Second Chance Ranch is Expanding...

In an effort to cater to a larger audience and combine the efforts of three dedicated equestrian groups, SCR now has two new locations. Annie Chastain of Rainbow Meadow Farm is the Director of the Grand Mound Chapter. Monica Stephens of Natural Horse Savvy is the Director of the Snohomish Chapter.

Annie Chastain, owner of Rainbow Meadow Farm has a genuine talent of communicating with horses and is one of the most intuitive and graceful riders I've observed. Horses that no one else could get through to respond to her in such a positive way - she can encourage any horse to love their job! Annie is an accomplished competitor and trains riders through upper level dressage, eventing, and jumpers. Read more about the Grand Mound Chapter of Second Chance Ranch.

Monica Stephens, of Natural Horse Savvy, is the Director of the Snohomish Chapter of SCR. She is actively involved in rescue and works with a variety of breeds using her natural horsemanship talents to reach abused and neglected horses. Monica is currently housing 14 rescue horses.

Each Chapter of SCR will be funded by their own fundraising efforts. Please visit and support the chapter in your area!

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Update on SeaTac Jet...good news!

On Dec. 13th we nearly lost our beloved Jet. If you are one of Jet's loyal fans who have followed him through his two and a half years of rehabilitation at the ranch, you know how much of a loss this would be. Jet was pronounced pasture sound nine months ago. He has been the picture of health up until just a few months ago... this last month he coliced three times. After an exhausting two days of walking and emergency vet visits he pulled through. Big thanks to Dr. Vanzwol for his tireless efforts to save Jet. Success ;-)

As soon as Jet was able to be transported, he was taken to see Dr. Bergsma at the hospital/clinic at Emerald Downs. We scoped his stomach, ultraounded organs, drew blood. By process of elimination and ruling out the most likely causes, we are led to believe Jet has "Stricture". This is a narrowing of the colon which makes it difficult for him to pass food normally. Horses can live completely healthy, normal lives if given an appropriate diet. Jet has pasture, and can still have his oaties (grain) and vitamin supplements. The only change will be substituting hay for orchard grass pellets with corn oil to maintain calories. A special thanks to Dr. Bergsma for lending his expertise! We are fortunate to have the help of such talented veterinarians!

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The Flood, the Storm and The Colt

Sunday, December 2nd a storm hit Western Washington so fierce that it put Grays Habor County on the map! Click here to read about SCR's surviving the storm and a special little colt from the WTBA sale.

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Donating Vehicles

The Giving Network is a new organization allows you to donate your vehicle for a full tax write-off, while proceeds go to charity after it is sold at auction... click here for details

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