Thoroughbred mare needs home- please see info below for more information and contact info: Ruby was rescued from an auction in mid-November via Auction Horses Rescue, a group I volunteer for. Ruby was destined for a feedlot on the CA/Mexico border and whatever comes after that. She's been with me since Nov. 15. She's put on weight, muscle and a nice glossy coat since then! Ruby is a rather plain Jane 16h bay Thoroughbred mare with very few markings. (She shows up as a big dark blob in all … [Read more...]
Update: Lexie has a home!
We are very pleased to report that Lexie is now at her new home in Menifee, with several horsie friends and a lot of carrots! :) Lexie is a Quarter horse who was taken in as a trade by the owner of a stable in Orange County; when she came up lame, he was going to send her to the auction. She has an enlarged knee and a clubbed right foot, so her most likely end would have been slaughter. When Hanaeleh picked up two Arabians a few weeks ago (who were also going to be sent to the auction and … [Read more...]
Orange County, CA: 22 y/o Dutch Warmblood mare needs home
"Jumara" is a very well bred 22-year-old imported Dutch Warmblood, used as a broodmare and dressage horse. She is sound, barefoot, and a relatively easy keeper as long as she's not in a pasture environment. (She is the lowest in the pecking order and loses weight from not standing up for herself.) She is a sweet girl, and very sensitive, so will need a kind rider. She is currently being ridden in dressage at the OC Fairgrounds. Jumara was adopted earlier this year, but her owner can no … [Read more...]
Orange County, CA: QH mare needs home ASAP!
This little Quarter horse mare is from the same stable that we rescued the Arabian mares from a few weeks ago. She is about 14 years old. The owner of the stables took this mare in on a trade, and she has been used in a lesson program for the past several months. She has a swollen knee, and is going to be sent to auction if we cannot find a place for her. The owner says he would rather not have to send her to the auction, but will do so knowing fully that she may be purchased by a killer … [Read more...]