Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary

07/11/2024

Seeking shade...

07/05/2024

Summer gives us a break from the labor intensive work of the winter months. In winter, the horses living here at our sanctuary need hay (forage) in front of them 24/7. When summer rolls around, we rely on green pastures to provide the herd with what they need. And not buying or giving hay also gives us time to rebuild the sanctuary funding. We simply could not do what we do without funding. Unfortunately, our area is in a difficult drought. Heavy traffic areas in the pastures have turned to dirt, and the pastures themselves are crunchy. Today, I had to buy a load of hay. A big financial hit. And I'm going to have to buy more. Proud Spirit has been in operation for over 30 years. We have intervened on behalf of 100s of at-risk horses and dozens of other animals in need. We could not, and can not, function without help. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization with an exemplary international reputation. If you follow me and the sanctuary, you know I very, very rarely ask for help. But, as mentioned, we can not survive without help. If you are able, if you believe in what we're doing here... consider a tax deductible contribution. The link is in the comments.

07/04/2024

The work here at the sanctuary doesn't take a holiday. We finished a second water collection station today. (Once again, I say "we" when really Jim did all the hard labor. I'm the go-fer). We have three of these now. They are going to be vital in providing water for the herd while easing the strain on our well - now if we'd only get some rain. We're in a terrible drought. The pastures are crunchy, and I'm worried we'll have to begin giving hay. Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary

07/04/2024

Oh, my...!!! Speaking of my publisher, LOOK what just released! "DEAR READERS AND RIDERS: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry." By Lettie Teague. I can't wait to get a copy. And I know so many of my horse loving friends will be all over this. Where can you purchase? I'm a fan of supporting local Indie stores, and any one of them can get this in for you. Or order directly from my publisher: TrafalgarBooks.com (Sorry the pages of the catalog in this photo are bent - I was like a crazy person getting to the LITTLE PEARL page) 😆

07/03/2024

Well, my goodness! This super-terrific fifth grader has been named NH Kid Governor for 2024, and she mentions Liberty Biscuit in an interview. Wow! (Link to the article in s in the comments).

"The book LIBERTY BISCUIT by Melanie Sue Bowles is a great read," says Ellie. "The story teaches about how animals are getting abused and why it is important that we work to help them. Even though it is fiction, it teaches the lessons of loving and caring for animals just as well."

06/29/2024

The Horses of Proud Spirit - Living in Peace and Freedom (older photo).

06/25/2024

A few members of the Proud Spirit Herd... And they are why we do what we do. Most of the horses who arrive at the sanctuary are emaciated, terrified, un-trusting, sickly, in urgent need of care. We are proud (and grateful) for the way they look, and feel, now.

06/24/2024

Brutally hot, and this is brutal work - but it has to be done. We're building an elevated platform to hold two large capacity water collection tanks on the side of the barn. I say "we"... but poor Jim. He's doing all the hard labor. While I'm the go-fer and trying to keep him hydrated. After that horrific, stressful, and expensive ordeal back when the well for the barn went dry - we are being as pro-active as we can. We'll build another identical one on the other side. Now we just need some rain! (After we finish).

06/20/2024

If you're making a summer reading list for the kiddos, or creating a list for publication - don't forget LIBERTY BISCUIT. That bedraggled little donkey with bring out all the feels.

Katherine Pearl Baker—“Kip” for short—is the only child on her family's rural peach farm. She longs for a pet to ease the loneliness. Unfortunately, her father has an angry opposition to all animals—horses in particular. Why he dislikes them is a confounding mystery. Hiding in the woods on...

05/17/2024

Just look at this beautiful piece of art we recently received... A gift from a dear friend and big fan of our Little Pearl. (Who isn't a fan of Little Pearl, right?). She's the star of my upcoming book of the same name. Releasing this fall!

05/16/2024

Well, I'm a dunderhead. I missed "Buy A Horse Book" day. Yes, it's a thing. And I missed it. Authors of books about horses (and/or donkeys) were supposed to post a pic of themselves holding their book(s). I'm late, but here ya go. *sigh* This is me. Bumbling through this crazy, sometimes difficult, sometimes amazing world of publishing. PS...! Buy my book!!!

03/31/2024

Dozing in the woods... It is such a beautiful day!

03/30/2024

In case you missed it...! Pre-Order of LITTLE PEARL now available (which is a huge help to little authors).

In this soulful sequel to the crowd favorite Liberty Biscuit, a young teenager learns that no dream ever came true without believing it would.Katherine Pearl Baker—“Kip” for short—has just gone from being the only child on her family’s rural peach farm to becoming a big sister. As her worl...

03/27/2024

Kindle a light in others and you illuminate your own path...