Thank you to Teresa for this update on her adopted MHARF mare, Sayonara:
This update comes courtesy of Charlotte who wanted to let us know how well Harley (formerly Kristoff) is doing at Welcome Ranch:
“Harley is a big goofball! He is king of the game ‘bite face’ with all of the geldings. He is VERY active and plays a lot. He’s not so sure about his acupuncture treatments, but he sure feels better when they’re done! He tries to “help” so… tools/shovels/tractor/wheelbarrow beware 
He is spoiled rotten, crazy smart, and a super fun horse. Love, love, love our boy!”
You probably remember Harley from our 2020 Trainer’s Challenge (known then as Kristoff) where he and his trainer Jadyn Mossengren placed in every class, earning them the Reserve Championship!
Thank you to Linda for adopting Scout’s mama Lily and ensuring that both she and Scout have a great home!
Thank you to Syd for this update on Norman, whom she adopted last summer after meeting him while he was in training with Wendy DeCamp at Essence of Equus: “I am so lucky to have found such an amazing and goofy horse.
(Next year we both plan to attend UW River Falls Wisconsin for Animal and Equine science). He stole my senior photo spotlight! (PS. He has an Instagram @StorminNorman05!!!).”
It looks like Syd and Norman have a bright future together!
Three years to the day Tonka’s adopter first saw him posted on Facebook, she sent us this re-creation of the pictures that made her fall in love with him! (Tonka spent several weeks at Anoka Equine Veterinary Services in 2019 and was quite a favorite there.) From Lindsey: “December 19th will always be a date I hold deep in my heart! It was the first time I saw a picture of Tonka through Anoka Equine’s Facebook post. Little did I know he would become my heart and soul 
He is everything and more than I could ever ask for, such a blast to work with and what journey it has been so far! We have done a few novice games, cow sorting and some trail rides. Can’t wait for more to come!” Lindsey’s sister Mandy adopted Skip who came in from the same case as Tonka. The two were buddies (having been together most of their lives, including while in training for the 2020 “Promise of the Future” competition w/ trainers Kaitlyn and Michelle Fedewa). Skip has unfortunately been diagnosed with ringbone. He’s currently undergoing treatment and is also just “living his best life” as Tonka’s companion. We’re very thankful to Lindsey and Mandy for giving these young geldings such a great home. Lindsey also tells us that she and Mandy are “incredibly thankful for these boys and how wonderful they are” and that Tonka and Skip will be together forever.
