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The family who donated Pepper, Twilight Ginger and Jackie had financial emergencies that made it impossible for them to continue to care for these three. Unlike many horse owners, they didn't wait until there was no feed left in the barn and the horses were emaciated before asking for help. They contacted us as soon as they knew they would not be able to care for their 3 properly throughout the winter, and donated not only the horses but feed, hay and tack to help us to care for them. 

Jackie is turning 19 in 2008, and the best buddy of the mare, Twilight. She arrived VERY fit, well built, well muscled, and in very good health. She apparently was a competitive barrel racer and reigning horse in the past, but he used her for a trail horse. We're looking forward to weather and conditions allowing us to get a few rides with Twilight, then starting to work on finding her a forever home. "Jackie I was told was a barrel racer and is a reigning horse both jackie and ginger (twilight) are good trail riding horses."

In July 08, Jackie went home to northwestern Indiana to a great new life with Kamie and Tim. It feels like a perfect match, and we're so excited for Jackie in her great new life. Photos to follow soon!

History:  

March 2008: What a joy this mare is for trail riding!!! Jackie's detailed history is below, but briefly this mare has done it all when it comes to trail work. Once you've confirmed for her that you DO know how to ride, she will go about anywhere and do about anything for you. She reins English and neck reins, has a lope you could fall asleep on, and an easy walk that could go all day long. Hope you enjoy the new riding photos, above, taken this week. You might notice, she's trotting in that girth-deep water!

This mare is VERY fit, very healthy, and very ready to go on to a new life as a riding partner! 

GRAIN: Jackie's former mom, way back when she was a yearling, has become her feed sponsor. Thank you so much, Mary EB, for caring about this horse you knew so many years ago and for your generosity.

MED: Jackie's former mom is also her med sponsor. Thank you so very much, Mary.

• 19 years old
• AQHA registered
• very fit, a little under weight (common for older horses this time of year)
• arrived healthy, current on shots/vaccinations/farrier care/coggins
• obviously rides western, told she ran barrels/poles/cutting/reining at some time before her most recent owner
• most recent owner just trail rode with her, said she always did well
• very attached to Twilight and protective over Twlight's baby, Pepper.
• broad chested, strong, stocky classic AQHA build, very rich chestnut/sorrel coloration, nice markings
• "been there done that" type of personality -- knows what manners are once reminded that poor behavior isn't acceptable
• loads herself on our slant-load 3 horse trailer (you don't need to get in the trailer with her)
• told she ties but we've not done so yet
• Owner had severe financial emergency, could not care for the horses through the winter, donated all 3 to us -- not health problems or behavior problems that caused him to let them go. They were living in nice conditions and were well fed and cared for when we picked them up. A refreshing change for us!

1. an older gentleman owned Jackie as a foal, and apparently did no treat her kindly; (she was born in 1989)
2. Mary E.B. bought Jackie from him and he was 'training' Jackie and Mary both. Both horse and owner were green. Owner #1 was forceful with Jackie, she got scared, broke a lead, and ran away from Mary. Horse and owner were both frightened, owner #1 convinced Mary to sell Jackie in Dec 1990 at 18 months old.
3. Joanna M owned Jackie for about 12 years with her husband, Richard. Richard trained Jackie. Joanna was a weekend horsewoman who rode Jackie when she had time, and they bred Jackie to a paint gelding, got a breeding stock (solid color) foal who looked just like Jackie named Sanbar. (Richard, Joanna's husband, called the mare MAGIC, not Jackie.) They got divorced and the horses were sold.
4. Jeannine registered Jackie next. We've not been able to reach her yet, but from what we've been told by later owners, apparently Jeannine adored this mare, rode her everywhere -- including thru the drive thru at Hardies in Danville! She fell on hard times, and sold Jackie to Factory Outlet Ranch. Maybe bought her back then had to sell her again? that part's unclear.
5. Todd at Factory Outlet Ranch was very nice and talked with me also. He said Jackie was a very sweet mare and a nice trail horse, could be very quick. Said Jeannine did do some barrels with Jackie but nothing significant or super competitive. He sold her to Fred B.
6. Fred B bought Jackie for his teenage daughter, who rode her for a summer and liked the mare. Jackie was "a bit heavy on the bit" and would occasionally take advantage of the daughter. was never mean or dangerous, just a bit stubborn and could trick you. He sold Jackie.
7. Not sure who was involved in between...then she and Twilight and Pepper ended up living with Joe, who trail rode both mares and then donated the 3 of them to us...