Better than insurance

Colic surgery rehab is no joke. 

I have been visiting Olive several times a day, taking her for little walkies (ten minutes at a time only),

monitoring her food and water intake (both good),

obsessing over her incision (only a little swollen)...

and generally helping her pass the time without going too stir crazy.

Also, I've been talking to people. Everyone wants to know how Olive is doing. They ask questions about her surgery, how long she was in the ICU and how much all of this cost. When I give them a ballpark figure, they usually ask if I had insurance.

I did not have insurance, at least not in the traditional sense. 

But it turns out what I have is better. I have friend insurance.

Heather Malone's Go Fund Me wasn't the only hobby based Olive fundraiser. Stone Horses under the guidance of Erin Corbett had their own campaign. They called it An Olive for Olive.

Using a mare version of the popular Remington mold sculpted by Maggie Bennett, they created a one of a kind portrait model of Olive.

Stone in-house artist, Jess Hamill perfectly captured Olive's rich, chestnut coat and big white markings.

I would have never thought to use this model for Olive, but it works surprisingly well. 

When I saw this picture, I actually gasped, "Oh, it's Boo!"

Well, the ears should be bigger, but you know... 

An Olive for Olive was auctioned off on Model Horse Place, with all proceeds going to Olive's care.

She sold for so much money.

Thank you, Stone Horses, Erin Corbett, Jess Hamill and every single person who bid on Olive. With friends like you, who needs insurance?

P.S. I'm kidding. I should have totally had insurance!