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 […]
In the 1900s, it was very easy to spot the physical differences between quarter horses and thoroughbreds. Back then, quarter horses were often smaller, more close-coupled, more muscular and more level-headed. Open up any horse breed book published before 2000 and time after time you’ll read the description that quarter horses are built more like […]
The first time I saw a hungry horse, I thought I was going to lose my meal. Although I have seen a few over the years, nothing reminds me of the pictures of the proud Arab once rescued on June 1 near Gainesville, FL. The weak space, officially named RC El-Dinero, “Nick” by the staff […]
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 […]