The Kentucky Derby came and went this weekend, with the deaths of seven horses and the indefinite suspension of one trainer (Saffie Joseph, Jr.) at Churchill Downs in one week. How someone can claim to love horses and still participate in this blood sport is unfathomable. We are failing these horses on a number of different levels. Wayne Pacelle of Animal Wellness Action has written about how the racing industry has filed lawsuit after lawsuit to stop the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act … [Read more...]
Southern California: 22 y/o Thoroughbred Gelding Needs Home!
Southern California: We were contacted by a woman who has a 22 y/o Thoroughbred gelding who she can't afford to keep anymore. He was a show jumper, and came up with a slight lameness about a year and a half ago, so they put him out in a pasture to heal. He is moving out sound now, but hasn't been ridden at all during the last 18 months. The owner isn't looking to sell him, but is looking for a good home for him. He can still be ridden and even jumped over small jumps. She said he probably … [Read more...]
UPDATE- SAFE: Southern California: Thoroughbred Mare Needs Home!
UPDATE SAFE: We were contacted by the owner who said he was able to place Savannah in a new home. Thank you to everyone who helped to network her! We were contacted by a man in Los Angeles, CA, who has a 14 year-old Thoroughbred mare named Savannah. Savannah is about 16 hands, and is a dark bay with NO white anywhere! She has been ridden as a polo horse in the arena for the past five to six years. Unfortunately, Savannah has developed arthritis in her right rear stifle. The vet said … [Read more...]
Rylee Gets a Friend (it’s Garnet!)
Rylee is a cute Peruvian Paso who we rescued at the end of January. She has DSLD, which means the tendons in her hind legs are stretching out, which can cause discomfort, but she is on a daily pain medication to keep her comfortable. DSLD can be managed through proper hoof trims and pain medication, but there is no cure. We originally put Rylee into a stall that was next to the paddock where we were keeping Grace, Hope and Garnet. We wanted to put her into a paddock, but when we put her down … [Read more...]
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