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Happy 2013 !!!

Horseshoe Art - Order by 12/20/12 for Christmas Delivery

Give a beautiful unique hand painted horse shoe

All profits from sales will go directly to saving horses lives. Prices include PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING on all orders, and gift card if desired.

HORSESHOE PRICES

shoe & shipping - $25.98 custom shoe & shipping - $30.98 custom message (back side) & shoe (front sides) - $35.98

2 shoes - $49.98 2 custom shoes - $54.98 (front or back) 2 custom shoes/custom message - $59.98

Zebra design may come in any color stripes for no additional charge (shown here with a silver base and pink stripes).

Appaloosa shoes shown in black & pink, blue & green, may come in any color combinations for no extra charge.

All shoes come with the message "Thank You for Saving a Horses Life" or "Thank you for helping save a horses life" (custom options limited to 50 characters, eg "Ashley you rock for helping rescue horses").

All gold & silver accents are $5 more (base colors: black, red, blue, gold, silver are available for no additional charge).

For local orders the largest selection is available at Icssoma Farm. You can also find them at Saddles to Boots, & Frizelle Enos available year round. Please contact sj@welltrainedhorses.com to order and get your total price. To pay online, use the secure donation gateway in our sidebar (yes --> over there to the right up at the top -- the orange button).

*Christmas orders must be received by Thursday, December 20th, to arrive on time in the US.*  

A Forever Home for Jessa

Ten years ago Jessa was no longer needed, his owner was going to euthanize him, a 4th level dressage horse with so much training, skill, and knowledge. That is when Well Trained Horses stepped in and he came to live at the rescue. It has taken a few years, but Jessa has finally found his perfect match!

We could not be happier when a horse is re.homed, it means we have room to rescue another. Even though we will miss seeing Jessa’s face everyday, we all have fond memories of him to hold on to forever.  For me, I will never forget how badly Montana, my newly turned, 6 year old wanted to ride Jessa.  He's so big I thought (a 17.2 hh thoroughbred).  I knew she could do it, her little legs were hardly passed the saddle flaps.  She rode Jessa like a natural, even trotted for the first time with him, and all with the biggest smile I have yet to see across her face.  This is a memory that I will have forever.

The following is Shelia’s description of the first time she met Jessa.
August 20, 2011 my life changed.

“I started volunteering 10 months ago at Icssoma Farms, home of Well
Trained Horses. My very first day, Susan (owner/trainer at Icssoma) asked
me if I wanted a riding lesson later in the day. I remember answering yes,
very nervously, knowing I had never received a riding lesson and had not
ridden a horse in many years. When it came time to get Jessa ready for my
riding lesson, another volunteer brought him to the stable for me to tack
up. I looked at him and thought he was beautiful, striking, and very tall
(I would later find out he was 17.2 hands and was the tallest horse on
property). He had the most gentle look in his eyes, so I knew I was
partnered with the right horse. I have never lost that feeling that he was
my perfect partner, and shortly after taking lessons on him I realized I
was in love and had to call him my own.”

Today I am moving Jessa to a horse boarding facility located closer to my
home. However, I will never forget the love and support I have received
since starting my lessons and volunteering at Icssoma Farm. I have created
lifelong friendships and I now own the ‘horse of my dreams’.”

                                    Sheila

Our deepest congratulations go out to Shelia and Jessa on finding a forever home together! xo

photography and posting by Joy Hamel ~ Digital Mystic

Hay is for Horses

Help us raise enough money to 

cover our hay expenses for 365 days. 

Your individual contribution will go directly 

toward the purchase of one or more bales.

Check out our new IndieGoGo campaign 

Hay is for Horses

Watch or debut video, created by volunteers

  and featuring our rescue horses!!

Your $18 contribution will help us purchase a bale of hay!

check out http://www.indiegogo.com/hayisforhorses

for our story, photos of the horses, and ways you can help!

Did I mention the PERKS?? 

Yep, there are perks to be had at every contribution level!!

A PSA for Well Trained Horses

The lovely and talented Sara Ataiiyan has donated her time for horses... By creating these wonderful PSA's for our cause. Enjoy the show!!

 

Susan Jan talks about horses and volunteering!

Horse Talk, a musical...

First Rides and Life Long Memories

We received a wonderful email and some photos a few days ago after Natalie, age 4, had her 3rd mini lesson.

“Dear Joy,

Thank you so much for today's lesson. I am very grateful for you doing such a fantastic job with our daughter! You are a very good, very patient teacher, great with kids. Trust me, as a parent I know that our daughter is not an easy one. :-) Natalie loves our Sundays with you and your family. I am astonished to see how confident she is with horses.
Special thank you goes to Montana!”

-Marina and little Natalie

Natalie, age 4 learning how to post

Saddle Up!

The smiles on their faces brings joy to the heart and memories last a lifetime.

“I LOVE teaching mini lessons at Icssoma Farms. My daughter Montana, age 6, is the best helper! She is a fantastic “ice breaker” for kids who really want to ride, but are a bit hesitant at first. Montana hops right on the horse and shows them how easy it can be.”

-Joy Hamel, volunteer instructor, passionate horse lover, and mom

Mini lessons at Icssoma Farm are a wonderful way to introduce your little ones horses.
Check out our page on mini lessons for all the details.

See you at the stables,
Your friends at Icssoma Farm