Funk Road Abuse Case
January 15 - See update on this case on the Funk Road Horses page.
Seven horses are at risk on Funk Road, Calhan, CO. Ruby Ranch picked up Penelope, age 4, on Sunday morning (Dec. 20). She is a "1" on the Henneke scale, meaning she is severely emaciated. She was born with congenital problems with her jaw and legs and has been starving to death because of lack of food and because she cannot process enough hay to keep her alive. The other horses are from a "1" to a "4" on the Henneke scale. The neighbors, Melissa and Jeff, have been in contact with El Paso Sheriff and they are caring for four of the horses since they were found wandering on the road last week. A young foal was killed by a car at that time. The remaining three horses are on their owner's property with no water and no hay, confined to pens. Melissa and Jeff are also feeding and watering these horses. See "Funk Road Horses" for pictures and more information.
______________________________________________________________________________________ New Loafing Shed Project at Ruby Ranch!
Thanks to our own Roger Kavan, volunteers Matt Girard, Brendan Rudack and Madison Levin, we have a great start on a new loafing shed for our west pasture. Also a huge thank you to Mountain View Electric for donating the poles (former power poles) that are usually sold to the public!
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Lori Torrini of Deseos Arabians and our boy Pfaser!
We were both pleased and privileged to have Lori Torrini, trainer from Deseos Arabians, ride our own registered Arabian, Pfaser. Pfaser is up for adoption. Lori's assessment: Definitely green but willing, calm and smart. To see more pictures and information about Pfaser go to his page under "Our Horses." Lori and husband, Jim Barrentine, brought several of their students and friends to Ruby Ranch for a brisk Saturday morning to meet and handle some of the rescue horses. Pfaser is now residing at Deseos Arabians for additional training. Follow Pfasers progress on his page at www.DeseosArabians.com.


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