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Buckwheat Update from Jan 31 2007
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 31, 2007 | Buckwheat
I let him meet Jay & Oliver briefly over the fence after I unloaded him from my trailer yesterday. They all sniffed noses then Buck squealed and sort of struck out with his front hooves. I took to the back pasture and turned him out there, and he immediately…
Buckie photos
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 31, 2007 | Buckwheat
Buckwheat Background and History
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 31, 2007 | Buckwheat
BUCKWHEAT is a 20–25 yo 15 hh gelding. Bay with a small star and a double snip. Right now he is a furry little guy in his winter coat. Buck is up to date on shots, worming, teeth and feet. He has some stiffness due to age and cold weather, but he is sound and quite…
Greta update — Jan 22, 2007
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 22, 2007 | Greta
I got to see Greta today working with her trainer, Monica Stephens, and see Greta’s owner Molly again. Wow! I can’t believe this is the same horse I saw in May 2005, who was sick, thin, and lethargic in quarantine in Yakima. She is absolutely stunning! I think she had…
Earl’s Story
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 20, 2007 | Earl
There’s a scene toward the end of the documentary Buck in which legendary horseman Buck Brannaman is in a pen with a stallion who repeatedly tries to attack him. Buck calmly uses his flag to keep the horse at a safe distance, and all the while, the stallion is rearing…
Greta update — Aug 21, 2006
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 21, 2006 | Greta
Update from Molly: She’s such a pretty girl. I’m so sorry I missed the clinic; we’ll be at the next one!!
First Day Outside
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 11, 2006 | Benedetto
Benedetto is Born
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 10, 2006 | Benedetto
On August 10, 2006, SAFE mare Vivian gave birth to a healthy colt who was eventually named Benedetto. Here are photos from his first day on Earth.
Greta update: Mar 2, 2006
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 2, 2006 | Greta
Update from Molly: Despite the rainrot and mud we have had a good winter. We are both looking forward to the sunny days of spring. Her mane finally grew in, maybe I should have named her Marilyn. Here she is with her new friends Tina and Jake. [gallery link=“file”…
Greta Update — Dec 19, 2005
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 19, 2005 | Greta
From Molly: Greta had her first big vet appointment today with Dr. Evergreen. I was nervous all week, because I didn’t know what to expect or how she would behave. For the most part it was uneventful, although very interesting for me; I got to feel the difference in…
Greta update — Nov. 28th, 2005
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 28, 2005 | Greta
From Molly: Here’s her “don’t touch my back feet” look. Any suggestions? She was doing great, now she doesn’t want me near her behind. She is moving sound and looks fine.
Jolie — 6 year old Welsh cross mare
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 28, 2005 | Greta
Jolie was rescued in April of 2005 from a feedlot in Eastern Washington. She was thin, unkempt, and very sick from Strangles when we first saw her. She was adopted by Molly B. of Seattle, WA after finishing her quarantine period and recovering from her illness. …
