What a Christmas

Wow! Christmas is over.....what a weekend!
Sorry to say it but I am glad that it's over. Don't get me wrong, it was nice....but was tiring as well.

I have to say that I received really nice gifts again this year... These included a new bridle, a girth strap, some hoof conditioner, and horse based board games.

 I really miss Sir though. It feels as though I haven't seen him in a long while Even though I had seen him the weekend before Christmas.
I saw him yesterday after my fund raising event meeting at Hallockville Museum Farm. (Civil War battle reenactment August 6 & 7 2016)
Unfortunately the paddock was a muddy mess and I didn't have the right footwear to go into it. Sir did come over to the fence to say hi. Hopefully this coming weekend will be nice weather wise and I can hang with him longer.

Sorry that I don't have much in this post.....

Frank

Sir's Human

Something is wrong with Sir! (well maybe not)

Hi All

Let me begin by saying that there is nothing wrong with my boy Sir! Other than being spoiled that is ;)

Laurel told me this story the other day;

I was standing at the barn door admiring Sir and I said to Laurel, "Man I love that horse" She giggled and said " I forgot to tell you what happened the other day.

She was in the house working on paperwork, etc. when Cale came into the house in a frenzy. She could see that he was upset about something. She asked what was wrong and he was so upset that he was stuttering and and stammering. He was finally able to get out something to the affect that "It's Copper" (Copper is one of Laurel's personal horses.). She explained how she was up and out the door in a flash. Now in my minds eye I could see her moving so quickly that papers flew into the air and settled gently back to the desk and floor as she exited. Cale's hair was forced back and his eyes forced shut from the force of the turbulence she caused. LOL

So she rushes towards the barn to get a halter, in the distance she can see our Volunteer Coordinator Sue. She asks Sue what is wrong with Copper and Sue tells her that it's not Copper. It's Sir!
Laurel pauses for a second and observes the situation....Sir is standing there, tail swishing, and going about his business as usual. She asks what was wrong and Sue explains that Sir was lying on the ground and his legs were flailing or moving. Laurel thought that he may have been suffering from colic. Now this would not have been good because Sir has a heart murmur which prevents him from having surgery.

After assessing the situation Laurel came to the realization that Sir was only DREAMING! Just like dogs and other animals do.
(I'd like to think that he was dreaming of he and I out for a ride on the wide open plains of Montana or somewhere galloping and enjoying the day!)

All joking aside, I am so glad that he is okay!

Laurel.....thanks for the laugh(s)!

Until next time.....

Frank

Sir's Human

Phoenix Award Gala Announced

Hi All

I just received the following Press Release from the North Shore Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

Press Announcement for immediate release 

Local organization North Shore Horse Rescue and Sanctuary is pleased to share the success of last year's First Annual Phoenix Award event by announcing that the rescue will host the Second Phoenix award on March 4,2016. The Board of Directors reached beyond the horse world into the "wild" to honor a long time Long lsland family who has housed, cared for and helped the community to understand the world of exotic animals.

We are proud that by unanimous vote this year's recipient is: 

The Novak Family - Long lsland Game Farm 

The Phoenix Award represents the work of an individual, organization, group or cause demonstrating outstanding work in promoting prevention, health, humane practice and advocacy for all animals.
As a rescue we salute the outstanding work and long time commitment to "wild" and "domestic" animals, as well as the Novak Family's commitment to educating and offering family programming to the Long lsland community. We celebrate their work with Cheesecake the I' Python, Clifford the Giraffe and Hudson the Cougar, to name a few.

We invite you to join the fun of this evening's Safari environment theme and to join us in honoring the Novak family at the Second Annual Phoenix Award Gala:

Giorgio's 

100 Fox Hill Drive, Baiting Hollow, NY 11930 

March 4, 2016 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m 

We strive for optimum service at our events. ln order to do this we require that tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

Tickets Purchased in Advance Only
Price Per Ticket: 95.00
RSVP by February 26,2016

Dress is formal attire.

Please visit our website North Shore Horse Rescue/ .
lf paying via PayPal on our site be sure to enter "Gala" in the "Purpose" box under the donate link.
Or call 631-334-8258 for event details, and advance ticket purchase,

We will look forward to meeting and spending time with you on this special night

It's been Crazy busy!

Hi all

It has been quite the busy week since I wrote last.

Santa made his appearance last Saturday and honestly it was a slow day. But thank you to those that came and took pics
Hopefully this Saturday will be busier.

I have also been working on the committee for the Gala that is coming up in March 4, 2016. I will post the press release here as soon as it undergoes it's final proof read.It's shaping up to be a great time!

 I hope to see you there.

Also in the works is the Civil War Battle Re_enactment at Hallockville Museum Farm next August 6 & 7th. All the proceeds will benefit both the North Shore Horse Rescue and Hallockville Farm Museum. I speak from experience when I say that it is a fun way to spend with time your family. I will fill you in on a separate post soon.

My Lunch break is over so I will post again soon!

Frank
Sir's Human!

Here comes Santa Claus!!

Hi All

Santa will be at the North Shore Horse Rescue tomorrow, Saturday 12/5/15.
Bring your kids and or pets and your camera and for a $5.00 donation he will take a pic with you!

HO HO HO.....see you there!

Frank

Sir's Human

Sir....You're a STAR!!

This past weekend I made my way to Gettysburg Pa for our annual Remembrance Day event.
I had dinner with my good friend Bill Taylor and his wife Karen. My trusty sidekick/"body guard" Rich Pawling joined us as well.
Bill gave me a custom made western saddle along with a bit and multiple pads. The saddle is awesome! Thanks Bill!!

It  was a bitter sweet trip. Gettysburg was always a happy place for Lynn, Frankie, and I, We always felt like it was a home away from home so to speak. But now not so much. Everywhere I went was a memory, a good memory, but bitter sweet.
But strange as it was, every time that I felt myself slipping into sadness, I either saw a horse or someone asked about Sir. Awesome! I instantly got back on track and felt much better.
Call it the universe or Frankie working behind the scenes or just coincidence either way it worked!

People actually seemed genuinely interested asking questions and offering suggestions and their own stories about their experiences with horses.
It really made my weekend tolerable.
Sir just keeps on giving me support even when we are apart.

I made my way home thinking about the weekend, Frankie, and Sir. Hawks crossed my path on several occasions, To me a sign that my Son is around.
All in all I was at peace.

I made my way out to the barn Monday evening and froze my ass off LOL. The wind was blowing and the temperature was dropping. But it was worth it. Tommy and Laurel and I chatted and laughed. We spoke about some events that are in the pipeline. As usual it was a good time.

Several times I went over to Sir's paddock and tried to coax him into coming to me. (something that he always did) The paddock was muddy and I was still in my work clothes so I stayed outside of it.
He would look at me then go back to what he was doing before.
He was ignoring me! Ha! The big lug was not going to give in!

I know that we tend to humanize our animals and pets. And if I didn't know better it seemed like he was giving it back to me for being way for the weekend. LOL

Sir is certainly a celebrity thanks to all of you who follow this blog and my FB page. A word to those of you who follow this blog because you have also suffered a loss,feel free to comment. And find something that will make you feel good about you while you are doing it and beyond. Volunteer at a nursing home, the VA, or animal shelter. There are so many souls that need a friend....you can be their friend and they can be your salvation.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Frank

Sir's Human

Rough day...but Sir was there

I and Nicole arrived at the barn at around 7:30 AM today to assist Sue with the feeding. Laurel and Tom went up to a big Equine event in Mass. Sounded like a really large flea market. They had a well deserved day to themselves.

As most of you know today is the 2nd anniversary of my son's passing, It was not an easy day emotionally, But I was surrounded by such wonderful and supportive friends. And the numerous postings on facebook and the text messages truly helped. Thank you all!

After the feeding was completed we hung around and talked about things....just stuff.
The day was beautiful. There was a slight breeze and the sun was shining and the temperature was way above normal,

I decided that I was going to ride Sir. I figured just an easy ride. A walk is all.
So I groomed him and got the saddle and pad on him. But when I went to put the bridle on him it was out of whack. It just wasn't fitting right. When I used it yesterday when Elizabeth and her daughter Erika rode him it was fine. But not today. I just couldn't wrap my head around it. My abstract mind, usually good, was not cooperating.  And at that point I just did not have the energy or the patience. So instead of letting Sir pick up on that I gave up and took him out to graze. He enjoyed that better than being ridden I'm sure. I may just buy my own before Christmas ;>)
My friends Pete and Rosemarie both offered to let me borrow their Hackamores but I declined, I just felt that it was a sign that I shouldn't ride. But this is the degree of niceness that these people possess. So very caring, Even a new acquaintance, Lori, who I wrote about yesterday(adopting 2 horses), gave me a bottle of wine that she had delivered from Italy. To help me and my health. I just met her a few weeks ago! I thank God and the Universe for getting me to the rescue. It's my oasis!

So we got through another day without my boy. Hopefully a little bit stronger for it.
Thanks to all of you for the support you show to Lynn and I.

Until next time
I Remain Sir's Human

Frank