. . . is found buried in the deepest mud
When we first laid eyes on Bodie, Becky and I instantly agreed there was no way we were leaving without making sure that she would be joining the Heart of the Redwoods herd. Bodie had lived in the pen pictured here for five years. She was loved, yet her owners were unable to provide her with the care they knew she deserved. They called HRHR, making the painful decision to relinquish Bodie to the rescue.
Once upon a time, this sweet girl ran gymkhana in Humboldt County. Currently she is recovering in one of the pastures kindly donated for our use by Doug Shaw. Though her body has paid a price, her spirit is absolutely undaunted. We renamed her Boadicea, Bodie for short.
While her back is significantly swayed, it does not appear to cause Bodie any discomfort.
She had gone quite some time without hoof care.
On her first trip out of her pen in a very long time, Bodie had difficulty walking. Even though she was in pain, she tried very hard to do everything Becky asked. After a trim and several days out of the mud, her movement improved dramatically. Bodie is kind, steady, and has excellent ground manners.
Once in our pasture, Bodie could not believe her good fortune.
"You mean I REALLY get to stay here and graze on this yummy grass?"
Bodie was amazed at the spaciousness of our round pen where she spent her first couple of days.
First she explored every inch of the round pen with Becky.
Then she expressed her absolute joy!
Bodie will soon be ready for adoption as a companion horse.
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