Laughing Stock Farm Horse Sanctuary

08/26/2023

Let's help Donna Lopez get back on her feet..our fur babies need her! Love you Donna and Maria!!!

Hello my name is Maria Ruiz and let me tell you a little bit of my story. I s… Maria Ruiz needs your support for Need help to keep Puppy Luv Pet Salon going.

12/23/2022

Some thoughts as we enter the holiday season. It is important to remember that not everyone is looking forward to Christmas. Some people are not surrounded by large wonderful families. Some of us have problems during the holidays and are overcome with great sadness when we remember the loved ones who are not with us. For many it is their first Christmas without a particular loved one and many others lost loved ones at Christmas. And, many people have no one to spend these times with and are besieged by loneliness. We all need caring, loving thoughts right now. If I don't see your name, I'll understand. May I ask my friends wherever you might be, to kindly post this status for one hour to give a moment of support to all those who have family problems, health struggles, job issues, worries of any kind and just need to know that someone cares. Do it for all of us, for nobody is immune. I hope to see this on the walls of all my friends just for moral support. I did it for a friend and you can too! (Hold your finger over this to copy & paste this one, NO sharing)!!!!

07/02/2022

https://gofund.me/b1bb72fa

"When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the ai… Aviva Okeefe-economou needs your support for Laughing StockFarm In loving memory of Larry Maira

07/02/2022

A teardrop falls into the sea and the waves expand outward seemingly to oblivion encircling the event, you feel waves crashing over you with diminished intensity as time goes by but they are just as big and terrifying as the day it happened, you just have grown accustomed to getting wet. Easy to give advice to those who grieve, easy to believe that you can help, if only they would do this one thing they would feel so much better.....but you know nothing about what they need, they do, all you can do is listen and let some of those waves wash over you with them. Remember, at the center, is the heart or what is left of it.

My heart hurts for all the tears I've seen fall in my lifetime, some of them mine, some of those I love, some of the people I hardly know but to feel that hurt is to be alive, how else would we know to appreciate what we have. As the sea swallows my sadness I have tried to learn to sail over it, perhaps with a bit more respect and caution than I once did but I am determined to make it safely to shore and learn from the voyage. So many I have seen adrift along the way, I wave to them, some wave back, some just want to be left alone, and some cannot even hear you calling out to them, all you can do is listen for one word, “help”.

Author Micah

06/12/2022

The hand of God lifting Larry from my arms to his. Safe travels love of my life.

05/26/2022

THIS IS RIGHT ON THE NOSE. .......READ IT SLOWLY... I DON'T KNOW WHO WROTE IT, BUT I AM GUESSING IT WAS A SENIOR!!! I FIRST STARTED READING THIS AND WAS READING FAST UNTIL I REACHED THE THIRD SENTENCE. I STOPPED AND STARTED OVER READING SLOWER AND THINKING ABOUT EVERY WORD. THIS IS VERY THOUGHT-PROVOKING. MAKES YOU STOP AND THINK.

AND THEN IT IS WINTER You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.

It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go?

I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting grey...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change....Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over on this earth...it's NOT over. A new adventure will begin!

Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.

So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!

Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!

"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.
LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

REMEMBER:....
"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.
"LIVE HAPPY IN THIS YEAR AND EVERY YEAR!

LASTLY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE SO - ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.
~Your kids are becoming you.......
~Going out is good.. Coming home is better!
~You forget names.... But it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!!
~You realize you're never going to be really good at anything
~The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore.
~You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep".
~You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch..
~You tend to use more 4 letter words ... "what?"..."when?"... "what?" . ???
~Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere.
~You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!!
~What used to be freckles are now liver spots.
~Everybody whispers.
~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear.
~But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!!

Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!" Send this on to other "Old Friends!" and let them laugh in AGREEMENT!!!
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.

05/22/2022

I can't wrap my brain around the reality of losing my beloved Larry. On Thursday he went on a fishing trip to Lake Perris. He fell off the boat and drowned. It took three days to find him. Tomorrow we will find out more from the coroner.
I am so grateful to have friends and family here with me to get me through this. He was the other half of my life and dreams. We were together for 41 years. I loved him so much. I still love him. I still expect him to walk in the front door like always and say what are you so upset about? But he will never walk in again. He was so loved by so many. But none loved him like I did. We shared everything. The Sanctuary was our project. Our idea. Our wish to care for horses. I will continue to do what we wanted.

05/08/2022

Officer now a resident of LSFHS.

04/24/2022

Before - thin, dental work needed.
After - what two months of a nutrition program looks like.

Result - happy horse 💜 🐴

04/12/2022

Before and after, leg and foot clipping by Toni
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Clipping the legs of the horse makes routine grooming easier and allows you to identify and monitor any bumps, lumps or scapes. Not to mention those shiny white socks!

03/18/2022

Glory and Diva 💗

03/05/2022

“I call horses ‘divine mirrors’ - they reflect back the emotions you put in. If you put in love and respect and kindness and curiosity, the horse will return that.”

— Allan Hamilton.

02/25/2022

"The horse, with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable, and grace unlike any other, still remains humble enough to carry a man upon his back."
- Amber Senti

02/12/2022

Basia and Katie out for a ride.

01/29/2022

In this video we have Toni and Rascal reviewing ground work, and Rascal crossing the white bridge for the first time. You can see how having a solid foundation of training on the ground makes encountering new obstacles a fun challenge for horse and human.

Rascal is a 14 year old National Show Horse and one of many horses to call Laughing Stock Farm Horse Sanctuary his home.

01/18/2022

Happy horse and rider on a beautiful day...and then the awesome sunset!

11/25/2021

Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful day with loved ones. Here at Laughing Stock Farm Horse Sanctuary we are grateful for our friends, sponsors, horse enthusiasts, and the horses that are in our care. We are thankful and blessed to have you all here.

Somebody wants to know if you have left over pie! 🐎🦃🥧

11/13/2021

We had such a wonderful time celebrating these two last month. The sanctuary would not be here if it was not for their hard work and dedication to these beautiful animals. The amount of time it takes to care for and to ensure that each horse here will live out their last days with respect and a sense of feeling loved is priceless.
It was a great day and the fun continued on into the arena where the horses were able to play with the new horse bridge that was donated by a very generous sponsor! Come on over to enjoy in the fun and find out how you can be apart, or sponsor one of the many horses in our care.

11/01/2021

Have a safe and spooky night! 🐎

07/05/2021

Happy Independence Day !

06/23/2021

No better place to be!!
It is a pleasure working together with you, our amazing sponsors and selfless volunteers! Together we are all giving back to these beautiful creatures in seeing a life preserved and lived with dignity! For there is no better way to say "thank you" then to provide them with a loving and caring environment to run wild and free!💗
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If you would like to be a sponsor, a volunteer, have horseback riding lessons, or board here let us know!
We would love to have you here!
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06/17/2021

Hello friends and family! We are so excited to share our New adventures with you here at Laughing Stock Farm Horse Sanctuary! Come and like our NEW page and discover many opportunities to share in our love of horses and join in on the wonderful community programs and services we offer.
Click HERE ➡️Laughing Stock Farm Horse Sanctuary to like our NEW page.

www.laughingstockfarm.org

06/17/2021

Hello everybody, come on over and LIKE and share our NEW page Laughing Stock Farm Horse Sanctuary. As you may have heard we are now a Non-profit organization! We have so many wonderful stories to share about our beloved horses and life on the ranch. With lots of events coming up to look forward to as well as sponsor opportunities, and volunteer spots available. We also have horseback riding lessons in session, and limited spots available for boarding your horse, you don't want to miss out! See you at the Ranch!🐎💗
www.laughingstockfarm.org

Laughing Stockfarm Horse Sanctuary is a 501(c3) Non Profit organization, dedicated to providing Quality Care for retired horses for the rest of their lives.

06/16/2021

04/15/2021

Bodyclipping to get ready for warm weather...

12/17/2020

We sincerely hope all are staying safe and healthy this holiday season and that 2021 finds us all happy and prosperous!

11/26/2020

Feeling gratitude to all this Thanksgiving for all the help with our retired horses here at the Sanctuary. We love you all...

10/13/2020

I asked a friend who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following:
1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.
2 I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.
3 I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.
4 I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.
5 I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane & relive their past.
6 I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.
7 I give compliments freely & generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You.”
8 I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.
9 I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.
10 I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat & neither am I in any race.
11 I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.
12 I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone.
13 I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last.
14 I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be!
I decided to share this for all my friends. Why do we have to wait to be 60 or 70 or 80, why can't we practice this at any stage and age?
I borrowed this. I don't know who to credit it to, but thank you!

We sure could use some senior volunteers to help with senior horses! I promise a rewarding experience.
Might even end up sponsoring one of our equine residents. Check it out!

09/28/2020

Missy2 six weeks later. Looking good, huh?

08/27/2020

https://www.facebook.com/basia.roberts.5/videos/1994450220688487/