August 23rd is the birthday that I have given Buena. I was recently informed by a relative that used to live in the area that she came from that it is pronounced boo-eh-na and not the proper Spanish pronunciation of BOO-AY-nah. Oh well. I don’t like to think back too much on where she came from. It is pretty irrelevant these days.
I did want to show those of you who don’t know our history some old pictures and video from the day I first set eyes on her and the day that she arrived home.
First catch and groundwork:
She’s come a long way from being a scared 3 year old filly destined for a Canadian slaughterhouse. Here she is today:
Photo ©2008 Gayle Hoffman/KCD
New pictures and video as promised:
16 comments:
She's beautiful! I love the markings on her face.
Wow! What a cutie! I love how alert she is. I hate to think about all of the good horses going to slaughter these days. But here is a great story of one who found a good home!
She is beautiful. She looks right a home now.
Buena is a beauty! I enjoyed watching your videos. Happy Birthday Buena!
She is so cute! I LOVE her face! Thank you for saving her and giving her a good home! I have two rescued from feedlots: Beauty and Gigondas.
Happy
Birthday Buean from my DOR and all of us here at Grumpy Old Horse Ranch. You are really lovely!
The slaughter of horses is so disturbing. I am happy that one found a great home...
she's gorgeous! happy birthday to her!
Happy Birthday Buena! She's a beauty!!! She is a Gorgeous horse!
pat yourself on the back - great work sandy
Happy Birthday to the most lovely Buena! I am so glad she is home with you where she belongs, and having the great life she deserves.
She is absolutely gorgeous! What a fantastic and touching post.
Happy birthday Buena!!!
From
Figi, Doobie, Zipper, Asia and Brenda
Buena appears to have some magic going on.
Happy birthday to all!
Buena is just lovely! You do such a nice job with the photos and slides and videos on your site. Wish I was that ambitious! ;)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear Buena! It's hard to fathom the thought of where you were headed when Liz found you in the nick of time. Boy did you fall into a jar of jam! I am so very proud to have been a part of bringing you HOME, for good....just three short years ago. Life is very good, eh sweet one?
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