The Equine Haven Horse Rescue Inc.

08/23/2024

“Turtle” (blue eyed tricolor dwarf) is a young male rabbit who is fully grown but probably the smallest rabbit we’ve ever come across. He is about 1.5 years old.

He is up for adoption!

08/23/2024

A super heartfelt thank you to Donna Herriott for donating these incredibly beautiful and handpainted gords for The Equine Haven Horse Rescue Inc.’s fundraising efforts for saving “Lucky” our beloved blind rescue horse who has a heart of gold.

I’ll be setting up the silent auction for each of these separately but wanted to first give the thank you and shout out to the incredible community at the Ostrander Farmers Market.

08/12/2024

“Kimber” ❤️

07/24/2024

Milestone Equestrian and The Hoof Vet will both be offering different clinics & retreats in 2025.

If you would like us to visit your facility for an educational clinic or retreat please leave a comment on when & where you’d like to host us.

If travel expenses are covered by the participant fees we are willing to travel! (👀 USA, Canada , AUS, UK, Etc)

Our combined educational background allows us to cover topics on:

- Equine Behavioral Science (Shelby Dennis)
- Equine Veterinary Medicine (Audrey Busby)
- Equestrian Mental Health & Trauma Education (Me!)

I anticipate our calendars filling up VERY quickly so if you are serious about having us out for a clinic please comment below or DM any of us with your clinic/retreat idea.

07/18/2024

As many of you know our rescued horse & rehabilitation program is 100% funded by donations!

Please take a moment to get to know one of our donors: Gordon Flesch Company!

They helped us fund our huge gravel project this year to help our facility fix our flooding issues.

We think they really ROCK!!!!

🪨 😎

http://gflesch.com

07/18/2024

“This Lucky Duck” is getting some outside time today and he’s showing us that he’s feeling MUCH better by trying to trot around with his friends.

I was so sure we were going to lose him when he couldn’t walk, had such poor appetite, and was in so much pain. 💔 SO much appreciation for Johnson Veterinary Clinic, LLC and The Hoof Vet who are !

We’re still not out of the woods yet because the abscess has the risk of being chronic however seeing him be able to trot around brings happy tears. 🥹

Lucky will still need over 6 more months of antibiotics (Uniprim) and intensive care in the form of bandage changes every 3 days until the abscess holes heal.

A HUGE thank you to those who have been participating in the fundraising!

I’m in the works of burning another hat which will be 🐴horse themed🐴 this next fundraiser!

07/09/2024

07/08/2024

07/02/2024

“Bee-lieve In Yourself” Hat

Silent Auction Fundraiser to help try to save “This Lucky Duck” from who is battling a bone infection in his front left hoof. His medical expenses will be costly and the journey to heal him is long. He is deeply loved as a therapy horse at The Equine Haven LLC.

This hat is hand drawn with pyrography and took me about 6 hours in total worth of work. The feathers are real and from our own birds!

Pledge your bid amount in the comments!

Payments can be made to: The Equine Haven Horse Rescue Inc. via check.

Or:

Paypal: .48
Zelle: 614-999-2748
Venmo: -mcdonnell

Auction will end July 4th at 12pm!

Auction will start at $50

Please Share! Please help save “Lucky” ❤️‍🩹

06/09/2024

“Bubbles” has established that he is, in fact, a “lap dog”.

A happy dog thanks to Buckeye Bird Supply in Ostrander!

Rob and his team donated towards Bubbles food when he was intaked! ❤️‍🩹

So much more than bird seed!

In our opinion a very viable source for your pet’s food! (Competitive with grocery store prices!)

If you have not had a chance to go in you MUST check out this local small business! 👀

06/06/2024

Does your horse just not perform with the same enthusiasm or skill as he was not too long ago? Does she seem a little off but you can’t see where exactly or it changes? Is his attitude less cooperative then he used to be? Does she eat hay or grass but not her grain?

These are just some of the signs that your horse could be struggling with an ulcer. If your show season isn’t going as you thought it would or your kids are getting their horses ready for fair and you want to make sure they are free of ulcers before the big event starts, consider signing up for our scoping day. On July 18th we will be dedicating that day for gastroscopes in the clinic. You will sign up for a scoping spot, haul in to the clinic and we’ll get your horse checked out. If your horse does have ulcers and needs to be treated with Gastrogard, you will receive 7 tubes free with purchase of 21. That will get you your full month’s treatment at a savings of $275. The cost for the scope is $350 plus $65 for sedation. Send us a message or text Galen to schedule your slot.
I’ll be posting more this week about ulcers and why it’s important to scope them and not just use a supplement or try Gastrogard without the scopeinf information. Stay tuned!
*edited to say that if you have a more urgent need for a scope, please let us know as we can schedule sooner. Just let us know when contacting if you are signing up for the July date or need sooner.

06/02/2024

Have a young horse to train?

Don't "break" them!

Join us as we discuss considerations and strategies for working with young horses!

Want to join us?

https://www.patreon.com/theequinehavenllc/membership

Webinars are free with Tier II or Tier III membership!

05/31/2024

Do you live in or around Central Ohio?

Please share!

Specialization in:

- Complex Trauma
- Holistic Anxiety Treatment
- Depression Treatment
- Family Therapy

We are located in Ostrander Ohio 43061

25 minutes from Dublin
15 minutes from Delaware
15 Minutes from Marysville

05/25/2024

05/21/2024

Nickname is “Big Chicken” so we got him a giant chicken pillow.

05/19/2024

“Lucky” our mostly blind APHA rescue got diagnostics done on Friday. The good news is that he should be able to be pasture sound in the future after 6 months or so on antibiotics. The bad news is: my suspicions were correct and he’s got a bone infection in his front left that has been slowly brewing in his bone internally and causing his hoof significant malformation in growth.

We didn’t see anything on the first several rounds of x-rays. It felt like a movie drama because it was the very last x-ray where my clinical team could finally could see the hole in the bone!

If not for Dr.Johnson and Dr. Busby the infection wouldn’t have ever been found or put on a treatment plan and eventually without proper treatment Lucky would have had to be euthanized because with this kind of infection if the damage goes on for too long then the bones deteriorate beyond repair.

Once I get digital copies of the x-rays I can likely share with you all what we saw!

05/19/2024

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05/16/2024

Important PSA:

If you want to see more by your friends you go to “Feeds” and then hit “friends”.

If you find mental health education posts and rewards based learning something that interests you please be sure to follow The Equine Haven LLC.

If you want to get updates on our rescued horses please follow The Equine Haven Horse Rescue Inc..

Please help our small businesses and nonprofit by sharing!

Networking is the most powerful support we could use right now!

05/05/2024

Update and PSA:

🚨CHECK FOR TICKS 🚨

Casper is sadly back at our rescue due to no fault of his or the adopters. ❤️‍🩹

It was discovered that Casper has a severe tick allergy and the ticks this year have been worse than any year prior here in Central Ohio.

Where there is evidence of tick bites he has large, oozing wounds and has itched himself bloody in several places.

He will likely continue to have this allergy the rest of his life and so we’re going to be keeping him on our dry lot.

His companion Summer also had ticks on her (35 is what I pulled off 😳) at one time but she didn’t have the allergy so her bites will be easier to recover from.

I will post a picture of his tick bite reactions in the comments the content is graphic though so please be warned.

If you’d like to donate towards Casper’s cost of his over the counter medication or have any Zyrtec you feel like donating to help him feel less itchy while he’s recovering we always appreciate the help.

Supplies-

Zyrtec
Silver Honey
Equispot
Square Bale Hay

05/01/2024

04/27/2024

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04/27/2024

We certainly came a long way. Happy Adoption Day Buddy! 🥳🥰

Stephanie VanBrimmer is so excited to have you!

04/25/2024

Ostrander Ohio 43061
May 12th (2pm to 4pm)

🌸Mother’s Day🌸 🐴Mustang🐴 ❤️Meet and Greet❤️

The Equine Haven Horse Rescue Inc. is hosting an event for Moms of all ages and their families to be able to meet & greet our mustangs.

Our fundraisers are set up to be a “pay what you can” with no minimum donation amount to attend.

We also have petting zoo stations for mini donkeys, goats, bunnies, and baby chicks.

Please help us help our therapy horses and rescued horses while enjoying a fun photography opportunity with the family!

This event is weather permitting only and we can find a rain date if need be.

04/24/2024

"Rescued"

Seven is the number of years I serve my owner, trotting, walking, loping, quiet, and gentle. I carry her children, husband, friends, neighbors. I have plenty of hay, horse friends, and time to myself. Green pastures, blue skies, I am at peace.

Six is the number of months I carry on in pain after falling. I do it for her, anything for her. She is impatient with me. I try hard to keep up, but the pain slows me down. Every step hurts. No one wants to ride me, a new horse arrives to carry on in my place. I do not know this word: "useless."

Five is the number of hours I stand in the small pen at the auction. I hurt, I do not know these horses, I do not know these people. I'm far from my pasture. I search for comfort, switching weight off my painful leg, the people notice. I do not know this word: "lame."

Four is the number of times my value is calculated by my weight. I don't understand their words but I can read their eyes. Hard stares. I try to be invisible, but they see me. I do not know this word: "slaughter."

Three is the number of sniffs I take of your face through the pen before deciding you are kind and safe. I like your eyes, they are soft. I like your hands they are gentle. Please don't leave me here. I try to pick my feet up for you, it hurts. I try hard. I rest my muzzle in your hand.

Two is the number of minutes it takes for me to pass through another pen. I am scared, I am trapped, I am alone, people are shouting, it hurts to walk. A man is talking, his voice echo's all around me, there are so many people watching me, hard stares. Suddenly it's over. I do not know this word: "sold."

One is the number of hours it takes before I walk onto a trailer. I am alone, I am scared, it is moving. The door opens, I hold my breath and brace at the light. It's you!! I stand still and breathe slow. Kind hands, soft words, I'm not afraid now. I do not know this word: "rescued."

Two is the number of xrays the vet takes while I stand quietly for you, anything for you. Many days have passed. I have energy now, my pain is less. I like my new pasture, I like my new stall, I like my new hay. I don't know why we have a vet but I stand still for his visits. So many visits. I do not know this word: "rehabilitation."

Three is the number of months before the pain is all the way gone. I am relaxed with you, we start to ride together. I'm afraid the pain will come back, but you are gentle, so I try. I try hard for you, anything for you.

Four is the number of weeks I learn a new way of riding. Another person rides me every day. I'm becoming strong, I understand my lessons, I am proud to work, I feel you are happy with me, visiting me and learning together. I do not know this word: "training."

Five is the number of years I work hard for you. We travel to shows, we work cows, we ride with friends. We do hundreds and hundreds of miles together. You trust me and I trust you, I give you everything I have, everything for you, anything for you. I memorize your rhythm, your looks, your moods. I know when to be wild and when to be still. We are a team.

Six is the number of minutes I try to hide the pain after a fall, but you see through me. I stand for the vet, still as a stone. The pain leaves but I sense your sadness. I remember a word from before when I had pain, "useless", but you never say that word. You no longer ride me but I see you every day, for carrots and treats and long walks. I relax again, you will not abandon me. This is a new way of being together. I do not know this word: "retired."

Seven is the number of breaths I take in your arms. It has been many years, we have grown old and wise and slow together. I lay down like so many times before but could not rise. You came right away. I tried for you, but I could not stand. You say its ok, sink down next to me. I breathe slow. You are very close, holding my head, weeping, I feel your sadness so I put my muzzle in your hand one last time to comfort you, anything for you. I breathe out. Green pastures, blue skies, I am at peace. I know this word: "loved."

04/18/2024

Happy Dog 😄

04/18/2024

Big Chillin 😎

04/07/2024

Starting to get a little shine to his coat

04/07/2024

“Turtle” - Dwarf Buck - Will be 1 year old this Summer - Has Blue Eyes

Rescued from the meat man.

It took him awhile to warm up to people but he’s finally ready for adoption.

Anyone want a teeny tiny bun?