Double Rainbow Farm

Our little fighter, Phoenix, needs all the love and support she can get right now. As many of you know, she underwent a special surgery in December in an attempt to correct her front left knee that was bent outward and unstable beneath her weight as she walked. Without intervention, the likelihood of a catastrophic injury was significant as she continued to grow into a 1,500+ lb. draft horse. Phoenix was incredibly lucky to be a candidate for this type of surgery and would have the strongest chance at a full life with it, so we made the decision to go ahead. Like any surgery, it wasn’t without its risks. Today, Phoenix is at the darkest part of her healing journey. She has been in a full leg cast to stabilize the knee and allow it to heal with its new pins and plates and has been handling her stall rest like a champ! As she adapts to the changes in her front left leg, we’ve been closely monitoring her other legs that are at risk of overcompensating and creating other complications while she is still recovering. What we’re facing now is the beginning of some of those complications taking place. She is showing signs of tendon and fetlock (similar to our ankles) weakness that are very concerning. If she continues to stay in her cast, the chances of recovering the other legs grows slimmer, but if we remove it in order to strengthen those legs back up, her knee may be put at risk without the added protection while it’s still healing. To better evaluate the situation, her surgeon, Dr. Norrie Adams and Dr Megan Lowma went above and beyond for their young patient and made a special trip to see her and help us make a plan for the road ahead. Dr. Adams brought his tools with him and took her cast off so new x-rays could be taken. She was fitted with a special bandage and is on strong pain medications with Doctor’s orders to rest her legs and remain in her stall a little while longer. At this stage, Phoenix’s recovery could go in either direction and we’re hanging on to hope that day by day, she continues to stay in the clear, but she is far from out of the woods. Phoenix is a tough girl, but even tough gals need a little boost sometimes! Please keep Phoenix in your thoughts during this difficult time. We are deeply grateful to the Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center and Dr. Adams for their tremendous care of our sweet Phoenix!

Trash n treasure Sale at our indoor arena. NOVEMBER 19th. All proceeds go to DOUBLE RAINBOW FARM
Any items you want to donate please bring ,starting Monday 24 of October ANY LARGE ITEMS WE WILL PICK UP!! Call 730-7074

Clarification !!!! What is the difference between the non profit Double Rainbow farm and Mlwstables. Mlwstables is the (creator ) of Double Rainbow Farm . MLW Stables is the one (supporting )Double rainbow farm.
Double Rainbow farm was Originally created to provide children and adults a place to come , expand your mental ,physical,cognitive skills thru the animals here at the facility .
Double Rainbow farm is the place that horses ,Cows ,Ducks,chickens,cats, dogs, goats,sheep, pigs,geese and even Fish Were brought here because there was no other place for them to go.
MLW is the host sight and the financial supporter for Double Rainbow Farm. When the nonprofit does not have funds to support these animals Mlw Stables does , In tune of over( 5,000 a month ).
In turn The animals (horses) are trained rehabilitated to be part of the pony camps, pony Rides, petting zoo, daily interactive support animals for all that come to the facility. Programs For instance,(Firefly program YMCA, Kidsfit YMCA, birthday parties, riding instruction classes,pony camps, visitors from local community homes and their staff)
Double Rainbow Farm supports these animals here by paying a fee per stall occupied (board). This includes farrier fees and minor Veterinarian care (by an agreement with the stables) and at a fraction of the usual boarded horse cost.
Double Rainbow farm has never been able to support all these animals brought here so ( Milton and George) financially assisted in there care farrier, Dentist, grain, hay,
As the years went by we received more horses that NO LONGER FIT THE BILL OF THERE OWNERS OR FACILITIES OR FAMILIES DUE TO FINANCIAL /OR PERSONAL REASONS , they could no longer care for them. Euthanasia is NOT AN OPTION for owners nor for us!!(only for the welfare of the animals if they are suffering).
George and I do not like the statistics (average) of a horse having at least five to seven owners in its lifetime. This is the reason not many horses/animals left here.
Now as we continue to seek funding ,we still do not have funding to keep as many !!!
However, we were fortunate to find homes for some of the horses here, (some ,Personal ) and Facility horse.
In the end if we don’t receive funding thru grants / donation ,Double Rainbow Bow farm Sanctuary, and all the programs that are generated by all these animals will no longer exist!!!!
We do have several Donations given on a month basis for our support a horse program and we are blessed.
We pray as George and I ( do to health reasons) look for someone to continue this farm / the work , the responsibility is overwhelming for one person.
Now its in Gods hands with hope , prayers to find the right person/ people/ family , that can see the potential, and a reason to buy our facility and have the non profit thrive and grow.
God Bless and please share if you made it to the end of my morning novel. Love Milton & George