tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24149308505705092462012-01-16T09:46:48.434-08:00Eye of the Storm Equine RescueLocated in Stow, Massachusetts, Eye of the Storm is an equine rescue center dedicated to saving the lives of horses who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Horses that come to this barn remain here for life, or may be placed in approved foster homes once they are completely rehabilitated. Eye of the Storm always retains custody of its horses, even when they are placed in foster homes.
The farm was founded by Nina Arbella.Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.comBlogger791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-37162154765246446692012-01-16T09:46:00.001-08:002012-01-16T09:46:48.445-08:00Sick Horse and Vet BillsOver the past few days we've been dealing with a Very sick horse. Rose (our Thouroughbred mare) had a very severe impaction (colic). It took about 2 and a half days of and about 5 vet visits before it finally relieved itself. We are very happy to say that Rose is better but the vet bills are going to be big. We will definitely need help paying them off, if you can help even a little bit it would Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-16815984492242159292011-11-11T15:36:00.000-08:002011-11-11T15:36:19.728-08:00Thank YouThe great news is that we have a beautiful "new" Truck!! Many, Many thanks to Mark and Debbie B. who donated the money to us!!! Thank you! We Love you!!
-NinaNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-43666614858477194362011-10-21T19:04:00.000-07:002011-10-21T19:04:44.969-07:00Welcome to Eye of the Storm’s Open HouseNovember 5th, 2011 1-4pm
Fun for the Day:
1-2pm
A Bit About Bits – In the Cabana
Interested in learning about bits? Which bits work for which jobs. How to fit bits. Learn about bits from old western cowboy bits, to modern dressage bits. Learn the difference between the materials they’re made of. Decide which bit is right for your horse!
2-3pm
Adding a Horse to your Family? – In the Cabana
WhatNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-88577958306958512652011-10-19T13:45:00.000-07:002011-10-19T18:47:52.943-07:00Hot Off the Press: A Book About the Horses at Eye of the StormWritten by Nina Arbella, "From the View Point of a Butterfly" tells the stories of our horses at Eye of the Storm, accompanied by photos. The stories showcase our horses' unique personalities and singular life histories. Proceeds from all sales of this book benefit Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue. To purchase a copy, click here. You can also preview the book below!
From the View Point of aNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-7860069813441156272011-10-05T08:03:00.000-07:002011-10-05T08:06:33.807-07:00
Open House Fundraiser!
Saturday Nov. 5th 1-4pm
65 White Pond Rd. Stow, Ma 01775
A Bit about BitsNina teaches about bits, how they work
and which bit works for what purpose.Thinking of Adding a Horse to your Family?Jessica discusses what to look for to find your forever horse, And how to prepare for the lifetime commitment.
Playtime in the Round Pen
Let our thoroughbred stallion Gabriel Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-58142110765022399192011-09-07T17:59:00.002-07:002011-09-07T17:59:45.742-07:00The Dance<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-77063074430296538282011-09-07T17:59:00.000-07:002011-09-07T17:59:18.342-07:00Cars/ Dogs/ Summer/ NO!<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-64109364979246678132011-08-21T18:28:00.000-07:002011-08-21T18:29:44.808-07:00Urgent!!Eye of the Storm is in Desperate need of a pick-up truck! We need a 4-wheel drive pick up truck. Any Make/Model/Year. Must pass Ma. Inspection!! This is a completely tax-deductible donation. We need a truck ASAP Nina's truck is completely broken and our well is dry so we need some way to truck water buckets from a neighbor's well until our well refills.
If you can help please call Nina at (978) Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-65697454198619986022011-06-27T15:20:00.000-07:002011-06-27T15:20:00.682-07:00Remember how awful this was?Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-77562816535031998502011-06-20T15:18:00.000-07:002011-06-20T15:18:00.428-07:00Pictures of RosePlease see the donation button on the left to help support Rose and the other horses.
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-71005670890745975972011-06-15T16:03:00.000-07:002011-06-15T16:03:14.732-07:00Raising Mr. Baby Pony I am not a very experienced baby horse-raised but in my life I have raised six from birth or before one year old. Two were fillies four were colts. The fillies were sweet and loving, kind little girls from birth. The colts were screaming aggressive from the moment their hooves hit the ground!
They even effect the moms while still in the womb. Misty, my horse Fancy's Mother, had one of Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-25673909409121773122011-06-13T15:17:00.000-07:002011-06-13T15:17:00.687-07:00Pictures of Pretty in Pink Getting Down and DirtyPlease see the donation button on the left to help support Pink and her friends.
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-49587681603808401252011-06-09T15:13:00.000-07:002011-06-09T15:13:00.535-07:00Photos around the farm, including the chickensNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-66773469184400867092011-06-06T15:16:00.000-07:002011-06-06T15:16:00.441-07:00Pictures of Tim and a Friend
Please see the donation button on the left to help support Tim and his friends.
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-56954574882307801122011-05-30T15:11:00.000-07:002011-05-30T15:11:00.304-07:00Pictures around the farm - flowers and pigsNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-64121154246143313092011-05-27T06:58:00.000-07:002011-05-27T06:58:00.627-07:00Letting Go<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-46087300843914002302011-05-23T15:07:00.000-07:002011-05-23T15:07:00.283-07:00Pictures of Solomon and a Friend
Please see the donation button on the left to help support Solomon.Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-58941411420220938202011-05-19T12:33:00.000-07:002011-05-19T12:33:00.519-07:00Saving FaithThis story is from 2002. It didn't make the move from the old website to this one, so now here it is:
Saving Faith
by Nina Arbella (April 2002)
Whoever said there are no more heroes? I found lots of heroes on August 22, 2001 when we had to lift a crippled horse from an eleven-ton crane in a last-ditch effort to save her life. It is an extraordinary story, and I'm going to do my best to tell itNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-12990915104167550402011-05-17T12:23:00.000-07:002011-05-17T12:23:07.948-07:00Help NeededOur fundraising efforts are never-ending. Please, please, we are so desperate for money to care for our horses. We currently have 15 horses. Most are completely unplaceable and will be offered sanctuary for life. We care for our horses as if they were million dollar show horses. We keep them deeply bedded and feed them only the best. That is very expensive. We are 100% volunteers, none of us are Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-51933435271827939662011-05-16T15:05:00.000-07:002011-05-17T12:59:43.658-07:00Pictures of Gabriel and FancyPlease see the donation button on the left to help support Gabriel and Fancy. Thank you!
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-59125952849597967842011-05-09T15:03:00.000-07:002011-05-17T13:00:26.381-07:00Pictures of GabrielPlease see the donation button on the left to help support Gabriel and friends. Thank you!
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-7014746530335230382011-05-02T15:02:00.000-07:002011-05-17T13:01:03.793-07:00Pictures of Fancy
Please see the donation button on the left to help support Fancy and friends. Thank you!
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-2152871373458086212011-04-25T15:01:00.000-07:002011-05-17T13:01:30.655-07:00Pictures of CocoPlease see the donation button on the left to help support Coco and friends. Thank you!
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-88250152609086025972011-04-18T14:59:00.000-07:002011-05-17T13:02:03.417-07:00Picture of ButterflyPlease see the donation button on the left to help support Butterfly and friends. Thank you!
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-44864685517627085122011-04-13T14:04:00.000-07:002011-04-13T14:04:25.792-07:00Junebug's JobThis is the first time in four years that Junebug, our fluffy little Shetland pony, isn't holding vigil over an ancient dying friend. She seems relieved. Instead she gets to spend her days with Bianca and Solomon who are reasonably healthy, whole, and hearty and are able to support her on bad days.
In 2010 she attended Cassie who was 30+ years old and died of congestive heart failure. Until Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-46384705241280673492011-04-11T14:59:00.000-07:002011-04-11T14:59:44.986-07:00Pictures of Bianca, Junebug and SolomonNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-58760105254048019502011-04-05T14:14:00.000-07:002011-04-05T14:14:30.711-07:00Is it finally over?Though I prefer the discomforts of winter to those of summer, this winter has been extremely tough on us all. I just wonder at what age enough is enough. At our farm we have been dealing with Czardas' ruptured tendon, Tim and Junebug have hoof abscesses, Belle has an injured knee, and on the day that I broke my wrist from a fall on the ice, Faith injured her right eye rather severely. One of myNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-54787288899860848942011-03-29T08:57:00.000-07:002011-03-29T08:57:56.271-07:00StormyValentine's Day, 2011 was the 34th anniversary of the death of Stormy. She was my most precious first horse and the best earthly friend I have known.
As I drove past her grave site that morning I cried as I often do. How can it be that after 34 years I still miss her? Love just never grows old, I guess. Love never dies. I am so blessed to have had her, as she loved me, too. Through my most Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-30570576689265824972010-12-12T16:38:00.000-08:002010-12-13T03:17:37.119-08:00Help - Volunteers Needed UrgentlyEye of the Storm desperately needs volunteers immediately. Nina fell on the ice Sunday morning and broke her wrist. This means she can't clean stalls for a while. Please call the barn if you can help.
978-809-2090.
Thank you!Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-75866245977043477562010-12-09T16:22:00.000-08:002010-12-09T16:22:01.389-08:00New "Rescues"It is coming to my attention that many lesson stables are now starting "rescues." They are finding that their unride-able, worn out school horses are no longer marketable. If they cannot be ridden, they are not being accepted at auctions.
The closing of the slaughter houses and the unwanted publicity this raised caused you know what to hit the proverbial fan. Many stables just used to send Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-18692563239544522802010-12-09T15:37:00.000-08:002010-12-09T15:37:54.943-08:00Update on DiamondDiamond has been placed in a family with 10 grandchildren under the age of 11. They just love him. He has found his way to a forever home.Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-87995102626115561752010-12-09T15:35:00.000-08:002010-12-23T07:00:04.403-08:00The New OneWe have a new little pony. His owners had lost their home. The pony needed to go within days, the family had been evicted. They also had a blind, 30+ year old mare. It was discussed that this mare should not be moved from her familiar home. She would be afraid and confused, and at her age would probably die soon. This would be unfair to the horse, would actually be an act of cruelty, nor fairNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-68719214214782280672010-12-09T13:50:00.000-08:002010-12-09T15:17:47.372-08:00CocoOne hot, miserable, extremely buggy day, we put a few horses out while we cleaned their stalls. Our little wild pony mare Coco has turned into quite a stall potato. She stood at the gate and hollered "Bring me in, these bugs are AWFUL." This was a pony that ran wild for 10 years and took 10 people three hours to catch and bring to us.
Coco's stall is in the middle of the barn. She has a Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-27665168003289283332010-12-09T13:43:00.000-08:002010-12-09T13:43:27.209-08:00Google StuffWe do not endorse any of the products advertised in Ads by Google that appear on our blog. Not Pergolide or any other Cushings related "cures" or medications. Eye of the Storm produces our own herbal blend for the Cushings horse - Bess' Choice. All others are not tested, used, or endorsed by us. We have had world wide success with Bess' Choice, we would not endorse someone else's untried Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-28115390267619814102010-12-09T13:12:00.000-08:002010-12-23T07:00:39.802-08:00And then there are goodbyesDuring the month of October two of our beloved horses died. Cassie, a retired horse who spent her last days here with us had a sudden episode of congestive heart failure. She was maintained on Lasix for six more days but the damage was too great, she could not heal. She was a tough old warrior mare. In the end she died with the same fierce dignity that she had lived with. She was more than Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-35746046233984196382010-11-28T13:34:00.000-08:002010-11-28T13:34:05.249-08:00New Phone Number for Eye of the StormEye of the Storm Equine Rescue now has a new phone number: 978-809-2090.Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-42140147049569970472010-07-20T07:14:00.000-07:002010-07-20T07:14:27.514-07:00Thank You!Many thanks to everyone who supported our June fundraising house concert. We raised $3400 for the care of the horses! Harry Chalmiers sang one of Nina's favorite songs, Stay with Me, and here it is as a memento of this exciting and successful event.
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-86134719881460704902010-05-10T10:27:00.000-07:002010-05-10T10:27:22.631-07:00Tack Sale to Benefit Rescued HorsesOne of the ways people contribute to the rescued horses at Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue is by donating tack and supplies. Over the years we've accumulated quite a collection of halters, riding boots and clothes, even saddles. After using what's needed, Eye of the Storm offers the rest for sale to the public as a way to raise money for the upkeep and care of the horses. This year the Pegasus Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-91898266196085878662010-05-06T10:35:00.000-07:002010-06-09T06:12:15.955-07:00Fundraising House Concert for Eye of the StormJUNE 9 UPDATE: The fundraising event is SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing everyone this Friday!
You're invited!
Friday, June 11, 7:00 pm
Harry Chalmiers - guitarist, composer, and President of McNally Smith College of Music - will perform a program of acoustic guitar music and songs in the private home of an Eye of the Storm supporter.
Enjoy a light hearted Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-91177297640583896812010-05-04T05:47:00.000-07:002010-05-04T05:47:00.120-07:00Looking for a Truck DoctorMy old Ford pickup truck needs its own truck doctor. Any mechanic out there want to help her????
She's getting kind of squashy in the front end and needs a checkup. We really rely on the old girl (named Big T for "big truck). She's tired, but still pretty awesome.
This needs to be volunteer work, as the economy is tough on us too. Perhaps in exchange for the best horse poop in town for your Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-25248665401975096522010-04-30T08:00:00.000-07:002010-04-30T08:00:00.260-07:00Coco the "stall potato"Our wild little Coco pony has turned into quite the little stall potato. Thanks to her human friend Sylvia, she now allows us to touch her all over, stands quietly for hoof trimming, and jams her face against the gate to be caught first to come in for dinner.
Her naughty son Moon bugs her so much all day outside that she really appreciates getting away from him and into her own little space.
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-52802464487311861302010-04-27T14:34:00.000-07:002010-04-27T14:34:00.154-07:00Making friends in muck bootsWhile standing in line at our wonderful, local farm stand (which is open year round), a fellow horseman working at the register commented on my boots. This happened after several days of torrential rain. I told him that after so many layers of clothing had gotten soaked through, I kept extra boots, clothing, and Xanax in strategic locations. Looking up I saw the two women standing in line behind Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-72825359507903326002010-04-23T08:00:00.000-07:002010-04-23T08:00:07.981-07:00The Wonder of NightfallHave you ever wondered what "night fall" really meant?
As I looked at the sky one clear night I saw the deepest blackness on one side of the sky and beautiful blue on the other.
As I watched I feared that some horrible storm was coming. The black slowly overtook the blue and bright stars appeared in the blackness. I just witnessed the "night falling!"
Where have I been to have never noticed Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-12282181899625319792010-04-20T16:10:00.000-07:002010-04-20T16:10:00.319-07:00Scary TechnologyWhile measuring feed each night I watch the news on my little "entertainment center" at the barn. That is how I know exactly when the space shuttle would pass over on four different occasions. The human race has come a long way in the last 30 years. Modern technology is getting very scary to me!Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-67912907589012793462010-04-15T15:59:00.000-07:002010-04-15T15:59:00.658-07:00Remembering NoogieIt was three years ago on January 24 that Noogie died. I have been quietly and unknowingly grieving for him all this time.
As of this day, I will lock my love away for him in my heart. I will continue on and try t take better care of those still with me.
Most of the horses here are just passing through, but Noogie was my son.Such a silly name for such a silly boy.
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-54808518182352220762010-04-13T15:57:00.000-07:002010-04-13T15:57:00.134-07:00It's TrueThe very best things in life really ARE free!
Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-82529490202661069362010-04-08T16:15:00.000-07:002010-04-08T16:15:00.378-07:00Things we need right now!The Eye of the Storm wishlist:
1. A 4-wheel drive pickup truck, at least good enough to pass inspection.
2. A wireless laptop PC
3. About 200 feet of outdoor 220V electric wire.
4. 200 feet of outdoor conduit tubing that can be buried. To be used with the electric wire. This is for our well pump.
5. Any kind of horse fencing.
6. A microscope.
All donated items are tax-deductible. If there are Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-35660404038109793072010-04-06T15:29:00.000-07:002010-04-06T15:29:42.295-07:00The Wonders of Radar Weather ReportsOne night while I was watching the weather report, they mentioned that in three minutes the town next to ours was going to be hit with a white-out. I ran outside to see it moving up the driveway! It was so amazing!
As it passed over me I was completely covered with soft, powdery snowflakes. I threw back my head and faced into the wind, so soft and cool. I have never before experienced such a Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-21440199163499017662010-03-01T09:54:00.000-08:002010-03-01T09:54:47.786-08:00More on Communicating with Your Non-Human FriendsMy brother has a new girlfriend. We don't light candles at our house (I live with my brother - pretty sad, I know) for fear that my cat, Pip, could catch on fire. The girlfriend likes candles. Sure enough, Pip's tail caught on fire (he didn't even know it). So now he is banned from my brother's apartment. Being he is "just a cat" and unaware of how close he was to getting hurt, let alone Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-47484722209034079642010-02-17T13:05:00.000-08:002010-02-17T13:05:35.345-08:00How to Communicate with your Non-Human FriendsPay Attention!! Animals only have bodily functions to work with. They can't cuss you out, give you the finger, or slash your tires. They can only holler at you or poop on your bed to let you know that all is not right in their world. Now figure it out!
The negative energy radiating out of Gabriel, our stallion, can mean: "feed me"; "my water bucket has poop in it"; "I'm cold"; "I'm hot"; "theNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-59114890420480785802009-11-19T19:18:00.000-08:002009-11-19T19:37:44.692-08:00Instead, let's try to understandIt greatly saddens me that the days of little girls and their horse partners are gone. The woods and trails we rode are now housing projects and strip malls. It all has been replaced by high powered horses and structured "training" of both horse and human.I thought for awhile that the training methods had improved to the benefit of the horse, but sadly, I was wrong, I can't even watch these Alice Geburahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104388429268206947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-57780864196614610992009-11-19T19:10:00.000-08:002011-04-03T04:01:00.125-07:00To the poniesOne night while our teeny pony Bess was sick our vet said, "Why is this pony here? She should be with her family right now." Bess was 25+ years old at the time. She was a tough little alpha mare about 9 hands tall. She came to us when her owner died. We became her family. She lived with us another three years. We assumed she was untrained as the only really small adult we ever had try to rideAlice Geburahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104388429268206947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-23863337459036090102009-11-19T18:48:00.001-08:002009-11-19T19:07:28.875-08:00WillieMy beautiful little horse Willie has faded away before my eyes. It is time also for him to join his angel. He agrees, it is time to go. He has never been any trouble at all, he was just always there. Always a good influence on any upset horse. His sweet calm spirit made all others around him feel safe. But he is very old and time has caught up with him. "Time and unforeseen occurrences Alice Geburahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104388429268206947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-31744043924410507482009-11-19T18:40:00.000-08:002009-11-19T19:09:50.924-08:00We need money stillThank you all for your loving support throughout the years. Please remember us at this time of giving. All donations go directly to the care of our horses. We are a 100% volunteer staff. -NinaUpdatesRecently we were able to place two horses, Baladi, an Arab Saddlebred mare with an incurable lameness, and a teeny-tiny mini mare, Snowflake, into loving permanent homes. We are currently housingAlice Geburahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104388429268206947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-14015838977728974032009-10-12T12:42:00.000-07:002009-10-12T12:45:39.553-07:00Knife Sharpening Clinic to Benefit EOTSThis Saturday, Oct. 17 the 6th annual Wine Tasting at Last National Wine Company will feature a Knife Sharpening Clinic. $3 per blade. Half of the proceeds will go to Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue. The Wine Tasting is from 3pm to 6pm. Address is 18 Powdermill Road (Rt 62) in Acton. For more information, call 978-897-5511.Alice Geburahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104388429268206947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-16567847033338042382009-10-07T12:08:00.000-07:002009-10-07T12:08:27.186-07:00A Destiny for Horse Rescue
In my high school year book under my picture is a self prediction for my future. I wrote that some day I wanted to rescue horses. Be careful what you wish for. Although we are still active in the rescue business we are currently housing 12 unplaceable horses and two who can be placed only in the perfect homes due to physical, emotional, and behavioral issues. I also have two of my own.
There Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-17166303209619138532009-10-06T19:25:00.001-07:002009-10-06T19:25:51.077-07:00Buttons
Two days before Jaime died our friend Jo Newcomb lost her 28-year-old pony Buttons. After looking all summer we found a pretty little mini to be her new friend. (See photo.) Jo named her Snowflake because on her totally black body there is a little white snowflake on her back. She is a perfect little lady and is very gentle. So sorry for your loss of dear Buttons, but I believe this little Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-86107396843565287702009-10-06T19:24:00.000-07:002009-10-06T19:26:45.406-07:00Good Bye JaimeOn May 1, 2009 Jaime died. She was 38 years old. Catherine found her lying on her side with her legs tucked against the wall. She was awake and alert. She tried to get up, but couldn't. With the help of four strong men from Astro Crane Company next door (I so appreciate the strength of men), we managed to pull her away from the wall and roll her onto her other side. That didn't help.Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-55787867316441658862009-10-06T19:19:00.001-07:002009-10-06T19:22:16.896-07:00Willie
In the aftermath of so much equine death in my immediate circle I am just not ready to lose Willie. Having been there for three deaths and burials, spending hours on the phone with Laurie from The Vineyard Mini Horse Rescue as one of her ponies, Peppercorn, faded away from some still unidentified abscess infection, my heart needs a rest. The other three were very old, surrounded by beloved Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-68817049456394842072009-10-06T13:10:00.000-07:002009-10-06T19:17:56.768-07:00Article: Equine Cushings "Cure"by Nina Arbella
(Please note that we're calling this a "cure," but it's really just a great treatment that we discovered for Equine Cushings disease. We're not vets, we're just observant horse people who want to help other horse owners who want to learn about helping horses with equine cushings. Call 978-897-8866 for information on purchasing our supplement for Equine Cushings.)
See also our Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-83825468756397731842009-10-06T12:08:00.000-07:002009-10-17T06:47:48.291-07:00How You Can Help the HorsesThere are many ways that you can help the horses at Eye of the Storm.
Send a tax-deductible donation. See the instructions on the bottom of the page. Eye of the Storm is a non-profit corporation, registered with the IRS as a 170(b)(1)(a)vi, a non profit organization for the prevention of cruelty to animals, under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Your entire contribution will go to to help the Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-59845880701105913662009-10-06T12:00:00.000-07:002009-10-06T14:01:53.580-07:00Equine Rescue Donation FAQsWe often get questions about donating to Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue.
Where exactly does the money go?
Horse care, horse care, and nothing but horse care. Nearly a dozen horses have been rescued, rehabilitated, or purchased to remain with Eye of the Storm permanently. This facility is run completely by volunteers. There are no salaries or expense funds. (This web site is donated by a local Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-26579263167905431262009-10-06T11:28:00.000-07:002009-10-06T14:02:53.041-07:00About Eye of the Storm Equine RescueWho We Are
Located in Stow, Massachusetts, Eye of the Storm is an equine rescue center dedicated to saving the lives of horses who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Horses that come to this barn remain here for life, or may be placed in approved foster homes once they are completely rehabilitated. Eye of the Storm always retains custody of its horses, even when they are placed in foster Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-80236461991969431592009-07-24T12:24:00.000-07:002010-04-16T14:56:29.680-07:00Our Friend: Minerva SolutionsIn today's competitive business world you have to make your messages clear and simple. Minerva Solutions, Inc. can help align promotional activities with your overall marketing goals to help you gain:
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Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-76610612865032645272009-02-01T16:35:00.000-08:002009-10-06T16:41:14.952-07:00Jaime, Warrior Mare
On Dec. 17, 2008 we finally succeeded in trimming 36-year-old Jaime’s hooves. We got Jaime 9 years ago when her owner died. She had spent all of her life, since she was three months old, in the company of cows. She was halter broke, but totally untrained in any other way.
Whenever we tried to trim her overgrown hooves she would throw herself on top of us, willing to commit suicide and take us Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-25364921959672470902008-12-06T16:43:00.000-08:002009-10-06T16:45:13.856-07:00Pretty in Pink
A new little mare just came to us. She was a camp horse who put her foot through a wall, fell down, and hung there for an unknown period of time, but long enough to do severe damage to her pastern and get a large and painful pressure sore on her hip. The camp personnel and the vet did an awesome job with her care, but time was running out. With months of special care and recuperation time neededNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-66666281625484686802008-12-01T16:49:00.000-08:002009-10-06T16:50:37.021-07:00Help! Our fundraising efforts are never-ending. Please, please, we are so desperate for money to care for our horses. We currently have 15 horses. Ten are completely unplaceable and will be offered sanctuary for life. We care for our horses as if they were million dollar show Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-16303334203473303492008-12-01T16:46:00.000-08:002009-10-06T16:48:36.719-07:00Moon wants his Mommy
Little Moon is the pretty - but naughty - little stallion who came to us last year. He had spent all six years of his life with his mother. She taught him to be respectful of mares and unlike the stud colts that are separated from all other equine contact at weaning, he was socialized in a herd situation. The herd consisted of his mother and himself.
He has been gelded (thank GOD)! He has Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-21039885880261193372008-08-08T17:00:00.000-07:002009-10-06T17:05:57.223-07:00Eye of the Storm on NECN Cable NewsThe New England Cable News Network interviewed Nina Arbella of Eye of the Storm for a segment on the high cost of horse ownership in today's economy.
View the news segment.Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-22279565260086119532008-08-08T11:40:00.000-07:002009-10-07T11:43:29.606-07:00Crazy Nina
Two days after Nessa’s death, my friends Delaine and Becky came all the way from Illinois to visit me. Their horse D’Amigo is doing well on our Bess’ Choice herbal for the Cushings horse. They wanted to meet me in person as we had talked only on the phone.
I have concluded that in the event of the death of one of my horses something odd happens to me. Though I know I’m doing and saying things Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-36899250301058691452008-03-23T16:56:00.000-07:002009-10-06T16:59:01.517-07:00Good Bye Nessa
On March 22, 2008 at 9:30pm my Nessa died after a six week long illness. She was 36 years old. I could write pages and pages of things about my Nessa, but what it all boils down to is she was one of the best things that ever happened to me. She was brave, she was tough, and she took better care of me than any human ever has. She gave her all without ever taking. It was an honor to care for her Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-42205987456213419552007-12-12T11:57:00.000-08:002009-10-07T12:00:00.259-07:00The Tragedy of Horse SlaughterMore than 60,000 horses will be thrown away in the U.S. this year. These are the ones who are not loved, who don t have friends to make tiny braids in their manes so they will always be remembered. These are the horses who have no one to walk their stable mates down to their graves to say good-bye. There s no one to cry on their faces as they are given the last gift of a peaceful death among Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-69207370661672194802007-12-12T11:46:00.000-08:002009-10-07T11:56:45.466-07:00Snowdrop - So Many Ways to Die
I rescue horses. At Eye of the Storm we have lost three horses this year. The third was Snowdrop. Unlike the first two, Noogie and Sun, it was not sudden but planned.
She was a beautiful little gray Arab, 27 years old. She had serious, unmanageable laminitis and had taken a turn for the worse. On the day that I found that blood serum had found its way out of a three inch crack along her Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-75934805657503099482004-11-01T12:44:00.000-08:002009-10-07T12:45:49.959-07:00ButterflyWe promised that we'd tell you more about Butterfly, our new miniature hourse. Finally, here we are:
Butterfly, our tiny somewhat blind mini-horse, is doing great. She is two years old and has grown into a more “horse-like” shape. She was very funny looking at first with a huge belly and not much else. EverythingNina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-48467684243697587032004-11-01T12:42:00.000-08:002009-10-07T12:44:18.422-07:00Frogs
At the farm we have a puddle with 23 frogs. I love frogs. The puddle is right in the middle of the driveway. I blocked it off so no one can drive through it and I have kept it full by dumping the horse’s yesterday’s water buckets into it all summer. Last year we had one frog living in a tire.Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414930850570509246.post-69429867995660973262004-11-01T12:39:00.000-08:002009-10-07T12:42:07.201-07:00Skinny Sun
September 10, 2004 was a good day. It was the first cool day all summer. I had no help this day and was afraid I could not care for the fifteen horses alone, but I did. I even had time for a few little projects like dragging all the bins of winter blankets out of storage. Before we know it, it will be winter.
This was was the day that Sun came into my life. Sun is a quarter horse palomino, Nina Arbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714900297197887337noreply@blogger.com0