Lorraine, I took Tennessee for a ride today, mounted her as you showed me and she stood perfectly still. Upon walking out she she acted up a fair bit similar to the way she was when I got on her in your arena. Turned her in a few circles asked for a whoa and walked her out she was a bit hot and I figured just let her be and she settled into a nice walk pretty quick. We went around the property across the hwy up the mountain when I came down she constantly wanted to trot but after a few circles she got that down and walked good. Then rode along the Hyw across a bridge with traffic all doing great. She still needs lots of miles but I now what you already knew that she will be a fabulous companion and a great trail horse. No words can express how much I appreciate your work with her, thanks so much.

Hello Lorraine, I know you would never allow a horse (or any animal for that matter), especially a rescue, be underfed or un-cared for! You always take good care of the horses on your property if they are yours or not!! It would be interesting to see before and after photos of Ruby. (Photos are posted). Also I am wondering if people have any idea how long it takes a horse to adapt to a new home and relax enough to stop internally fretting over “when the old treatment/place” will come again and therefore settle into their new home. It can take up to a year at best! It can also take up to a year to permanently change a horse’s feet to be healthy with no laminitic symptoms. People should take that into account as well as your impeccable equine care! Best of luck!

Re: In support of Ruby I have been a friend to Lorraine just over five years now. In that time I can say with absolute certainty, that no one loves and values and cares for their horses, and all the horses in her care, more than she does. Ruby is such a pleasure for her, nursing the poor thing back to good health, and riding and parading her around proudly. Lorraine has extensive equestrian background. Ruby has a beautiful temperament, despite her hardship. Thanks to Lorraine’s training, I can’t possibly imagine a better home for this horse. There is no better home for a horse than Tranquille Farms, with Lorraine. Sincerely,