Adagio…A Forever Home
Fundraising campaign by
elanobrien
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US$2,682.00raised of $3,333.33 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Adagio is a 20 year old gelding that was abandoned in a stall for a year. His story is superseded by only his heart. There were two other horses in that location, but Adagio was the last without a home. He has only one eye, has lost all muscle tone, and has feet that made it difficult to walk on since his shoes had been left on for a year. I have a beautiful 6 acre pasture, with pond, and barn. However I am trying to raise money to cover a $500 adoption fee, vet, farrier trims every 4 weeks, transport (9 hours away), health certificate, coggins test, dental work, hay, food, supplements....and a saddle which he wll undoubtedly grow out of in 6 months as he regains weight and conditioning. What is amazing about this horse is that he was trained to Grand Prix level which is like the PHD in the horse world (dressage). He also performed this with one eye. After giving so much, it is beyond my comprehension that he should be in this position. His adoption fee and transport have just been put on credit card. He is coming here on faith, hope, and quite a few prayers. Any help would be most humbly appreciated. I can only say that by assisting with funding, you will support a piece / peace of his heart. When my very first horse died and I was on the other side of the world, I asked my mother if she had saved a piece of his hair. She laughed, and said she would give me some of hers. If you would like, I would like to honor any contribution with a piece of Adagio's hair, to acknowledge, your gift, and the gift of the eternal spirit of love.
Organizer
- elanobrien
Donors
- The Crazy Diamond Ranch
- Donated on Aug 19, 2013
When we moved here and brought our two rescue ponies with us--well one is an American Warmblood but we call her a pony anyway--we had to name our little piece of country, and it's got a few meanings mixed up in there for us. Part song title, part fact that our property is diamond shaped. Part that we're all all a little crazy ;-) Bottom line is, anybody who has ever loved and rescued any animal, especially one so demanding in rehab as a horse, is a beautiful soul in our book. Best of luck to you and Adagio. Should you feel like sending a small lock of hair, I know several Native dancers who would love it and the story that comes with it. We donate our pony locks to the dancers. :)
- Lezlee Monroe
- Donated on Jul 05, 2013
Go Adagio!
Adagio's Song
Update posted by elanobrien at 12:48 pmWhen I first heard of Adagio, the thing that jumped our at me was his name. I always knew that Adagio meant "slow musical movement" and was Mozart related. However I just found this song which so describes the journey we are on together. It will break your heart. Please
Building Confidence
Update posted by elanobrien at 04:10 pmThe last couple of weeks have been full, but the major change for Adagio, has been a result of a change in myself....but of coarse. I have taken all requirements or expectations for him off the table, and am working with him only from the ground....trying to help him gain. . . . .
All Over The Map Searching For Home
Update posted by elanobrien at 09:54 pmThe last couple of weeks have been bouncing between a few different realities. There have been many moments where Adagio continued to be truly panicked. Then there have been moments of quiet and still, bonding. The steps are not progressive.....some days three steps forward, and the next, 5 steps back. . . . . .
Making it Through the Storm
Update posted by elanobrien at 01:35 pmSince the last update, the biggest thing that has been happening for Adagio, has been a somewhat unbalanced bonding/attachment to my mare. This can be understood by the fact that the people who trained him to Grand Prix level and owned him for 9 years simply disappeared out of his. . . . .
AHHH...A Turning
Update posted by elanobrien at 09:31 pmAdagio ate grain today....first time in a week...outside of a few bites here and there. Yes ...he was surviving on grass....and alot of Alfalfa hay. He was more relaxed, and not in "total" fight or flight mode when I saw him this morning. This is such a good thing !!!!
4/4 2013 The Tough Stuff
Update posted by elanobrien at 03:09 pmI have run into a couple of problems that I am very much hoping can be overcome. I was told, and knew, his feet were bad, which I were prepared for. I had spoken to the farrier I had paid in Ohio, before he was shipped to me in Alabama,. . . . .
A Quote
Update posted by elanobrien at 02:56 pmWe need another and a wiser and perhaps a more mystical concept of animals. Remote from universal nature and living by complicated artifice, man in civilization surveys the creature through the glass of his knowledge and sees thereby a feather magnified and the whole image in distortion. We patronize them. . . . .
Green green grass of home
Update posted by elanobrien at 04:56 pmHe did it again. I got it on iphone video today. Adagio rolling, and whilst rolling, grabbing mouthfuls of grass. If some saint would contact me via email to help a non techno post this...I'd be so happy for everyone to see this. [email protected]
Learning Freedom
Update posted by elanobrien at 10:25 pmDay two - I have come to understand, that in addition to being abandoned in a stall for 1 year Adagio probably had not seen pasture since he was 3 or 4 years old. It is often the way with horses "highly" trained, that they not be allowed any' turn. . . . .
Adagio Comes Home
Update posted by elanobrien at 12:20 pmAt 3 in the morning last night, I drove an hour to meet the transport truck, bringing Adagio home from Ohio. At a truck stop, in the middle of nowhere, under full moon, he unloaded, and reloaded into my 2 horse, like a perfect gentleman. This morning was his first. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Guest
- Donated on Aug 30, 2013
this is for my friend BMW's birthday
- The Crazy Diamond Ranch
- Donated on Aug 19, 2013
When we moved here and brought our two rescue ponies with us--well one is an American Warmblood but we call her a pony anyway--we had to name our little piece of country, and it's got a few meanings mixed up in there for us. Part song title, part fact that our property is diamond shaped. Part that we're all all a little crazy ;-) Bottom line is, anybody who has ever loved and rescued any animal, especially one so demanding in rehab as a horse, is a beautiful soul in our book. Best of luck to you and Adagio. Should you feel like sending a small lock of hair, I know several Native dancers who would love it and the story that comes with it. We donate our pony locks to the dancers. :)
- Lezlee Monroe
- Donated on Jul 05, 2013
Go Adagio!
- Dean Segal
- Donated on Jun 30, 2013
- Jack
- Donated on Jun 25, 2013
I hope Adagio lives a long happy life in a new home.
- Nico and Mommy
- Donated on Jun 23, 2013
... I remember once upon a time where I was a lost little horse, myself, frightened and weary, running lost in the wind looking for a place to call home. There is no greater feeling than to never feel afraid again of not knowing what emptiness & instability tomorrow holds. May Adagio be an inspiration to all
- Pokey
- Donated on May 10, 2013
Thank you!
- Lindsey McCormick
- Donated on May 10, 2013
- belle stafford
- Donated on May 09, 2013
what a wonderful person you are, to take on the responsiblity of this deserving animal
- Dillan R.
- Donated on May 09, 2013
Hi, I'm 10 years old and i love horses. I hope this poor horse will be ok. thankyou for helping him!
this is for my friend BMW's birthday