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BEHS 47 - Abby

Adopted April 13, 2006

2000, 13.0 hh, dark gray jenny (donkey)

Abby was removed from her negligent owner in a joint effort between BEHS and local law enforcement. When she came to BEHS, she was underweight and very shy. However thanks to a patient foster “mom”, she gained weight and blossomed into a beautiful, curious donkey.

Abby would like to thank:
Denise C.
Joanne T.
Marianne S.
Kristi D.
T.J. D.
Cat B.
Lauren T.
Grimes Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Jennifer and Spencer W.
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
John W. DVM
Tom P.
Julie B.

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BEHS 107 - Annabelle

Adopted November 4, 2006

1995, chestnut, Arabian/QH cross mare.

Annabelle was removed from negligent owners by law enforcement and then awarded to BEHS. When she arrived, she was severely emmaciated but she made a complete recovery. We found she was well-broke to ride and she was quickly adopted by a family. She's now training to be a barrel horse for her teenager rider.

Annabelle when she arrived.

Annabelle after rehabilitation.

Annabelle with her adopter.

Annabelle would like to thank:
Jodi L.
Elizabeth B.
Gaye P.

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BEHS 014 - Beau

Adopted August 14, 2006

Approximately 1994, Sorrel, grade gelding.

Beau was removed from a negligent owner by law enforcement and awarded to Bluebonnet by the courts. Although he was severely underweight when he came to BEHS, he was friendly and curious. Once he gained weight,, we discovered Beau was broke to ride. Although he tried to take advantage of riders, he was a good horse for intermediate or above horses and was adopted as a pleasure horse.

Beau would like to thank:
Dottie C.
Marianne S.
Joanne T.
Annette B.
Wendy T.
Mearl T.
Debbie H.
Karen B.
Dawn K.

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BEHS 054 - Brown Sugar

Adopted August 5, 2006

1986, chocolate, Rocky Mountain Horse gelding

Brown Sugar was placed with BEHS by his owners after he developed an undiagnosed lameness. While in BEHS, he was diagnosed with arthritis and was put up for adoption as a companion (non-riding) horse. Brown Sugar has excellent ground manners and is easy to handle on the ground – making him an ideal pet. He was adopted out as a companion to BEHS horse Beau.

Brown Sugar would like to thank:
Leslie D.
Julie B.
Ralph and Loretta P.
Dawn K.

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BEHS 042 - Crisco

Adopted July 24, 2006

2000, white, john mule

Crisco was removed from his negligent owners by joint effort between BEHS and local law enforcement. He was underweight and very shy when he arrived, but he quickly regained his weight. His foster home patiently worked with Crisco until he learned to lead, stand tied, stand for grooming and carry a saddle. Once put up for adoption, he was adopted by a couple as a pet and companion to their other equines.

Crisco learning to trust.

Crisco after rehabilitation.

Crisco in training

Crisco would like to thank:
Denise C.
Joanne T.
Marianne S.
Kristi D.
T.J. D.
Cat B.
Lauren T
Jennifer and Spencer W.
Grimes Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
John W. DVM
Jodi L.
Bonnie G-W.

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BEHS 064 - Deputy

Adopted June16, 2006

Approximately 1992, 15.2 hh, sorrel, grade gelding

Deputy was removed from a negligent owner by law enforcement and placed with BEHS. Once he regained weight, his foster home discovered he was broke to ride although a bit rusty. He was adopted as a pleasure and trail horse.

Deputy when he arrived.

Deputy looking smart.

Deputy and a trusted friend

Deputy would like to thank:
Tina S.
Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Dr. Teresa Miller, DVM
Kenna G. & family
Kim and Jimmy O.

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BEHS 081 - Dillon

Adopted September 16, 2006

2003, unregistered Paint gelding

Dillon was removed from negligent owners by law enforcement and placed with BEHS. He’s a sweet, kind and affectionate horse. His foster home began working with him under saddle and he was quiet and easy to work with. He was quickly adopted by a lucky adopter.

Dillon would like to thank:
Wendy and Mearl T.
Sharon M.H.
Cindy and Bob R.
Cindy B.

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BEHS 067 - Dottie

Adopted 2006

1999, sorrel, registered Chincoteague pony mare

Dottie's former owner bought her at the Chincoteague Island Pony Swim as a foal. She raised her and trained her but placed her with BEHS when she decided to cut down on the number of horses she had to care for. Dottie was adopted by her foster family to be ridden by their children.

Eddie would like to thank:
Karen B.
Shelly & Randy S.

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BEHS 070 - Eddie

Adopted October 28, 2006

2000, bay, registered Quarter Horse gelding

Eddie’s former owner is a Quarter Horse breeder who found herself with a surplus of horses, so she asked BEHS to take some. Eddie is a beautiful, 15.2 hh, gelding who was not broke to ride when he arrived. He was adopted by someone who plans to train Eddie to ride.

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Eddie would like to thank:
Dottie C.
Denise C.
Kathy F.
Anita H.
David O.

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BEHS 056 - Faeden

Adopted October 22, 2006

2001, sorrel, grade mare

Faeden’s former owner rescued her off a feedlot – she would have been sent to slaughter if someone didn’t step up to save her. Her former owner sent her to a trainer, but Faeden is a very dominant horse and her former owner decided to place her with BEHS so she could find a home who would “click” with her personality. While in BEHS, Faeden’s foster home continued working with her and found that she is a nice, laid back horse who never offered to buck or rear. She was adopted by someone who plans to use her as a cattle horse.

Faeden would like to thank:
Marianne S.
Steven S.
Regina A.
Courtney A.
Jodi L.
Greg W.

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BEHS 045 - Gypsy

Adopted November 2, 2006

1996, bay, BLM Mustang mare

Gypsy was removed from negligent owners by a joint effort between BEHS and local law enforcement. Gypsy was underweight when she arrived, but she quickly regained weight. We also learned that she was captured by the BLM and adopted out before her negligent owner bought her. Her foster home helped her gain weight and found out that she was broke to ride. Gypsy was adopted by a family who loves her dearly.

Gypsy would like to thank:
Denise C.
Joanne T.
Marianne S.
Kristi D.
T.J. D.
Cat B.
Lauren T.
Jennifer and Spencer W.
Grimes Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
John W. DVM
Debbie H.
Tonya D.

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BEHS 025 - Handsome

Adopted July 8, 2006

Approximately 1990, chestnut, unregistered American Saddlebred gelding

Handsome was removed from negligent owners and placed with BEHS. He was several hundred pounds underweight and had an untreated injury to a back leg. He gained weight quickly and his leg healed. His foster mom found out he was well-broke to ride – and fun to ride, too! He was adopted by a family as a trail and pleasure riding horse.

Handsome would like to thank:
Tina S.
Michael and Shona F.
Kenna G.
Kim and Jimmy O.

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BEHS 084 - Harley

Adopted July 1, 2006

Approximately 1992, bay Tennessee Walking Horse/Quarter Horse cross gelding

Harley's owner released him to BEHS when he was investigated for neglect. When he arrived, Harley was underweight and in bad shape, but he quickly blossomedinto a beautiful horse. He had a super laid-back personality, and his adopter fell in love with him immediately!

Harley when he arrived.

Harley after rehabilitation.

Harley at his adoptive home.

Harley would like to thank:
Tina S.
Michelle S.

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BEHS 051 - Hawk

Adopted July 24, 2006

1995, bay, pony-sized john mule

Hawk was removed from a negligent owner along with eighteen other equine animals and then placed with BEHS. He hadn’t been with the owner long, so he wasn’t in as bad of shape as others and recovered quickly. A BEHS member discovered that he was broke to ride, however he did not do well in open areas. He was adopted and then returned after bolting with a rider. His foster home continued to work with him, but eventually he was adopted by a couple as a pet/companion.

Hawk would like to thank:
Denise C.
Joanne T.
Marianne S.
Kristi D.
T.J. D.
Cat B.
Lauren T.
Jennifer and Spencer W.
Grimes Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
John W. DVM
Cindy F.
Bill R.
Dr. Laurie Shelton DVM
Jodi L.
Bonnie G-W.

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BEHS 036 - Madison

Adopted May 29, 2006

1996, bay tobiano, Paint mare

Madison was removed from a negligent home by a joint effort between BEHS and local law enforcement. Madison was so weak when she was removed from her home that she kept going down and had to be helped back to her feet for the first few days she was with BEHS. She slowly gained weight and blossomed into a gorgeous horse. Her former owner said she was used as a roping horse before he got her, and she certainly is well broke to ride. However she gets excited under saddle and needs a confident rider. Madison’s second foster home fell in love with her and decided to adopt her.

Madison when she arrived.

Madison after rehabilitation.

Madison would like to thank:
Denise C.
Joanne T.
Marianne S.
Kristi D.
T.J. D.
Cat B.
Lauren T.
Jennifer and Spencer W.
Grimes Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
John W. DVM
Cindy F.
Bill R.
Dr. Laurie Shelton DVM
Regina A.
Courtney A.
Paula P.

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BEHS 017 - Miss Priss

Adopted January 21, 2006

2005, chestnut, Arabian filly

Miss Priss came to BEHS when she was just a few months old – a victim of a negligent owner. Although she was only slightly underweight, her dam was very thin and both were dehydrated. Once both felt better, Miss Priss was weaned and grew into a stunning weanling filly who learned quickly. She was adopted by a wonderful family who plans to train her to ride when she’s old enough.

Miss Priss

Miss Priss would like to thank:
Denise C.
Laura S.
Joanne T.
Burleson County Sheriff’s Department
Laurie Lipsey, DVM
Cat B.
Mandy C.

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BEHS 071 - Nickers

Adopted April 25, 2006

1980, bay, Thoroughbred gelding

Nickers was removed from a negligent owner and placed with BEHS. He was several hundred pounds underweight at the time and very weak. Slowly he gained weight and became a gorgeous horse. He has a lip tattoo, so we know he was in race training but the tattoo is hard to read so we are unsure of his registered name. Nickers was broke to ride but he was adopted by his foster family after they fell in love with him. Nickers was euthanized on December 3, 2006 because of severe founder and degenerative bone disease in both front legs. His family misses him terribly.

Nickers when he arrived.

Nickers with his friend.

Nickers would like to thank:
Tina S.
Dr. Teresa Miller
Linda and Greg B.

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BEHS 024 - Olive Oyl

Adopted August 14, 2006

Approximately 1987, registered Thoroughbred mare.

Olive Oyl was discovered starving in a field. When the sheriff’s department began an investigation, her owner told them they could just have her. The sheriff’s department asked BEHS to take her and rehabilitate her. She has a lip tattoo, so we believe she underwent race training (and may have raced). Olive Oyl is broke to ride, but she either has arthritis or an old injury that leaves her unsound. Fortunately her foster home fell in love with her and adopted her.

Olive Oyl when she arrived.

Olive Oyl looking and feeling better.

Olive Oyl would like to thank:
Tina S.
Kenna G.
Linda B.
Randy and Shelly S.

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BEHS 038 - Opal

Adopted June 18, 2006

2001, white jenny donkey

Opal and her herd were removed from a negligent owner and placed with BEHS. She was leery of humans when she first came to BEHS, but she learned to human attention. She was adopted as a companion to her adopter's horses.

Opal when she arrived.

Opal at her adoptive home.

Opal would like to thank:
Denise C.
Joanne T.
Marianne S.
Kristi D.
T.J. D.
Cat B.
Lauren T.
Grimes Co. Sheriffs Dept.
John W. DVM
Cynthia T.
Rose Marie A.

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BEHS 019 - Pandora

Adopted February 28, 2006

1993, chestnut, registered Arabian mare

Pandora was discovered starving in a field along with her young filly and four other herdmates. They were starving and had no water – despite 100+ degree temperatures! The sheriff’s department and BEHS worked together to remove Pandora and others and get them the care they deserved. Once she gained weight, we discovered that she was well-trained. We also discovered that she had once been a race horse. Pandora was adopted as an endurance horse and has been competing successfully. Her adopter says people cannot believe she came from a rescue!

Pandora would like to thank:
Burleson County Sheriff’s Department
Denise C.
Laura S.
Joanne T.
Dr. Laurie Lipsey
Regina and Courtney A.
Chris K.

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BEHS 087 - Peanut

Adopted October 7, 2006

2005, lineback dun, Welsh Mountain Pony gelding

When Peanut came to BEHS, he was feral - he had not seen a human and had not been handled at all. He learned to not only tolerate people, but he came to like them. He learned quickly and before long his adopter discovered him and decided to adopt him as a pet.

Peanut at his foster home.

Peanut in his adoptive home.

Peanut would like to thank:
Joanne T.
Marianne S.
Denise & Bobbie C.
Gaye & Mike P.
Trisha & Mike G.
Mearl T.
Charlotte A.
Taylor L. - photography
Leslie S.
Paula P.
Ralph & Loretta P.
Linda S.

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BEHS 049 - Pearl

Adopted April 13, 2006

1990, 12.0 hh, light gray, donkey jenny

Pearl was removed from negligent owners along with her herd and placed with BEHS by the courts. She was underweight when she came to BEHS and had an old injury to her right hind leg. She is leery of humans, but she was adopted out as a pet and companion for several goats.

Pearl would like to thank:
Denise C.
Joanne T.
Marianne S.
Kristi D.
T.J. D.
Cat B.
Lauren T.
Jennifer and Spencer W.
Grimes Co. Sheriffs Dept.
John W. DVM
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
Cindy F.
Bill R.
Dr. Laurie Shelton DVM
Julie B.
Tom P.

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BEHS 068 - Peddler's Belle

Adopted August 10, 2006

1987, black, registered Tennessee Walking Horse mare

Peddler’s Belle was donated by her owner who had too many horses to care for. She was shown in her younger days and is well-broke to ride. Peddler has a wonderful running walk and is kept barefoot. She was adopted by her third foster home who fell in love with her as soon as she arrived.

Peddler's Belle would like to thank:
Karen B.
Gaye P.
Mary L.

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BEHS 090 - Red Cloud

Adopted July 31, 2006

2005, gray dun, Welsh Mountain Pony gelding

Red Cloud came to BEHS because his owner had far too many horses. He and his herdmates had been allowed to live out on land, not being fed or handled. When he arrived at BEHS he did not know how to be caught, haltered, or lead. He was leery of all new people and new things. He slowly came around and was adopted by a couple as a beautiful pet.

Red Cloud would like to thank:
Joanne T.
Marianne S.
Denise and Bobbie C.
Gaye and Mike P.
Trisha and Mike G.
Mearl T.
Charlotte A.
Brad and Cameron S.
Cat B.
Bonnie G.W.

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BEHS 032 - Roy

Adopted December 18, 2006

1985, gray, registered Arabian gelding

Roy's owner lived in Mississippi and lost her barn to Hurricane Katrina. Roy had severe COPD and was having a hard time breathing in the heat and humidity without the aid of a fan and sprinkler. Although she loved him dearly and was devastated to part with him, she asked the rescue to take him and find him a home where he could get the care he needed. A foster home in west Texas volunteered, and the dry climate was just what he needed. He did so well that his foster home could discontinue his medications and even ride him (under veterinary supervision). His foster home felt they could give Roy the best home in a climate that agreed with him, so they adopted him.

BEHS 035 - Sage

Adopted August 21, 2006

1993, bay, molly mule

Sage and her herdmates were removed from a negligent owner and awarded to BEHS by the courts. Sage was underweight when she arrived and very standoffish. Her former owner claimed she was broke to ride and with patient handling her foster home discovered she was. She moved to a second foster home who found that she was broke to drive alongside Thyme. He adopted both and uses them for driving on trail

BEHS 040 - Sally

Adopted December 10, 2006

1995, black bay, molly mule

Sally was removed from a negligent owner in a co-operative effort between BEHS and local law enforcement. She and her eighteen other pasture-mates had gone without food or water for days. When Sally arrived at her foster home, she was leery of humans and disliked being handled. She found an adopter who has won her over - and Sally is now a wonderful pet and companion.

BEHS 023 - Shasta

Adopted March 15, 2006

1988, Arabian/Quarter Horse cross mare

Shasta was donated by her owner because she did not have enough time to ride her. She’s a well-broke horse who also has melanomas that don’t seem to bother her. She was adopted by her foster family as a riding horse.

BEHS 091 - Smokey

Adopted July 31, 2006

2005, gray dun, Welsh Mountain Pony

Smokey came to BEHS because his owner had far too many horses. He and his herdmates had been allowed to live out on land, not being fed or handled. When he arrived at BEHS he did not know how to be caught, haltered, or lead. He was leery of all new people and new things. He slowly came around and was adopted by a couple as a beautiful pet.

BEHS 085 - Sonny

Adopted August 3, 2006

Approximately 1987, 16.2 hh, bay, grade gelding

Sonny’s owners surrendered him to Bluebonnet when they were investigated for neglect. He’s a tall, pretty boy who is broke to ride and extremely laid back. His foster “mom” decided to adopt him as a pleasure horse.

BEHS 061 - Storm

Adopted March 18, 2006

1999, black and white, Paint gelding

Storm was removed from a negligent home by law enforcement after another horse on the property died. He was then awarded to BEHS by the courts and began rehabilitation. He was adopted by a family as a pleasure horse and companion to their other horses.

BEHS 072 - Sweet Pea

Adopted April 7, 2006

1999, unregistered Paint, mare

Sweet Pea was surrendered to BEHS when her owners were investigated for neglect. She was underweight and scruffy, but even then everyone could see that she was a sweet mare. When her foster's daughter fell in love with her, the foster family decided to adopt her for their daughter's birthday. Sweet Pea has a great home with people who adore her!

BEHS 050 - Tecumseh

Adopted August 9, 2006

1997, bay Mustang gelding.

Tecumseh and 18 other herdmates were removed from a negligent owner in a cooperative effort between BEHS and law enforcement officials. After the removal, we discovered that Tecumseh was a BLM mustang. He was also broke to ride and found a home as a barrel-racing and pole-bending horse with a young woman who is training him to compete.

BEHS 037 - Thyme

Adopted August 21, 2006

1993, bay, molly mule

Thyme and his herdmates were removed from a negligent owner and awarded to BEHS by the courts. Thyme was underweight when he arrived and very standoffish. His former owner claimed he was broke to drive as a pair with Sage. After gaining weight, he moved to a second foster home who was able to start driving him and Sage. He adopted both and uses them for driving on trail rides.

BEHS 033 - Tucker

Adopted July 1, 2006

Approximately 1980, black, Thoroughbred gelding

Tucker’s owner was unable to care for him and asked BEHS to take him. When he arrived, he was very underweight and underwent several months of rehabilitation. Once he was healthy, he was test-ridden and discovered to be a nicely trained, fun horse to ride. Due to his age, he was looking for a home where he would be lightly ridden – and his foster mom decided to provide just such a home for life.

BEHS 034 - Zeus

Adopted September 12, 2006

1996, sorrel, Quarter Horse Gelding

Zeus was donated by his owner when she could no longer care for him. He has an awesome temperament and has been ridden by children and handled by novices. Zeus' only drawback is an occasional lameness and anhydrosis. He was adopted but returned when his adopters could no longer keep him. He was then adopted by a family who loves and adores him. His lameness worsened after he was adopted, but they don't care. His new "dad" is happy to let Zeus be a horse and his "best pal".

BEHS 102- Zydeco

Adopted August 17, 2006

1999, Bay, Anglo-Arabian gelding

Zydeco was surrendered by his owners when they were investigated for neglect. He quickly gained weight and proved to be a well-trained and nice riding horse. He was adopted less than a week after he went up for adoption. His adopter loves him and brags about him to anyone who will listen. Zydeco even has his own MySpace webpage!

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