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(Connect, Assist, Rescue, Educate) is a program of the Kentucky Humane Society that is dedicated to helping Kentucky's horses in crisis and horses in transition, preparing them for new careers and homes.

Franklin 13 horse intro:This gray Paso Fino stallion was one of the 13 retrieved from the property in Franklin County. W...
12/29/2024

Franklin 13 horse intro:

This gray Paso Fino stallion was one of the 13 retrieved from the property in Franklin County. When the state investigator first called us he said “there’s one in a trailer who has been in here for days at least and is eating his own f***s as we speak”. This little man was cautious but happy to leave the trailer where he had been standing in his own manure and also eating it to try to recycle any digestible nutrients he could find in the absence of food. It’s unsure how long he went without food for certain but he seems to be a very resilient and willing little guy. Imagine how bad we felt, liberating him from the jail cell of a trailer only to turn right around no more than 2 minutes later after a few bites of grass and ask him to load onto another trailer. Sure ours was clean and had some alfalfa snacks inside waiting for him, but how was he to know if we would ever let him out again if he agreed to get on this new-to-him trailer? Why would he agree to such a thing?

Sometimes I think we, as a species, do not deserve horses. They possess such an ability sometimes to consider the perspective of the present, to not assume, and seemingly to forgive humans for the things we’ve done to them. We don’t know the identity of “FC04” or his possible relation to any of the other Pasos on site. We can request a DNA kit to see if he matches any registered Paso (if he has DNA on file even) and hope that the apparent injury/condition of his concerning p***s is something he can overcome. It’s a bit enlarged, with thickening/scar tissue and he does not seem to have an easy time retracting it fully. For now he’s urinating okay and happy to munch away on hay. He’s quite the trooper and he told all 3 big young Thoroughbred fellas they could catch him “out back bro if you wanna go?!” so he seems to still have a bit of machismo and sass left himself. Let’s just hope his problem turns out to be something fixable with a plan after further diagnostics.

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12/28/2024

Victor update!
Victor did well through the night at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Upon arrival when he was first hoisted up, the vets noted a bit of potential nerve damage in his right front leg. He’s not as stable on it as he should be, but all things considered his electrolytes were back in balance this morning and so his IV fluids were removed. He continues to have a great appetite, he was actually trying to eat grass between attempts to get him up yesterday morning at KHS believe it or not, and immediately upon being dragged into the stall at the clinic he started trying to eat the straw. He’s a hungry boy and they are carefully monitoring his intake to be safe. He does still struggle with cellulitis in the left hind leg, which is being left unwrapped for now so as not to hinder him when attempting to get up and down.

A huge thank you to the team there at RREH and to the always lovely Sarah Coleman who offered to swing by and send us these pics and videos of our determined boy. Looks like he has settled enough to feel that food isn’t something he needs to fight for at this new location and doesn’t appear as cranky as he was upon arrival. Thanks to all who have contributed or send kind words for this young horse who is just lucky to be alive. ❤️

Franklin 13 horse intro: This pretty girl is a 2021 Thoroughbred mare out of a mare named Tiz Fair. She is listed as Un...
12/28/2024

Franklin 13 horse intro:
This pretty girl is a 2021 Thoroughbred mare out of a mare named Tiz Fair. She is listed as Unnamed so is yet to have a name of her own though she is chipped, which is how we found her birthdate and dam info. We can only suspect that this girl was a recent acquisition on the property because she is the only Thoroughbred in this body condition. She was roaming the makeshift pasture with others and has been seen bucking and playing since arriving at KHS even though her pasturemates are not quite up to such strenuous activities. Pregnancy blood tests have been sent off on all mare’s/fillies from this case so we don’t know yet if she is or isn’t.
She has decent manners and seems like she would make a lovely training project soon. We have not had a chance to search for info on who the sire is, and don’t know if she was started under saddle or not. If you have any info on this pretty dark bay mare feel free to DM us.

12/28/2024

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Franklin 13 horse intro:This little gal was designated at FC02 upon arrival for initial paperwork, but we’ve just been c...
12/27/2024

Franklin 13 horse intro:
This little gal was designated at FC02 upon arrival for initial paperwork, but we’ve just been calling her “that sassy bay filly” this week. She was in a small deep mud pen with one other filly upon our arrival to the farm to rescue them. We don’t think she was in there as long as some, because her weight is not nearly as bad as the stallions’ who were also penned up like this.

She is quite small and will likely stay pony-sized. She is definitely another Paso Fino (yes she does the “tippy tappies” across the pasture 😄💃). Of the three horses of weanling/yearling age in this group, she is the smallest but also the bossiest. If you don’t drop hay quickly enough for her liking she will definitely let you know! We have a feeling this one is going to be full of brio (a term Paso lovers use for the unique sensitivity and fiery spirit they are known for). She’s a cute little lady and shouldn’t take a long time before she’s up to date on cares and offered for adoption.

She should make a small-but-tough, smooth-gaited and stylish ride for somebody one day when she’s all grown up. Eventually we will need some good name ideas for some of these kids who aren’t sponsored yet, so feel free to make a suggestion!
* the pictures did not initially load with this post for some reason, sorry but we think we fixed it. 🙂

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VICTOR RUSHED TO THE CLINIC FOR EMERGENCY CAREVictor (Mischief Humor) had a mild gas colic two days ago, and after treat...
12/27/2024

VICTOR RUSHED TO THE CLINIC FOR EMERGENCY CARE
Victor (Mischief Humor) had a mild gas colic two days ago, and after treatment he was doing better. Yesterday his spirits were bright and he seemed to be able to get up and down okay and move around fine. Today he got down in his quarantine turnout area and couldn’t get back up. He had some try, but try as he might to rise, he couldn’t seem to keep his front legs stable and under him, so each time he would hoist himself up only to come crashing back down. As we were trying to get him up it started to pour rain. A blanket was draped over him but if he tried to get up it would get in the way so it was left to the side.

When it became clear that he may struggle to rise again, even if we could get him up this time, it was decided to transport him to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital where they have a large staff present 24/7, climate controlled stalls if needed, devices to get him safely off the trailer on a specially designed slide, and multiple lifts to get him on his feet around the clock if needed. It was hard work but our team and some excellent volunteers were able to pull him up a ramp onto the trailer, and upon arrival to the hospital he was met by many skilled staffers who were able to get him off the trailer, into a stall, and on his feet.

Victor has a bit of an attitude, and after what he’s been through, for now he’s allowed to be as sassy as needed to pull through this. The veterinarians offered him a bit of alfalfa which he chomped into immediately and got very saucy about it. (Note the angry face) Hopefully this tough spirit of his will come in handy. He will stay at the hospital for at least a couple days and not return to our farm until he’s stronger and able to rise easily on his own again, which could take some time. You can make a donation toward Victor’s care to help hopefully save his life. He’s a fighter, so we are going to fight right alongside him. Thank you to Dr Beckman who saw him initially, Dr Mesch who treated him on Christmas Day, and to the wonderful team caring for him now at Rood & Riddle. We will continue to post updates and keep rooting for this sassy, severely neglected two year old guy.

12/27/2024

REPORTING EQUINE NEGLECT IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY
Past KHS success story Peanut is a good reminder that you should not look at a horse’s belly to consider health/condition. Many folks think that if you cannot count every rib or if you don’t see a severely tucked up abdomen that a horse is doing okay, but Peanut here with here with her very sad emaciated topline and very fluffy coat that wasn’t shedding due to a body busy triaging parasite damage wasn’t likely far from being too weak to rise on her own. What you also can’t tell from a photo is that she was a yearling who wasn’t growing and appeared to be the size of a filly half her age, which changed once she was healthy and could do some catching up on growth. She surely would have perished if help came a moment too late. Thanks to alerted authorities she was saved and is still alive and well today. Her recovery was a miraculous transformation.

If you see a horse who doesn’t have enough food, and their body is beginning to waste over the topline please contact your local authorities such as the sheriff’s office and animal control. Check back if nothing is done, and document your correspondence as well as the location and photos of the animal including photos showing any lack of food available and/or lack of water if you can do so safely and from a safe distance. Do not feed the animal, this can actually impede an official’s ability to act in some cases, or could actually harm the horse since refeeding a neglected horse should be done carefully by an experienced professional. If after reporting to local authorities more than once you do not see any progress or action taken please use the info available on the Kentucky Horse Council website to report the neglect to the Office of the State Veterinarian. https://kentuckyhorse.org/Reporting-Equine-Abuse-or-Neglect

As a reminder, Kentucky Humane Society Equine CARE does not have the authority to formally investigate, seize, or intervene in the care of neglected privately owned animals. We can only help when legally allowed to do so through partnership and permission of local and state authorities guided by the laws currently in place. We appreciate any heads up about developing situations so we can offer assistance when possible but your first point of contact should be to the authorities.

Another day, another intro to some of “the Franklin County 13”. This fella is a 2018 Thoroughbred stallion named Handsom...
12/26/2024

Another day, another intro to some of “the Franklin County 13”. This fella is a 2018 Thoroughbred stallion named Handsome Todd.

He was in a muddy pen at the time of rescue and unlike others, he had some water. He loaded easily, as the first horse on the trailer, and was grateful for a bit of alfalfa we had on hand. He’s quite thin but is in great spirits and is expected to make a full recovery with time and care. We’ve scrubbed away the mud from his pretty hind socks and think he truly is going to be a handsome boy. ❤️

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Thank you Dr Mesch for coming out on this holiday to check out Victor who was experiencing a tad of gas colic. He was tu...
12/25/2024

Thank you Dr Mesch for coming out on this holiday to check out Victor who was experiencing a tad of gas colic. He was tubed and the good news is things are moving along and he’s also going on antibiotics for some developing cellulitis in his left hind leg. He’s sure had the odds stacked against him but he’s hanging in there. Please keep this poor skinny fella in your thoughts!

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It’s time to introduce another Paso kiddo!This gray likely 2024-born gal received the reference name FC01 upon arrival a...
12/25/2024

It’s time to introduce another Paso kiddo!

This gray likely 2024-born gal received the reference name FC01 upon arrival as a temporary way to tell the horses apart until we could try to find identities on some of them. She definitely resembles and moves like a Paso, however she has some really interesting conformation and time will tell how well she’s going to get around on these legs the rest of her life. She is awfully wonky in her back legs, very cow-hocked but actually seems to turn out a good deal from the stifle joint itself. She leads (mostly) when caught but is fairly shy. Once she’s more settled it may be worth some imaging on those stifles to make sure everything is growing okay in there. She did call to the black mare Odyssia that we introduced yesterday, and is believed to possibly be that mare’s last foal. Sometimes some limb laxity improves with better nutrition and exercise over time, but she is affected to a degree we don’t see often. The hooves of the back legs usually shouldn’t point in opposite directions. She wasn’t confined to the mud pen but jumped in there after we loaded the other two weanling/yearlings because she was hoping to find some food in there and while it’s not somewhere we would ever WANT to catch a horse, it did allow us to get close enough to let her settle and be haltered. She may not have lost all her calories yet when we showed up, but she acted like she was starving too, diving in that mud pit after a handful of wet mediocre hay. We can only hope she hadn’t been there long and was new to experiencing that kind of hunger.

She doesn’t have a name yet, but she’s still a somebody to us. Not sure why her mane was roached off at some point but all things considered she is at a better weight than most from this group that we rescued. Rest easy, young lady, you’re in the right place to get what you need!

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The next horse of the recently rescued horses (the Franklin 13 ) we’d like to introduce to you is 2022 bay Thoroughbred ...
12/25/2024

The next horse of the recently rescued horses (the Franklin 13 ) we’d like to introduce to you is 2022 bay Thoroughbred c**t Mischief Humor. One of our trusty volunteers has offered to sponsor him and wanted to call him Victor.

We’re going to be honest, Victor’s condition remains very guarded. He’s the thinnest of the bunch, and like War Envoy was in a tiny little uncovered mud pen, likely the closest to death of all of them. He was initially not able to be identified as a stallion because he had no visible testicles, possibly drawn up toward his abdomen from starvation, and too weak to care about anything his first 12 hours at the farm he certainly didn’t act like one. However, Dr B went to palpate for initial exams and bloodwork and identified that he was indeed still intact. His skin is thinly stretched over bone, giving even the hair on his face that unwell look animals get in their last days… and to think he’s not even 3 years old yet.

Victor has a rough road ahead, and may at times be touch and go. Thank you Alice J for being his sponsor and for caring for him so much already. Everyone please keep this young fella in your thoughts as many of you are gathering with family this time of year. We are hopeful he’s going to pull through to find a family of his own one day, as it would be a travesty to die so young from such senseless neglect. Victor’s left eye is missing part of the top eyelid due to a possible past injury and he receives meds in it as needed for irritation. His legs have since been well scrubbed and medicated and he seems to enjoy the warmth of his blanket. He was only out on the pasture area for a short time before being brought in for regimented supervised daily turnout and has a dry stall at night where he can get some rest.

While sponsorships cover some of the initial vetting, cases like this usually cost us well over $3500 after all the vetting, special diet, rehabilitation, farrier care, and supplies used to support them on their journey towards eventual adoption. If inspired to support this work, please feel free to give through the page below:
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Meet one of the Paso gals from the 13 horse intake last week!We assumed her to be a Paso Fino the day we picked her up. ...
12/25/2024

Meet one of the Paso gals from the 13 horse intake last week!

We assumed her to be a Paso Fino the day we picked her up. She was eating the small twiggy branches off of saplings she could reach while two weanlings together as well as several individually penned stallions probably looked longingly in her direction, wishing they weren’t in 10X10 pens so they too could walk around to find a sapling to chew, because anything would be preferable to nothing but mud. 🙁 Grass or hay or feed would be out of the question, there was none of that to be had there.

Once safely at our farm, we scanned her for a chip with little hope because rarely do horses, especially non-Thoroughbreds, arrive with a microchip or hint at their life’s adventures. There was a chip! Excitement! But only 9 digits, which was unfamiliar to us as many contain more, like 15 digits. We optimistically called the Paso organization and they returned our call. This mare is named Odyssia de san Israel. We can’t guarantee the spelling or spacing are correct but that was the name given over the phone. So she’s a registered Paso Fino, she’s 27 (!) years old, from Colombia, and here she was just surviving as best she could. A tough mare. An amazing survivor, and of course as gaited as a Paso could be. We’ll post a quick clip of her in the comments. She’s thin but if she’s survived this at her age, we have a feeling she’s going to breeze right through recovery even more quickly than should be expected. If you know details about this mare, her past, etc please feel free to reach out! She was a spitfire on the trailer and you could tell all the horses much bigger than her knew to mind their manners. She’s going to be something else when she looks and feels better.

Thank you to all those who have found it in your heart to support the rescue and rehab of this group, at a time of year we know is more difficult for some than others. Even if you can’t give, we wish you a strong spirit like Odyssia to get you through the tough times. ❤️
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War EnvoyWhile we had hoped to have some time to try and contact former connections on all the identified horses to give...
12/24/2024

War Envoy
While we had hoped to have some time to try and contact former connections on all the identified horses to give each a chance to respond, we honestly have a small staff and we’ve been incredibly busy just taking care of all these 13 new faces from this case. The conditions they were living in were unacceptable. The lack of care provided is disgraceful. The likely common thread of all 13? The folks who once cared for them likely had no idea the struggles each horse was currently facing. When you look up owners/trainers/breeders of horses, that’s just the last owner on record. Horses can change hands rapidly, so you cannot assume neglect was caused by anyone listed online as being tied to that horse. It is not exclusive to one breed, one registry, one situation. We see it all the time. “We thought he was safe” or “We sent her to a good home with a family”, and usually the previous owners are telling the truth. They thought the horse was cared for. While dumping of horses happens, we find the case to be more often than not they are placed into what someone thinks is a good home, but when the neglect starts, someone doesn’t reach out.

They could have reached out to the previous owners, they could have reached out to county officials saying they needed help. They could have reached out to the Kentucky Horse Council who has a special fund to help feed horses for owners in crisis such as temporary job loss. They could have reached out to a number of reputable rescues for help. Heck, they could have sold the horses before resorting to just not feeding them. But they didn’t. How was anybody to know they were tucked away, a literal stone’s throw from a 4 lane highway obscured by an embankment and the brush of an old overgrown fenceline. No telling how many people drove by them, not knowing they were there, people who would have happily helped if only they knew.

Accolades don’t save horses. Bloodlines don’t save horses. The ones with no name are no less important to us than this fella with the impressive history of luxury travel and accomplishments. We will begin introducing each horse today but it seems the internet already found out who this fella is. What matters most to us is that he’s safe. If everyone cared about all horses as much as the internet cares about him, we might be a lot less busy.

He matters but so do they. These are photos from the day War Envoy was rescued. Of course we will be posting updates on all of them periodically, and we’ve already had many adoption requests for him but that’s not our concern anytime soon. The focus will be first getting him and his friends better, healthier, and stronger. As we post IDs on the others, we would ask that you keep one of our core values in mind: Compassion Matters. It’s not fair to assume who is responsible and we trust the authorities who are working on the case. If you see a horse you know, if you know his favorite scratchy spot, if you have info on any of the ones not identified, please feel free to reach out. We are keeping up with messages and comments as best we can. From War Envoy and all his friends you’ll see soon, thank you for your support of our work and the care it allows us to provide horses in need when authorities call and ask “How soon can you come?”

He seems to be in good spirits now that he’s warm and blanketed. He’s kind, and has been a trooper for everything, what a classy guy. ❤️ Stay tuned for info on one of the Pasos later.

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We wanted everyone to know the remaining 3 horses from the recent case were caught by kind folks of Franklin County and ...
12/23/2024

We wanted everyone to know the remaining 3 horses from the recent case were caught by kind folks of Franklin County and transported to our farm to join their friends. It’s a gray Thoroughbred mare and a gray Paso mare + foal.

Tomorrow we will start doing individual posts on some of these horses sharing photos and everything we know about each individual. Everyone is doing as well as can be expected and some have a longer road ahead than others until they are healthy but we appreciate all who have reached out about them so far. ❤️

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12/22/2024

When we arrived to pickup the recent 10 horses, we found out there were 3 that had previously escaped and were on a sprawling adjoining property. Looked to be a Paso mare and foal, with possibly a Thoroughbred tagging along. The Paso mare would run if she saw you a half mile away, and they had already gotten a bit worked up. Catching them did not seem possible that day.

The Paso mare and foal found a way back through or over the fence onto the original property today and were able to be caught in a catch pen. With the Paso mare no longer running, the other horse was much more catchable too, so both were caught and secured by the good folks of Franklin County. We are so thankful they have helped by working on this.

We are happy to announce all three are on their way to Willow Hope Farm to join their friends. Thank you, so very much, to all the lovely people who have reached out offering to help, donate, foster, share or look up info for us. At this time we are focused on getting all of them the care they need. We don’t foster out horses who are in critical condition so that we can be sure they are getting exactly what they need and can act quickly if something goes wrong, though we appreciate the offers. Also none of the emaciated horses will be adopted out until they are healthier and have been fully evaluated as is our duty to them. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we care for them and promise to continue posting updates.

Adoption update:We initially called this fella “David Rose” because, well, he was a tad dramatic for his first evaluatio...
12/21/2024

Adoption update:
We initially called this fella “David Rose” because, well, he was a tad dramatic for his first evaluation. He turned out to be registered Arabian Bellamy J, whose siblings sold for tens of thousands of dollars. At some point he found himself in a “kill pen” sale and was purchased by someone who wanted to do right by him. That person contacted us when it became apparent he wasn’t ready for somebody to hop on and ride off into the sunset. He needed help re-learning how to move correctly, so off to Metcalfe Equine LLC he went. Once he learned how to be attentive, rounded and soft again he was a lovely horse under saddle and found a great adopter. They cherish him and have exposed him to everything from cattle working to equine therapy. Thank you to great adopters, thank you to the person who trusted us with him initially, and thanks to Paige for doing a good job dusting off and refining his skills so he could be a good candidate for adoption.

Thank you Krista, for sending these photos. She said she wishes people could know how wonderful rescuing could be. ❤️

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Victor update! Victor did well through the night at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Upon arrival when he was first hoisted up, the vets noted a bit of potential nerve damage in his right front leg. He’s not as stable on it as he should be, but all things considered his electrolytes were back in balance this morning and so his IV fluids were removed. He continues to have a great appetite, he was actually trying to eat grass between attempts to get him up yesterday morning at KHS believe it or not, and immediately upon being dragged into the stall at the clinic he started trying to eat the straw. He’s a hungry boy and they are carefully monitoring his intake to be safe. He does still struggle with cellulitis in the left hind leg, which is being left unwrapped for now so as not to hinder him when attempting to get up and down. A huge thank you to the team there at RREH and to the always lovely Sarah Coleman who offered to swing by and send us these pics and videos of our determined boy. Looks like he has settled enough to feel that food isn’t something he needs to fight for at this new location and doesn’t appear as cranky as he was upon arrival. Thanks to all who have contributed or send kind words for this young horse who is just lucky to be alive. ❤️

When we arrived to pickup the recent 10 horses, we found out there were 3 that had previously escaped and were on a sprawling adjoining property. Looked to be a Paso mare and foal, with possibly a Thoroughbred tagging along. The Paso mare would run if she saw you a half mile away, and they had already gotten a bit worked up. Catching them did not seem possible that day. The Paso mare and foal found a way back through or over the fence onto the original property today and were able to be caught in a catch pen. With the Paso mare no longer running, the other horse was much more catchable too, so both were caught and secured by the good folks of Franklin County. We are so thankful they have helped by working on this. We are happy to announce all three are on their way to Willow Hope Farm to join their friends. Thank you, so very much, to all the lovely people who have reached out offering to help, donate, foster, share or look up info for us. At this time we are focused on getting all of them the care they need. We don’t foster out horses who are in critical condition so that we can be sure they are getting exactly what they need and can act quickly if something goes wrong, though we appreciate the offers. Also none of the emaciated horses will be adopted out until they are healthier and have been fully evaluated as is our duty to them. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we care for them and promise to continue posting updates.

UPDATE on today’s rescue! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for all the well-wishes on our travels today. Please check back for updates as we have more to share. To donate: https://www.kyhumane.org/equine/give/

Another new update on the new mare from Martin County. We are so pleased with her progress and thankful for all who were invested in the outcome of her rescue. #horserescue #equinerescue #freeroamingferalhorses #freeroaminghorse #horse #nonprofit

Exciting update on the mare from Martin County!

Emergency rescue of lame free-roaming mare - Kentucky Humane Society
Emergency rescue of lame free-roaming mare - Kentucky Humane Society

EMERGENCY RESCUE IN PROGRESS Our team was called out to help a mare that’s gotten a great deal of attention recently from concerned locals near an airport in the area of Inez, KY. We want to thank Martin County Sheriff's Office for getting in touch with us and asking if we could help because this mare has been hopping on 3 legs and laying down most of the time for days on end. Many locals here are very passionate about being able to drive out and see or feed the horses so we appreciate their understanding when we need to collect a horse who is suffering and in pain in order to get them the care they need. We are hoping with any luck this could just be a temporary abscess but we will know more after we get her settled at the farm and seen by a vet. It’s several hours drive back to the farm where she will settle into a deeply bedded stall and get some rest tonight. Please if you can, consider donating to help cover her costs of transport, veterinary care, and hopeful recovery. We will keep folks updated on the outcome so keep her in your thoughts until we know more.

Nana is looking to hit the trails with a person of her own. She hadn’t been ridden in a couple months or so but she seemed very well-adjusted and her previous owner said she is a great gal to ride, so we tacked her up and took her for a spin. Not sure if she’s accustomed to a snaffle or not but either way her teeth will be checked soon. She’s said to be a Tennessee Walking Horse, she strikes us more like a Standardbred cross (the breeds share some common ancestors so who knows). She has hints of a gait moving just over walking speed but easily rolls into a trot. She seems ready to truck on down a trail with an outgoing person who loves the outdoors. She will receive a fresh dental and Coggins before going anywhere but otherwise would be just fine with a confident person to steer her down the trail. Nana is 15.1hh and approximately 20 years old with the heart of a 5 year old. If you have any questions about her please reach out!

Looks like Montevallo is one cool cucumber! His trainer reports that he’s an easygoing guy. He’s learning to move slow and balanced at the canter as opposed to galloping into a workout, but otherwise has been great about everything! This fella is only 3, and is RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible with just a couple off-track rides so far. He had caring connections who supported him during rehab from a non-displaced slab fracture that’s fully healed and he’s been released sound and ready for a second career. Monty is awfully mature and easygoing for a 3 year old, he seems like a real catch! #equinerescue #horserescue #equinerehoming #horsesintransition #righthorse #thoroughbred #ottb #rrpeligible

Ruby Rocky is a great little mare looking for a home! - grade Rocky Mountain mare - 14.1 hands tall - ~20yrs old - ready to stroll around your farm or give in-hand pony rides to the grandkids 😍 Find more details, more horses, or our adoption application on our site! Thank you to friend Ariella for letting us snap a video while she took Ruby for a spin!

#horse #horses #equine #equinerescue #horserescue #animalrescue #equinephotography #nonprofitorganization #horsesintransition #adoptahorse

Sometimes a horse gets adopted before we get the chance to gather and assemble content to show everyone how awesome they are. Rocky is one such example. This handsome Spotted Saddle Horse gelding was shown to an approved adopter yesterday and they decided to adopt him on the spot! We still like to get the content out there so folks can see the kinds of horses we sometimes have the pleasure of keeping for a short time while they transition from one good home to another. We enjoyed the time we had with you, Rocky. We hope you enjoy many more happy trails with your new adopters! #spottedsaddlehorse #gaitedhorse #adoptahorse #horses #equineadoption #equinerescue #horseadoption #horserescue #righthorse #horsesintransition #fromonegreathometoanother

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Our Equine C.A.R.E. (connect, assist, rescue, educate) Program focuses on horses in transition, helping them find new careers and forever homes. Equine C.A.R.E. priorities include moving horses from crisis into safe homes or rescue, providing re-homing services to horse owners who can no longer keep them, matching available horses with adopters, and making educational tools and resources available to our equine community. Our Equine Program has found new homes and careers for more than 300 horses over the last five years. Learn more about our program at www.kyhumane.org/horses.

In October 2019, KHS dedicated Willow Hope Farm in Simpsonville. The farm is named after Willow, a recently found abandoned and extremely malnourished horses. Her will to survive inspired KHS to name our new barn in her honor. The equine facility includes over 42 acres of pasture, 38 stalls, a quarantine barn, and an indoor arena for year-round riding and training.

Also in 2019, the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) - the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries - awarded Accredited status to the Kentucky Humane Society Equine C.A.R.E. Program. Accreditation signifies that our program meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. Accreditation also signifies adherence to standards addressing the sustainability of the organization, ethical principles, finances, staffing, education outreach, security and safety and other operational aspects. The Kentucky Humane Society is a private nonprofit animal welfare organization. Donations to fuel our equine work are gratefully accepted at www.kyhumane.org/equine-donate.