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06/11/2026

I hope all of my weird side stories aren't annoying to people. Although, truthfully, I kind of don't care. 😂

When I was a kid, I used to think Alice in Wonderland was written about me. I genuinely thought it was "Allison Wonderland." I don't remember exactly why I felt so connected to it, only that I did. The story has lived somewhere inside me for as long as I can remember.

We even rescued a horse whose actual name turned out to be Alison Wonderland. She remains one of the great joys of my life, even though she's since passed on.

All of this is to say that one of my favorite quotes from the story is:

"Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."

So friends, I'm asking you to believe in six impossible things before breakfast.

This week has been a rollercoaster. We lost Steve. Moo gave birth to puppies. There are a dozen other things happening behind the scenes. And today, Sundae underwent the first of her major corrective surgeries.

The first surgery, as in there is another one in the pipeline.

We still need the community of Steves to show up and help us make this impossible magic happen.

When the surgeons first presented the plan, we were told each surgery could cost up to $20,000. Two surgeries. Up to $40,000 total.

And yes, that sounds crazy.
It sounds irrational.
It sounds impossible...

Until you dig your heels in and decide it isn't.

A few months ago, Steve and Sundae were just two forgotten horses. Today, thousands of people know their names. Thousands of people have decided their lives matter.

That's impossible thing number one.

Let's keep going.

Somehow in the chaos of an all night delivery, I missed taking photos of one of the puppies. Moo ended up having a very ...
06/11/2026

Somehow in the chaos of an all night delivery, I missed taking photos of one of the puppies. Moo ended up having a very long but overall textbook delivery of 9 puppies, one of whom was sadly stillborn and could not be revived.

Moo and her 8 healthy babies (2 boys and 6 girls) are now resting. The pups are all different colors from black to brindle, one grey and even one white with black spots like mama.

Everyone will be adoptable when age appropriate and fully vetted, so please keep an eye out for updates.

We are so thankful for your support which makes this possible. 🤍

Meet Moo. 💚She was found as a stray by my friend Cyndi, who couldn't leave her in a parking lot to fend for herself. Moo...
06/09/2026

Meet Moo. 💚

She was found as a stray by my friend Cyndi, who couldn't leave her in a parking lot to fend for herself. Moo is visibly pregnant and desperately needed safety, shelter, and love.

Cyndi called every rescue in our area, and every single one was full.

The pet overpopulation crisis is real, and it's heartbreaking. Every day, wonderful animals end up homeless because people fail to spay and neuter their pets. Rescues everywhere are stretched beyond capacity.

When Cyndi asked if we could help, I met Moo and instantly fell in love with her.

So while she'll continue being fostered by Cyndi, we're bringing Moo into the Red Feather care community and will make sure she and her puppies receive everything they need.

Moo has already seen a veterinarian, who confirmed that these babies could arrive any day now. Today we got a puppy cam set up and started preparing for the arrival of her little brood.

Maybe it's her shape, or maybe it's because she's carrying so much potential inside that tiny body, but Moo reminds me of a little caterpillar. 🐛 And so I keep telling her that I can't wait to meet her butterflies. 🦋

For now, we're keeping her comfortable, safe, and loved while we wait for the next chapter of her story to begin. Welcome to the RF family, Moo.

06/08/2026

Today, we said goodbye to Steve.

The drive home from Virginia Tech was impossibly long. Every time I looked in the mirror, I was reminded that there was an empty trailer behind me that was supposed to be carrying Steve home.

I am absolutely heartbroken. I wanted this story to end differently. I wanted so badly to fix him.

After evaluating Steve, his surgical team determined that the damage to his ligaments was simply too advanced. His surgeon told us, "There isn't a pain medication on the market that can make him feel better." We couldn't save Steve. But we could save him from suffering.

Knowing it was the right thing to do doesn't make it hurt any less.

I keep thinking about how unfair his short life was. He was only three years old. And yet somehow he remained curious, bright, spicy, and entirely himself.

Still Steve.

The only comfort I can find tonight is knowing that he is finally free from the pain he carried every day.

I'm begging you, please don't let this be the end of Project Steve, because it was never just about Steve.

It's about Sundae. It's about the herd. It's about the horses we haven't met yet.

Please help us carry his light forward. 💔

SUNDAE UPDATE Sundae had a CT scan yesterday, which gave the surgical team the information they needed to finalize a pla...
06/05/2026

SUNDAE UPDATE

Sundae had a CT scan yesterday, which gave the surgical team the information they needed to finalize a plan for next week's procedure. One of the coolest things I learned today is that the 3D printer isn't being used to create an implant. Instead, they're printing a full 3D model of Sundae's leg so the surgeons can practice the procedure before she ever enters the operating room.

This is a major surgery, and there are still decisions that may need to be made once the team gets in there. That's exactly why the CT scan was so important. It allows the surgeons to prepare for different scenarios and gives Sundae the best possible chance for a successful outcome.

What gives me a lot of comfort is knowing that she's receiving care at one of the best veterinary surgical centers in the country. She has an entire team of specialists planning every detail of her case, and it's hard to imagine her being in better hands.

Dr. Ortved told me that everyone at New Bolton is completely obsessed with Sundae. She laughed and said Sundae is "sunshine," and apparently she's become quite popular with the staff. No surprise there!

And one final piece of exciting news: we get to keep the 3D model of her leg when all of this is over! I can't wait to show it to you.

Thank you all for following along on this journey and for making this level of care possible. Every step of the way, I'm reminded that this tiny pony is loved by so many people.

Since I can't take any new photos of our precious girl right now, enjoy a little Sundae photo dump.

If you can help make this medical miracle come true for Sundae, please like/comment/share or donate! Every interaction makes a huge difference. It's the little things 💗

Love, Allison

www.redfeatherfarmnc.org/projectsteve

06/04/2026

Today, we made the journey to the New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania to bring Sundae for her scheduled CT scan tomorrow. Their surgical team will those images to create a custom 3D-printed implant for her corrective leg surgery next week.

This first surgery is estimated to cost as much as $20,000. In a few months, we'll repeat the entire process for her other leg.

A lot of people will ask, "Why would you do all this? It's just a horse."

But to me, to us, Sundae is not just a horse. And even if she were, she would still be worth it.

She is part of the interconnected fabric of our community. As Chief Seattle is often credited with saying: "All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons and daughters of the earth."

Sundae's life matters because she is one of us. Her pain matters because she can feel it. Her future matters because she has one.

And so, with the full support of the many veterinarians, specialists, farriers, donors, volunteers, and advocates who love her and are cheering her on, we fight for her.

If you'd like to stand with Sundae as she takes this next step, please consider making a donation to Project Steve, sharing her story, or becoming one of her honorary Steves. Every dollar, every share, and every act of support helps give this little horse the chance she deserves.

💗 redfeatherfarmnc.org/projectsteve

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