If an optimist sees the world through rose-colored glasses, then an individual involved in rescue- whether it be human or animal- will eventually start to see the world through black iridium (that's the darkest lens Oakley makes, by the way, for those who do not live a few blocks from the Oakley headquarters). When faced with the worst that humanity has to offer day-in and day-out, it's difficult to be optimistic about the world. Many rescuers (as well as social workers, nurses, etc.) suffer … [Read more...]
Hanaeleh President’s Message – May/June 2015
Friday marks the 16th year since I adopted a horse sight-unseen off of the Internet. It seems improbable that such an innocuous event could actually change a person's life (perhaps empty one's wallet, but not change one's life). And yet, this purchase put me on a completely different life path. I purchased Cleopatra with a naiveté that I never suggest anyone indulge in when purchasing a horse. In truth, the horse who was advertised as being trained for trail, and just needed "a week of work," … [Read more...]
Why You Should Not Support the Kentucky Derby
On Saturday morning, 20 horses will run in the Kentucky Derby and ONE will win. Let me be a little more specific: Out of approximately 35,000 registered Thoroughbreds, 20 three-year old horses, who have been in training since they were 12 months or younger, will be running faster than is safe for their bodies. These horses will be at a high risk for bone fractures and bruising. It's not necessarily that I am against horse racing... in theory. Racing is a time-honored tradition, and I see … [Read more...]
Riverside, CA: 15 y/o Arabian Mare Needs Home
Libby is a 14.1 hand, 15 year-old bay Arabian mare who needs a home. She was abandoned on the current owner's property a few years ago, and the owner has taken care of her, but she just does not have time to work with her, which is not fair to Libby. Libby is an easy keeper and is very sweet. She is good with kids and people. Libby is trained to ride, but she has not been ridden for a few months, so would need an owner who would be able to work with her. She is current on all of her vaccines … [Read more...]
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