Our Residents....
Please meet Marshall, a 27 year old TB. Marshall does not look his age nor does he act his age! Marshall is a off the track TB, who resides at our sanctuary with his best buddy, Bailey. Marshall and Bailey have always been together and is very attached to Bailey. They eat out of the same grain bucket, hay bunk, and share treats together. Marshall was a bit shy when first arriving at his new home but has quickly warmed up to us. He loves to be groomed, share treats and hang out with his buddy. Due to a family illness, Bailey and Marshall have come to our sanctuary to be loved, cared for and spoiled along with all our other residents. Thank you to Mary, Wayne, Elizabeth and Zachary for allowing us to care for theses wonderful boys!
We would like to welcome a new resident to our sanctuary, please meet Bailey. Bailey is a 29 year old Trakehner, and is a very big boy standing just over 17 HH. Bailey can still be ridden lightly and loves to give children ride. Bailey loves Molasses cookies, apples, carrots along with any other cookies you may have. We found out that Bailey has EXTREMELY good hearing, if you bite into an apple no matter where he is he will hear it and be right there to share it with you! We welcome Bailey to our family, he a wonderful gentle giant!
Please welcome our oldest girl, Java...Java is a 28 year old Quarter Horse/Mustang. Java was a cowcutting horse in her younger years in Wyoming. Her trip to Wisconsin was not a very good experience for Java. The man that had been riding her, loaded her on the trailer with the cattle after a herd run. Java was shipped to Wisconsin with the cattle, when she arrived she did not have anything left of her tail, she was extremely scared and unsure of people. Cynthia brought Java home, and connected with her, they had a wonderful life together. Now Java has come to us to retire. She is such a sweet, trusting and respectful girl. She has a little arthritis, but still loves to take little rides. Bless you Cynthia, and thank you for bringing Java to our Sanctuary.
We are happy to welcome to our equine family, Cody. Cody is a 26 year old Registered Foundation Quarter Horse. Cody grew up as a family pet, show horse in halter, and broodmare. Cody last year hasn't been very good. God bless Kathy who found Cody and brought her to retire with us. Cody LOVES bread, hot dog buns, hamburgar buns and of course her grain in her red bucket. She is a sweet girl, and a true LOVE to have with us.
Please meet Desi, a 13 year old Rocky Mountain Horse. Desi has DSLD, but has had great improvement since his arrival with us. Desi is on MSM supplement, Aspirease when needed, and also Magnetic Therapy boots. Since being on the Magnetic Therapy Desi has had decreased pain in his legs, and has shown improvement in the strength of his ligaments. Desi is a pleasure to have as part of our family. He enjoys walks, playing in the pasture, apples, cookies, and playing pratical jokes on us. Desi's soft eye, and kind face brings much joy to us, and his personality will win anyone's heart. Desi will continue with his Magnetic Therapy and will be re-evaluted this spring.
Ruby is a 1 year old Rocky Mountain filly. Ruby has Juvenille cataracts in both eyes. She is doing extremely well, and continues to be stabilized with her eyesight. Ruby loves to play with anything she can find. She is started under one-on-one training time with cues to help her when the time comes that her eyesight may fail. Ruby loves to learn new "tricks" and it a very smart girl. Ruby has learned how to bow, step on platform with one hoof, and loves to play the Pat Parelli Seven games. She is a very gentle and kind girl, and enjoys playing with Brooke. Ruby will be started with halter training this spring, along with ground training. Ruby is a great friend to Desi, and the two have alot of fun "playing" together, and getting into trouble! Ruby is a very affectionate horse, and loves to be hugged and be around people all the time.
Nasco is an 18 year old TB Gelding. Nasco has a few health problems including navicular and a heart condition. Nasco's heart condition consists of a Level 5 heart murmur. After his spring evaluation with our vet, we will discuss possibly putting Nasco on a heart medication call Digoxin. Digoxin slows the heart rate, creating a more natural heartbeat. Nasco and my son have alot in common, my son also has a heart condition. Nasco is doing very well with his heart condtion and is closely monitored on a daily basis. Nasco loves to be outside, and loves to run in the pastures. We enjoy Nasco gentle manners, and his wonderful ground manners.
Harry is a 14 year old Dutch Warmblood who was imported from Holland when he was 5. He was purchased by a dressage rider but preferred the jumps, so he beame a show jumper at the age of 7. Harry showed in Ocala, Florida his first year as a hunter and placed in every class he was entered including low hunter and Amateur Adults. He even came in 6th place in the Illinois year end Adult Medals Finals when he stood in for his friend Pokey who has been sold by the time his owner qualified for 2008 year end event. When Harry developed a chronic lameness, his owner Mary Beth, brought Harry to retire with us. Harry has had great improvement since his retirement, and shows no signs of lameness at this time. Harry can still be lightly ridden and enjoys his trail rides. Harry also enjoys playing pratical jokes on everyone here. He has poured water down our backs, he has turned on our barn cleaner, and he has also learned how to pull on people's undershorts! Harry's personality has grown on all of us here, and is a wonderful boy. He LOVES peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cookies, and ice cream in summer.
Yoda is a 13 year old Mexican Grey, and originated from Mexico. Yoda, prior to retiring with us, broke his right front knee. Yoda had surgery on his knee, but did not regain full use to be able to remain a trail horse. Yoda can still be lightly ridden on flat surfaces. Yoda is a wonderful gentleman, and has become a confidence builder with many people, especially myself. Yoda has a very sweet personality, and also has a love for pratical jokes also! Yoda's favorite things are carrots, apples, ice cream, and playing in the water. Yoda had a very special day in September of 2008. He escorted me down the aisle at our wedding here on the farm. Yoda is doing very well, and shows no signs of lameness due to a rotating joint supplement and MSM supplement. Yoda is a very gentle horse, and loves children. He enjoys giving small children "pony" rides....Thank you Ellen for choosing Ivelolharele Retirement Sanctuary, Inc. for Yoda's retirement home.
Lyric is a 13 year old Friesian mare. Lyric is the "princess" of the barn due to her daintiness of everything she does, so we have nicknamed her "Princess" Lyric. Lyric suffers from a Level 3 lamess due to low ringbone in her right leg. Lyric is on MSM supplement, herbl supplements, bute, zero-bute (herbl anti-inflammatory), and will be trying Critical Care very soon. Lyric has lifetime memberships to UDSF and USEF and has completed successfully in dressage at training and first level. She got 7th place at Regional competition in 2003, and 13th in 2007. Lyric has earned many ribbons thoughout her competition years, and are now displayed Brooke's room. Lyric loves children, and again, is another very gentle, kind and sweet girl. Lyric is our newest retiree, and we are looking forward to seeing her play in the green pastures with her new found friend, Harry. Thank you Jennifer for choosing us also for Lyric's retirment home. She is a pleasure to have joined our family.
Tucker is a 5 year old Paint Gelding, who was one of our first retirements here. Tucker is pigeoned toes and is only walk safe on flat ground. Tucker is again another jokster, and loves to find trouble where trouble is due. He loves to be outside, and gets along very well with his pasture buddies. Tucker is a very sweet and gentle boy, and loves to be groomed and played with. He likes to find things to play with and will make you laugh on a daily basis. Tucker is continues to have corrective trimmings done. Tucker will put a smile on your face everyday!
Taffy is our very first retirement horse, coming to us in 2006, Taffy will be 26 this February. Taffy is a registered Quarter horse. She suffers from arthritis in her left hip, but has great improvement since retiring with us. Taffy is on different joint supplements including Nitr-oxide and Nutrowound, which have benefited her great. She is now on a daily dosage of MSM, and is doing wonderful. Taffy wonders around our yard with her sidekick donkey, Chester. She greets everyone that comes for a visit, and has a great time being our lawn ornament. Taffy loves to be groomed and especially loves children. She is always the first one ready for a treat, and will thank you by giving you a "smile".
Wizard is another one of our first retirements, coming to us in 2006. Wizard is a 19 year old Appy gelding. Wizard has cataracts and moonblindness, but don't let it fool you! Wizard sees very well for his eye situation, and enjoys being outside, as long as a little person is around! Wizard loves skittles, being groom, and will still ride bareback in the arena. Wizard receives ointment in his eyes in spring and summer to help with any allergies that may affect his vision. Wizard is a fun loving horse, who loves to give nudges as hugs.