Caring Hearts for Horses

Caring Hearts for Horses Caring Hearts for Horses a 501c3 non profit Equine Sanctuary & Outreach. Home of Equine Assisted Life Agility for At-Risk Youth 14 - 17.

Horses with their own special needs assist youth in learning emotional life skills using agility course maneuvers. Caring Hearts for Horses Inc. is a Sanctuary and Outreach in Mohave County

Caring Hearts for Horses is a safe place to call to get guidance on how to take action on their current challenging situation with their horses. Temporary assistance with feed. A place to reach out for answers

to many everyday horse challenges, area farriers, vets, transport, places to stay with your horses coming through town, If you have a question I have an answer or no someone who will. Its easy to tell people in need what they have to do and then walk away. But with action comes success. Won't you help me to help them succeed? Caringheartsforhorses.org/Donations and follow us on Youtube Caring Hearts for Horses @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMjIwPBHhPvgxzHH0MkYwWw

This is my story,

September 2016 was a month that I will never forget. It was a time when plans that I had made for a new start made a complete 360 degree turn. A horse owner looking for help and finding none brought us to an end result over the next week that was not a happy ending. Overhearing a woman at a feed store mention that she was in hope of finding something that would help her mare quit weezing and start eating again because the vet was not a financially viable option, I gave her my number and told her to reach out to me within a couple of days if there were no improvement and I would see if I could find her some help in one way or another. Almost a week later I received a call from the woman that the horse was worse and she didn’t know where to turn next. I drove to the home to see the horse and what direction we might want to go in. What I was faced with when I arrived was heart wrenching. A 29 yr old thoroughbred mare was literally skin and bones. And her breathing was so rough and labored she sounded as if she were drowning. It was loud and nothing like that I had ever heard. After speaking with the woman in a calm I never have had before it was indulged that Cassie hadn't received any preventive care of any Kind in the 3 years the woman had her. No health care whatsoever. I left the house making calls and choking back the need to sob uncontrollably for the hell that my own species inflicted upon this horse in the name of, "love" and “Pride”. I new in my head and my heart what needed to be done with the situation that had presented itself and it made my heart hurt. Knowing that you must end a life is never easy in these cases. I reached out to a small horse rescue & sanctuary in Golden Valley Az where I had gotten my current horse. She said she would be willing to share the cost with me for what we needed to have done.
48 hrs later and one day shy of the little help I could offer at this point, I received a call from the horse owner while I was at work on my break telling me that the horse was down and not getting up. I was too late, and could only hold my composure till my next break. My boss was good enough to let me go and tend to the mare best I could. I flew home, changed clothes, hugged my fur kids, got my composure, best I could and headed to see Cassie. My heart sunk with my arrival entering a picture of this horse covered in flies as if already gone, laying on a ground made of tons of dried manure, struggling with every fleeting breath mixed with all the fluid in her lungs. She was curled up until I got there urine over her legs and face in the dirt. When I walked up I put my hand on her forehead, told her how sorry I was for what had been done to her by my kind. As I sat down next to her feeling helpless and overloaded with grief, she laid her head down next my legs and her eye moved towards mine. Feeling completely helpless all I could do was stay with her until she was gone an hr later. Cassie's painful and long suffering could have and should have been preventable. It is easy to focus on why this person shouldn't have allowed this to happen, to keep asking how and why they could do something like this. I am choosing to focus on never having to hear someone looking for help and not receive it again. I am choosing to make Cassie's suffering my motivation to help other horses by helping their owners when they are in need of help no matter why.

12/25/2024

hilarious and looks like so much fun

Another beautiful insight from Carson James "You can't teach feel. You have to experience it." - Bill DorranceJust got b...
11/22/2024

Another beautiful insight from Carson James

"You can't teach feel. You have to experience it." - Bill Dorrance

Just got back from the Buckaroo Traditions Gathering in Nevada.

It’s one of my favorite events because it showcases traditional vaquero horsemanship and stockmanship.

And the vendors bring some pretty cool stuff.

Huge plus there.

The competition is much different from what you may see at a rodeo or other performance event.

The cattle are handled in a way that produces the least amount of stress possible and mimics what you would actually do to sort, or rope, or doctor them out in a pasture.

Many of the horses are ridden in a spade bit and operate more off the feel of the rider than direct pressure or pre-learned patterns.

The guys (and girls) typically use big loops (at least 15 ft) and throw some pretty fancy shots.

Fun watching.

There is a time limit to get the cattle roped, and the riders are judged, so that probably does alter what happens.

But it’s about as close to real life working ranch stuff and top-notch horsemanship as you can get.

The contestants are also docked or awarded points for how they handle the cattle and their horses.

Respect for the traditional arts is what the event is all about.

Being there made me think more about all the different genres of what’s considered ‘performance horses’ and how time constraints and the aspect of competition can affect what we do.

In the vast horse world, there’s everything from barrel racing to roping to dressage to hunter/jumper to race horses to cutters to western pleasure to reiners and tons more not mentioned on this short list.

Many of the participants in these events put the welfare of the horse first.

They aren’t pushed beyond what’s healthy (mentally and physically) and the horses are fully prepared for whatever they’re asked to do.

But too many don’t.

They fail to put in the time and effort to really get the horse ready for whatever it is they’re asking and expecting him to do.

The goal to win the prize becomes the priority.

And then when things go south, the horse gets the blame.

A statement I make often when it comes to performance horses is this. . .

You can't ride them around doing 4th grade stuff (slow to medium speed 60 foot circles, etc.) during the week, and then haul them to the show on the weekend and expect them to do Harvard level stuff without creating issues.

For example, if a certain discipline calls for rapid acceleration and deceleration in a short distance, the prep work of loping circles and slow canter/trot transitions isn’t going to cut it.

You’re loading the joints by massive amounts at the shows and not really doing the required work to physically and mentally prepare them for that.

The horse is asked for full speed or maximum effort during the performance, but only does slow work or exerts minimal effort at home.

That has never made sense to me.

But it’s a pretty common thing.

We get in a rut and limit our riding routine to one or two exercises when there’s so much more that could be done to increase a horse’s balance, suppleness, readiness, and longevity.

And this idea of sufficient prep work can also apply to a trail or ranch horse.

They definitely need to be prepared for the huge variety of situations they may encounter on a daily basis.

Properly preparing a horse for the task at hand is our responsibility.

And the horse is counting on us to fulfill that duty.

For help with that, hope you’ll check out the resources below.

Video Of The Week 🎥

What would be the better solution? Medicating your horse to keep his joints supple or riding him in a way that takes care of it naturally? Watch this video to find out the top ways to create and maintain suppleness, straightness, balance, and longevity in your horse. Watch now

Podcast Of The Week 🎙️

Are you settling for 'good enough' and limiting both yourself and your horse? How can you put your horse to the test and discover what you've really got underneath you? What are some things you can do that will expand your current routine and progress your horse to the next level? Find out in this podcast. Listen now

Blog Post Of The Week 📝

Most people will naturally post on the right hand diagonal (with the right front and left hind foot). We must be conscious of which diagonal we are posting on so that we can make sure to balance it out. If not, the horse will get stronger on one side. Therefore, he will be crooked with uneven muscling. How and why do you switch diagonals for strength and balance? Find out more details in this article. Read now

Talk soon,

CarsonJames.com LLC, 14276 State Road 51, Live Oak, FL 32060, United States

Horse training videos, tips, and articles to help you build confidence, create a strong partnership with your horse, and become a good leader.

11/03/2024

3 things you can point out

11/01/2024

Amazing Snow Horse ❤

09/08/2024

Checkout the amazing balance and accuracy

05/26/2024

IF HORSES WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL

Quarter horses: Definitely jocks. Strutting around flexing those muscles and showing off their butts. Responsible for all the trophies in the glass case.

Paints: Quarter horses with too much make-up.

Thoroughbreds: Preppies. They are athletes never jocks, monogrammed blankets, leather halters, Nike eventer shoes and the latest custom trailer and tack.

Appaloosas: Stoners. the like to drop acid so they can watch their spots move.

Arabians: RAH! RAH! SIS MOOM BAH! GGGOOOOOOOO TEAM!( Need I say more?)

Shetland ponies: Punks. Spikey hairdos, snotty attitudes and any colour of the rainbow.

Friesians: Bikers. Big, buff, always black, cigs hanging out the corner of their mouths and a dangerous glint in their eye.

Morgans: Nerdy teachers pet running around doing everything from yearbook to decorating the gym and rattling the bikers, stoners and jocks.

Drafts (All breeds): No real clique they're just the big guys who sit in the back of the room and fart a lot.

Hackney ponies: Band geeks. Marching along with their heads and knees held high, even going to the bathroom.

Warmbloods: The school staff and faculty. Looking down their noses with righteous indignation and disgust.

Minis: Primary school students.

Donkeys: Would be the teachers with the ability 'to think' and remember what happened the day before. Less likely to step on your feet when dancing.

Saddlebreds: The ones riddled the teen angst, the artsy, drama club type?

Percheron: Cafeteria ladies.

Mustangs: The free spirits and the "rebels without a cause".

The PTA would be aged broodmares only.

Football team: Well the Budweiser Clydesdale's of course!!!!

May you feel peace in the yr to come
12/23/2023

May you feel peace in the yr to come

12/16/2023

sweet!

Find out how taking your time provides quicker learning for your horse
12/03/2023

Find out how taking your time provides quicker learning for your horse

Get answers to common questions about this equine-welfare-friendly training method.

12/03/2023

please be aware of the sweatshirt /tshirt scam! it isnt chh

11/27/2023
Arizona horse riders are jumping up and down like someone back east after a long winter without an indoor arena. Fall is...
10/09/2023

Arizona horse riders are jumping up and down like someone back east after a long winter without an indoor arena. Fall is the beat to remember your beloved mount is xoming back from a long vacation. That means less muscle tone and its time to get in shape before those long rides. No matter how well you feel your horse deals with jumping up and going for a ride because its colling off outside, we need to remember they are going because we ask them to. So its up to us to set them up for a healthy way to get going again.

I like to walk with mine to get both of us going again. First without the saddle and then with. Here is a great article to give you some thought on your fall routine.

No matter what the horse’s job or performance level, reconditioning should be undertaken slowly.

knowledge is part of prevention.
10/01/2023

knowledge is part of prevention.

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Caring Hearts for Horses Inc. is a 501(c)3 Reg. non-profit organization in Mohave County Az. September 2016 was a month that I will never forget. It was a time when plans that I had made for a new start made a complete 360 degree turn. A horse owner looking for help and finding none brought us to an end result over the next week that was not a happy ending. This is our story; Overhearing a woman at a feed store mention that she was in hope of finding something that would help her mare quit weezing and start eating again because the vet was not a financially viable option, I gave her my number and told her to reach out to me within a couple of days if there were no improvement and I would see if I could find her some help in one way or another. Almost a week later I received a call from the woman that the horse was worse and she didn’t know where to turn next. I drove to the home to see the horse and what direction we might want to go in. What I was faced with when I arrived was heart wrenching. A 29 yr old thoroughbred mare was literally skin and bones. And her breathing was so rough and labored she sounded as if she were drowning. It was loud and nothing like that I had ever heard. After speaking with the woman in a calm I never have had before it was indulged that Cassie hadn't received any preventive care of any Kind in the 3 years the woman had her. No health care whatsoever. I left the house making calls and choking back the need to sob uncontrollably for the hell that my own species inflicted upon this horse in the name of, "love" and “Pride”. I new in my head and my heart what needed to be done with the situation that had presented itself and it made my heart hurt. Knowing that you must end a life is never easy in these cases. I reached out to a small horse rescue & sanctuary in Golden Valley Az where I had gotten my current horse. She said she would be willing to share the cost with me for what we needed to have done. 48 hrs later and one day shy of the little help I could offer at this point, I received a call from the horse owner while I was at work on my break telling me that the horse was down and not getting up. I was too late, and could only hold my composure till my next break. My boss was good enough to let me go and tend to the mare best I could. I flew home, changed clothes, hugged my fur kids, got my composure, best I could and headed to see Cassie. My heart sunk with my arrival entering a picture of this horse covered in flies as if already gone, laying on a ground made of tons of dried manure, struggling with every fleeting breath mixed with all the fluid in her lungs. She was curled up until I got there urine over her legs and face in the dirt. When I walked up I put my hand on her forehead, told her how sorry I was for what had been done to her by my kind. As I sat down next to her feeling helpless and overloaded with grief, she laid her head down next my legs and her eye moved towards mine. Feeling completely helpless all I could do was stay with her until she was gone an hr later. Cassie's painful and long suffering could have and should have been preventable. It is easy to focus on why this person shouldn't have allowed this to happen, to keep asking how and why they could do something like this. I am choosing to make Cassie's suffering my motivation to help other horses through their owners when they are in need of help. No judgement, no shame. Caring Hearts for Horses is now a place to reach out without concern for condemnation or judgement. A safe place to call to get help concerning preventive and short term care. Holistic and Veterinary assisted. Transportation for medical or equine relocation. Temporary assistance with feed. Hands on horse care if you are incapacitated for emergency reasons. If it will assist in the well being of your horse then we will use all avenues available to us to help. Including rehab with possible fostering.

Caring Hearts for Horses helps At Risk Youth with an Equine Assisted Life Agility class with help from their 5 sanctuary horses; Using canine style agility to teach life skills.

Caring Hearts for Horses offers hands on visits to their ranch for groups from schools, and places like the Lindenfeltzer Center for Alzheimer patients to meet and interact with the sanctuary horses. With action comes success. Won't you help us to help those in need?