These pictures were taken today, 4/18/13. 

Elika (Lulu) has been a joy in my life and it's way too long since an update. With all the bad things going on in this country recently I decided to write updates on all my TIER horses to add something nice to the day. I honestly don't think Elika will be here this time next year as her melanomas are making her more uncomfortable of late but not unbearable by any means. 

She is still "low man" in the herd but she doesn't care. She is so happy to BE in a herd, living the good life, not any worries at all. I stopped riding her a couple of years ago. We never did anything but go out on trail and I have been her sole rider since she's been with me. I want everyone to know how much she loved it. Presently she is turned out with her fellow TIER pasture mates Blaze Starr (Daisy) and Kiwi (Princess Kiki). Elika is literally up to her eyeballs in a lovely pasture mix of oat, wheat, barley & rye.  KO

I cant believe this horse was unwanted. Like Daisy (Blaze Star) she has turned into a puppy dog, pocket pony, tent horse, etc. Her melanomas haven't gone away, but are much improved and thank goodness aren't worse on the Cimetidine. Her feet are looking GREAT after several months barefootin' and her man-made club is all but gone (will be gone by the next farrier visit).
She is sporting shoes now because she has hit the trail and is doing very well! This picture was taken last week......Elika's 4th or 5th time out on trail. She looks mahhhhvalous, I'm kinda camera shy so added some goggles. All I can say is lucky me!

Lovely Elika has found a home! She will be with her new Mom & Dad within the week! Yeeeeeeeee HAAAAAAW!!