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April, 2009

I would first like to apologize for taking so long to update this newsletter. We have been moving from our barn in Gresham to a 30 acre pasture with enough room for 25 geldings. It has a barn, and we have set up a round pen for training. We only have it for 6 months, but that is lots of time for training and finishing. New pictures coming soon of great horses up for adoption.

Ekushawah and Little Bear were recently gelded. Our latest rescue Pearl who has been adopted by Dawna has put on 180 pounds and is on her way to becoming the beautiful horse that Dawna believed her to be. We have weaned her baby and he is now living with the geldings. Both Bear and Pearl are well into their training and we are so proud of their progress. Pearl will even drop her head so Dawna can put her halter on.

Spring season is coming. We are open for lessons, pony parties and wagon rides up the scenic Columbia River Gorge. All proceeds go to saving these noble beasts. God bless your. See you next month.

VOLUNTEER CORNER

Hi, I am Dawna the newest volunteer. I originally found out about R & R New Options for a dear friend of mine. She is a horse lover and wanted a good winter project to do. R & R New Options has over 50 rescue horses. Some of these will be ready to be adopted out this spring.

One day I had nothing to do, so I decided to go help my friend at the barn. Four months later I am still going to the barn. I had a horse growing up but thought I was one of those girls born in the country who should have been born in the city. Being back in the barn with the horses has awaked many old sweet memories. I am totally in heaven when I am there and have been teased that if there was a bed there I would never leave!

The women who run this organization are some of the most wonderful women on the face of this earth. They work total miracles with these starved, abused and unwanted horses. Pearl and her colt Little Bear are the first rescue horses to come to the barn since I have been there. I have adopted both of them. More about them in the next news letter.

By Alyssa Carman

I am Alyssa Carman and I volunteer for R & R New Options. I have been helping out for six months. When I come out I get to feed and pet the horses. Sometimes I get to ride them. By coming out I have earned a real horse. His name is Ibn Shahad, but we call him Ibn. He is chestnut with two socks and a blaze. I really love him and all the other horses. Aunt Les has taught me so much about horses, like how to take card of them and how to be a good rider. If it was not for all the amazing people here, I just would not be the same person I am today.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

HORSE TREATS

APPLE MUFFINS

3 cups Oatmeal

3 cups Whole Wheat Flour

1/4 cup Molasses

1½ cup Water

¾ cup grated Apple

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients in the order listed.

Fill a lightly greased muffin tin about 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes.

Hint: If you make these in large quantities as we do remember to refrigerate as our weather starts to warm up.

R & R New Options Equine, Portland, OR US

P.S. Leslie has almost finished her book and it should be available on line soon.

Leslie Roach (503) 312-1440

Email: rrnewoptions@gmail.com

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