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A Non-Profit Organization PO Box 47 Zimmerman, MN 55398 (763) 856-3119

THE REWARDS OF ADOPTION

Buster Brown's First Show

We were fortunate enough to receive an update on Buster Brown from his new family, the Sackett's of South Dakota. Buster Brown is pictured with Cowboy Dillion seated proudly in the saddle and Cowboy John standing with the lead. (In case you hadn't guessed, Cowgirl Mom is taking the picture.)

This was Buster's first show (August, 2003) with the Sackett family, where he competed in the Lead-Line class. While we're not sure how he placed, for this little pony to go from "Rescued Mini" to "Show Mini", he and his family have earned a blue ribbon in our book!

We look forward to hearing more from the Sackett's little champion!

Sherman's Transformation

Sherman Before

When Sherman came to the Hooved Animal Rescue, the poor fellow was miserable. With ribs clearly showing through his dingy hair, you could almost feel his hunger. His head hung low, his eyelids sagged - as you can see in the "before" picture, he was clearly not a happy horse.

Sherman After

Now look at him! He's alert, full of vim and vigor, and his coat is absolutely gorgeous! You'd almost think we had switched horses on you. (Well, we didn't.)

It always delights us how, with the proper care and attention, a horse can turn around and look as magnificent as Sherman does today!

Update on Sydney

Sydney came to Sleepy Hollow Farm in the fall of 1999. He had been given to the Mn Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation because he was not wanted. Still a stallion and full of attitude, little did I know that he would be where he is today.

Because he had such a bad attitude (and that the MHARF has a policy about breeding), Sydney was castrated. He began his training in 2000. Since he had such a busy, quick mind it was hard to put him to task so his handler (Carol Lindeman) taught him tricks. This worked and Sydney took to it like a duck to water. His harness training was really a breeze. Carol and I showed him in 2001 and really had a fun season with the MPtHA. He received year end MPtHA awards of:

Champion Color Mini A; Res Champion Halter; Res Champion Driving.

Ruby Kennedy came on board to show Sydney in the Open classes in 2002. And what a splendid year we had - even holding our own at the Pinto World Show in Tulsa, where Sydney placed in every class entered.

Our 2002 year ended with:

Champion Color Mini A; Res Champion Halter Mini A; Res Champion Pleasure Driving Mini A; Hi-Point Overall Mini A, and - standing 3rd in the Nation for Halter Mini A for the 2002 show season.

Now coming 8 yrs of age Sydney hasn't slowed down a bit and neither have Ruby and I. Sydney will again compete on the MN Pinto show circuit - and, will travel to the Pinto World show !