Community Equine Outreach of Eastern Washington

01/07/2025

Such important information! When we can't figure out why our Equine partners are showing signs of discomfort, we need to start with looking at the basics.

12/31/2024

Are you starting off the new year with a wish for a project? Spirit came to us with ZERO formal training and his foster Mom Susan has just rocked his education! Yes, Spirit is 16. BUT, he's never had to work a day in his life so his knees aren't wrecked, his hocks are fabulous, his mind isn't blown, and he has no bad experiences to hold against you. We would LOVE to place this guy in an experienced, knowledgeable, loving, home for the new year, especially with others who need us waiting in the wings. He is ready to step on and finish your way! We have numerous videos we can share, and foster Mom is able to share all of the details on who Spirit is, how he thinks, acts, and works. It may be hard for her to part with him, but that is all part of why we do what we do. Spirit is such a loving and sweet guy. He comes when he's called and loves to be loved on. He's been fully vetted, stands at roughly 15hh, and has good, solid bone. He's doing well with his feet, loads, loves baths. His adoption fee is $1,800 and will go up with more training.

Is Spirit calling to your heart?

The first step is filling out an application so we can "meet" you and understand your dreams and experience, then we can move forward. Get ahold of us!

12/28/2024

As we finish out 2024 and look towards 2025, we have some big decisions. Do we try to grow? There are always horses out there who need intervention and a chance at a new life. ALWAYS. There is one very deserving girl out there RIGHT NOW in fact. BUT, we can't do this in a vacuum.

We need people to step up and volunteer. Without that happening, no growth, no more saying yes to helping the deserving souls just waiting for an opening!

We need financial support. Feed, farrier, vetting, transportation...it all takes funding. A LOT of funding. Even with just the few we have in our RRR program at the moment, we are barely scraping by. How can we grow and help more of those in need? Grants require that we have at least 10 or more at all times and without fosters, our numbers have to be managed at a lesser count.

Speaking of managed, do you know we that we need a vehicle to haul our trailer, a tractor to manage manure, fencing, and paddock scraping, maybe a 4 wheeler to drag a harrow, a flatbed trailer to haul this equipment to our fosters so they aren't managing it on their own? This are BIG and NECESSARY needs that we have tried for years to do without, or we have had to use our personal vehicles and equipment. But, not everyone has the option. I know I don't.

Eastern Washington, let's do better! Where is the village that believes that horses are valuable companion and sentient beings, not to be treated as trash and tossed aside?!

I'm willing to keep trudging along, so incredibly grateful for those who stand shoulder to shoulder in this, but can't we do better?! We KNOW the NEED exists!

We will have our annual meeting in January and will publish the date here. We encourage you to come!

Laura

12/28/2024

Happy $25 Friday! Our non-profit relies on donations to continue the work that we do! We have no paid employees, we are 100% volunteer based. 100% of your donation goes directly to the horses in our care by paying for winter hay, vet bills, supplements, blankets etc. We do not get any funding from local or state agencies! To help our horses, you can donate here:

Venmo:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/4AARHZB6HY9QJ

12/28/2024

Interesting and educational read.

In cold weather, we can see a sudden increase in hoof pain in some horses with a past of laminitis even with no change in management. We've all had those cases: their hay is tested and balanced, their bloodwork is perfect, they have zero access to any grain or grass or treats or alfalfa, and their feet don't even seem warm, but they are walking on eggshells all of the sudden after a cold snap. Owners and professionals on the horse's care team are scrambling to get them more comfortable, but all the "normal" protocols that usually work don't seem to be helping at all! What could be going on?

Winter laminitis can occur in some metabolic or previously laminitic horses in cold weather due to damage to the circulatory system in the hoof, causing a lack of proper blood flow in the hoof capsule. This vasoconstriction can be incredibly painful for them, as painful as an active laminitic attack. So what we do do?

In this week's mini episode, we didn't record an interview due to the holidays, but Alicia discusses a bit about winter laminitis and some steps owners can take to treat it, and ideally prevent it in the future. You can hear the (short) synopsis on any podcast app under "The Humble Hoof," or directly at this link: https://thehumblehoof.com/2024/12/27/holiday-mini-episode-winter-laminitis-edition/

Thank you to our amazing sponsors:

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12/21/2024

Happy Winter Solstice!! The days will get longer every day from now forward and we're here for ! Now if it would stop raining. Lol. Tis the season for p**p soup. Some day we will figure out a system for combatting this, but until then we keep watching for the dangers that lurk in mud, and take comfort in the fact that we aren't alone, and that this too shall pass.

We hope that as the celebration of the season nears, that you find your home and hearth healthy and filled with hope.

If you find yourself needing help, please reach out to us.

12/19/2024

If this isn't the sweetest announcement picture ever, we don't know what is! Happy Gotcha Day to our sweet Jett Girl and her darling new family!! We are absolutely overjoyed with this adoption and wish you all the very Merriest of Christmases. A massive thank you to Susan and her wonderful family for fostering, evaluating, working with, and ultimately placing Jett into her new home. After Heidi and Marv started this journey last summer, and with all of the help and support from our friends and supporters, this is a huge blessing for Jett! We are honored to have been able to provide this for her and can't do what we do without you. ❤️

12/17/2024

This is the kind of crap owners we have in our area. Is there any wonder our rescue receives minimal support? Not that we aren't INCREDIBLY thankful for those who do support our efforts, don't get us wrong. It's just that there is SO MUCH NEED and a depressed economy. The Adams County Pet Rescue is one that our own Co-founder and President co-founded YEARS ago. Thank GOD for the work they do!!

12/17/2024

As the cold winter weather trudges on, Dr. Sarah Reuss, AAEP Vice President and a horse owner herself, shares the following advice to keep your horse safe during extreme weather.

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source, just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being in a stall, now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure they have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well-fitting blankets are great but be sure that horses do not get sweaty under them, or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold and covered is worse that dry, cold and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!!!) to double check.

7. Entice your horses to consume extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. The tips of your horses' ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting on a waterproof, jumper-style ear bonnet or other waterproof ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

If you have any questions or concerns about keeping your horses safe this winter, contact your veterinarian for advice.

12/16/2024

We are happy to announce that Churro has been adopted into a WONDERFUL family!! Happy Gotcha Day handsome boy! It has been an honor and a privilege to have this guy go through our RRR Program and we will miss him very much. ❤️

Thank you to Jess for providing him the training necessary to be a solid citizen, Karen for helping support his journey and trusting us to do the right thing by him, and to all of our friends and supporters who make this all possible. We can't do what we do without you!

12/16/2024

If you're getting weird messages from our page, please let us know?! Meta is messaging us about an identity issue and clone account. Please know that we only have ONE insta page.

12/15/2024

From my sweet friend Ali, who takes wonderful care of her clients, and is deserving of the same care and consideration. Plus a cup of tea.

12/13/2024

Hey Hay, Ho ho ho. I'm sure it was Santa 🎅 that just helped load us with 20 bales of beautiful hay! We have an amazing opportunity to purchase the rest of the stack for $10 per bale!! We would LOVE to be able to do this, especially since a high quality mix is hard to find and is at a premium cost. We're looking at about $12,000. Yes, that is a lot of money but can we do it?! If you're looking for an end of the year tax write off, please pick us?!

(Photo for representation only, not the actual hay.)

CEOEW is a 501c3 non-profit organization

12/12/2024

Do you have someone on your Christmas list that is SO hard to buy for? Perhaps consider a donation to CEOEW in their name! We will provide a handwritten acknowledgement for them, and our unending gratitude for you. It's a win/win and a way to check one thing off your list! Our year end is looking really bleak after a dismal and we would love to help you as you help us.

Message us here or via text at 509-222-8994 to make arrangements.

Photo credit: Desert Lens Photos

12/12/2024

Available for adoption in the Eugene, Oregon area. Willamette Horse Outreach Alliance or WHOA is a wonderful organization that we are proud to call friends.