Northern Winds Equine Rescue

Northern Winds Equine Rescue We are a non-profit equine and animal rescue who’s mission is to help those who can't help themselves

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There’s no need to guess. In less than five minutes you can calculate your horse’s minimum hay requirement.

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08/22/2024

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On the question of whether horses need to be kept on a routine hoof care schedule, the short answer is “yes.”

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08/21/2024

Not my text, but it makes sense.
Queenie, Olaf, Teagen, Chay 1 & 2, Dutchess, Oakley, Dobby & Fang Jack, Sunny &, & ,& my ❤️s

Today, I led a great friend of mine into his own grave and asked someone to make his heart stop beating. He helped me through some of the worst times of my life over the last 4 years. How could I do that?

The short answer: Love ❤️

The long answer: It is an impossible decision and you are constantly questioning yourself. And for the folks who won’t read until the end of this post: PLEASE, I BEG YOU, give your horse one final act of kindness instead of dropping them off at a sale. There are terrible ways to die, and I’ve seen them first hand. You owe it to your beautiful friend to offer them a peaceful end. That being said, the decision won’t be easy for you, and I recognize that. Let’s talk about it.

You will think:

“Am I doing this too soon?”

“Do they have more good days left?”

“Could someone else provide them a home?”

“They aren’t in THAT much pain.”

“Maybe they could be a kids horse.”

“What if…”

These are all completely valid questions to ask yourself, and you should ask them, because you care. However I will tell you this:

Your horse isn’t looking forward to tomorrow. You are.

Your horse knows the pain they are in, and has no escape. You can help them.

Your horse is living in the now, and doesn’t seek tomorrow. If their now is painful and tomorrow is more painful, then that is their experience.

Your horse will appreciate you being a day too early rather than a day too late.

We are the caretakers of these majestic creatures and we owe it to them to provide a peaceful and kind end to their life of service to humankind.

I am grieving right now. I love you so much, Dan ❤️💔

08/15/2024

Dear Horse's,
I love you all very much, and I truly cherish your presence in my life. I would never wish to criticize you in any way. However, there are a few trivial details regarding our relationship that I think might bear your consideration.
First of all, I am already aware that horses can run faster than I can. I do not need you to demonstrate that fact each time I come to get you in the pasture. Please remember that I work long and hard to earn the money to keep you in the style to which you have become accustomed. In return, I think you should at least pretend to be glad to see me, even when I'm carrying a bridle instead of a bucket of oats.
It should be fairly obvious to you that I am a human being who walks on only two legs. I do not resemble a scratching post. Do not think that, when you rub your head against me with 1,000 pounds of force behind it, I believe that it wasn't your intention to send me flying. I am also aware that stomping on my toes while you are pushing me around is nothing but adding injury to insult.
I understand I cannot expect you to cover your nose when you sneeze, but it would be appreciated if you did not inhale large amounts of dirt and manure prior to aiming your sneezes at my face and shirt. Also, if you have recently filled your mouth with water you do not intend to drink, please let it all dribble from your mouth BEFORE you put your head on my shoulder. In addition, while I know you despise your deworming medication, my intentions in giving it to you are good, and I really do not think I should be rewarded by having you spit half of it back out onto my shirt.
Sometimes, I get the feeling that you are confused about the appropriate roles you should play in various situations. One small bit of advice: Your stone-wall imitation should be used when I am mounting and your speed-walker imitation when I suggest that we proceed on our way, not vice versa. Please also understand that jumping is meant to be a mutual endeavor. By "mutual", I mean that we are supposed to go over the jump together. You were purchased to be a mount, not a catapult.
I know the world is a scary place when your eyes are on the sides of your head, but I did spend a significant amount of money to buy you, and I have every intention of protecting that investment. Therefore, please consider the following when you are choosing the appropriate behavior for a particular situation:
- When I put your halter on you, attach one end of a lead rope to the halter, and tie the other end of the lead rope to a post or rail or whatever, I am indicating a desire for you to remain in that locale. I would also like the halter, lead rope, post, etc., to remain intact. While I admit that things like sudden loud noises can be startling, I do not consider them to be acceptable excuses for repeatedly snapping expensive new lead ropes (or halters or posts) so that you can run madly around the barn area creating havoc in your wake. Such behavior is not conducive to achieving that important goal that I know we both share --- decreasing the number of times the veterinarian comes out to visit you.
- By the same token, the barn aisle was not designed for the running of the Kentucky Derby and is not meant to serve as a racetrack. Dragging me down the aisle in leaps and bounds is not how "leading" is supposed to work, even if someone happens to drop a saddle on the floor as we're passing. Pulling loose and running off is also discouraged (although I admit it does allow you to run faster).
- I assure you that blowing pieces of paper do not eat horses. While I realize you are very athletic, I do not need a demonstration of your ability to jump 25 feet sideways from a standing start while swapping ends in midair, nor am I interested in your ability to emulate both a racehorse and a bucking bronco while escaping said piece of paper. Also, if the paper were truly a danger, it would be the height of unkindness to dump me on the ground in front of it as a sacrificial offering to expedite your escape.
- When I ask you to cross a small stream, you may safely assume that said stream does not contain crocodiles, sharks, or piranhas, nor will it be likely to drown you. (I have actually seen horses swimming, so I know it can be done.) I expect you to be prepared to comply with the occasional request to wade across some small body of water. Since I would like to be dry when we reach the other side of the stream, deciding to roll when we're halfway across is not encouraged behavior.
- I give you my solemn oath that the trailer is nothing but an alternate means of transportation for distances too long for walking. It is not a lion's den or a dragon's maw, nor will it magically transform into such. It is made for horses, and I promise you that you will indeed fit into your assigned space. Please also bear in mind that I generally operate on a schedule, and wherever we're going, I would really like to get there today.
For the last time, I do not intend to abandon you to a barren, friendless existence. If I put you in a turn-out pen, I promise that no predators will eat you, and I will come back in due time to return you to your stall. It is not necessary to run in circles, whinny pathetically, threaten to jump the fence, or paw at the gate. Neither your stall mates nor I will have left the premises. The other horses standing peacefully in adjacent pens amply demonstrate that it is possible to enjoy being turned out for exercise.
In order to reassure you, my dear horse, I have posted the following message on your stall door:
"Notice to People Who Complain About My Horse"

1. I like my horse a lot better than I like people who complain about her.

2. To you, she's an animal; to me, she's a big, hairy, four-legged daughter --- and you know what they say about coming between a mother and her children.

3. This stall is her castle, and you are expected to treat her as the queen she thinks she is.

4. If you don't want her to steal your carrots, don't walk by her with the carrots sticking out of your pockets.

5. Horses are better than husbands or kids. They eat grass, don't smoke or drink, don't expect an allowance, don't voluntarily get their body parts pierced, don't hog the remote, don't waste the whole weekend watching football with their friends, don't talk back to you, don't compare you unfavorably with their friends' owners, don't keep you awake with their snoring --- and no horse ever left the toilet seat up after going to the bathroom.

Finally, in closing, my strong and gentle companion, I would like to point out that, whatever might happen between horses and their people, we humans will always love you. In fact, our bonds with you help create new bonds among ourselves, even with total strangers. Wherever there are horses, there will be "horse people", and for the blessings you bestow upon us, we thank you.

Most sincerely yours,
Your Mom

08/10/2024
barn cats Fred (white) & Douglas dark Tabby this am
08/10/2024

barn cats Fred (white) & Douglas dark Tabby this am

08/10/2024
08/10/2024

Finn & Sadie this am

08/03/2024

So proud of how this beautiful girl Miley did today! Starting with some ground work, picking up feet and getting use to the fly spray! She was so well behaved and such a lover! 💕🐎

great Sunday morning with  _& Axel
07/28/2024

great Sunday morning with _& Axel

this evening
07/27/2024

this evening

Jax, it was such a special experience getting to know you.  We loved having you share our barn even if it was just for a...
07/15/2024

Jax, it was such a special experience getting to know you. We loved having you share our barn even if it was just for a short time. You have come so far and will make someone such a great partner. All our best wishes on your next adventure! 💙💙🐎

Congratulations Jenny on your adoption and finding the loving home you deserve!  We will miss you and are so grateful fo...
07/14/2024

Congratulations Jenny on your adoption and finding the loving home you deserve! We will miss you and are so grateful for the time you spent with us but we know you will have an amazing life ahead of you with your new family! 💕🐎

Play-doh & Cooper
07/13/2024

Play-doh & Cooper

🐈🐀fred & Douglas🐀🐈
07/13/2024

🐈🐀fred & Douglas🐀🐈

I see you!
07/06/2024

I see you!

06/22/2024

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06/22/2024

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