Epona Horse Rescue

12/14/2024

Photos on a soggy day of Miss Daisy, Beauty, and Sonny . And the new kitties BG and Fred exploring the barn.

12/14/2024

Ben, before and after...huge difference the right care does. In just 4 months .

12/13/2024

Here is our newest addition, this is Miss Daisy. She wouldn't turn around and let me get a good picture. Daisy is an 18 year old Arabian cross mare. She can no longer do long days chasing calves ect, but will be a sweet trail horse. We will be assessing her soon.

12/10/2024

This is one of the wisest posts. I always explain to new volunteers or people that want to work with horses, release of pressure.

Trainer - What day is it?
Student - Wednesday 😁
Trainer - What day is it?
Student - Wednesday The 5th 😠
Trainer - What day is it?
Student - Wednesday the 5th of December 😡

Trainer - I kept asking you the same question and you gave me a correct answer, every time, but I didn’t accept it as right, I just ignored your answer and keep asking the exact same question over and over again. So you changed your answer repeatedly, got frustrated and confused. This is exactly how your horse can feel if you miss the release!

Horses learn from the release of pressure not the pressure itself. Reward the try and respect the release.

12/09/2024

Within the rescue community, it is essential to examine the interplay between truth, honesty, and facts. These concepts are frequently debated, and their interpretations can be highly personal and subjective. As a Christian, my understanding of truth differs from that of individuals with diverse religious affiliations. Furthermore, our individual truths can evolve and adapt as our experiences inform our worldviews. Honesty can become a point of contention when facts challenge our deeply ingrained beliefs. Developing a nuanced understanding of truth and honesty is crucial. All decisions should be based on objective facts, which can be unyielding and emotionally demanding. Facts provide a framework for guidance, rather than emotional reassurance. Hypothetically, how honest is an individual who knowingly commits to a purchase that exceeds their financial means? How honest is someone who intentionally manipulates others for personal benefit? In both cases, dishonesty is apparent, despite the individual's perceived truth. When evaluating information, it is vital to distinguish fact from fiction and assess the honesty and integrity of the source. What constitutes fact, genuine truth, and authentic honesty?
Photos are Gage County horses the first few weeks they were here.

12/09/2024

Mr Faded is settling in and comes out of his kennel to hang out. BG is still hiding in the kennel. Both boys are very sweet and we will be turning them loose soon!