Author archive for GEVA
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Farewell to The Barking Shark
By GEVA on February 10, 20170
By Richard E. Glover, Jr. Recently, horse racing lost a hero when The Barking Shark succumbed to colic. Not a superstar or household name like American Pharoah or California Chrome, but a hero nonetheless. The kind of horse that’s heart took him farther than his breeding and conformation should have ever taken him. The kind of horse that loved to […] -
Shark’s Last Perspective
I must apologize to you all that I haven’t spoken my mind in quite a while, but I’ve been busy taking care of my mares and keeping an eye on things here at the farm from my favorite vantage point. I can see the whole farm from that corner, and my girls just hang there with me. I must admit […] -
Shark’s Perspective: On Fixing Problems
Where does the time go? Well, I did it again!! I fell down on my duty as communicator. I owe you all an apology for my lack of communication this year. I’ve got all kinds of excuses: my mares, first and foremost, but then the weather, and events at the farm, and my attitude and laziness about getting around to […] -
Dentistry Day October
UC Davis vet students were generous again this year to donate their time to come back to GEVA to do the dental work on the horses. We owe this all to the dedication of Maureen Kelleher, who as a student, now graduated veterinarian, persevered to get a group of vet school students to come to the farm. Even though she’s […] -
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) awards Accredited status to Glen Ellen Vocational Academy (GEVA)
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Glen Ellen Vocational Academy (GEVA) as of December 15, 2011. -
Pam Berg inducted into the 2011 Equus Hall of Fame
Pamela Berg has been inducted into the Equus Hall of Fame for her twenty years of dedication to helping horses in need in Sonoma County. Pam can’t remember a life without horses. She grew up doing all the crazy things kids do – and miraculously avoided injury: jumping bareback without reins, jumping “problem” horses, and barrel racing. She attempted the […] -
ASPCA Rescuing Racers Project
GEVA would like to thank the ASPCA for their generous donation for their Rescuing Racers Project, improving paddock safety and repairing drainage problems. This help is most appreciated. -
Wheatley Hill
1997 Dark Bay Thoroughbred Mare “Miss Wheatley” arrived with a fractured sesamoid, quite aloof and untrusting. She’s healed well, and now is almost a nuisance wanting to be in the middle of things, but she’s always a welcome nuisance. -
Take the Points
1996 Bay Thoroughbred Gelding “TP” had a bowed tendon that caused his early retirement from racing. He’s healed and sound, enjoying his life of leisure and not sure if he really wants to relinquish his idle time for a second career. -
Speedy Affair
1998 Bay Thoroughbred Gelding Speedy has a chip in his knee, but it doesn’t seem to bother him now that he’s not racing. He’s a fairly small horse in size and bone, but nobody told him that. He enjoys challenging his companions to a game of almost anything, and usually comes out ahead.
