Meet The Horses
Horses are magnificent. It is no wonder that there are so many “horse lovers” out there… and you can certainly count us among them!
Despite their magnificence, like most other animals who share our planet, horses can be subjected to a host of treatments and practices that are averse to their nature and cause them harm.
These include their use in pharmacology and research, sport racing and riding, and the roundup and slaughter of wild horses to clear land for grazing cattle in support of the meat industry.
And, sadly, many people who take on the obligation of caring for horses are often not equipped or prepared for the immense responsibilities and expenses—so neglect and abandonment are a pervasive issue.
Though horses tend to enjoy a bit more protection and reverence in our culture, they are not immune from the forms of injustice experienced by other “farm” animals.
Lily
Lily
Lily and her mom came out of a sad situation in which they were not receiving proper care.
Since the property they lived at lacked appropriate fencing, both had been hobbled, meaning their legs were tied together to prevent them from running away.
Fortunately, a concerned neighbor convinced the owner to surrender them so they could receive much-needed medical treatment.
As it turned out, Lily’s mother had developed a ligament disease and did not survive.
And so, when Lily first came to us, she was very depressed, which is not unusual when a horse loses their closest companion.
Song
Song
Song is the most recent addition to our rescued resident family. She is one of the rare few who escape from the racehorse industry, alive and healthy. Too many others’ stories do not end so happily.
The many racehorse deaths from injury, exhaustion, drug overdose, heart attacks, etc., are conveniently kept hidden from public view.
But the sad truth is, between 700-800 of these magnificent creatures die every year. And, as horrifying as it may be, many who survive the racetrack ultimately cross borders to the slaughterhouse.
We are grateful to be able to offer asylum to Song. Providing her with every amenity to ensure the rest of her life is peaceful and comfortable.
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