Here is the second half of the Harris family blog! If you didn’t see part one, please click here: The Harris Family Part One
I am thrilled for part two, because it includes all the horses. I grew up with horses, so taking these photos was nostalgic for me. I felt right at home!
Sherri and Jeff Harris live on a 40-acre farm. They are at capacity for animals with five horses, four dogs, a fish and two feral cats. Though at capacity, they still foster occasionally. They rescue whenever they can and are bona fide animal lovers. They even feed the neighbor's cat as if he is was theirs because he enjoys their barn so much.
I just want to say, thank you Sherri and Jeff for all that you do for these animals!
Now, on to these beautiful horses…
Blackjack is a stunning Walking Horse that has trust issues based on the assumption of a less than perfect background. He came from a kill auction and has taken a very long time to him to trust again. He is regal under saddle but can be a bit unpredictable when riding.
Tonto is also a Walking Horse that came from a friend who was thinning out her herd. Tonto is beautiful, reliable and sensitive. Sherri and Jeff say they are so lucky to have him.
Roscoe is their pony who came with Tonto because they loved each other so much Sherri didn’t have the heart to separate them. Roscoe is a comedian, athletic and has been ridden in competitions in the past. To the Harris’ he is much more like a big, hilarious dog.
Lovie was another rescue from a kill pen. She is a beautiful, incredibly sweet and spunky spotted mare AND the only female horse. She is stunning with the one haunting blue eye and the other brown eye. Lovie requires special attention in feed and hoof care because she has a metabolism issue most likely due to being left in a field with little care before she was rescued.
Kid One Sock is the Harris’ only Quarter horse and the only one that has papers. Sherri was looking for a horse like him to rescue but none seemed to fit, so when he came along it was meant to be. He had spent most of his time alone in a field without friends, so it took him a little while to adjust to the Harris herd. He came with a severely split hoof that took almost five years of special hoof care to get back in shape.
Sherri finds it amazing and soothing just to watch them enjoy life.
I hope you enjoy their photos below as much as I did taking them!
~Mandy
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