The Michigan Horse Welfare Coalition

06/22/2024

For anyone planning to attend Horse North Rescue’s Grand Open House, please note that t it has been moved to tomorrow, June 23!

05/02/2024

🚨GREAT NEWS FOR HORSES🚨 The USDA has just announced a final rule that moves the U.S. toward ending the horrific practice of horse soring, in which painful devices and substances are used to force Tennessee walking horses and related breeds to use an artificial, exaggerated high-stepping gait. Details about this amazing development below:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a final rule to stop a strange, persistent and deeply disturbing cruelty that has survived more than a half century’s legislative attempts to suppress it. In a huge win, the new rule bans the use on Tennessee walking and racking horses of devices an...

03/01/2023

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/deputies-looking-for-owner-of-horse-found-dead-dumped-in-west-michigan

Authorities are searching for the horse's owner and information about what happened.

02/17/2023

MILAN MI
UNRESTRAINED Horses
Milan Oakville and Sanford -they ran off east

WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY ADDITIONAL SIGHTINGS-THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED.
We hope they are back home safe 🙏🏼
**Comments reflect they are possibly back in their pasture**

09/28/2022

An official Florida government website with some helpful info: website https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Animals/Animal-Related-Emergency-Response

Effective September 28, 2022, campgrounds and recreation areas on 27 State Forests are closed due to Hurricane Ian. See a list of the closures.

04/02/2022

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Let them be horses.

Turn them out, let them run.
Let them buck, let them leap, rather in the field than the arena, right?

Give them a herd, even a herd of two.
Let them be with other horses, what’s a life without friends?

Give them downtime, not just days off riding, but days to enjoy life.
Happy horses are trainable horses.

Take the rug off, let them feel the sun.
Let them roll in the mud, a little dirt never hurt anyone.

Escape the arena and explore, don’t stick to the well worn path.
The most beautiful places are usually found by accident.

Showing them how much you love them doesn’t have to come from buying expensive things.

You can buy every rug, all the boots, the best tack, wash them, groom them, feed them, put them in the best yard, with the best facilities and wrap them up in cotton wool, but one day you’ll realise the best thing you could possibly do...
.. is just let them be horses.

03/17/2022

‼️Please Share‼️ This pony was found in Hillsdale County. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Department at 517-437-7317

02/26/2022

This pony was found in pretty bad shape. Somebody knows something. Please share.

**********The pony is being cared for at an equine rehabilitation facility, however we are still looking for the owners. At this time we are asking for the public to please share this post and help locate the owner. If you have any information please contact our office at 517-437-7317.**********

This pony was found in the area of Hudson Rd and Chase Rd. If you are the owner or know the owner, please contact the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office at 517-437-7317

12/06/2021

DO YOU HAVE A FIRE-PREVENTION STRATEGY FOR YOUR BARN? 🔥

Barn fires are the number one local emergency expected to affect agricultural facilities, and they kill more horses than any other type of disaster. One important thing to remember as you prepare for the cold season, is that farm buildings can have an increased fire risk in winter because of all the extra stress put on the electrical and heating systems.

If you are guilty of overlooking fire prevention for your barn, don’t wait for that gut-wrenching whiff of smoke and fear — consult your local fire department and your veterinarian today on the best ways to design a prevention plan, respond to a fire and remove horses safely from the barn.

09/18/2021

Free webinar: Saddle Fit and Fixes! Open to the public. Wednesday, September 22!

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Important-Special-Event-for-Equine-Rescue-Directors.html?soid=1133827668176&aid=F3VaZnw5w80

Save the date: September 22, 2021 / (It's free, of course.) Open as a web page. ONLY A FEW DAYS UNTIL THIS EVENT AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. A horse's comfort under saddle is key to his attitude, he

07/02/2021

Please help if you can! Thank you, Horses Haven!

07/01/2021

We sure do agree with this!

05/09/2021

Thank you Horse North Rescue for helping these two. Please donate toward their care if you can!

03/04/2021

Whiskers are IN! Have you heard? Starting JULY 1st, 2021, all horses competing in FEI regulation events must have their natural whiskers intact.

The new rule bans the shaving of the sensory hairs on the muzzle, eyes, and outer ears. Unanimously passing during the FEI's General Assembly on November 23rd, the veterinary regulation includes sport horses competing under FEI rules in all disciplines. The penalty for non-compliance is the disqualification of the horse from the event. Shaving of sensory hairs for veterinary reasons is exempt, stating "if the horse's sensory hairs have been clipped and/or shaven or in any other way removed unless individual sensory hairs have been removed by a veterinarian to prevent pain or discomfort for the horse."

01/29/2021

If you (or someone you know) are struggling financially and finding it difficult to feed your horses, we might be able to help! Click on the link below to see if you might qualify to apply today!

https://michiganhorsewelfare.org/hay-bank/

We help horse owners facing financial hardship, and occasionally law enforcement agencies and rescue operations, with temporary hay and feed assistance.

01/25/2021

One of the lucky ones. Please be very careful when rehoming your horse. Or, if possible, provide a forever home.

HAPPY DANCE TIME! DIXIE IS HOME! Thank you all for your shares and for caring. The following story, 8 years in the making, is from Kayla, Dixie's owner. Miracles do happen!!! Never ever give up hope!

Update from Kalya: I’ve had so many people comment with questions on different posts about Dixie! Some comments I’m not seeing and it’s hard to keep up but if anyone wants to message me with their questions or comments please feel free to do so!!!
Thank you to everyone for their kind words! I appreciate every single one of y’all!!!

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I am VERY excited to announce that after almost 8 years of looking for my childhood heart horse, Dixie, and praying that one day she would be with me again...

🙏 ... MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED! Dixie is home!!!
God truly is a way maker and a miracle worker!
Dixie has moved 6 times (that have been confirmed) if not more and has been through so much since 2013!
The overwhelming amount of happiness and joy I have is indescribable!

I didn’t think she would remember me because she’s been through so much and it’s been so long... but she did!!!
When Ricky got her out of the trailer she was not the same Dixie I remembered. She seemed so dull... like she didn’t care what was going on around her. The other horses were neighing at her and she didn’t even look in their direction. I said her name a couple times and rubbed her forehead and then all of a sudden her ears perked up, she took a step towards me and rubbed her head on me like she always used to do!!! Our reunion was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced!

I just want to wholeheartedly thank everyone who has helped me and encouraged me in my search! My appreciation for y’all is infinite!

Thank you so much Charles for everything you’ve done for me to help me get my girl back! I’ll never be able to thank you enough!

I know she looks rough... she is still underweight from being neglected from when she was with the family who had her prior to being sent to auction but the people who bought her from the auction have gotten some weight back on her so she looks so much better than she did! But we’ll have her in tip-top shape in no time!

Saying that having Dixie back with me is a dream come true would be an understatement!

I know she looks rough... she is still underweight from being neglected from when she was with the family who had her prior to being sent to auction but the people who bought her from the auction have gotten some weight back on her so she looks so much better than she did! But we’ll have her in tip-top shape in no time!

Kayla's post link: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php