Embers of Hope Equine Rescue

11/18/2024

Ash has a meet and greet on Wednesday! We have had several applications on her but very few we could approve, so we are excited for her to finally be getting a meet and greet. We will see how things go and hope they are a good match! 🤞

11/16/2024

I had worried has Keeahi would be after Kindle’s death, because they were very close having likely loved their whole lives together. But Keeahi has bonded so well with the rest of the herd that she has taken it very well. She enjoys grooming the other horses, sleeping in the sun, evening pasture grazing and stuffing her head in a round bale of hay. Really all the best parts of being a horse lol. We’re glad she is content 💕

11/13/2024

Look at these gorgeous photos Cheyenne’s foster/trainer sent! 😍 Cheyenne is doing great and continues to make steady progress with her handling and under saddle work. We’re so glad to see her happy and thriving!

11/12/2024

It with a very heavy heart that I announce we had to euthanize Kindle today. We knew she had dropped pasterns/possible DSLD and had hoped to keep her pasture sound and comfortable. However, we had the vet out today and determined that was not an option. It was likely Kindle was in some degree of pain and that things would only continue to progress, making her more and more uncomfortable. She was starting to show signs of things getting worse and was too uncofmtable to hold one back leg up while standing on the other in order to be trimmed. So while it’s possible she could have lived a few more years, they wouldn’t have been quality years and we would never allow that. The kindest thing we could do for her was give her a peaceful end on a sunny day after eating a big bucket of senior feed and before the pain got too bad. It’s not a happy go lucky story, buts it’s still a “good” story as far as I’m concerned. She had been basically abandoned in a semi feral herd not getting the proper care or feed she needed due to her owners hardships until us and several other rescues stepped into help with the large herd. So instead of facing neglect, hunger and pain; she died peacefully after a summer on pasture with horse friends, minerals, feed, hay etc and people who truly loved her. She was untouchable when she came here, but as I gave her scratches today while holding her for the vet I was filled with gratitude that we were able to give her a good year and provide her with this peaceful and free from pain ❤️

After she passed, we were able to get a good look at her teeth and think it’s likely she was in her 20s. We pulled some hair to send in for DNA to see if she was registered, just out of curiosity.

If you would like to donate towards her final expenses, her euthanasia will be around $300. You can do so below.

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11/01/2024

Ash enjoying the sunshine today! Tomorrow is farrier day. If you are interested in sponsoring Ash’s trim it is $30. You can donate below. Thank you!!

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10/23/2024

Ash is still looking for her forever home! She had a couple promising applications but they did not follow through with a meet and greet so she’s still looking for that perfect match.

Ash is a gorgeous red roan paint mare who is around 14yrs old and roughly 14.2hh. She is good on the ground and leads well, loads, stands for the farrier, etc. Ash came to us from Animal Control after being abandoned by her owner. She had 30 days of training in March for a tune up and did very well! Ash would make a nice trail horse and enjoyed trail riding and obstacles. She is suited for an intermediate rider. She has no bad habits but she does need a consistent rider who is going to work with her several days a week. She gets along well in a mixed herd and is middle of the pecking order. She is an easy keeper and is up to date with vaccines, farrier work, and dental. We have several videos posted of her from her training back in March and also have videos from her most recent evaluation we can share if interested. Ash’s adoption fee is $1400. We are a 501c3 non profit and all proceeds benefit the equines in our care.

If you are interested in adopting Ash you can apply below and once approved we will set up a meet and greet!

If interested in fostering Ash please reach out! She is also available to do a foster to adopt to the right home ❤️

https://form.jotform.com/222033526809049

10/20/2024

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us at our first movie night! We truly appreciate all our supporters so much and hope you had a great time! We hope to make this an annual community event and do more movie nights in the future. We should be having another one in March! Thank you to Crowne Pointe Theatre for hosting us and the opportunity for this event!

10/19/2024

All set up at Crowne Pointe Theatre in Elizabethtown! Not too late to come join us for Hocus Pocus tonight at 7EST! 🎃

10/19/2024

Last chance to get tickets for Hocus Pocus tonight! If you are still wanting tickets please message us! Movie is at 7pm est at Crowne pointe in Elizabethtown and we will have a table set up by 6pm for ticket pick up and you can also buy tickets then as well! Tickets are $7 and come with a 20% off concessions coupon. We have 24 left to sell!:)

To order simply pay through our Venmo or PayPal and let us know how many tickets you want and we will have them waiting for you at pickup under your name! If you need an alternate payment method, please message us!

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We have 25 tickets left!! Get yours now!!!!

Tickets are $7 a piece and come with a 20% off concessions coupon. To get tickets simply use our Venmo or PayPal and send the donation for the number of tickets you want and message us (or put in the description) name and number of tickets. Tickets will be available for pickup at Crowne Pointe right before the event. If you need an alternate form of payment, please message us!

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10/18/2024

Come see us at Scare on The Square!

10/18/2024

We will be at Scare on the Square tonight in Leitchfield! We will be passing out candy and informational flyers! We will also have info on our blanket library! Come and see us! 🍁🎃

10/18/2024

We still have some tickets available!! Join us tmrw night for Hocus Pocus at Crowne Pointe Theatre!

We have 25 tickets left!! Get yours now!!!!

Tickets are $7 a piece and come with a 20% off concessions coupon. To get tickets simply use our Venmo or PayPal and send the donation for the number of tickets you want and message us (or put in the description) name and number of tickets. Tickets will be available for pickup at Crowne Pointe right before the event. If you need an alternate form of payment, please message us!

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10/16/2024

Vulcan/Spirit is doing AMAZING in his foster home. It has been so great to watch his rebound after finishing EPM treatment. He has put on weight and muscle and is riding! Most importantly, he is very loved and cared for.

10/15/2024

Let’s talk teeth! 🦷

Your horse's teeth are designed to chew for 16 - 18 hours a day. They grow throughout life and can manage some pretty tough forage. But they need to be maintained and are an essential part of your equines health and quality of life! Your equine should have a dental exam at least once a year, some require it more frequently and need seen every 4-6 months. This exam should include a visual oral exam followed by a teeth float. More on what that should look like below and in the link! As an important note, yes when we say equine that does include your pony, mule, donkey, 30yr old horse or 1yr old yearling! They all should be getting a dental exam at least once a year.

“Dentistry is an important part of your horse’s general health care. An oral exam is recommended yearly to help monitor normal wear and identify potential problems.

Discomfort in the mouth can lead to poor weight gain, decreased performance and bad behavior even when not bridled. Depending on the age of your horse and oral exam findings, a dental procedure may be recommended once to twice a year. For a thorough and safe dental procedure to be performed the horse is sedated and a speculum is placed in the mouth. With motorized dental equipment, each tooth can be addressed efficiently and accurately.”

https://www.nwequinedentistry.com/educationandarticles/importanceofroutinecare

10/15/2024

This sweet guy is still looking for his home! He has started coming around much more for pets! He’s so sweet ❤️

10/13/2024

Last day to buy tickets for our October 19th Hocus Pocus movie night at Crowne Pointe Theatre!!

We have 25 tickets left!! Get yours now!!!!

Tickets are $7 a piece and come with a 20% off concessions coupon. To get tickets simply use our Venmo or PayPal and send the donation for the number of tickets you want and message us (or put in the description) name and number of tickets. Tickets will be available for pickup at Crowne Pointe right before the event. If you need an alternate form of payment, please message us!

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10/11/2024

Looking for a home for this very special pup! Shmoo is a 5 month old German Sheppard mix (we believe). He is the last out of a litter of 5, from a dog that belongs to an Amish family who lives close to the rescue. They have since let us get mom, dad and this pup fixed and vaccinated. He has been an outside dog but is young enough he could transition to an indoor pet no problem! He is a VERY sweet dog, but very nervous/scared still with people, although he does really enjoy pets and lovins. He has grown up with kids so should be fine with them and also gets along great with other dogs and would love to have a fur sibling! He is very playful with cats so would recommend a home without them. He has lived outside but has been on kennel rest since being neutered and has not had any accidents in his kennel so we think could be very easily crate and potty trained. We have gotten him neutered, dewormed and his vaccines. Now we just need to find him the perfect home! We think he could make a great family dog eventually with the right family who would be patient and commit to his socializing and training. He has a small rehoming fee to ensure he goes to a good home. Please fill out an application below if interested! (Be sure to select dog when filling out the application). We are also open to a foster or foster to adopt situation for the right home!

https://form.jotform.com/222033526809049

If interested in donating towards his vetting and care, you can do so below as well! We appreciate it! 

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