Jack

The first on our list is Jack. He arrived on our farm near the beginning of our rescuing efforts. He was quite unattractive and muley looking but had the heart of gold and a personality to match. Jack made sure I knew from the moment we met that I wasnt leaving that sale barn without him. He followed me around anywhere he could. It took some coaxing but we rescued him and his friend Hewy. Jack was instantly a part of the family. He had chosen us! Jack became our mascot, our representative and our horse. He taught my girls what loving a horse was about. My daughter Taylor bonded with Jack as I had. He became my trail buddy and her 4H mount. She didnt care that people thought it was crazy to use a draft horse in riding classes. She was proud to bathe him, clip him and show him off. The bond they shared was heartwarming. He was as proud to carry her around as she was to be riding him. They had very similar egos. We lost Jack to a freak field accident after owning him almost 4 years. Our lives have not been the same. He was the rock we had in our field. Taylor has given up showing and shows little interest in the horses at all since loosing Jack. His picture is proudly posted in our barn and it is known as the barn that Jack built, because without his presence in our lives we wouldnt have become as passionate about the drafts and their promising abilities. He opened our eyes and hearts and he is missed every minute of every day here! We love you so much Jack and I miss you so much. My hope is that you will indeed be waiting on me one day to cross that bridge. It will be so great to see you again! Until then, rest in peace my sweet boy!

RIP Jack November 2006

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DISCLAIMER: We are in NO WAY, nor have we or will we EVER be affiliated with Drafty Barn Rescue located in Lore City, OH. The operator of the Drafty Barn Rescue organization has tagged the phrase "Frog Pond" on her website, used a portion of our trademarked slogan for her organizational name, and has placed frog pictures all over her pages. Additionally, she seems to be overly concerned about the length, content and requirements of our adoption application and contracts. This is a small part of her efforts at causing issues for our organization. One very good reason this "rescue" should be watched is shown in living color from Channel 3-Cleveland News Footage. The photo of the operator of the Drafty Barn rescue is shown on the still shot in the video. You will hear her own words and feelings on horse slaughter by watching the link.

There is also a 2008 USDA/Ohio Dept of Agriculture citation against them for Non-burial of Livestock after they left a horse lying in a ditch for days unnoticed by anyone that resides at the farm -- only the children who ride the bus past the farm daily to school. We received numerous phone calls from parents requesting assistance. Should you wish to see this document, please feel free to email us and it will be forwarded.