It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Bear, our 18 year-old Thoroughbred gelding. Bear was a registered Thoroughbred, bred by Ogden Phipps Mills. His official name was My Secret Brush, and he was a Secretariat progeny. He was raced 39 times, with no wins and only a handful of places, before finally being retired. We don't know what happened to him between being sold by the racetrack and before we got him, but it was not pleasant. Bear came to us last February … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Bear
We thought we would give everyone an update on Bear! He has been with us for about six weeks, and is gaining weight steadily! Last week we finished up his vaccinations, and he was very good for all of them. We did not have his teeth done, as the vet said that they were OK for now, but we will check them again in about six months to make sure. Our vet did suggest that he be switched from hay to hay pellets, however, so he is now eating alfalfa hay pellets in addition to his grain. Last month … [Read more...]
Newest Hanaeleh Rescue: Bear
This week we were contacted by Natalie W., who works with another rescue who deals primarily with auction horses. She told us about a 17 year-old Thoroughbred, previously ridden by children, who had 24 hours before being shipped down to slaughter. Unfortunately, there were no takers for this boy. When we were called, the choice was put to us: either he got on a trailer going to us, or he got on a trailer going to Mexico. This is one of those choices that I hate to make: on one side, I … [Read more...]