I had seven acres of land that needed grazing, a fair amount of horse experience and enough time to care for a horse that might have special needs. The time seemed right to consider a rescue horse. I had owned horses on and off for twenty years, but I’d always bought mine from individuals and […]
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As barns, stables, and hobbyists around the world feel the economic downturn, horses are becoming more and more at risk due to abandonment and neglect. Caught in limbo between livestock and pets, horses require care that is often expensive and overwhelming in economic crisis. Although the problem of a poorly cared for horse is one […]
Sacramento area horse rescues are becoming more and more necessary in today’s economy. Horses are big animals that require a lot of care, time and money to support. Like dogs and cats, horses are sometimes put in a position where their owner can no longer care for them. When this happens, they are usually sold-but […]
When we think of mustangs, most of us think about a herd of free-ranging horses galloping across the plains, or perhaps a herd of horses kept by a tribe of Indians. While both of these images are true, there is more to them than that. They share an interesting history and also have a unique […]
For many horse enthusiasts, participating in equine rescue is an important part of a lifestyle that revolves around living and working with horses. What, exactly, is horse rescue? It’s the process of saving abused, neglected, and abandoned horses, as well as horses that may be at risk of going to slaughter. These rescued horses are […]