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Summary: Ema was a pmu mare, adopted from a pmu rescue in spring '04. She had some basic ground training and was doing great at her new home, but unfortunately her new dad had sudden serious health problems, and they chose to donate Ema to us, to help finish getting her life on a better path. Ema developed rapidly into a real joy to ride. Ema has been adopted by a wonderful loving mom who is getting back into horses after a long time away, and we're confident they will do great together. August 2004: Emily ("Ema") arrived yesterday from a wonderful home in western IL. She had been a PMU "pee line" mare, producing urine to be collected for the production of Premarin and other female hormones. As that business has been cut back hard, many of these mares were let go to find new lives, or, sadly, to die at slaughter for French Cuisine. A wonderful lady adopted Ema in February, and has spent a lot of time and money on her, including a professional trainer to work on her ground manners. Unfortunately, due to emergency health issues in her family, she was no longer sure how much longer she could provide Ema a stable home. Rather than wait until the last minute and then try to sell her and risk her ending up in the wrong situation, she chose to send her to us. Ema has driven long ago, we're told, and is good with her feet and leads well and loads well. She is also very good about being tied. Ema's trainer and mom made a lot of progress with this girl, and gave us a wonderful foundation to work with. Emily is a bright-eye spirited girl, an unusual blonde roan color that, along with her huge neck and her spirited personality, leads us to believe she is likely part clydesdale. We look forward to teaching Ema to ride, and helping her find a forever home. At least so far, she appears to have the passion, the build, and the physique much like Memphis Belle! September 2, 2004 update: With us just one week, Ema has settled in completely, is a joy to be around, and IS STARTING TO RIDE! Above center photos are Ema's first session under saddle off a lead rope. She did fantastic! They even rode outside the roundpen! We are really excited about Ema's future, with such a great attitude, great build, great personality. Ema has a great life ahead of her! We anticipate Ema being ready for adoption as an intermediate rider's horse - ready for trails, the ring and more, essentially immediately! December 04 update: An adoption was in process for Ema to go to Texas to be with Memphis', owned by Memphis' mom's best friend! Unfortunately, a severe knee injury has changed Lynda's plans, and Ema is again available for adoption. Ema is riding nicely at the walk, trot and canter. We are doing exploring rides in the fields, and she handles herself well. She is still working on her balance, especially at a canter. She is reasonable with her feet, but not great, and is still not great about loading onto the trailer. These are all skills we continue to work on as the weather permits. March 05 update: A new adoption application has been accepted for Ema, and we look forward to receiving her contract and deposit, which will make her adoption officially in process! We will then set an anticipated delivery date. In the mean time, Gerry and Ema continue to have a blast riding together! Ema has found her gallop, and seems to enjoy doing so. They have done a 6 mile ride together to a friend's house and back with several others, and are generally having a grand time. May 05 update: Ema went home with her great new mom, Michelle T, this week! She did wonderfully getting onto the trailer, and Michelle reports an uneventful ride home. We cannot wait to hear updates and see pics of Ema in her wonderful new home, and with her new brother, Ransom! |
