Fatted Calf News
At the beginning of February, we welcomed the arrival of spring. Peach trees began to bloom, the Bermuda grass again turned green, and temperatures were warm. And then winter returned. Temperatures dropped quickly, bringing rain and snow! (Yet another weather reversal is expected by the end of next week as predictions have us seeing sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s.) :)
Rancho Ojo de Agua (location of commercial herd, registered cows, and bulls)
Good day! It’s unseasonably cold here in Magdalena this winter…30’s and 40’s most mornings. Makes horse chores a little chilly.
Since 2010, The Fatted Calf has been using the horses at Casa Vida y Esperanza for our annual, fair-like event called Expo Esperanza. In 2014, TFC got more involved in the CVE horse program by investing in corrals, fences, and human resources. CVE owns horses for the kids to ride and care for, and use as a therapeutic tool in developing relationships. This is a year round program, that offers employment opportunities right on campus to those interested in feeding and caring for the horses as well as having year-round riding privileges.
Horses on campus opens up opportunities for kids of all ages to develop a fondness for them,
and learn about horse health and basic equine science from interaction with our local veterinarian.
In the summer months, The Fatted Calf Interns conduct daily practices getting the kids and animals ready for Expo Esperanza. Because horses are one of the most popular projects, we not only use the CVE horses, but borrow horses from local ranchers.
In this time of the year we look forward to the needs of the summer and find ourselves again in the market for additional horses. If you are interested in assisting us in this on-going project, please contact us at ann@thefatcalf.com, or CVE at www.cvemx.org.
“The essential joy of being with horses is that it bring us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom.”
