Equine WellBeing Rescue Inc.

12/31/2024

Proud members for over a decade!!!!

The Homes for Horses Coalition works to end horse slaughter and support nonprofit equine rescues and sanctuaries across the nation—and the world! Check out five of our wins from the past year:

Action for Legislation

Throughout 2024, Homes for Horses Coalition members passionately lobbied for federal legislation to improve protections for equines. HHC members wrote personalized letters to their senators and representatives, completed and shared action alerts, and met with offices in person on Capitol Hill. Multiple bills to help horses were under consideration, including bills to ban horse slaughter, stop horse soring, improve protections for wild horses and burros, end the ejiao trade in the US, and protect horses during transit. It is essential that lawmakers hear from their constituents on the importance of these issues, so we thank HHC members for staying involved!

Free Educational Resources

HHC hosted ten free webinars this year to help provide accessible resources for the equine rescue and horse-owning community. Webinars focused on building skills to run a successful nonprofit, the latest in equine research, and expanding equine care knowledge. Check out the full list of recorded webinars on our website and feel free to share them with your networks!

Conference

Our big win of 2024 was bringing together over a hundred equine advocates from across the nation to learn and connect in Washington, DC during our 2024 HHC Conference: Talkin’ Horse Sense into Congress. The conference was the first of its kind in six years and provided three days of opportunities for growth and collaboration among the equine rescue community. Together, we amplified the voice of the Coalition and strengthened our collective impact.

Welcome New Members

Thirty new members were approved in 2024 to be a part of the HHC community. Each new member represents the incredible commitment of equine advocates to helping horses, donkeys, and mules, and expands the network of resources across the country for horses in need.

Community Engagement

Over the past year, three hundred and two people engaged in the HHC Members Only page, asking questions, providing helpful advice, and sharing inspiring weekly wins. Seventy-two participants joined “coffee hours” throughout the year, participating in important conversations on equine assistance programs, adoption best practices, and connecting with quality adopters.

Thank you to everyone who took action, tuned in, shared a win, or simply followed along! Happy New Year!

12/31/2024

We use Purina Horse Feed Enrich Plus ration balancer, which provides 💯% of the needed amino acids, vitamins, minerals in a one pound serving. Rebuilds and maintains the top-line and muscle tone, especially on our oldsters. Don't waste money feeding a cup/pound of senior or complete feed thinking you are helping your equines...you simply aren't. Tried and true for over a decade at the rescue. Spend your money wisely.

Although protein is normally listed as a nutrient, horses actually have a requirement for amino acids, the building blocks of protein, rather than for protein itself.

Protein is the least efficient energy source for your horse, so high protein does not automatically equal high energy. Carbohydrates, fats, and fiber are more readily digestible energy sources, so chances are a horse with too much energy is being fed more calories than the animal truly needs.

As always, remember that all horses have different nutritional needs based on age, stage of development, metabolism and workload. Be sure to work with your veterinarian to determine the correct protein and energy requirements for your equine friend based on your horse’s individual situation!
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

12/30/2024

Happy Birthday to one of the people who took care of Rimson till we were able to get him after being attacked by a mountain lion in 2019. Have a great day Kyle.

12/29/2024

I am not sure who photo-bombed whom...lol. Hank and I. Both Hank and Chancer are at their new home with Tom, in Pinedale. Neighbor to our friend and volunteer Natalie. Happy times. It has been an adoption busy holiday time.

12/29/2024

This is a really bad case, hopefully people recognize this disease long before this. It is being diagnosed more frequently and at younger ages. We have had several horses come to us with this and a few we let go because it was SO painful and their age made removing all the teeth a bad option. Please read the article.

What could cause a horse to develop equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (or EOTRH)?

12/29/2024

Amy and Kashmeir are enjoying apples strung on the fence as a fun holiday treat. Their foster family just LOVEs them both.

12/28/2024

Waiting for our treats. Patiently waiting. Still waiting. Treats please!!!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Haunnuka to every one who celebrates this season. May you be blessed in the new year too.

12/24/2024

12/23/2024

Wishing you a blessed Christmas week.

12/20/2024

This is the auto-response when someone sends a PM through our page. We are not able to be on FB/PM all day and still care for the equines and the rest of the rescues needs. Even with this message asking people to call or text, they don't and send another message. I am at a loss what to do. Some times it is days before I see that someone has sent a PM. I feel bad, but simply don't know what else to do. This seems pretty self explanatory to me.

12/20/2024

Time for a good back scratch. Ramey is stretching it out. Donkey massage.

12/19/2024

Forest was such a little fluffy ball two years ago today. I love scrolling through Memories and seeing the changes.

12/19/2024

Hailey and her son Quincy, two of the new 4 pack.

12/17/2024

All lined up getting a little morning treat. They are settling in well and very friendly.

12/14/2024

Yesterday we spent several hours with the four pack. As expected, they were quite nervous in their new surroundings but we had a lot to do to get them settled in.

They discovered Animal Crackers and how yummy they are. One by one we were able to change their halters into breakaway halters, add identifying ribbons in their mane as they all look the same and take their heart blankets off. We are not sure how long the blankets were on, some had the hair rubbed off their legs where the straps had been and a few kicked out with their hind legs so we had to be very gentle (and quick...lol) with the back straps. I think our climate is warmer and we want them to adjust to our weather. Lastly they were each vaccinated too. All were good for shots.

We could see in their eyes their hesitation with these strangers and uncertainty of what was happening. With patience, gentle rubs and soft, soothing voices, they each got a chance to get to know us and learn they are safe.

We set up a pasture for them and moved them into it with no fuss. The other donkeys and Diesel immediately came to meet them over the fence line. We are unsure if they have ever been around horses.

Now they can settle in to their new surroundings as we have time to unpack their feed tubs and other things that will bring familiarity to this new place. One step at a time they will learn they are safe and loved.