Hello everyone,
My Name is Danjo. Strange name, isn’t it? Well, I am named after two of
the most wonderful people and supporters to the Grace Foundation, Dana and Joe of Roebbelen Construction.
I arrived on June 9, 2008 at the Grace Foundation.
The great officers of El Dorado Animal Control were amazed that I was still walking, when they recued me from my previous
owner. Can you imagine I am about 600 lbs. underweight? Euthanasia was recommended, but the folks at the Grace Foundation
took a look at me and said “no way!” and called out Dr. Mike. After he took a good look at
me it was decided that I am a case of starvation, but otherwise I was ok, had good gut sounds, good heart beat and most of
all had a very healthy appetite.
I am now a Grace
horse! YEAH!!!
Well, about two hours into my bowl of watered down senior grain this gentleman looked through
my stall door…..no other than Ryan Gingerich, the Behaviorist! Mr. Gingerich and his beautiful wife Gina, and fantastic crew Gary and Mark came to film for their show
on RFD TV.
They were told that although I am a
bad case, that cases like me are not uncommon. In fact most of the residents here started somewhat looking like me, but many
of them are now proud school and therapy horses right here at the Grace Foundation. They get to be with the many children
at the ranch.
On Wednesday June 11th
Mr. Gingerich and his crew finished up filming, and the most wonderful thing happened……Mr. Gingerich
presented my care takers with a generous donation and said that he is sponsoring me, even mentioning that after my recovery
I might find a home at his ranch in Missouri! How awesome is that?? Well, that is going to take some time, so I decided that
I will report from the Grace Foundation to you with little things that happen around here and keep you updated about myself.
Speaking of updates…. On June 10, 2008 we had a scare at the ranch. In the neighboring development they were
welding and sparks set the dry grass on fire. In a very short time close to 100 acres of the Grace Foundations land burned.
The flames were heading towards the buildings. The fire department did an excellent job controlling it and putting the fire
out. Everybody was ready to evacuate the kids from the horse camps and us, the residents. Animal Control and Neighbors came
to assist in anyway they could. It was so great to see that the Grace Foundation has so many supporters in the community!
Thank you all for being there!
On Tuesday last week I got my toes done. You know,
we never take enough time to thank the farriers for the great job they do. So, here it goes …. Thank you Bob and the
Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School for making me feel great, and supporting the Grace Foundation.
Oh, and not to forget… I got the most fabulous bath with bubbles and all. The only thing missing was a rubber
ducky J.
Let also talk about Tardanza, a Peruvian Paso that came in with the Somerset seizure. She was older, her supensories
terribly and irreversibly broken down. Tardanza was in excruciating pain everyday and she was so tired and depressed. The
team at the Grace Foundation fought for weeks to safe this mare, only to make the inevitable choice of finally alleviating
her anguish and letting her pass on to the special pasture. It was so sad to their broken hearts, I wish I can hug the
caregivers, and let them know it is ok. We are all so very grateful to them, even Tardanza.
That is all for now. Please stay tuned for the next “Danjo Reports”
Thank you and have a great day!
~D
