SFS Equine Rescue

01/21/2025

So grateful that I can check on the rescue babies to make sure they are safe. They have loads of hay and alfalfa. None of them are used to these temps except Kristy, our Canadian OTTB. The minis also seem to enjoy cold and miserable. Titus, on the other hand, is super cold sensitive so he is bundled up a bit more than the others.

01/19/2025

Winter storm prep 🥶

01/19/2025

We are doing our best to prepare the rescue and all of the lives who depend on us for the winter storm heading our way. This is not something we see here in our area of Louisiana so it’s a bit stressful.

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A MAJOR SNOWSTORM TUESDAY- every model you look at says the same thing, this could be an historic storm for the Gulf Coast. The widespread nature of snow accumulations is something we rarely see this far south. Expect this snow event to rival some of the most significant in our history.

There will be some mixing issues in spots as we filter in sleet and freezing rain with the snow. Any liquid rain would only be in southern areas at the coast. As the storm cranks up through the day Tuesday, a complete transition to heavy snow is possible. Where we get that complete changeover, the banding of snow will be heavy. It’s in these locations where snow accumulations over 6” are possible, it would not be shocking to see a few 8-10” totals.

With that being said, residents need to be prepared. Freezing temperatures in advance of the winter storm will set the stage for a rapid deterioration of our interstate system and roadways. Expect this to occur in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Please be in your safe spot for the duration of the storm by then. Travel will become impossible from Tuesday through most of Wednesday - I wouldn’t expect improvement on the roads until Thursday at the earliest.

As snow accumulates, it can get heavy leading to sagging power lines and falling branches. Please watch for this around your home! It could lead to power outages as well.

Once we lay a snowpack, those spots will have a VERY frigid night Tuesday night into Wednesday. Lows in the teens are likely which is an automatic pipe freeze.

Stay safe y’all! Snow can be fun but also dangerous if you don’t take precautions. I’ll keep you updated as this possibly historic event plays out!

01/07/2025

01/04/2025

Sound advice 🤷🏼‍♀️

Pretty true I think. 😁

12/29/2024

We were completely saturated with rain yesterday so Walter decided now is the best time to insert himself into the freshly cleaned up front paddocks. He also discovered Josie’s stall shavings and rearranged the front barn during his visit.

Thanks Walter 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

12/22/2024

Postcard from Charlotte and Minnie! These girls are so deeply loved by the Robideaux family. Love seeing these sweethearts and hearing from their beautiful family 🎄💖

12/20/2024

Willow smiles are the best smiles ❤️

12/19/2024

Who doesn’t love Scentsy? Now your order will help support SFSER! Treat yourself and your home smelling great for the holidays or share the love to someone else all while giving back to the rescue. Scan the QR code for more info ❤️🐴❤️

12/18/2024

Our front paddocks have been in need of some cleanup, dirt work, and tree removal. We were finally able to make that happen thanks to some end of the year grants and donations! We were also able to pay off our $3300 feed bill (🥴) and make some much needed upgrades to our water well so that it can be more dependable.

This is Josie’s area. She is our precious donkey who previously foundered really badly and, while she cannot have grass, we want to keep her paddocks as comfortable as possible for her. She also graciously volunteered to supervise all of todays work.

A huge thank you to our wonderful supporters! It’s been a very tough year financially and inflation has really taken its toll but we are filled with gratitude for this amazing blessing ❤️

A big thanks to the following:

The 4 Legs Foundation

The Marianne Halle Animal Support Foundation c/o MJ Porter

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce of Baton Rouge

Cindy, Mark, and Eileen Christianson

H&R Water Well Service

D & J Dirt Work Services

12/17/2024

A reminder of where we started just 7 months ago. From neglected to forever home. This is what rescue is all about and why we never give up on our rescues.

12/15/2024

💖💖Postcard from Diamond & Ruby💖💖

Just look at Diamond and her new mom! Aren’t they the perfect match? 🥰

Ruby has been hitting the trails too. Sweet girls!

12/13/2024

Willow is starting to feel right at home at Red Oak Farm ❤️❤️

I wish everyone could have seen her eyes light up when she saw another Belgian. It was one of the most emotional moments of this entire journey. Sweet girl has aged 10 years since losing Cheyenne and was simply not herself no matter what adjustments we made. Seeing her spark come back by glancing at her own kind solidified the fact that we made the right decision for her.

Willow has so many new friends on the farm but is presently rooming in the pasture with the emus. She wasn’t quite sure what they were at first but they are offering her a lot of emotional support. Her pasture neighbor also happens to be the most magnificent and loving camel ever! Another creature she wasn’t quite sure of at first.

I will be able to visit Willow regularly and I’m in daily contact with her new mom, Michele. I know we have a lot of Willow friends here so please feel free to follow her progress at Red Oak.

12/11/2024

“They come to her. They find her instinctively, the strays, the abandoned, the forgotten, the traumatized, the lost and wounded.

It isn't because of a sign on her door, but the love in her heart. She's a rescuer, a healer, a fosterer, a friend to animals and people.

It's her calling from above
to make it safe and love them whole. And she does.”

- Jody Doty,
Meditations and Musings by
Jody Doty (2023)

Woman animal rescue

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful friends and supporters! We are forever thankful for each and every one of you 🧡🤎❤️

11/27/2024

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