OMG: SKODE’S (Of Skode’s Horse Treats) BURNED DOWN yesterday!!! She lost everything! I’m passing the hat to help raise her spirits today… Can we put her on our strong shoulders for just one day?!

I am in shock.

Yesterday I wrote about my fabulous box of Skode’s Horse Treat cookies that had just arrived – and about my baking of horsey brownies from the mix I had purchased…

This was my box of Skode’s Treats that had just arrived… she packed this with such love – little did she know that her whole world would be turned upsidedown in a matter of days.

And today I found out that Skode’s house burned down two days ago! She lost everything except her animals and what she was wearing.

E-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.

Her business is shut down until she can figure out her life and get things running again.

Oh my…

I cannot imagine losing every photo, every cherished momento, every favorite thing, all my clothes, all my business stuff, all of my files, all of my furniture, all of my notes stuck to my computer, all of my books, all of my bath stuff, every bit of jewelry, every utensil, every favorite linen, irreplaceable gifts, my business started from scratch … ALL GONE.

She lost everything in the fire except her animals and the clothes she was wearing.

Wow.

And to top it off, she had just moved there two weeks ago. She had already sorted out her favorite things to bring on this move – and it all went up in smoke.

Can we help her?

We cannot buy any cookies because she cannot fill any orders… but maybe we can buy cookie goodwill and send along some much needed moral support in the way of a few dollars.

If you would like to send her a note, she is using her FB page linked here.

LET’S COME TOGETHER AND RAISE HER UP A BIT TODAY, SHALL WE?

Today, we will have a one-day Bucket Fund for Skode’s Horse Treats – so that she can rebuild and make our horses some cookies in the near future. Brave Girl.

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November Bucket Fund Receipts and SKODES HOLIDAY HORSE COOKIES ARE HERE!

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NOVEMBER BUCKET FUND RECEIPT!

$5630 was donated, drop by drop, into the November Bucket Fund to help Autumn!

WOW! You readers are amazing…

Autumn, if you missed the story, is the orphaned filly who was born prematurely in an Auction yard to an emaciated dam (who immediately died after giving birth to Autumn) – was not discovered for hours nor fed… was rescued by HOPE FOR HORSES and spent almost 3 weeks in ICU! Then, after surviving her horrible start, Autumn was rejecting goat’s milk and milk replacer. But, by the miracle of Social Marketing, a nursemare was found 20 minutes away! Autumn is now totally on the road to recovery thanks to Hope for Horses, Bizzy the nursemare and YOU!

The Horse and Man Group donated $5630! That whopping sum was 70% of her vet fees which gave Hope for Horses the freedom to make excellent decisions regarding her care.

Bravo to everyone who helped and all of you who sent good will. Thank you. You all amaze me.

The final Bucket Fund payment to Hope for Horses for Autumn. Thank you!

The first installment which helped with the hospital fees.

SKODE’S HOLIDAY COOKIES ARE HERE!

Skode's Holiday Horse Treats are here!

So last year I needed to find low sugar/low starch treats for my insulin resistant horse.

After clicking around, I found Skodes.

Now, there are lots of ‘healthy horse treats’ around so I wasn’t too sure about any of their claims. After all, Frosted Flakes are supposed to be good for kids, too…

But, after reading the history behind Skodes and their attention to detail with their recipes/nutritional information, I decided to give them a whirl.

Yum!

THE COOKIES ARRIVED.

I could smell them before the UPS guy handed over the package. He asked, “Yum! Did Mom send you some cookies?”

Nope. These are treats for the horses…

“They smell pretty dang good.”

They did.

So good, in fact, that when I opened up the bag, I grabbed one and took a bite.

Blech. Not tasty to a human but I knew the horses would probably love them… and, I tasted no molasses or sugars.

Ginger Snap cookies!

ONCE OUTSIDE

OMG. I was swarmed. The dogs wanted them, the horses were battling each other to get close to me… it was a cookie war zone! I had bought horsie-crack in the form of healthy treats! I swear!

If you’d like to read that former post about Skodes Horse Treats click here.

This year, I wanted you to know that the Skodes Holiday treats are BACK – as well as all the other items they sell all year ’round.

These are the Pumpkin Spice Cookies. Click here.

I WANT TO TRY…

I was clicking around the website, trying to get ideas for Xmas gifts and I found a few new items that I’d like to try.

1) The BULK COOKIE SALES bag:

I thought I could make several gift bags from this one big bag – and it is on SALE. It looks divine and I know it will have a lovely fragrance. I think little bags would be a great party favor or treat for any horse person.

Here is what the website says:

We have several cookie sales right now — including a very timely 4-pound Seasonal Cookie sale :) These sales make the most of our priority mail shipping service! Remember, every sale is fresh baked and shipped within 2 business days!

Your Bulk Cookie Sales!

4 Pound Cookie Array Save $6!

A very special Seasonal Mix of four pounds of Skode’s low sugar/starch gourmet cookies — save $6 for a short time only!! That’s 4 pounds of cookies an brownies– an average of a total of 150 cookies!!

The Original Mix and Match Line includes:

One Pound of “The Minty Rose Brownies”: Delectable Peppermint Brownies made from a mix of Organic Peppermint, naturally sweet red beets and wholesome flax — all blended in a base of Organic Rosehip tea.
One Pound of “The Original Nutty Seeds”: Light and crunchy cookies packed with peanuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds — then mixed in a base of Organic Chamomile Tea.
One Pound “Pumpkin Spice Cookies.” Like miniature pumpkin pies for your horse! Chunky and satisfying these cookies contain Organic Kudzu Root, whole pumpkin, pumpkin seeds and warming spices. Mixed in a base of flax. Yum :)
One Pound “Winter Ginger Snaps.” Made from Organic cut and sifted Ginger Root mixed into flax and organic spices, then topped with crunchy dried green split peas. The perfect treat to feed your horse on a chilly night.

Digestion Cookies! click here

2) Trail Mix Treats ($14.50):

I’ve not tried the Trail Mixes but I love the names…

–Flower Power, Harley’s Heaven, Sunny’s Smile, Vashka’s Vittles, Fruity Fandango and Soulful Sunset! Love it!

Here is a description of Sunny’s Smile:

A bestselling formula of dehydrated apple slices, black-striped sunflower seeds, Certified Organic Chamomile, Red Clover Blossom tops and low sugar/low starch hay pellets.

This is the bulk size of the Trail Mix Treats. click here

SO HAVE AT IT!!! Treat your horses and treat yourself to the great feeling of horseycrack joy!! Maybe even buy a bulk bag, re-bag into smaller bags and spread the addiction throughout your barn! ;)

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