
I will love you forever.
Bartok Lady
May 12, 2002—November 24, 2023
It was my honor and privilege.
💔
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Sometimes I get so angry with horse racing and then this happens... we are the most competitive group, but we are also champions at circling the wagons and being there for others when needed. Everyone could learn a little something about kindness and compassion from this.
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I’m so proud to call Suzy Lilly-Levenda a friend.
Consider registering to be an organ donor.
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Grade 1 winner Hunt and his little boy (8 years old) enjoying the holiday weekend. He’s been retired about a year and is doing fantastic with his people (whose family also raced him) in San Diego County. He was made to be loved by a family like this.
@maggiehouse74
#OTTB
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My heart hurts a lot…
It’s hard to worry about a critter every minute of every day to make sure all of her needs are met for 11 months, spend countless hours together teaching her how to be a good girl and learn manners and then say goodbye.
Her future isn’t here in a
Its always hard to say goodbye, but we did our job and we’re super proud of the good citizen she is. Whoever gets to love her for the rest of her life is so lucky and it will be a privilege to watch her grow…
#babyhorse
#foal
#rescue
#safe
#Texas
#ForgottenToForever
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This one was a diamond in the rough… 💎
Another from the “Hard to Believe it’s the Same Horse” chapter…
Gideon (10yo tattooed QH, still unidentified)
6/1/24 when he came in to 9/15/24 today
This is the best boy. He will make someone a wonderful partner, he does everything right.
Happy Sunday!
🩵
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See! Tiny. His head is the size of a medium avocado. God I hope he makes it…
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So happy to see
#Hunt
(mG1 winner) so happy. Retired exactly a month ago, all
#OTTBs
should be so lucky. Happy kid, too.
#GabrielCharlesTheHuman
@maggiehouse74
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Whew… I can exhale a bit now. Won’t actually breathe deeply until they get here.
HEADED HOME!!
Mama (JC: Starduster) and her filly have been picked up at the lot and should be here by about midnight! Our hauler is going to take his time, stop for extra water/nursing breaks… precious cargo after all!
We will keep ya’ll posted but you probably won’t hear
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One day he just showed up. At first he ate and ran, no touchey. Then he stuck around, an maybe a little touchey. Before long he was part of the family.
We trapped him recently to neuter him and when we did he tested positive for FeLV and rapidly went downhill.
He passed away
BK
October 2021-March 28, 2024
It was our honor and privilege.
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Little (big?)
#orphan
#TB
baby with his foster mama Treasure, who lost her baby the same day, out enjoying the
#Texas
sun today.
#happyending
#love
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After a life at the most beautiful breeding farms in KY I teased her when she got here, told her I was sorry she ended up in the low rent district. 🤣 But the truth is she’s beyond happy and thriving as a member of the herd. And I love her… 🩶
Tell us you’re by A.P. Indy without telling us you’re by A.P. Indy…
#Hazel
#Useewhatimsaying
#ottb
#rescue
#safe
#ForgottenToForever
#Texas
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First steps for first foal by G1 winner
#GabrielCharles
born today at
#NexstarRanch
. Out of SpiritofStorm (Stormy Atlantic) mama and baby are doing well.
#ItsABoy
!
#Congrats
@maggiehouse74
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Does anyone remember J.O. Tobin? I bet Seattle Slew fans do, but not in a good way. They were also in the
@spendthriftfarm
stallion barn together. My friend Wes Lanter remembers “Tobin” including a visit from a very special MLB player
@DaveWinfieldHoF
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Some days I don’t know WTF I’m doing. Is this daily struggle so far away from just about everyone and everything I’ve known and care about worth it? Sometimes the loneliness is palpable… I wonder a lot if I’m strong enough. I sometimes feel like I just don’t belong.
Then nights
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#Shancelot
walking the tow ring after training this morning at Santa Anita... such a cool horse, really. Runs in the SA Sprint Championship.
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My wonderful, kind, sweet, gentle “serial killer”… ♥️ people, horses aren’t predators, *least* of all this one. She is kind to everyone and should not be. Someday someone will get justice, but for now the justice is her safety here. I always thought lying under oath was a
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Tough day all over, but this one really hurts. I loved his mama so so much, therefore I loved him too. RIP Ten Blessings, and thanks... 😢
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“Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” ~Franklin P. Jones
#InTheBeat
#ottb
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I am not a mother and my wonderful mother has long since left this earth, so the critters who call The Bridge home are very much my kids.
Nothing makes me happier than when one of my kids find their happily ever after, whether it be in sanctuary forever here or with wonderful
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“Love isn’t a decision. It’s a feeling. If we could decide who we loved, it would be much simpler, but much less magical.”
#AnitaBonita
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“If everyone cared about the horses they brought into this world...” It cost Tizm’s breeder less than $2,000 to do the right thing for him. More should do the same:
@frostypayne
@TTAtexas
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My dad used to say that dogs were the only love money can buy… but how to explain this amazing critter?
Finn cost us nothing and asks for nothing except a little love and to be allowed to do her job protecting the herd and her domain. She literally looks out for all of us.
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I have two horses pacing in the barn, a terrified donkey and her baby, an frightened LGD who squeezed through a slot in the gate she had no business squeezing through & it’s almost 11:00 and still going. I get it, do your fireworks but show respect for neighbors and animals.
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Watching these two thrive every day makes my life just a little bit better. 🩶
Look at our girls!
Connie (‘24, by Bobby’s Wicked One) is doing amazing! She has no fear and lets us touch her, but gets a little kicky kicky when we try to scratch her. It’s OK, we have all the time in the world.
Her little baby halter is getting snug so the new one goes on
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I will always wonder about whet her life would have been like had anyone ever taken care of her injury when it first happened. She deserved better… I am so happy
@RACEFund
chose us to care for her, she is lovely and kind and safe forever.
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Mood:
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” ~Mark Twain
Spending time with the incredible critters who have made it here to The Bridge is an everyday treat for me. I am always astounded at their remarkable ability to forgive us
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She really is quirky. Sweet baby…
This goofy girl… she eats, she sleeps, she peeks in the window on the front door, she stands on the porch and she has now found a tree (mulberry) to scratch on. Love her so much!
#rescue
#safe
#babyhorse
#Thoroughbred
#Texas
#ForgottenToForever
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Bodie stepped out of the trailer and his condition literally took my breath away. I hadn’t been able to go see him because I was traveling but OMG, stunned. We’re facing months of rehab for him, but as long as he shows me he will fight, I will fight for him. Send prayers!
Nineteen days in the hospital… Bodie has an uphill battle still ahead but as long as he fights, so will we… if you want to help, his medical bills are already astronomical… tax deductible. paypal: thebridgeintx
@gmail
.com Venmo:
@TheBridge
-Sanctuary. Thank you.
#ottb
#Texas
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So I was getting ready for work this morning and couldn’t find Pewter. Knowing she was probably exploring I figured I’d go find her after I made the bed and poured another cup of coffee… More things I never thought I’d say: “the goat is napping in my bed.” 🙄
#Texas
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Sometimes rain delays lead to happy, unexpected reunions… love this kid, always have.
@ScottTVG
@tvg
@lonestarpark
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