Puddin' Pie's Place

04/23/2024

It’s been a minute since we’ve posted. That doesn’t mean we’ve gone away. Still here! Still doing all the things to care for our little creatures. As always we appreciate your caring and generous support. Especially our friends at Tim Edwards Farm & Landscaping in Mill Spring NC. And Sentinel Feeds—The horses LOVE the wellness formula! Enjoy this little moment from our morning….

08/09/2023

Sure was hot unloading the hay, but I had a great helper to get me through it. Thanks, Marshmallow, for your moral support!

06/07/2023

Congratulations to our friend Dana! ❤️❤️❤️

05/18/2023

Good morning Iris

04/06/2023

RIP Our Sweet Fritz March 2023
Out of the corner of my eye, I see Fritz. He was grazing contentedly with his friends, his long graceful neck stretching down to savor bright green spring grass. No wait, can’t be. Can’t be Fritz…he crossed the Rainbow Bridge and was buried a couple of days ago. I look again and see the two round minis, Caroline and Marshmallow, heads down to the grass. And there is Toppur and Aldis. All of Fritz’s grazing companions and nothing but space where the lanky, long legged Fritz would have been.
He landed in our rescue eight years ago with a guarantee of love, safety and comfort for the rest of his days. He had few teeth left and required a meal of soaked mash three times a day. Teresa, in particular, arranged her life around making sure that Fritz received his three meals a day.
He was a sensitive horse, shy of strangers but intensely curious. He was also a friendly sort and we soon moved him in with a herd of 7 mini mares, all rescues at Puddin' Pie's Place. Fritz was the ultimate protector of his little herd. He was gentle with them while still being clear that he was in charge. They became a tight family group often standing together under the shade tree on hot summer days.
Fritz earned a special privilege we call “free grazer” This meant that he was allowed to roam freely around the stable areas to graze as he wished outside the confines of the designated pasture. He had access to the stable area, hay storage and equipment shed, and could come and go as he pleased. He never misbehaved or did anything foolish. Sometimes, like on farrier day, we had no choice but to put him back into his pasture with his little mares. This was because he loved being a part of things and liked to stand smack in the middle of the barn aisle while the farriers were trying to work. He didn’t bother anything or anybody. He just liked to stand in the way, eyes half closed, one hind foot resting, being a part of the fun.
He was extremely alert to any goings on. He knew when something out of the ordinary was happening and would throw his head up to get a good look, long neck that he had, watching carefully. If he deemed something alarming or dangerous he raced to the safety of the barn. Tail up, head high, long legs lifting, even at his advanced age he was a gorgeous and graceful mover. Gosh, he was beautiful.
He hated rain. And cold. And loved his fly sheets, his raincoat, and his winter blankets. He loved his run-in shelter too. It was comical to see him peeking around the corner if he heard his name called, tucked cozily in the run-in with his little herd.
One of his most endearing habits was how he would deliberately line up his hind end and back up towards you, ever so slowly and carefully. At first I thought, “wow is this horse preparing to kick the snot out of me?” But no, not at all. He was simply asking to have his rump and tail scratched. What a goof ball, he was.
Our sweet Fritz. He was a Good Boy. We loved him well and he is greatly missed. Run free, beautiful sweet Fritz…until we meet again!

03/30/2023

Good morning! Feliz Jueves! Here’s our beautiful Iris, getting her day started. A hug MUST come first.

01/14/2023

We’ve got the fresh pecans you need for this recipe! $5/lb in the shell. Fresh from our grove. All sale proceeds benefit Puddin’ Pie’s Place, mini horse sanctuary.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Toasted Pecans, and Dried Cranberries is an easy Christmas side dish that will add colors and vibrancy to your holiday menu! This is such a perfect Christmas recipe. Roasted Brussels

01/10/2023

I can’t help but wonder what they might be chatting about…

01/05/2023

Hanging out to dry. We’re grateful for the rain, but it was kind of a lot for one day.

12/29/2022

Good morning from Puddin’ Pie’s pecan grove. Have you tried our delicious fresh from the tree pecans yet? We are still harvesting. $5/lb for in the shell pecans. All proceeds benefit Puddin’ Pie’s Place, a registered 501(c)(3)

12/18/2022

Poor Toppur…every morning these two are pressuring him to hurry up and finish his breakfast so they can run in there and lick out the bowl. 🐕‍🦺 knows how to pull open the stall door.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from Puddin’ Pie’s Place! May you all be like Zoey here, and wallow fully in your feast!
We are thankful for all our friends, followers, and supporters. Enjoy a peaceful day full of blessings.

11/18/2022

Mini elves are busily sorting and packaging our fresh from the tree pecans! They are soooo delicious. Available for sale soon!

10/30/2022

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Puddin’ Pie’s Place shared a post on Instagram: "Our namesake, Sweet Puddin Pie. Sadly, this tiny is no longer with us but she will never be forgotten. Run free, little Puddy, until we meet again! ❤️ ...

10/21/2022

Sweet Muffin is positively plush on this chilly morning! Her coat is so soft and silky.

10/19/2022

Bread and milk!! Bread and milk!! 😆 Lots of mini action yesterday evening as the cold snap heads our way.

10/10/2022

Let the wild rumpus begin!

10/08/2022

This is very serious. We are going to the dump. We have our recyclables. This is very serious business. Turn around and drive and no one gets hurt.

10/04/2022

Keeping watch.

09/21/2022

Happy Wednesday from Beezus and Marshmallow!!

09/16/2022

These two have become good friends..Marshmallow and Beezus.

09/04/2022

Hug a donkey every day for good luck ♥️

07/26/2022

Breakfast buddies

06/16/2022

Just a cute little muzzle on a hot day. Liza.

04/16/2022

Wild mini action on a beautiful morning. Even the mares were playing today. Little Camille slipped and went down but she recovered and got back in the fray.

04/01/2022

Puddin’ Pie crossed the Rainbow Bridge 2 years ago today. She was loved well while she was with us. This tiny horse inspired us all to be brave and persevere despite the challenges we face. I miss her every day. Run free, Puddin’ Pie! ♥️♥️♥️

03/20/2022

Got major side eye from Caroline when I was late to the barn. Yeah well, that’s the same expression on my face that same morning when I woke up to discover the dogs had brought a opossum into the house overnight. Opossum not injured and safely relocated but of course that made me late to the barn and Caroline expressed her displeasure.

03/08/2022

Beautiful Muffin.