Update on Sacred! Last week we announced that one of our past horses was found at an Iowa auction being sold as an 18 year old trail horse, when he is actually 23, fairly green broke, and unsound for riding due to a congenital hock condition and arthritis. He had already passed through several auctions before this one, and we are so fortunate to have been notified of where he was. We scrambled to get Sacred out before he could be sold on again, working with a wonderful local rescue to arrange his sale, pickup, and vet care.
Unfortunately, Sacred isn’t in great condition. He is very underweight and shaky, but still has a good appetite, so we are hopeful all he needs for that problem are good groceries. However, he also has yellow discharge from both nostrils. Vets haven’t been able to pinpoint the cause yet, but he has some fractured teeth that could be infected. The cost to extract those would run our bill up by several hundred more, or if that is not the cause, he would need expensive sinuscopy or CT scans. If he recovers well, we intend to transport Sacred back home to us.
We have already raised enough to cover Sacred’s sale and part of his vet bills - thank you ALL so much! We are still looking at a minimum of $1,190 to cover his dental and further diagnostic exams, and another $2,300 to transport Sacred from Iowa to Wyoming.
If you can, please consider donating to help us bring Sacred home ❤️
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MSER is a 501c3 nonprofit equine rescue and donations are tax deductible in the US
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Here comes the sun ☀️ And with warmer weather also comes bath time! It’s not often that rescue horses are desensitized to water before arriving here, but it’s important to learn. For example, Sedona needs to have the scabs from her old sores washed with medicated shampoo, and bath time preps all of them in case they get an injury that needs to be cold hosed. But it’s also fun to get them all shiny, soft, and clean… but no guarantees that it will last long! #mser #horses #horserescue #equinerescue #equestrianlife #bathtime
The reality we have to live with is that rideable horses are far more desirable than unrideable horses. Nearly all the horses we pick up at auction who have no interest from private buyers are unrideable, and it’s not a theme we can ignore. It’s our mission and duty to make sure the horses we adopt out are given the best chance at life in good homes, where they never have to face the risk of going to auction again. We emphasize that we do not train ALL our horses to ride. We had, and currently have, several horses who either cannot be ridden due to physical limitations, or are not mentally suited to carry a rider without stress or fear. We love them and care for them all the same, and do not force them to ride. But companion horses are so much harder to place, and are returned to us more frequently. #mser #mountainshadowsequine #horse #horses #horserescue #horserehab #equinerescue #equinerehab #riding #horsetraining
Spring in Wyoming! ☀️❄️ They say if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes… or in this case, an hour and 18 minutes for the weather to do a 180 🤦♀️ Luckily, all the horses have shelters! #mser #mountainshadowsequine #spring #winter #sun #snow #weather #wyoming #wyominglife #laramiewyoming #horses #horserescue #equinerescue #equinerehab
I guess Rio prefers “floor” service… 😂 #mser #mountainshadowsequine #horses #foals #horserescue #equinerehab #equinerescue #equestrian #equestrianlife #smoothasbutter #grainingtime
This is one of the hard parts of rescue, where the work and the effort takes years before it starts to pay off. A simple hoof trim may not seem like a big deal, but with Adora, this milestone has been 2.5 years in the making! We are so grateful for her trainers who prove, time and time again, that patience can win out, and look forward to Adora’s next milestone!#mser #mountainshadowsequine #horse #horserescue #equinerescue #horserehab #equinerehab #farrier #hoofcare #hooftrimming #equestrianlife #equestrian
Shedding season is in full swing at MSER! #mser #horses #horserescue #equinerescue #equestrianlife #equines #sheddingseason
Watching a horse grow from a neglected, closed off soul to a friend and partner is one of the greatest joys we experience here. Perhaps even greater is watching them go off on new adventures in their forever home, knowing they will touch more hearts like they touched ours. Phoenix, we love you, and we will love seeing you flourish with your new family! #mser #equinerehab #equinerescue #horserescue #equestrian #horses #horselove #adopt
No horses were in the arena when the fence blew down! But it was definitely a shock to come out to see 😂
Winds can get up to 50+ mph on the Wyoming range, and while it usually only knocks down rakes, wheelbarrows, and occasionally people, this time it took out one of our fences too. Time to rebuild! Even so, we are still enjoying all the positivities of spring - lilac season is just around the corner 💜
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Don't worry, we love our geldings and our gelding people, and we know there are legitimate reasons for owners to sometimes need a gelding specifically, such as an existing horse who won't get along with a mare, but it doesn't explain the much higher number of mares needing homes, especially when the prejudice among would-be owners is so clear from the comments we see.
We have seen as many studdy, difficult geldings come through the rescue as mare-ish mares. People think that because they go into heat, mares cause more problems and are more difficult to work with, whereas because geldings are "neutered," they won't cause drama. The issues we see with horse behavior, however, have overwhelmingly been caused by people and are completely unrelated to gender. In our experience, temperament, training, and handling have a lot bigger impact on behavior than whether a horse is a mare or gelding.
So shout-out to our mare people! Tell us a little about the rock-on mares in your life!
Mountain Shadows Equine Revival is a 501(c)3 non-profit horse rescue located in Laramie, Wyoming. See our bio for more information about who we are and what we do!
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We're a horse rescue! Of course we're thankful every day for our incredible volunteers who give so much of their time to make sure our horses are fed, cared-for, and trained! But the rescue doesn't run on time alone; we're also 100% donation-funded, so we need help from folks like you to keep helping horses like Cannary, Chakora, Rio, and all our other boopable snoots!
Please consider donating if you can!
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Your next adventure is calling, and now you can do it in style while supporting your favorite Wyoming horse rescue! Mountain Shadows is offering for sale this 2008 Salem Sport toy hauler and camper with full living quarters. It features sleeping space for 8, including an electric retractable bunk bed, convertible sofa, full bedroom, bathroom with shower, and kitchenette, in addition to tie down rails so you can bring along your favorite outdoor motorized “toys”! It can run on either gas or battery for your convenience. This deluxe trailer in outstanding condition has a converted gooseneck for hauling and is lifted with a flipped axle so you can get to your favorite hard to reach backcountry spots. Priced at $11,500. Located in Laramie, WY. Proceeds will be used to directly fund the care and training of the rescue horses at Mountain Shadows Equine Revival. Message us on Facebook or email [email protected] for more information!
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Sister is looking for her soulmate! Could that be you? Sister is a 22-years-young registered solid paint mare who has graduated from our training program and is ready for her new forever home. At 15.1hh with lovely, fluid, forward gaits, she's a lot of fun to ride for a confident intermediate rider who can help support her with some anxiety in new situations. She also gets very attached to her buddies, but bonds strongly with her human as well. Learn more about adopting Sister or supporting other horses like her at www.mountainshadowsequine.org/how-to-adopt!
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Of all the horses we've had through the rescue, Adora has been our toughest case. She isn't dangerous but was highly distrustful and made every effort to avoid contact with people. For the full first year she was in our care, we had every reason to believe that she was pregnant (she'd been exposed to a stallion, large belly, swollen “bags” indicating the presence of milk), so we took offers of contact very slowly to make sure not to stress her or the baby. It couldn't be verified by a vet because she wasn't able to be approached, haltered, or touched. So we waited. After a year and no baby, it was clear that the signs were misleading, so we stepped up our training program, but still, she is very tentative in offering her trust.
Due to space restrictions at our site and limited availability elsewhere, a sanctuary placement has not been an option, and we believe she deserves the chance to receive vet care if it is needed and find her own home. So we continue to develop the relationship at her pace. The fact that she can now be haltered is a huge milestone that opens up a much brighter future!
To learn more about Adora and support her journey, click on the links in our bio!
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Celebrating all the love we've been fortunate to give and to receive from our family of many species to yours -- horses and people, dogs and cats, goats, and hinnies and more! ❤️❤️ May your hearts never be empty and your barns (literal and figurative!) always full! 🥰 Thank you for being part of our journey!
Love what we do? Consider supporting us by sending some love to the rescues! See the links in our bio for how you can donate!
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Broodmares are at one of the highest risks on the horse market because they often don't receive even basic handling and training, so when they're no longer of use for breeding or a breeding operation fails, they don't have many good options for rehoming. Consequently, they're one of the types of horse we keep an eye out for.
Even at advanced ages, 15 or more, we've had great success helping them adapt to the people world, so they have a better chance at finding a good home. Our former broodmares are now doing everything from riding the trails to cattle work to chilling as companion horses. As always, we meet them where they're at. If they show they are unwilling to be saddle trained, we respect that and work to find them companion homes where, with good skills they can receive vet and farrier care.
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Whenever we ask for name suggestions for our new horses, "Hope" is always a fan favorite, but we haven't used it, because Hope is where it all began for us. We are so lucky to have been a part of her journey, and we couldn't be prouder of where she is now with her family! Don't write off the oldies and down-and-outs--they have so much to give and to teach!
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A poem for one of the reasons we love horses so much! Aengus was a very patient model for this video. Isn't he so handsome? 😍
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The first time we see a horse start to really enjoy human touch is a magical moment. Every horse is different. With some horses this can take minutes or hours, and others it can take months, or possibly years. It means they have to let their guard down, even if it is just for a second.
Opal's defensive walls are pretty thick, but they are crumbling bit by bit. And every now and then we get a peek of the real her shining through 🥰
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A still, frosty morning with our beautiful horses ❤️
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