Zeus

Zeus

Zeus Jansz 2000 - 2012

We met a most amazing Safe Haven dog ten years ago on the farm of George and Marilee Hejna. Zeus. Described as having no hips, missing a front toe, and a bit of an Alpha,  you may wonder why we even went to see this Black Lab mix. 

At the time Zeus was found, he was a young pup. They said it took him several minutes to find a comfortable way to sit down on his weak hips. Safe Haven took him in about 12 years ago, but without a permanent shelter and no money available for surgery, his future was bleak. A special appeal was sent to members, and money began to come in for Zeus, to have each hip removed, one at a time. Special thanks to George and Marilee and the many volunteers who helped Zeus heal after each surgery. 

Zeus brought us so much love and joy, and was our self-appointed concierge to anyone who stayed in our home. He was my constant companion on many trips to the barn each day and night, and the reason Tom and I both became so involved with Safe Haven. 

There is a painting of Zeus at Safe Haven that Alan Zver donated to the Silent Auction one year. It serves as a reminder of the many dogs, all with their own story, who have found their Forever Homes through the gracious love and care of Safe Haven. We are forever grateful.  

Tori sitting on fence by barn

Barb and Man as Bad Guys

Drill team pinwheel

Horsepower Drill Team Invitation 2011

Circle the wagons and rally the men STOP Spaghetti Western at Horsepower Farm

STOP Saturday September 10^th (changed to Oct. 1) three hours after high noon 3:00 PM STOP

Horses perform at 3:30.

Horsepower Farm Presents. . .

2011 Parade of Breeds and Ladies Drill Team Event

Bring a lawn chair, the performance is in the “NEW outside arena”, and a dish (salad, veggie, dessert) to share for the Spagetti Barn Dinner that will follow the event.

Drillmaster: Deb Kelly Choreographer: Jo Schoenfeld

Parade of Breeds Announcer: Rod Widstand Music: Marty Raymon

Drill Narrator: Jane West

Good Guys: Janet Carlson on Snazzy(Quarter Horse)
Wende Corbett on Patrick (Quarter Horse)

Barb Johnson on Chawn (Arabian)

Carol Scarpelli on Mastermind (Arabian)
Bad Guys: Barb Jansz on Man (Tennessee Walker)

Ellen Leake on Nelly (Tennessee Walker)
Jo Schoenfeld on Lady (Tennessee Walker)

Linda Weeder on Maggie (Tennessee Walker)

---Keeper of the Gate and Backup Riders: Jane West Krista Ginger
Videographer: Former Drill Team Member Chris MacDonald

S c Special Guests: Courtney & Hannah Lehnhoff & Amelia Kavanagh and

Alexandra Grossahans with Spandangles

As always we remember our first Drillmaster and friend, Jane McGirk

Th Thank you Carol and Ray Scarpelli of Horsepower Farm
and Mary Werner, Manager of Horsepower Farm

Man and me Happy Trails Youtube

Man is my wonderful Tennessee Walking horse and this little video shows us riding the beautiful trails in the Galena Territory.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FbKNL_5-yw