Equine Rescue Resource Inc.

01/04/2025

Mumu was seen at Rhinebeck Equine hospital by a wonderful veterinarian named Dr. Abuja and assisted by numerous staff members. Through endoscopy, the source of her nose bleeds was found in her right gutteral pouch. There were a few possibilities presented, and biopsies and cultures were collected for further diagnostics. Some treatments have been initiated, we are trying to be optimistic but will know more in the coming week. For now, she is settled back into a stall with us, and will be carefully monitored, as some of the possibilities are not good and serious developments can occur. Thank you to Dr Knoell for all of the care and diagnostic work, which made it easier to target the areas of concern and confirm your thoughts, and thank you to Dr. Kutrubes for suggesting Dr. Abuja as our go to veterinarian for endoscopy. Mumu has a top team of veterinary professionals in her corner, and we are grateful for that.

01/03/2025

FUN FACT FRIDAY!

Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice; good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal, and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

01/03/2025

We are at Rhinebeck Equine hospital with Mumu, hoping for answers. We brought along her companion Moxy to help her. She is scheduled for endoscopy and possible biopsy.

01/03/2025

Are you interested in adopting a horse from Equine Rescue Rescue? If so, here is some helpful information to consider. For additional information, including our application and contract, please visit our website at www.equinerescueresource.com

01/02/2025

Where are the draft horse lovers? We have two very nice horses coming in, their owner passed away. Thanks to our directors Carolyn and Cindy, the horses have been checked on and arrangements were made to have coggins testing and vaccinations done. Transport arrangements are underway. Both horses are approximately 17H, one is a Clydesdale (16yo mare) and the other is a percheron saddlebred cross (22 yo gelding). Both were used for riding and driving, however the owner was not able to do much the last year before her passing, so they will probably need a little work.

01/02/2025

Would you like to help a rescued horse? Help us keep their feed pans full with donations of grain (ask about your favorite ERR horse and we will tell you what they eat), gift cards to local feed stores, or if you have good horse quality hay to share, the critters would enjoy that too. We also accept monetary donations to help with other costs such as Veterinary Care, maintenance medications, farrier care, bedding and transportation. Venmo accepted Equine Rescue Resource Inc, PO Box 17, Pine Bush New York 12566

01/02/2025

Major is doing well. We're still so surprised that such a nice pony would be sent to auction. Glad we could help safety net him, he's here as a foster through March and then he'll move on to his permanent Sanctuary home with Little Brook Farm.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

12/31/2024

Mumu is resting while Moxy and Pedro take turns watching over her.

12/30/2024

Veterinary exam and xrays are under way. All under the watchful eye of Moxy.

12/29/2024

Mumu has experienced nosebleeds and we have her in one of our open air stalls next to Moxy to keep her calm. The bleeding has abated and she seems stable. The veterinarian will be out tomorrow with her digital imaging equipment to see what's going on.

12/28/2024

Don't forget Russell and Frankie are for adoption! These two came to us on short notice after their rehoming didn't work out. They were companions to a woman where Russell learned "shake" 😂. She found them a lovely home but they did not like their smaller farm buddies and had nowhere else to go.

If you've been keeping tracking, you know all they want is to cuddle 🥰 Frankie would do well in a quieter environment where they can get their constant attention and love they so long for.

If you’re ready to offer a loving home to these precious donkeys, reach out today!

12/27/2024

Picked up extra hay, so important when temperatures drop.

12/25/2024

12/25/2024

Santa has been hard at work granting the wishes of many. Some children have new toys, some people may have new clothes or jewelry. All our horses want are some peace, companionship, full bellies, a bit of comfort and maybe a home of their own. Thank you for helping us help horses throughout the year, and we hope you continue to follow us into 2025 because together, we can make a difference! Merry Christmas!

12/25/2024

One of our directors stepped inside of our local feed store 2 weeks ago to find this note posted on the wall. Not quite sure what to do on the spot, as we are not in the business of buying horses, she took a photo, shared it on social media, and the outpouring of love for one old horse was incredible. We were deeply touched by an old friend, who said "I can give her a home". She just needed help with logistics. Our other friends at Little Brook Farm made the initial call to ensure the owner knew, help was on the way. Even our friends at the feed store made a similar call. Everyone person who saw this note, whether in person or online, stepped up, reached out and that lifted us up, to do more. Equine Rescue Resource was able to relieve the owner with short term horse care, coordinate veterinary and farrier care and find a transporter for her new home, a person known to us for many years. Our hearts were full when the transporter texted us, she's home safe. Older senior horses almost never find homes, this is literally a Christmas miracle. Together we can make a tremendous difference. To Colleen, Rochelle, Larry, Lynn, Jay, Paulie, Michelle, James, and Valley Veterinary Services... from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for giving this old horse and her most grateful old owner, peace, dignity and security.One of our directors stepped inside of our local feed store 2 weeks ago to find this note posted on the wall. Not quite sure what to do on the spot, as we are not in the business of buying horses, she took a photo, shared it on social media, and the outpouring of love for one old horse was incredible. We were deeply touched by an old friend, who said "I can give her a home". She just needed help with logistics. Our other friends at Little Brook Farm made the initial call to ensure the owner knew, help was on the way. Even our friends at the feed store made a similar call. Everyone person who saw this note, whether in person or online, stepped up, reached out and that lifted us up, to do more. Equine Rescue Resource was able to relieve the owner with short term horse care, coordinate veterinary and farrier care and find a transporter for her new home, a person known to us for many years. Our hearts were full when the transporter texted us, she's home safe. Older senior horses almost never find homes, this is literally a Christmas miracle. Together we can make a tremendous difference. To Colleen, Rochelle, Larry, Lynn, Jay, Paulie, Michelle, James, and Valley Veterinary Services... from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for giving this old horse and her most grateful old owner, peace, dignity and security.

12/25/2024

The most hugged horse at the rescue 🐎❤️🐎

12/24/2024

Just what we needed, more snow. At least it's pretty. Pretty cold, pretty frozen, pretty much over it... Okay enough of the winter pity party, back to chores.