Marcus Arrives! 6-30-08
We had a long trip home with Marcus - 5 1/2 hours, and he was an absolute angel all the way.

Marcus is getting plenty of visitors, and he just loves it - in between his laying flat out in the sun naps that is! He is really sweet and just loves everyone.

We do know that Marcus was bred for racing (never raced or trained) and was sent to auction by his owner, as he could not be bothered training him.

Elaine Cardillo, Natural Horse Trainer and Eileen Shanahan featured on "Talkinhorses" T.V. (of nickernetwork) were over today (7-02) with video tape as Elaine started basic training with Marcus. Marcus' first lesson was to lead, back up, stand quietly, pick up his feet, and he learned about fly spray. He will continue lesson's from Elaine every week and we are grateful for her knowledge and help, what a great start for Marcus!

Thank you Lisa for all your help, and bringing Marcus home.

To learn more about Natural Horsemanship:
Email Elaine at horspeak@yahoo.com

Update- 6-20-08
Marcus is still a little swollen but he had an ultrasound today and has been cleared by the vet to travel and he will be here with us soon!

Update 6-02-08
Today vet who did the surgery came to examine Marcus (still at Shannon's) as we were concerned about his swelling. The vet found that he had developed a hematoma (blood clot), and also found scar tissue in his scrotum (area where he had been gelded).

He sedated Marcus and removed the scar tissue and blood clot. Marcus is also been turned out in a slightly larger area- (24/7) which should help bring down the swelling. We know he is going to love the turnout, and we are hoping for a speedy recovery. The vet will be back in one week to evaluate his progress, and hopefully Marcus will be here with us within the next week or so.

Marcus is being checked by the vet each week, and his swelling is coming down quite a bit now.

April 28, 2008
Bella officially welcomes Marcus into the rescue. This beautiful 2 year old Thoroughbred is our youngest rescue to date. In need of a hernia operation, Marcus was rescued from Camelot Auction, New Jersey.

Many people had a helping hand in getting Marcus safe and healthy.

Thanks to:

Colleen Segara from Equine Rescue Resource who moved so quickly with so little time to get Marcus safe - great rescue.

Erin in Duchess County (N.Y.) who fostered and cared for Marcus immediately after being rescued, as all plans for his surgery and aftercare were being put into action.

Dawn Mellen and the Board of Directors of After the Finish Line (Ca.) who so quickly stepped up with your very generous donation for the hernia and gelding surgery for Marcus, which was done on 5-08-08.

Marcus' Hernia

Shannon of Double L Stable Equine Rescue and Sanctuary for donating Marcus’ 30 day stall rest after his surgery, with such excellent care. Thank you for setting up a special area with lots of sunshine, friends and fresh air for Marcus.

I am sure he will miss you Shannon, and his equine buddies who gave him comfort and company while healing! Oh, and of course the treats!

The Faculty of Willets Road School, Roslyn Heights N.Y. for your support and donation- which will go directly towards shipping costs to get Marcus here.

And thank you Dave & Lisa for fostering Marcus.

It is teamwork that made this rescue happen, and go so very well. It is something, how so many people so far away from each other can work together for a common good.

Now it is our turn to help Marcus, and we cannot wait to get him here and on his way to a happy new life! After he arrives, and settles in we will start his training on basic handling and groundwork.

Welcome you lucky handsome guy!