Stricker Sunshine Rescue Ranch

09/22/2024

Who remembers sparkles? Look at her and her own little girl riding with mom! LOVE this! Thank you Michelle!!

09/21/2024

09/19/2024

Roy update: vet called and Roy is doing great!! He is eating good, switching to oral antibiotics tomorrow and will hopefully come home Saturday. Keep the prayers coming ❤️🐴😊

09/19/2024

hay and feed donation have been at a complete stand still. Yes I’m starting to panic. As a community I’m asking even if you have $5, please donate, if you can’t like and comment on all our post and share share share. Thank you

Who would like to sponsor towards a round bale for these 3 cuties? Round bales are $115. We also still have an outstanding feed and hay bill at Winning Circle Feed store. You can call there directly at (727) 863-0001 and ask for Mandy

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09/19/2024

Sweet picture of Riley & Morgan! ❤️🐴

09/18/2024

HANDSOME man Cowboy.. ❤️

09/18/2024

Who would like to sponsor towards a round bale for these 3 cuties? Round bales are $115. We also still have an outstanding feed and hay bill at Winning Circle Feed store. You can call there directly at (727) 863-0001 and ask for Mandy

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09/17/2024

Roy: vet called, Roy is doing good. Bandage is staying in place. We only took his pellets and vitamins, assumed they had hay, called Re*****on Feed Store in Brandon and thankfully they are going to deliver Timothy hay for Roy so I don’t have to drive so far today. Continue the prayers and good vibes for this sweet sassy boy! ❤️🐴

09/17/2024

For all our friends and followers.. may we all say a prayer and send all the good thoughts to our little man Roy. We adore him and hope his recovery is a quick one. ❤️

09/16/2024

Update on Roy: the vet just called. Roy just came out of surgery and is doing well. The surgery was longer and harder than anticipated as the hernia was well into the sheath area which was not known beforehand. He could not have the mesh. They will keep him at the hospital for 3 or so days on IV antibiotics and pain meds. Biggest concern is infection and keeping all closed to heal. Please send good vibes to Roy. I have been worried sick the last few days. The rescue is missing him right now, feels weird. Just need to think positive! He’s such a sweet funny soul and need him to come home healthy and happy.

09/16/2024

Reminder: the rescue is located at our personal home. If you have scheduled volunteer hours, you do not need to text or call before coming however IF you do not have scheduled dedicated hours, please call or text me to make sure it is ok to come. I could be skinny dipping in the pool 😂

From now on, we will only be accepting volunteers that can have a set schedule. It is to hard to schedule important chores and stuff that need to be done with drop in volunteers. Sunday is our family day so limited volunteers on Sunday unless you have been with SSRR for awhile and know the horses and routine.

Please make sure that you have signed the liability waiver and have in hand before coming out.

We NEED and appreciate all volunteers. We are just trying to not have chaos as I do not function well in chaos.

Thank you

09/16/2024

Do want to help the horses at Stricker Sunshine Rescue Ranch? Did you know that just following, liking and sharing our Facebook post will help? We are at 5,100 followers and need to get up to 10,000 followers, additional interactions and additional minutes viewed to be able to get monetized on FB. I am going to try my hardest to do more lives and put better content out. I just need each of you to please follow, like, share, interact, give us feedback and ideas. We are a one of a kind rescue. We go above and beyond each and everyday to give the BEST care physically, emotionally and spiritually to each and every horse. It is our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and rehome equines in need. We have a great team, great supporters and we are very grateful. We need each of you to keep going! I made a promise to myself when we started the rescue that we would only continue if we can continue to do it RIGHT! Let's get up to 6,000 then 7,000 then 8,000 then 9,000 then 10,000 followers. We can do this! Ask your family and friends to follow. Send our Facebook link in messenger or text to your family and friends and ask them to follow. Lets get creative!! Share share share!! Thank you!! 🐴🥰

09/16/2024

Western style Satchel raffle! Super duper cute! 20 spots at $10 per spot. Winner will be responsible for shipping. All proceeds will go towards round bales needed. Please send payment to the below and send the page a screenshot. If you want a certain number, please specify. If the number is already taken, we will choose the next closest number. Let’s have some fun! Will do the drawing live once spots are filled. Thank you Angel for donating the purse to the rescue to feed the horses!
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09/15/2024

Ms. Bella loving her new human ❤️🐴

09/15/2024

Just my thoughts lately…. IF rescue is done properly, it can’t be easy or at least it hasn’t been for me. I get to get up everyday and spend my entire day every day feeding and caring for these horses. It’s a gift and all I have ever wanted to do. In saying that, I love every part of rehabbing the horses physically mentally and emotionally. However it’s 24/7, feeding, picking pastures, picking stalls, scrubbing and refilling waters, picking feet, doctoring, grooming, worrying about each one of them. I work harder than I ever have in my 52 years completely for FREE, for the love of the horse. The part that I have a hard time with is, I am so busy caring for them that I do not get the time to train as needed, to do the admin side, to spend time with my 8 year old, my family and then on top of that the constant worry about the FUNDS!! The rescue is at our personal property so constant traffic. The constant need for feed, hay, shavings, vet, farrier and supplements! I have tried to build up our Facebook so we can get monetized to help the horses but honestly I’m so busy with the daily that I don’t have time to take pics and do lives.
We need to grow our page, get volunteers that are able to commit to certain days and times and figure out fundraisers to pay for the horses. Saving them is great but what then? Rescues need responsible rescue cost. Think about Bae, Ranger snd Riley! They have been here for a full year under sheriff seizure hold and I can’t even fundraise enough to get their vaccines and coggins and Baes dental let alone hay and feed. Al and I can’t anymore. We have put all of our savings plus plus into this rescue trying to rehabilitate and make a difference. I see so many small rescues quitting lately due to burn out and lack of funding but then I see bigger rescues fundraise for $14,000 to $50,000 at a time.

I know the physical part would not be so hard if we had a larger piece of property as we could drag every few days however we have to pick every pile every day to stay sanitary.

If you are local and commit to certain days and times, please reach out.

If you would like to help us grow our page, please share our post and invite your friends.

If you can sponsor a horse, please please.

If you are a local trainer and can donate some time, please reach out.

We have Cheyanne, Lilly and Cowboy available for adoption. Cowboys adoption post will be posted shortly.

We are a non profit 501c3 and have HUGE plans for this rescue. We want to eventually bring veterans and children that would not have the means to heal alongside the horses.

We have to get the help so I can be at my desk a few days a week doing the admin side so I’m not up till 1 am. I need to learn the ins and outs of grants, there has to be a way.

I’ve said we are full and not taking anymore in but it’s so hard to say no to the ones in need like Morgan. Morgan has been through hell in his life and deserves to love and be loved.

In saying all of this, I’m tired. The physical work is a lot and the constant worry about feed, hay etc is emotionally draining…. Any POSITIVE input would be greatly appreciated.

I do have to tell the ones that do share and do donate, thank you! We have the same handful of every time! Thank you!!!! ❤️🐴

To our awesome volunteers… THANK YOU!!! ❤️🐴

09/15/2024

Update: raised $500 of $1200 needed to fundraise $1200 for discounted training board with Cat Zimmerman with CZ Mustangs for Morgan! We would like to send Morgan for training! Would anyone be willing to donate towards Morgan’s future? Morgan needs confidence! Morgan was said to have been caught up in barb wire in the past. He does not want his neck or forelock area touched, he will not pick his feet up, he needs education by a soft hand. I have been working with him as I have time but I need to face the fact that I do not have the time with everything that needs to be done at the rescue. Just the daily feeding, picking manure, fresh waters, picking feet, doctoring etc takes all I have. Oh and the admin side of the rescue. Yes I like things just so and will not let the important daily care of each horse or property lack. Morgan does show signs of DSLD so training will most likely be all ground work. We will have this evaluated. Even if Morgan does have DSLD and will be companion only, he needs education to set him up for success in his next home. The Morgan’s and Lilly’s is when I wish we had more property to offer sanctuary. It is so hard to place companion only. To enjoy a horse is not just riding. Just being in thier space, grooming, bathing, the connection is just as awesome. I pray constantly that a larger piece of property will somehow come across our path to help more that just need sanctuary. Adoptions are slow, donations are slow, it’s a scary time right now. I constantly pray for guidance with SSRR!! ❤️🐴😊🙏

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09/13/2024

Reminder to vote once a week! It’s free to vote

09/13/2024

Roy’s surgery has been rescheduled till Monday as the mesh has not arrived just yet. They may need the mesh. Roy will stay the weekend at Brandon Equine Mefical Center. All of his bloodwork came back great. I will keep everyone posted. Thank you

09/12/2024

🐴Lilly is available for adoption 🐴
~ early to mid 20's 14.2 H
~ up to date on vaccines, coggins, dental and trim
~ we are offering Lilly as companion only as she has ridden in the past however that was years ago. Based on research Lilly has at least 3 babies so in my opinion, she was more of a brood mare. She did take the saddle good
~ Sound, no issues
~ Easy keeper
~ Lilly ties, baths and loves to be groomed
~ Good for farrier and vet
~ Lilly is a bit picky on whom her pasture mate will be. We had a hard time figuring out who to put her out with however she has finally decided that she really likes Cowboy. Lilly does jump low fences. We have not had a problem with her with the 5' fence.
~ Lilly came in as an owner surrender as her mom past away, she is a very special girl and needs a great home.
~ Adoption application and contract is a must. We do require pictures of shelter, fencing and your DL. We do check all references including vet and farrier. If you do not currently have a vet or farrier, we will assist in finding one for you. Please only apply if you have good intentions as we will investigate every which way. Nobody is perfect however it is our job to make sure that each SSRR horse is safe for the rest of their life. You do not have to have the most beautiful barn however you must have good intentions and all the love.

09/12/2024

Roy is currently at Brandon Equine Medical and doing good. He is scheduled for surgery for tomorrow. Thank you to everyone that donated to make this possible. Roy is a special boy ❤️🐴

09/11/2024

Good Afternoon! Just dropped Roy off at BEMC

09/11/2024

Oliver now Geppetto, Olaf and Major. All rescues from Stricker Sunshine Rescue Ranch! So happy they are with the Ansaldo Family! Happy babies! 🐴😍

09/10/2024

Thank you to everyone that donated towards Roy’s surgery!!!! ❤️🐴😊 we have raised the full amount

09/09/2024

❌ FUNDRAISED full amount! Y’all are amazing! ❌
You can call Kristine at 813-643-7177 Brandon Equine Medical Center to make a payment directly to our account for Roy!

Roy is scheduled to have surgery on Wednesday, September 11th at Brandon Equine Medical Center. Roy had an injury to his abdomen and sustained abdominal tear. If we do not get the surgery done, there is a chance that part of his intestine can go through the tear and loose blood supply. Brandon Equine will evaluate Roy on Wednesday to see if they will need mesh or not. This is why the surgery is quoted between $3,500 to $4,000. Roy is deserves a chance to live his best life. Roy came into SSRR as a sanctuary mini as his mom could no longer physically care for him due to health reasons. Roy's mom has become part of our family here at SSRR and love her dearly. We have met and made some amazing friends and family through the rescue. We made a promise to Roy and his mom to always take care of Roy and we need to stand behind that. I am asking everyone to please donate if you can and if not, please share share share. We have to raise ALL the funds by Tuesday, September 10th to keep our appointment. The rescue does not have the funds to cover this and we are personally tapped from the rescue. We are utilizing the $800 that we raised to get Moosassa home however SMHR did find her a forever home so we did not need to bring her home. Please remember that my giving circle is giving bonuses if you would like to donate through MGC. I want to tell each of you Thank you for all you do. You help us make a difference for each and every horse and donkey here at SSRR. Yes, our boots are on the ground however we would not be able to help as we do without each of you. Please reach out if you have any questions.

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09/09/2024

Saturday selfie.. 😁🐴

09/08/2024

Saturdays are for Sunshine and cool baths..😊

09/07/2024

A day at the rescue! So thankful for our volunteers

09/07/2024

We now have an account set up under Stricker Sunshine Rescue Ranch with Brandon Equine Medical Center You call call directly and add funds to our account for Roy's surgery Phone: (813) 643-7177 I do think the office is closed until Monday to take payments!

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09/06/2024

Hey hay! We have missed y’all

09/06/2024

OMG look at baby Ranger! I will get a good photo of him today. He has grown SOOO much!!