We would like to begin by thanking all of you for your donations and support. We also thank our many volunteers for their help mucking the pastures, training,  grooming, feeding and many other chores that make up our day-to-day activities. And a special thanks to our neighbor that allows our horses to graze on his land. We would also like to thank our farriers and veterinarians that have given us discounts on their services. Our success would not be possible without the dedicated hard work that our volunteers provide on a daily basis. We thank you so much!

Pregnant Mare Rescue was founded in May of 2006, and we acquired our property in Oct. of the same year. As many of you know we have rescued 4 horses from slaughter. One mare arrived pregnant, she now has a 4-month-old foal at her side; and the other mare, a PMU rescue, had a 5-month-old filly already at her side. We are thrilled to be working with them, and watching them grow and learn everyday. They are amazing sweet little fillies.

We have filed our articles of incorporation and are waiting eagerly to receive approval and submit our paperwork for non-profit status. This is very important as the New Year brings new tax requirements. If you expect to write off any donation, the IRS is now requiring a receipt for any size donation made in 2007.

So much has been accomplished with our mares and little fillies.  Having no training prior to their arrival, they are now able to lift their feet, respond to halters and lead ropes and have learned to get along with their new friends.

As horse enthusiasts we need to be aware that we are still awaiting the Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter did not make it to a vote last year; we are still waiting for the Bill to pass this year.

The two Horse Slaughter plants in Texas have been temporarily shut down, but the Slaughter plant in Illinois is still going strong; our beloved horses are still being killed everyday, so please sign the petition to get that bill back on the floor. Click the sign petition link, which opens a new window and scroll down the page to fill out the online petition form Sign The Petition

IMMEDIATE PLANS AND NEEDS:

Our immediate plans are to fence an additional pasture with irrigation, shelter and set up a wash rack and hay shed. Our long term plans include a third pasture and the beginning of the removal of some trees. Once the trees are down, we can begin to lay out the area for the foaling barn. The sooner we can get all this done the sooner we can save more pregnant mares from slaughter!              
                                    Ongoing Needs:

• Hay
• Hoof Trimming
• Supplements
• Vet Care          Click Here To Donate 
  

Please meet our two BIG gals Dazzle and Lil' Dozer, our latest arrivals here at the ranch. Dazzle is a Paint/Belgian Draft Cross Mare and her filly Lil' Dozer, whom is now a very large seven-month-old Belgian/ Percheron. Percheron draft horses become "BIG" horses. They both arrived in November 2006 and are adapting well to their new caring environment. They have such incredible personality! You can see it in their eyes every day that they are so grateful to be in the loving care of Pregnant Mare Rescue.   

IN THIS ISSUE:

• First Year Recap
• Recent Achievements
• Horse Slaughter News
• Immediate Plans And Needs
• New Arrivals
• Horse Talk From The Pasture
• In The Nose/News
• Adoption Opportunities
• Pregnant Mare Rescue Website
• Email Comments & Suggestions

We were featured in the local news section of the Santa Cruz Sentential on Dec. 24th. What a great Christmas gift.

The exposure we gained from this article helped get our name out into the community and was greatly appreciated. The response has been very supportive!  

As a rescue, we rely entirely on volunteers and donatioins from our community to help us care and provide for these magnificent horses. Please read the article below:

Larkin Valley ranch saves pregnant mares from slaughter:

By Joe Rosenheim
Sentinel Correspondent

LARKIN VALLEY - When Lynne Hummer celebrated her 50th birthday in November, the scene might have looked more like a party for a 12-year-old. 

The event, held on Hummer's ranch and marked by punch, snacks and pony rides for children, Read More...

We currently do not have any adoption opportunities here at our ranch in Aptos California. We expect to have adoption opportunities available from our ranch at   Pregnant Mare Rescue sometime after this coming spring in 2007. 

This was not my name before; I was named this when I arrived at my new ranch and I think the name suits me quite well. I came here on a truck with my 5-month-old baby girl; it was a long-long way but we had adequate food and water and there was a nice human man that came to visit from time to time so, it wasn't too bad.

Before my long journey my job was to stand in a stall all day long while humans collected my urine. >>>

The humans have been messing over me ever since I got here telling me how beautiful I am while grooming me and fussing with me. They seem to be especially fascinated with my mane. I simply stand there and eat it up enjoying every minute of it. I can't remember ever being groomed before; it feels so nice to get all the attention.

My baby "Lil' Dozer", who isn't so little anymore, gets fussed over a lot too! She likes to play with the other baby horse and the funny little animal the humans call a goat. I especially like the yummy carrots and apples the humans bring. I have also been learning to be led around with a rope and all sorts of other things. Ever since I arrived at my new ranch the nice humans keep staring at my feet in shock.

They have been trying to get me to stand on three legs, which is quite difficult if you've never done it before. I don't know why the nice humans are doing this but I tried my best to oblige and just this week I finally did it! I was rather proud of myself and so were the humans. I'm enjoying my new home and thank everyone involved that have helped me


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