We were contacted last month about a horse who needed a retirement home- she was a beautiful paint horse who had been owned by a woman who had become too elderly to care for her. She and another gelding were rescued by a woman, and she was able to rehabilitate both horses. She found a home for the gelding, but the mare had an accident at three which caused her to be permanently lame. Although she was comfortable at the walk, she could not be ridden, and needed a retirement facility. Hanaeleh … [Read more...]
Humane Society of the United States speaks out against BLM refusing to grant captive horses shelter
1800 horses that have been captured by the BLM have been standing in holding pens in over 100 degree weather with no shade in a holding pen near Reno, Nevada. When the Humane Society of the United States (as well as several other organizations!) requested that shade be provided for these horses, the BLM refused. The BLM's response to all concerned is that the horses do not require shelter and can "cope" with temperatures which can soar above 100 degrees! The BLM has a responsibility to care … [Read more...]