Webers Retired Horses LLC

02/16/2025

I had to post a summer memory with the grandsons playing in the backyard. It encourages me that all this crummy weather will fade to spring soon enough. Until then, we are fine with all the flooding, we have some minor issues but nothing serious. Ice and snow arrived overnight. The temps are expected to bottom out and snow is expected Tuesday. We worry about the ice more than anything. It can be treacherous for both people and horses. I hope you enjoy the video, we sure miss the kids since they moved to Georgia.

02/08/2025

So what are we up to now? Our new venture was born out of a quality clean and comfortable place for our clients to stay when they come visit their horses. It has also been a blessing when we have an abundance of family in town to visit.

Introducing “Cozy Quarters” on Airbnb!
We have our first 10 days being available and it was booked 7 of those nights by two different guests. We have 9 nights booked for March as well It is already rated 5 stars by our guests. So if you know someone coming into town for whatever reason, please share the link.

The aspect that satisfies us the most, as this was my mom’s home. Those that knew her, know her door was always open to any need and she never knew a stranger. I was never surprised when I stopped by and she had a last minute overnight guest just because there was a need, and she had an empty bed, often even giving up her own to make room for others.

We hope everyone feels at home there and knows they are prayed for as they rest their heads in a home with a history of genuine hospitality. Please share if you can. Thank you!

Cozy Quarters

02/06/2025

KIP's Final Sunset
Here are a few more pictures of Kip from his time here. He was a beautiful boy!

02/06/2025

KIP's Final Sunset

We did everything we could. Yet the number one killer of horses claimed another for the statistics. We hate colic, it is the word that gives us all a sick feeling when we hear it. Most often, it can be a little discomfort that is managed and then passes quickly. When it isn't, it can be every horseman's worse nightmare. The questions are always there. Was it an impaction that was beyond the reach of a normal re**al palpation? Was it an enterolith (more common in horses from sandy areas like Kip)? We will never know. The takeaway from these questions is that you can do everything right in the management of your horse's care and it can still happen.

Kip was a delight. He was such a good boy. His retirement found him discovering himself in the social order and eventually becoming the herd boss. He was the best kind of leader, he wasn't aggressive. but the others knew he called the shots: when to come in, when to head over to the trough for a drink, he even was somewhat welcoming to newcomers, giving them the same space he had to find their way in the herd.

Amy shared a wonderful post about him, and I couldn't describe him any better, so I asked her permission to share it with you all. The video clip she shared is worth the watch. I had forgotten I had shared almost two years ago, she said it was her favorite and it embodied everything she wanted for him in his retirement. Rest in peace Kip, you will be missed.

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01/12/2025

Snow day.... I was able to spend a little time with the camera Saturday morning. I did not get all the groups, but I do have a few to share. I wish the sun was shining as some of these are not the best quality due to low light. you will still get the gist that the boys had some fun in the snow though.

01/07/2025

Everyone is cozy this evening. Quad always enjoys laying down. I think he would like to be somebody’s Labrador and lay in the middle of a people bed😂
Our power came back on after supper tonight. We are grateful to all the lineman and road crews that help keep things working. We have more weather concerns for the end of the week, but hopefully this is the end of round 1. Thanks to everyone who have been checking on us. We appreciate you all!

01/06/2025

Farm update: I just checked barn by flashlight. Everyone is doing great. We lost power about lunchtime. It came back on for 10-15 minutes about an hour ago. Now we are back in the dark. The forecast is for snow overnight. From what I could see by flashlight we do have some tree damage, but nothing major at this point. We will see what the morning brings. The picture I took is the glow of the lights off the clouds from our town about six miles away. This too shall pass.

01/05/2025

We have ice building on everything. It is currently raining but the air temp is 30. We are praying the temp rises through the day. All is well, horses are happily munching their breakfast🐴

01/05/2025

Farm update:

We have prepared for the worst and we’ll pray for the best! After the 2009 ice storm, where we were without power for 15 days, we are a little bit gun shy. This storm is NOT expected to be that severe in our area but one never knows.

Just an FYI for our long distance folks. If the power goes out, we will not have WiFi and cell service may not be reliable either. We have a barn full of hay, shavings, feed, and supplies. The horses all have cozy stalls to shelter in.

We have run all our generators, stocked up on fuel, charged up every battery, filled our firewood racks in the garage, drained all the hoses, prepared all the tank heaters, installed the insulated bucket warmers, stocked up on salt, and prepped every part of the farm we could to make it easier for us should the weather be unfavorable. Ice is the worst. It is so dangerous.

We are thankful for our staff and volunteers who have worked extra hard getting things prepped this week!
Stay safe everyone. We pray for the health and safety of all impacted by severe weather everywhere.
We will keep you updated.

01/01/2025

On behalf of all of us here at Weber’s Retired Horses, we want to wish each of you a very happy and healthy new year!
We are so blessed by each horse and dedicated owner.

The photos are of our 2025 Calendar featuring our current retirees. Each horse represented gets a calendar at Christmas every year with their horse featured.

12/05/2024

Andie’s Final Sunset

It rarely ends well when I am awakened with a phone call from Rob when he is feeding horses in the early morning. It was Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. The day when retailers excitedly get their books out of the “red”and into the “black”. This past Black Friday is one I will never forget, it now carries a different connotation for us. It truly was a black one, as the light in Andie’s eyes went forever dark.

Andie arrived in September of 2023 from Boston, Massachusetts. Her full name was Andromeda and she was as Arab/Fresian cross who was an amazing partner for her owner Wendy in the dressage discipline. Andie suffered from a tendon injury in her right hock that caused her to become unsound. She had a history of colic, and was also treated for Cushings disease, another issue which required diligent management in her diet.

Andie truly enjoyed her time here with her little herd of mares, she was the smallest, but definitely the one with the most s***k and zeal of the bunch. She had no problem standing up to a mare twice her size. Unfortunately, her leg injury had worsened and we had recently moved her to a smaller pasture where she could keep up with the other horses more easily. We were very happy Andie’s owner had recently visited and was able to see her one last time. She shares the following about her Princess.

“When we talk about an exceptional horse it doesn’t always mean the ribbons and medals we accumulate. She was amazing because of her character. She took care of me and loved me back. Andie would turn her head and look at me with both eyes. Came when I called her from the paddock. She stayed with me when I had health issues and fell off out on a trail. She put up with me learning dressage after 25 years away from riding. She was gentle when I put my grandchildren on her. Loved to be spoiled and I had no problem doing that. I owned her for 13 years and loved every year of that. Steady and brave. I will miss you terribly my Princess Andromeda!”

Andie was 22 when she colicked for the last time. We spent all day with her, made an emergency visit to the vet clinic, and ultimately laid her to rest after it was clear we could no longer keep her comfortable. Andie was a trooper through it all, loving the attention that was showered on her all day from everyone in visiting for the holiday. A big thanks to all my family, and Dr. Libby Maddux for giving up their plans that day for the sake of a horse🐴💔

11/28/2024

These visitors were supposed to be included in the earlier post! Q and Juliet and Andie and her horse mom Wendy!

11/28/2024

On this Thanksgiving Eve, we are especially thankful for all of our amazing owners! Fall is usually a busy time for visitors and we have had several come lately. It is always so enjoyable to watch them interact with their owners! They never forget them.

11/11/2024

11/06/2024

🦅Heaven Sent🦅
Two days ago my husband, Rob, was praying for our nation in the field behind our house. He watched as an eagle flew high over the trees and all of a sudden it dropped down super low and flew right in front of him. It then turned back and flew right back in front of him again before returning high in the sky. He said the eagle even tipped his wings towards him as to acknowledge his presence. He felt it was a sign from God that He was not giving up on our nation. He talked about it several times yesterday.

Then this happened this morning. Rob and I were sitting on our porch drinking coffee and thanking the Lord for all He has done. Suddenly an eagle flew right in front of us the whole length of the porch only about 40 feet off the ground! We were both in awe and Rob commented, “It is another confirmation that God has got our nation!” We were both moved.

It is not uncommon for us to see eagles occasionally around the farm, but they are always flying high. Normally we see all kinds of birds flying when we sit on the porch. Not today. It is a gray gloomy morning and there wasn’t a bird in sight, except for the one the Lord sent to bolster our faith. I hope our experience lifts your spirits as well.

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
(This photo was not from today. It is one that Rob Weber did take previously. )

11/02/2024

It was a relaxing night fireside by the pond. I heard the thunder of hooves just before I stepped out of the camper this morning. The boys gallop out like wild kids then immediately they settle in for a lazy day of grazing. Life is good for them and us! ❤️

10/25/2024

This morning’s update on the transition to retirement. Vegas has found his place in the herd. He has found a friend in the chestnut, Frano. Kip is the leader and he respectfully hangs on the outskirts with him. It has been a good transition to retirement for Vegas. It took almost a month, but we have found it is always best not to rush these show horses into a a completely different life altogether.
I had a little trouble getting some pictures as he was following me around wanting some loving rubs. He is a good boy😊🐴