Life is so full of opportunities to share our passion for Standardbreds, and we are thankful to Hoofbeats, as we will be one of many featured in the November issue of their magazine. The article will showcase women in the racing industry, and I am proud to be a part of that. So...be watching! If you would like a copy of the magazine, or to subscribe, to go http://www.ustrotting.com/ for more information.
Monday night found Brandon, Zachary, and I once again on the road, this time with Rollin Jesse and Idlewhile Niatros headed to their new home with Sherry S. of Portage, WI. The night was not without a few scary moments as we braved the intense storms on the way home. There were trees down in the road, and driving rain that forced us to stop at least once. The lightning cracked against the sky and the thunder was deafening. Jesse and Idlewhile escaped the storm, and now have a six acre pasture full of grass to enjoy, as well as Sherry and her three childrens' company! Many thanks to Monty and Korene for their assistance in finding long term foster care and possibly adoption for these two mares, who are being pampered!
This week we were also blessed with a woman from Iowa, who took home Bad Boy Adam, little Skittles, and Lilly Long. She is going to foster Adam and possibly adopt him, once she tries him out on trails. Lilly is being adored by her young daughters, who sit on her bareback as she eats. Skittles still needs training but will have every opportunity for what he needs from Danette. Thanks, Danette!
So our numbers are coming down a bit, but we are also realizing that we have many waiting for pick up.
Condolences are in order to the Wilhelm family. They extended themselves above and beyond with their care of Big Conquest. Big Conquest was a young Standardbred who contracted EPM and simply could not make the long trip to the ASAP farm without danger of falling. He went down on August 15, and all attempts to help him were futile. He was humanely euthenized but the family will never forget his memory, or the whole ordeal. Many thanks to Dr. Anna Ruman for her assistance. It would be nice if we could receive some memorials for Conquest, as I am sure the family will have bills to pay for all the work they have done with him. ASAP needs your help in order to help them.
Thanks also to Ray and Alice Hubert, who came to the ASAP farm to help me fit together a harness to fit the cart that they donated. The cart is a huge blessing to ASAP's youth programs!!
Thanks also to Dr. Staudacher for her recent contribution to ASAP.
We now have ugly t-shirts. They are ugly because the graphics did not turn out as they should have. Anyone who wants to adopt an ugly ASAP t-shirt can send a donation and we'll sell you one and mail it. They come in larger sizes this time (that is the GOOD news), but still black or white and up to 2XL. They will be given away to anyone who adopts a horse.
I have a new logo and new t-shirts in the works as we speak and should be ready by October.
URGENT: Registered breeding stock Paint mare to adopt - fee is waived to qualified adopter. She is a stunning red with white blaze, totally sound and has had professional training under saddle. She is currently stabled near Fort Dodge Iowa. If you know anyone who wants a nice breeding or show prospect, it is imperative that we find her a good home quickly! Contact Susan at asapinc@mwt.net for more details.
