Rescue A Horse

08/16/2024

A DOG'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Before humans die, they write their last will and testament, give their home and all they have, to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I'd ask . . . "To a poor and lonely stray I'd give my happy home; my bowl and cozy bed, soft pillow, and all my toys; the lap, which I loved so much; the hand that stroked my fur; and the sweet voice that spoke my name. I'd will to the sad, scared shelter dog the place I had in my human's loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.
So, when I die, please do not say, "I will never have a pet again, for the loss is more than I can stand." Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held no joy or hope and give my place to him. This is the only thing I can give... the love I left behind."

~Author Unknown~

08/16/2024

08/13/2024

This is "Misty". The "World's Cutest Pony". Her role in life is to be a companion for our older rescue horses. But we don't have anyone who needs her services right now and I don't have any grandchildren who are local so she is hanging out at a rescue friend's farm who has little ones that love to pamper her! Spoiled pony for sure! 💕

08/10/2024

Feeding bread causes permanent damage to ducks and geese. They develop angel wing. They can not migrate or fly to avoid predators. PLEASE DO NOT FEED BREAD to ducks and geese. Cracked corn, corn, peas, mealworms, romaine lettuce, watermelon, grapes CUT into pieces, cantaloupe……are a few good options!

08/08/2024

Can you donate??? 400 dogs are currently in this shelter and they are running Low on everything 😢

*400 DOGS? YOU READ THAT RIGHT! Fulton County Animal Services has desperately asked for blankets, beds, and more to help the overwhelming amount of dogs in their care. These dogs just don't deserve to sleep on anything hard or cold, and they all deserve to snuggle. Help us help them! *YOU PURCHASE /...

08/06/2024

Rescue dogs make the best pets!

08/06/2024

There is a $25 gift card promotion at Runnings if you spend $250 or more. August 6th through the 8th.

08/04/2024

This is why we assist at-risk horses....."Dixie" is a 7 year OTTB who just didn't want to race anymore, coming in dead last in her final race last week. She is a complete sweetheart and our rescue Wayne County New York Adoptable Horses d/b/a Rescue A Horse volunteered to trailer her from the racetrack to her new home with Taylor Steves 💕 She is one lucky girl and she is enjoying her new life immensely. Thank you also to Robin Matson and Kandace Gage for assisting in her re-homing adventure yesterday! It takes a village 🐎 to give these deserving horses a safe landing!

07/31/2024

And please stop thinking you're doing your 29 year old horse a favor by passing them off to a lesson barn or other little kid. Not only is it horrible stress on the senior, but you're just deflecting the responsibility of the inevitable that IS coming soon. Humane euthanasia is sometimes the right answer.

07/28/2024

You only have a few years with your dog so let them up on the bed, the couch.
Let them come for the ride,
let them get the biggest stick they can find, let them roll in the mud.
Let them swim and enjoy the water...because time sure flies and they won't be here forever
In the blink of an eye their time on Earth is done.
A dog is not just an animal, they're here to make you smile.
Always there for you, they could care less what you look like,
or how much money you have.
They won't judge you, or talk about you behind your back.
They Simply, Completely and Unconditionally Love you,
with all of their Heart, their Soul, their Being and Forever, will be the absolute Best Friend you will ever have...
~Unknown~

PS. Watercolor painting professionally done by Claire Sutera!

07/26/2024

Are you kidding me?? Megs Hems is back in the spotlight again? Doesn't anyone look into the background of this serial animal abuser before promoting her for contests such as this once more? Meg Hems STARVES horses. My rescue Wayne County New York Adoptable Horses d/b/a Rescue A Horse has HANDS on knowledge of this as we were involved in the refeeding and rehabilitation of FOUR of them that were literally days from death after spending the winter of 2020 in Megs "care". The Retired Racehorse Project was informed of her actions many times and they were provided with pictures and other evidence including letters written by both a vet and a farrier regarding the condition of these starved horses. The RRP ignored the evidence and let this girl continue to compete. Many others came out of the woodwork and provided us with additional evidence that Meg Hems had starved their horses as well, but they were ashamed to admit she had fooled them into believing she was a decent horse caregiver and had stayed silent. SOMEONE needs to hold Meg Hems accountable for animal abuse and stop glorifying her "accomplishments" Makes me sick to my stomach to see her in the "spotlight" again. What is wrong with people? 😔

07/25/2024

Appaloosas Rule! 🤣

07/10/2024

It's now a Tornado WARNING in Ontario, Monroe, Wayne surrounding Countries in NYS

07/09/2024

Some general advice regarding Lyme Disease in horses. Notice a personality change? Unusual behaviors? Lameness? Back pain? Unexplained Laminitis? Neurological issues? Fever? Joint pain? Uveitis? Sluggishness? Weight loss? Colicky? Something a little off but you just can't put your finger on it? Call your vet and TEST FOR LYME. It's treatable but it first needs to be identified. And it's raging out there. 😞

07/05/2024

POSTED IN SYRACUSE, HORSE and TACK:

"This is a public service announcement. My vaccinated horse has a confirmed case of Potomic Horse Fever in the Cazenovia, NY area. She is at Cornell fighting for her life. Cornell is recommending PHF vaccines now early spring (April) and boosted late summer (August) instead of 2 doses starting in late summer. It is only July and they are seeing a high number of cases early this year. Prayers for my mare are appreciated."

06/26/2024

This is why we assist with at-risk horses! Meet "Gimli" He was a Standie rescue from a dealer and most likely heading to a very bad ending. He was adopted by Noelle Sterriker with the assistance of Taylor Steves and placed in the boarding care of Whitney Fox from Locust Grove Arabians. Our rescue Wayne County New York Adoptable Horses d/b/a Rescue A Horse assisted with his initial vet bills to start him on the road to recovery 8 months ago. And just look at him now! It takes a village to assist at risk 🐎 horses and this is a great success story! Thank you everyone.

06/26/2024

Calling all horsepersons! Jeff Eddy is having a hoof trimming clinic July 14th starting at 8 am. In depth, with basic trimming and advanced trimming for trained trimmers going foward. You can contact/text him at 585-781-4946. This is a free event but any donations to his rescue/sanctuary are appreciated. The address is 5225 Knapp Rd in Middlesex, NY. Please confirm with Jeff directly if you will be attending!

06/18/2024

If it's too hot for you it's too hot for them! Bring them in out of the dangerous heat 🥵 and if you see something, say something!

06/18/2024

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06/13/2024

Cash donations to Ontario County Humane Society, Happy Tails Animal Shelter to assist the 9 horses seized last week are much appreciated!

06/10/2024

Calling all HORSE LOVERS 💕 Our 501c3 nonprofit rescue is assisting the Ontario County Humane Society (NYS) with the nine horses seized last week that were discovered to be living in absolutely horrific conditions. Our rescue donated 75 bales of hay this weekend with 140 more to come. These are actually two separate cruelty cases and the Ontario County Humane Society, Happy Tails Animal Shelter desperately needs additional financial assistance as the medical and rehabilitation costs will be very significant going foward. Please consider following the link above and making a cash donation to the Humane Society Hug A Horse Campaign. ANY amount is very welcome and please also share this post far and wide. These horses have suffered in silence for a very long time and they need our help. It was TOO LATE 😞 for some of them so lets put our resources together and get the ones who survived this literal horse hell back to health. Thank You in advance. It takes a VILLAGE! 🐎

06/09/2024

Copied from a friend....

Rules for dating/marrying an equestrian:
1) They WILL have layers of clothes and muddy boots..either provide a place for them to drop these things or don't whine about the mess.
2) Expensive tack is still cheaper than the horse and human medical bills that can result from cheap tack. Good tack also lasts longer than the horse. Don't question the tack.
3) One horse is never enough. Don't even question this. It is a law of the universe.
4) Caring for the horse is ALWAYS more expensive than the horse. Whining about the purchase price is pointless.
5) When they say, "I'm just going to stop out at the barn for a few minutes." you should probably just make plans on your own the rest of the day.
6) That "not-a-morning-person" that you are used to will completely disappear on the mornings a trailer must be hooked up for a horse-related event. They will be replaced by a bright-eyed super-intense type-A psycho who will NOT care that you need 5 more minutes for your coffee because they need to be at the barn at 5:45 am PRECISELY.
7) Vet bills for horses start at 4-digits and go up from there. If it's less than $1000, pay it quickly and run out of the vet's office before the horse suddenly develops another problem.
8 ) No matter how badly your significant other is injured, you should NEVER blame the horse. In fact, don't mention the injury or the horse if you can avoid it. Suggesting they should avoid riding until they are healed will probably get you a crutch upside the head.
9) If you don't know what to get for a holiday or birthday, a gift card to the tack or feed store is ALWAYS a good option. If you have messed up somehow, this is an excellent way to get out of the dog house. The value should reflect how much trouble you are in. A bouquet of feed store gift cards is generally sufficient to cover very bad mistakes, such as burning down the house or crashing the truck.
10) Your equestrian will be fine if you have your own hobbies and interests. In fact, you had better get your own hobbies and interests. If you want to spend significant time with your equestrian, you need to develop a useful skill.....such as driving a tractor, shoveling, stacking hay, operating a video camera, leatherwork of any sort, or becoming a veterinarian.
11) Trucks are not optional. Yes, the truck and trailer rig will likely be at least half the cost of your house. Arguing about this is unwise, your equestrian will happily LIVE in the truck and trailer and suggest selling the house.
12) Horse craziness is hereditary, generally passed down the maternal lines, but can be present on the males side as well. Prepare for this when planning children.
13) If you need your equestrian to spend more time at home, we suggest building a barn on your property.
14) Date night out should be planned in a different county from where the horse is located. If the equestrian gets within 50 miles of the horse, they will need to stop by. You will be stuck there, see point number 5 above.
15) Never make it a competition between you and the horse. New significant others generally cost less money and are faster to train than a new horse. Just saying. 😂

06/07/2024

Available for an on-farm lease! Would you like to ride but cannot afford a horse of your own? How about a half lease? "Solitaire" is a 21 year old Arab mare who is safe for advanced beginners and up. She is an experienced show mare and has also done trails such as Otter Creek with ease. She is 14 3 hands so her rider must be a smaller to average size person. A half lease includes 3 rides a week and is $295 monthly. A weekly riding lesson with the barn owner is also required. The farm is located in the Canandaigua/Stanley area. Please PM Pam Brace Merrick for contact information.

06/05/2024

Available for an on-farm lease! Would you like to ride but cannot afford a horse of your own? How about a half lease? "Solitaire" is a 21 year old Arab mare who is safe for advanced beginners and up. She is an experienced show mare and has also done trails such as Otter Creek with ease. She is 14 3 hands so her rider must be a smaller to average size person. A half lease includes 3 rides a week and is $295 monthly. A weekly riding lesson with the barn owner is also required. The farm is located in the Canandaigua/Stanley area. Please PM Pam Brace Merrick for contact information.

06/17/2023

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06/15/2023

House Appropriations Committee includes language to defund USDA inspections of horse slaughter plants, in step with Americans’ values about protecting equines