Meet Martha. This is what Martha looked like when Horse Haven of Tennessee picked her up in Union County five weeks ago.
She is one of 7 horses that were picked up that day after the owner surrendered them to local authorities.
She was very skinny and very pregnant.
This is what Martha looks like today.
One of the more talkative horses we have cared for, she let's us know the minute she has finished her expensive, fescue free, expecting mare hay. She has successfully trained staff and volunteers to respond to her call with additional forage. If service doesn't arrive fast enough, she starts rattling the panels of the round pen. Once she establishes eye contact with her intended service provider, she will attempt to flirt her way to additional food by blinking her big pretty eyes. This tactic works every time.
We try very hard to make sure that the second part of Martha's pregnancy is much more enjoyable than the first part.
If you would like to support Horse Haven's mission of providing care for horses in need, please visit our website and click on the pay pal button. Or you can mail your gift to HHT, PO Box 22841, Knoxville TN 37933.
Please tune back in to "As the Barn turns" for exciting baby news in the near future.
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