Busy Longstockings and Delectable NEED HELP !

Received a message today from a gentleman who said time is running out for
Standardbred mares Busy Longstockings and Delectable. Delectable is
smaller and a red bay, very very sweet.

Busy Longstockings picture is on ASAP's horses avilable page - she is big
and stout and self-confident and tough. Not tough in a bad way - but has
a lot of good spirit and attitude.

Sadly, since ASAP is at 21 horses, we cannot take these mares. With more
funding, we could, but our hands are tied. I am reaching out to whoever
may be on the Illinois/Wisconsin border to give me a shout if you can
foster or adopt one or both mares - my feeling is that since they are
caught and are up near the barn, the plan for them cannot be good. It is
hard enough to place horses who are trained to saddle and less than 15
years old right now, lt alone trying to find loving homes for a harness
horse who has not been driven in awhile and has only been a brood mare. Truth is, these horses make fantastic riding horses (ask Eunice about
Pinedon, who was 16 and a brood mare when retrained to saddle and still
riding trails many years later today). Please help! I'll be on my cell
today in the afternoon at 608-792-5126 or email asapinc@mwt.net

The pics are of Busy Longstockings

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Busy Longstockings and Delectable NEED HELP !

Received a message today from a gentleman who said time is running out for
Standardbred mares Busy Longstockings and Delectable. Delectable is
smaller and a red bay, very very sweet.

Busy Longstockings picture is on ASAP's horses avilable page - she is big
and stout and self-confident and tough. Not tough in a bad way - but has
a lot of good spirit and attitude.

Sadly, since ASAP is at 21 horses, we cannot take these mares. With more
funding, we could, but our hands are tied. I am reaching out to whoever
may be on the Illinois/Wisconsin border to give me a shout if you can
foster or adopt one or both mares - my feeling is that since they are
caught and are up near the barn, the plan for them cannot be good. It is
hard enough to place horses who are trained to saddle and less than 15
years old right now, lt alone trying to find loving homes for a harness
horse who has not been driven in awhile and has only been a brood mare. Truth is, these horses make fantastic riding horses (ask Eunice about
Pinedon, who was 16 and a brood mare when retrained to saddle and still
riding trails many years later today). Please help! I'll be on my cell
today in the afternoon at 608-792-5126 or email asapinc@mwt.net

The pics are of Busy Longstockings

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Buckiron Stables - Hay

Dear Friends:

Today we had a round bale delivered and paid our hay bill with our current
hay supplier to the tune of $425.00

We have a mounting bill from Buckiron Stables in PA for the care of the
kill lot horses. The horses need to be transported, but we need homes.

Please consider giving (end of the year gifting = tax write-off).....or
opening your home to a horse in need of care!!!!

Sue
asapinc@mwt.net
www.4thehorses.com

Most Wanted

In reviewing our files, we have two horses which were transferred against
contract to another party.

If you have seen these horses please notify ASAP. Here is what we know:

Scout is a mini - he was originally adopted out to a retired police
officer from Chicago along with another mini, April. April was returned to
ASAP and successfully placed with a loving family in Minnesota, while
Scout was sent to a farm in Iowa. We believe he is still in Iowa, near
Lansing.

Son of Greek A - adopted by a woman from Minnesota years ago. She
apparently broke up with her boyfriend, and the boyfriend took the horse
to another stabling facility. The horse in in Minnesota, but the adopter
will not give out any further information. Son of Greek A is a
Standardbred gelding - we need to track down the person who has him in
their possession so that they can sign a contract to continue to have
them.

Thanks for any help you can give us!

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In Memory

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of two great horses:

Stylish Sharon

and

Star Duster

Sharon made over $250,000 before being retired and used as a brood mare
before coming to ASAP. ASAP struggled with her health issues over the
years, doing our best to keep her weight up while also treating thyroid
issues. Sharon went to a foster home this past year and lost weight
steadily, and had trouble with her hips and legs. She passed away Sunday
night. She was going to be 27 years old.

Star Duster was a 25 year old mare who was originally a Michigan horse. She came to ASAP many years ago after retirement in Illinois, and was
adopted by Joan Dixon of South Dakota. Starduster enjoyed many happy
years with Joan, and produced a couple of babies for Joan's family to love
and enjoy as they do today. Starduster had been losing weight over the
summer months and, although her eyes were bright, the adopter Joan could
not justify trying to keep her going over the winter months. It was one
of the hardest things Joan had ever done, and her tearful message over the
telephone reflected the love she had for her.

Rest In Peace!

Manic Monday

What a great weekend!
Besides the usual horse/riding activity, I got to reconnect with old
neighbors and friends, and make some new ones, all the while sharing our
passion for horses. One 8 year old little girl was so enthusiastic about
chores! She wanted to fill water tanks and do all the feeding! Afterwards, she got to go on her first ever horse ride on Janimal. Wish I
had gotten pictures!

Sunday was AMAZING.....what a feeling to have all four of my children here
at home for a Packer party - the shouting could be heard by all our
neighbors. One of Rachel's friends had never been here for a Packer party
before - she couldn't believe the enthusiasm and "high 5's"!!!

Monday was not so fun - had to have oral surgery....and doctor's orders
for no bale lifting or bucket-carrying. Thanks to Jordan H. for coming to
help with chores, and thanks to Emily for offering to donate her time to
help!!

Also on Saturday, we met the placing owners of a wonderful 16 year old
SHIRE DRAFT mare. This mare is reportedly bombproof. She rides and
drives- stands about 16 hands - and spent the better part of her life with
the Amish before these wonderful people purchased her from the kill pen. She is sound and healthy - couple is just at a point in their lives where
they do not wish to own horses. Don't miss out on this prize - we have
even been told that she could be a fantastic therapy horse!!!!!!

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