Whispering Winds Animal Sanctuary

12/09/2025

This toad!!! Peanut came in last night while I was moving horses out. When I came out to feed this morning, he trotted up nickering. He really thought he was a domestic for a moment. The older he gets the more handsome he is.

12/07/2025

What a difference already!!! Tom got the stall fronts up and the back gates will be mounted today. He'll eventually get to sandblast the other stall fronts on the outside, and weld the door back on. Apache has his own space now since I kicked the boys back out into the arena, which I still need to groom. Donkeys have a hiding place out of view of the others. Best we can do since their shelter was destroyed, but they're not complaining. Tom helped me since I started my day with electric legs 😢 But, the feeding went so smooth finally. No one was trying to steal each other's breakfast. Everyone where they needed to go. We had to haul hot water from the house for the mash, but we bought a small RV water heater Tom will set up today. It was 30 degrees when I was prepping!! Once this is all done, time to rebuild and enclose Apache's area. Even the grass I planted is starting to grow.

Now, 32 degrees, time to clean the stalls and pastures

11/27/2025

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11/21/2025

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11/21/2025

Tom got one in place yesterday. He still has to secure it correctly and cut the boards. I'll stain them when he has the last one done. Once these are done it'll be time to redo Apache's small barn. The OSP is temporary to keep the horses and donkeys from trying to go through the small spaces. The piece on the far left is so Debbie can eat in peace without Mia trying to take her food, too. These are going to be so great

11/21/2025

GOOD MORNING

I couldn't catch Black Jack, Brian, Yava, and Smokey doing zoomies together this morning at the same time these 2 caught my attention. I guess the weather was just right. The donks are playing behind my 2nd burn pile.

11/20/2025

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IN TEXAS

We have confirmed exposure risk for horses that attended the WPRA Finals on November 4-9 or the 377 Arena on November 15 and 16. If your horse was at either location, quarantine immediately for the next 14 days and do not leave the premises during this time.

If you have an appointment with us, please do not unload your horses. You may come inside to check in, but keep your horses in the trailer until a staff member comes out to assist you. This helps protect every horse on the property.

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EHV spreads through nose to nose contact, shared buckets or tack, contaminated trailers, airborne droplets from coughing or snorting, and from people who handle exposed horses.

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- Fever (Over 101.5)
- Nasal discharge
- Lethargy
- Hind end weakness or wobbliness
- Loss of tail tone or urine dribbling

Some cases progress to the neurological form, EHM, which is a medical emergency. Take temperatures twice daily and monitor closely.

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Do not panic. Just be proactive. Good biosecurity, quarantine, and early symptom monitoring go a long way toward keeping your horse and the community safe.

If you have concerns or notice any symptoms, call immediately.

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11/05/2025

The 3 Amigos...our Alpine boys decided to stop for a photo op. Yavapai, Peanut (look how big he's gotten), and the Boss Man, Black Jack. He has taken over as Lead of the entire herd.

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11/05/2025

After getting the stalls and pasture cleaned I went out to see Tom on the west end of the south field while he is securing the fence. It was a nice surprise to see the herd enjoying the warm sun and nice breeze. Yava thought it was me, but I have a cap and sunglasses on so he wasn't sure. Peanut is growing so fast and still his mama's baby boy. As much as I'd love to go pet everyone, the accident/fall was big wake up call. They all come in from time to time anyway. And then there's the donkeys!!!

11/01/2025

My life!! Sophia is somewhere hidden in the pillows. Kyra is lying on the floor, and Flash and Lilly are watching TV with Tom, hoping to share some breakfast.

10/27/2025

My recent accident, where I was thrown into the air and my chute failed to deploy (a 5 foot flight occurring unexpectedly was a first for me), has made me more cautious when interacting with the herd. As the Lead horse, Black Jack exerts significant influence over the others, and his actions led to my injury. When Black Jack and Brian were following me, the former suddenly snapped or bumped Brian, causing him to bolt and collide with me, hence the flight.

Today, after inspecting the water tanks and closing the gate, I was approached by my 3 Amigos. While I am able to interact with Peanut and Yava without issue, the presence of Black Jack makes me somewhat apprehensive. Although he is not aggressive, Black Jack's dominant status within the herd is well-established, and I have learned to respect those boundaries. Our understanding is that I will rub his nose but not push the interaction further, to which I agree.

I love my boys.

10/25/2025

While it was dry I have been expanding our tank and pulling dirt for repairs and the barns. I've fixed a few of our "roads" at the gates that got washed out over the past 2 years. I redid Loki and George's stalls, and Apache's. We should have belly dump load of gravel coming in this next week. I surrounded the main barn and North barn stall entrances to raise the levels and keep them from flooding, like they have in the past. Late afternoon yesterday, I pulled my last load. I could have grabbed 2 more but I was done for the day. I'm glad I got done what I did. Took about 10 days, but it was so needed. Last night the rains started. I worked my butt off since the tornado to get everything cleaned and done and I made it!!! God is good.