SHINE 
Foaled approximately 1992
16.2 hand Thoroughbred gelding - chestnut

 When Shine arrived in January of 2006, he was thin as this photo shows.  Marci Marsh of Temecula had found him, in a private facility where the owner didn't like Shine, and so fed the horse next to him, but not him.  What torment for a hungry horse!  

Shine is a goofy youngster on our lot, and hasn't made a certain friend yet. He was attached to Topper when she came in June; and then to Victor in August when Malika died, but isn't anyone's real buddy yet.  I think he has a protective streak, but hasn't found someone who wants to be protected!

I may try to ride this guy this winter - as he's starting to look better and is otherwise sound - he might benefit by some work and direct, one-on-one interaction with a rider.  Shine is right off the track tho - so I'll be ground working him for a while before I get on!

This is Shine with Topper (right) when she arrived in June. 2006 So five months have helped, as you can see his hip bones are less prominent.

This is Shine when he arrived in January of 2006.  I do think he's improved, but more is needed.

June 2008 - Try to tell me this is NOT an improvement!!!  OK, it's been two years, but dang ....

Shine's hip is still a problem, but he's definitely healthier and happy with Sunny and Victor as his special pals ...