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Sound Equine Options A 501 c3 whose mission is to create positive, lasting change to ensure every horse is safe, healthy

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10/03/2025

Happy Adoption Shania!

Horses’ journeys often take several twists and turns, even when they have an original owner or rescue to always fall back on. That is the case with Ms. Shania.
An elderly man had a stallion and a couple of mares that were left to their own devices to reproduce. When he fell ill and no longer could live at home, we were contacted by local law enforcement asking if we could take on the now multiplying herd. At the time of intake, Shania was a 2-year-old.

She was refed, tamed, allowed to grow up then trained under saddle, and adopted. After a several of years her adopters reported that she had started to buck and asked if we could take her back.

Once back in our barn we started off working her on the ground and a slight hind end lameness quickly became apparent. A lameness exam told us that the lameness was indeed real but that was coming from something up in her hip / pelvic area. Because she had been reportedly having these symptoms for an extended period, we knew it was likely not something that could be fixed. However, with proper rest, management, and an easygoing pasture pet life, she could enjoy years to come.

Shania found a marvelous foster home where for several years she has been loved and well cared. She was hard to adopt out as a companion horse because she was still so young. Often when people adopt companion horses, they prefer the older horses who have fewer years to commit too.

When Shania’s foster moved out of state, the owner of the barn she was boarded at continued to care for her and recently decided to make it official, Shania was getting adopted and staying in the family!

Thank you Hope for everything you have done for this sweet girl. We are thrilled she gets to stay with you!

08/03/2025

Update on the Valentine Herd Rescues: Chickadee, Lark, and an Unexpected Addition!

After a long day of hauling and veterinary exams, our two Valentine Herd girls, Meadowlark (Lark) and Chickadee, are finally settling into their foster homes. However, we ended up with an unexpected but very welcome guest—Lark was confirmed to be in foal!

Chickadee’s Progress

Little Chickadee is already looking much better after three weeks in HAROTC’s care. When she was first examined, she had a body condition score (BCS) of just 1.5 and a dangerously high parasite load of roundworms and strongyles. Heavy roundworm infestations can be life-threatening at her age, and she experienced mild colic after her first deworming. Fortunately, she pulled through, and we’re hopeful her upcoming treatment will go more smoothly.

Our vet estimates Chickadee to be around five months old. Since her third set of incisors hasn’t yet begun erupting, we’ll be able to pinpoint her age more accurately once they do. Over the next six months, we’ll need to be especially cautious not to overfeed her, as rapid nutritional changes can trigger problematic bone growth in malnourished foals. In the meantime, she’s starting to thrive—learning good leading and handling skills and charming everyone she meets! Her foster mom has extensive foal-raising experience and, with no other babies to care for this year, Chickadee will be getting plenty of attention and education.

Lark’s Pregnancy

Lark is a beautiful, well-mannered mare, though she can be a little pushy on the lead—something we expect will improve with more consistent handling. An abdominal ultrasound confirmed her pregnancy, though mid-to-late-stage pregnancies can be difficult to date precisely. Our vet estimates she’s around seven months along, and we were lucky to see her foal’s strong, steady heartbeat on the screen. Once she arrived at her foster home, Lark and her big baby belly were clearly tired, but not too tired to enjoy a nice roll in the sand!

The Valentine Herd Rescue

The condition of the Valentine Herd horses varied greatly—from severely malnourished like Chickadee to others in relatively good body condition. In cases of extreme neglect or abuse, authorities often remove all animals from the property to ensure their safety.

We want to extend a huge thank-you to The Hooved Animals of Thurston County (HAROTC) and Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) for their tireless work in caring for the Valentine Herd. Large-scale rescues like this require immense resources, and caring for multiple pregnant mares is no small undertaking. We’re grateful to play a role in easing the burden.

The Bigger Picture

Because these horses came from a cockfighting case, we also want to shed light on the broader spectrum of crime, neglect, and abuse that often accompanies this brutal activity. Cockfighting is frequently linked to gambling, drugs, weapons, human trafficking, and other organized crime. Due to these connections, it has been elevated to a federal crime. If you’d like to learn more about the issue in Washington State, this article provides valuable insight: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/cockfighting-common-wa

How You Can Help

Caring for Chickadee, Lark, and Lark’s unborn foal will require significant resources. If you’d like to support their care, please consider donating: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/J5ppC061dwri0SZMcT9AhQ Every contribution helps us provide these horses with the care they deserve!
Thank you for your continued support!

06/03/2025

Meet Sneak – a 26-year-old miniature pinto gelding with a tough past but a hopeful future.

A while ago, we were contacted by a concerned neighbor who sent us photos of Sneak with severely overgrown hooves and an excessively thick coat that possibly was hiding weight loss. They reported that he did not move very often and spent an unusual amount of time lying down.

His ownership situation was complicated, but after about a month, our attorney was able to facilitate his transfer to SEO. During that time, Sneak disappeared from view and when we finally picked him up, we found that his hooves had been roughly trimmed. We also learned that he had recently been being fed alfalfa and Equine Senior, which likely had helped him gain some weight. However, he showed multiple symptoms of Cushing’s disease.

Our veterinarian conducted a full examination, revealing the following:

• Eyes: Both tear ducts were blocked and needed to be flushed. Additionally, a portion of his eyelid was missing.
• Feet: Radiographs confirmed past founder, with his current hoof angles completely misaligned, worsening the affect of his coffin bone rotation. These images will guide our farrier in trimming him for better comfort and support.
• Teeth: His mouth was in terrible shape, and you could smell it. Sneak likely had not had dental care in years. He has since received a much-needed dental, but another will be required in six months.
• Bloodwork: His CBC and chemistry panel were normal, but we are still awaiting his Cushing’s test results—though we’d be shocked if he doesn’t test highly positive.
• Skin: His long, wavy coat is filthy, and his irritated skin suggests possible lice or, more likely, a bacterial or fungal infection from lack of grooming. As a precaution, he has been treated for lice.

We would love to give Sneak a fresh start with a proper body clip to remove his long, dirty hair. Are there any experienced body clippers willing to help? If so, please send us a message!

Sneak has been an absolute sweetheart, and we’re excited to get him feeling better and then start the look for a good home. In the meantime, he could really use sponsors and donors to support his care. Every little bit helps this resilient little guy on his road to recovery!

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06/03/2025

The need to help neglected horses always exceeds the resources of any single rescue. That’s why we are proud to collaborate with other reputable rescues when they take on large cases. This Friday, we will be welcoming two horses from The Valentine Herd under the SEO umbrella.

This case involved a wide range of animals, including over 500 fighting roosters, 6 cows, 18 goats, and 15 horses. The Hooved Animal Rescue of Thurston County and Save a Forgotten Equine have taken on the lion’s share of the animals, and we are honored to do our part. We look forward to introducing you to our two newest arrivals: a 10-year-old Andalusian mare and a skinny weanling filly, who may be a Quarter Horse-Andalusian cross.
Stay tuned for updates on their journey!

02/03/2025

Can you help us support Paisley and Faith through their recovery?

It’s been a while since we’ve had horses struggle significantly during their initial recovery, but unfortunately, Paisley and Faith have certainly fit that bill. Now six weeks into their rehabilitation, both girls have gained weight well. However, they’ve each experienced bouts of elevated heart and respiratory rates, leading to emergency veterinary exams.

The first time this happened, aside from their increased vitals, the vet couldn’t pinpoint a specific cause. Since they were in the midst of a carefully managed refeeding program, we suspect their metabolisms were kicking back into gear. To prevent full-blown refeeding syndrome, we’ve paused their feed increases for a few extra days at various points.

Both Faith and Paisley have also shown intermittent lameness at different times. Given the conditions they came from—likely deep mud—we believe their thin, soft soles are contributing to their discomfort. Acres of Hope has been diligent in applying Durasole, keeping up with trims, and regularly bathing them, especially since they seem to have a talent for turning themselves into mud-covered masterpieces.

They are currently in what we call the "lice and lack of nutrients bald phase." While the lice are gone, poor skin and hair quality, along with inflammation and irritation, have left them with patchy coats. The good news? Once they shed all that unhealthy hair, they’ll have beautiful, shiny coats coming through.

Last week, Faith’s vitals spiked again, and she showed soreness in her front feet. The vet found and drained an abscess in one of Paisley’s hooves and suspects Faith has abscesses in both front feet. Poultices are on, and we’re crossing our fingers that they do the trick—thankfully, she already seems much more comfortable.
Mud is a fact of life for horses in Oregon, but having a dry place to stand is crucial for hoof health. In cases like these, hoof recovery is often the longest part of rehabilitation.

Yes, the girls currently have rough coats, bald patches, and tender feet—but rest assured, they are still making steady progress on the road to recovery.

So far, Faith and Paisley have required an additional $1,200 in veterinary care—this doesn’t include their intake exams, upcoming dental work, vaccines, or the radiographs we’re certain Faith will need. These girls have come so far, but they need a little extra help to fully heal and overcome the damage done to their bodies.

Can you help? Every donation makes a difference in their recovery.
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20/02/2025

Last week, we were able to take in an injured horse thanks to the efforts of the Oregon Humane Society. We were told that the mare had been attacked by dogs about four months ago.

When we arrived, the emaciated mare walked straight up to our trailer but struggled to lift her stiff and injured right front leg inside. With some assistance, we lifted her uninjured front leg, giving her enough leverage to swing the injured one in. From there, she loaded and hauled like a champ.

A veterinary exam revealed extensive injuries across her body. In addition to the large wound on her right front leg, she had injuries on her right hind leg, withers, and another wound on her back—right where the end of a western saddle would rest. Her entire back was incredibly painful, and she would wince at even the lightest touch.

We named her Stella. She was somewhere in her twenties and had a body condition score of 1. Radiographs confirmed that all her wounds were old, chronic, and severely infected. Her knee had attempted to heal, but multiple structures had healed incorrectly. Surprisingly, however, that was not her worst injury.

Her hind leg wound, though smaller in appearance, had an infection that had spread to the pastern bone. Left untreated for so long, the damage to the bone and surrounding structures had little chance of repair. The most severe injury, however, was to her withers—so deeply infected that the infection was destroying a large portion of soft tissue and the bone itself.

This poor girl had been suffering for months. At this advanced stage, there was no way to reverse the damage. After a few days of good food and gentle care, we made the heartbreaking decision to humanely euthanize Ms. Stella.

It’s been a tough start to the new year, but we are grateful we could reach her in time to give her comfort and end her suffering.

18/02/2025

It’s already been a busy intake season, and we still have several months ahead. To support the horses that need us, we rely on a strong network of approved fosters who are ready to help.

We offer several levels of foster care to fit different needs. Some fosters cover most costs, while for others, we provide food, bedding, veterinary, and farrier care. No matter the level, all fosters play a vital role in giving our horses the daily care and attention they deserve.

Interested in learning more? Click the link below to complete our online application:
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Once we receive your application, we’ll be in touch to discuss the best fit for everyone.

Thank you for considering joining the SEO Foster SafetyNet!

17/02/2025

People often talk about wanting to rehome horses together, but the harsh reality is that it’s incredibly difficult to find a home willing to take in a bonded pair. In fact, this was the first time we insisted that two horses be adopted together—and it took 4.5 years to find the perfect match.

When Alfalfa and Fremont first arrived, we worked to tame them and prepare them for life under saddle. However, it quickly became clear that Alfalfa was losing his eyesight, while Fremont’s bone columns were severely distorted due to years without farrier care. As time passed, we also saw how much Alfalfa relied on Fremont to navigate the world with his limited vision.

For years, the boys waited in foster homes as we searched for the right home—then we finally found the gem we’d been looking for! Marcia and Shannon, referred to us by a previous adopter, had recently purchased horse property and were eager to provide a loving home for two horses truly in need. Their commitment to showering Alfalfa and Fremont with love, care, and attention made them the perfect fit.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a role in Alfalfa and Fremont’s journey, and an especially HUGE thank you to Marcia and Shannon for welcoming these special boys into their family!

13/02/2025

Meet Teddy, an 18-year-old Tennessee Walker/Arabian gelding.

We’ve been keeping an eye out for Teddy for about six months. We first met him when law enforcement encouraged his owner to surrender both him and his mare companion. The owner agreed to sign over the mare—now known as Snow—but insisted that a friend would be taking Teddy. While we had our concerns, legally, he had the right to make that decision.

Sure enough, Teddy was simply moved to a different location. Fortunately, a concerned individual noticed his condition and filed another complaint. Thanks to Multnomah Animal Services and Oregon Humane Society, by Tuesday night, we had picked up Teddy, taken him for a veterinary exam, and settled him into a loving foster home.

Amazingly, aside from his low body condition score of 2.5, Teddy is in relatively good shape. He has been easy to handle and is currently on a refeeding plan.

A huge thank you to those who keep an eye out for animals in need and take the initiative to report them. You are the crucial first step in getting them the help they deserve.

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12/02/2025

Mark your calendars early for The Mane Event!

12/02/2025

When you are a white horse in Oregon who refused to wear a blanket in February. Oh Melick.

11/02/2025

Old Rusty

In January, we were asked to take in an older, emaciated stallion from the La Center area. When we arrived, it was clear that he not only needed careful refeeding but was also struggling with a painful hind leg.

Rusty was incredibly kind and easy to handle. He loaded into the trailer without hesitation, traveled quietly to the veterinarian’s office, and stood like a champ for his exam. Before proceeding with routine bloodwork and f***l tests, we prioritized diagnosing his lameness. Unfortunately, radiographs confirmed our worst fears—Rusty’s left hind pastern bone was chronically infected and had undergone severe remodeling. His pain had a heartbreaking cause.

Often, we don’t even post about cases like Rusty’s. The reality of rescue work is that it’s incredibly difficult to see animals who have endured long periods of pain without care. It’s even harder to be the ones making the tough decisions for them. But despite the heartbreak, we firmly believe in standing by these horses—to give them the dignity, comfort, and peace they deserve.

10/02/2025

Sugarplum Update:

Our Wheeler County mare is doing great! She has made incredible progress with taming and was even able to have a full veterinary exam and dental work. She has been confirmed to be about 20 years old—and in foal.

When she first arrived, Sugarplum was covered head to toe in ticks, but thanks to trainer Rachel Tarnowski and friends, over 100 have been carefully removed. The fact that she now stands quietly for long periods during tick removal is a huge step forward. She is also much easier to catch, picks up her front feet with ease, and is making great progress with her hind legs.

After a long, rough life surviving in a feral herd and likely having many foals, Sugarplum seems grateful for the stability of regular meals and gentle care. She has even learned to enjoy attention.

Since the rest of her herd was shipped out, we have no way of knowing what breed types or colors were in the sire of her unborn foal’s background. Horses from this area have historically been discarded ranch animals, often showing traits of quarter horses, thoroughbreds, drafts and possibly a bit of gaited or some sort of smooth traveling influence. Past horses from similar groups have ranged in color from buckskin to chestnut to black. Sugarplum’s foal will truly be a mystery!

With your kindness, Sugarplum can leave her difficult past behind and step into a future filled with love, care, and second chances. Instead of a life of pure survival, her foal will grow up knowing safety, nourishment, and human kindness. To help us provide the medical care and training that Sugarplum and her foal will need, please consider donating. https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/J5ppC061dwri0SZMcT9AhQ

08/02/2025

One year ago this month, Nala, an eight-year-old Quarter Horse mare, was surrendered to us in a malnourished and lethargic state. She also struggled with properly using a stifle, making her recovery longer than usual—not only due to her physical condition but also because of her deep uncertainty about the world.

One of Nala’s biggest challenges was her extreme sensitivity to anything touching her ears, including a halter. Concerned about a possible physical cause, we had her examined and x-rayed, but everything checked out fine. That meant it was time for slow, patient work to help her understand that ear handling wouldn’t harm her. Through consistent groundwork, she learned to relax, trust, and understand what was being asked of her.

As she regained muscle, her stifle gradually strengthened, and we’re happy to report that it no longer causes her any issues. That milestone meant it was time for Ms. Nala to step up her training. Last week, she accepted a saddle on her back without so much as a blink of the eye. Now, this pretty girl is light on the line, highly attentive, and remarkably relaxed about whatever life throws her way.

She still has more training ahead, but if you’d like to follow her journey and see if she might be the perfect adoption match for you, please email us at [email protected].

06/02/2025

The Importance of Follow-Through - Your kindness can make all the difference in their journey to a brighter future. Please consider donating today and be a part of their transformation!

Did you know that the recidivism rate for animal hoarders is alarmingly high? Studies estimate it ranges from 60% to 100%. This means that our mission to protect neglected animals doesn’t end with the first rescue—it requires ongoing vigilance.

Convicted animal neglectors often attempt to evade restrictions by moving to a new jurisdiction where they hope their history will go unnoticed. Others remain in place, believing they can discreetly collect more animals. This is why it is crucial for law enforcement and animal control agencies to stay alert and monitor individuals with past convictions.

Just this Tuesday, Clark County Animal Control asked us to take in two horses owned by Christy Callendar. Ms. Callendar was convicted of animal neglect in 2024 and was legally prohibited from owning or residing with animals. Not only had she failed to rehome the horse and dogs she still had at the time of her original case, but she had also acquired an additional mare.

A conviction for animal neglect signifies that significant harm has already been done. The last thing we want is for more animals to suffer under the care of someone with a history of neglect.

We are incredibly grateful to Clark County Animal Services and the Clark County Sheriff's Office for taking the necessary steps to access the property and rescue these animals.

Video from the scene: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2273887852985220

Princess and Lady are now safe in our care. Thanks to your ongoing support, we can ensure they receive the love and protection they deserve.

With your generous donation, we can provide them with food, essential veterinary care, and training to help them stay relaxed and confident in new situations. Every contribution brings them one step closer to finding a loving forever home.

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02/02/2025

Meet Cannon – Your Future Best Friend!

Hello there! My name is Cannon, and I am a handsome 18-year-old Arabian Pinto Gelding looking for the perfect companion to spend my best years with.

I’m the total package—good looks, charm, and an unbeatable personality! I’m gentle, polite, and sensible, with excellent ground manners. I thrive on attention and enjoy a consistent daily routine. In the barn, I’m easy to work with and a true gentleman—no vices here!

Now, full disclosure—I spent a fair bit of my youth as a stud, so while I’m always on my best behavior, it’s best to keep things professional (and limit hand-fed treats) to ensure I don’t slip back into my old nibbling habits.

I get along well with a neighbor gelding, though I might throw the occasional grumpy face at a passing horse who doesn’t share my vibe. But overall, I’m a confident guy who appreciates a handler with a quiet hand.

While my riding days are behind me, I’m more than happy to dazzle you as I glide across your pasture, adding beauty and charm to your home.

If you’d like to welcome me into your life, send a note to [email protected]—I can’t wait to meet you!

28/01/2025

Cody Has Been Adopted!

Sixteen-year-old Cody arrived at SEO nearly five years ago. During his first year with us, we trained him under saddle, and while he showed promise in some areas, something just didn’t feel quite right. Around that time, Cody began experiencing eye discharge, and we soon discovered he had moderately advanced uveitis in both eyes.

Our longtime foster partners at Echo Ranch stepped in to provide Cody with a loving foster home as his eyesight continued to decline. Last year, one of Cody’s eyes became so painful that it had to be removed. With his vision now extremely limited, we knew the best place for Cody was the environment he knew and loved.

We were overjoyed when Echo Ranch, who had come to see Cody as family, decided to officially adopt him. Mr. Personality has truly found his forever home!

We cannot thank Echo Ranch enough for their incredible care and commitment to Cody.

Thank you!

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Little Ms. Pebbles is feeling good and ready to come off stall rest! This 7-year-old, 14 hand mare came to us as an Estray. She was found abandoned and wandering a country road in Sandy, Oregon last January. Pebbles had been refed, halter broke and working on basic groundwork when her spicy side had a disagreement with a neighboring horse. She learned the hard way that kicking the metal panel on her run was not a good idea. Fast forward a few months, and we finally have a healed splint bone. It is back to work for you little missy!

Monday at Sound Equine Options

While there’s no such thing as a typical week here at SEO, we wanted to give you an example of the many facets of our work that can get packaged into one calendar week. Monday started early with a 4 am phone call from Multnomah County Animal Services needing emergency assistance with a horse running along Highway 30. Portland PD had corralled the horse between two cop cars and a guardrail. Once on scene, we had to take up one lane of what was by then a busy morning commute highway. River, an aged Arabian gelding, did not appear to know how to load into a trailer, so it was our job to carefully teach him, while construction and log trucks passed by in the adjoining lane. Eventually, we were able to get River to calmly load into the trailer and took him straight to the veterinarian’s office for an exam. Just as we parked the truck and trailer and headed to do our planned jobs for the day, we received a phone call from the Oregon Humane Society. Could we come get nine neglected horses that were just found during an unrelated search warrant in Oregon City? We quickly got on the phone to some of our volunteer hauling teams, loaded up our trailers with panels and needed supplies, contacted our veterinarian’s office to see if they could accept 9 horses for temporary housing and exams, and then hit the road to go help. By 9 pm that evening, all 9 stallions, 3 bulls and 1 young cow had been loaded onto trailers, hauled to the veterinarian’s office, received examinations and started on a refeeding program. https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/sound-equine-options

Sunday at Sound Equine Options

Sunday at Sound Equine Options Ideally, Sunday would be a day of rest, but our work continues. Planning for the future and the unscheduled needs of the horses tend to fill up any down time. We currently have 63 horses under our care and can get a phone call at any moment that instantly changes our plans for the entire day. Our goals for the coming year include securing a lease on a new facility where we can once again centralize our program. This facility will serve as a rehabilitation and taming center for some of the most at risk horses that enter our program. Having a centralized location will save us a tremendous amount of time that can then be directed to more hands-on care for the horses that desperately need some extra attention. We will be better able to house stallions and large in-take groups, bring horses in from foster homes to evaluate any special needs, and tame the ones that come to us untouched. One of the pieces we’re most looking forward to is getting our volunteer program back into full-swing. We will once again have volunteers helping with daily barn duties, horse handling, training as well as several other new positions. We miss our volunteers! https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/sound-equine-options

Saturday at Sound Equine Options

One of SEO’s favorite events of the year is our Lucky 7 Training Challenge and tack sale. This event allows us to highlight the great work being done by our network of trainers and helps us create public awareness about horses in our community who’ve been saved from vulnerable situations. It also allows us to showcase horses currently available for adoption. The tack sale is put on by a small army of dedicated volunteers who pour many hours throughout the year preparing donated tack for sale. This year we raised enough money from the tack sale alone to save the lives of 3 horses who enter our program. https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/sound-equine-options

Friday at Sound Equine Options

Friday at Sound Equine Options Our adoption team answers inquiries about horses on a daily basis, but finding the right human-horse match is no small task. Our goal is to make sure each horse ends up in a home with the skills and environment to allow both the person and the horse to thrive. Any time a match is found, we celebrate! Knowing how much each horse has gone through to get to this point makes each new home even more rewarding. In Gizmo’s case, he was abandoned, ignored and terrified of people when Pam entered his life. After helping Clark County Animal Control safely load Gizmo, Pam knew that if he could become a more trusting horse, she wanted to be his eventual safe landing. Today, Pam signed adoption papers and took Gizmo home. A new life, full of trust and relaxation has finally begun for him. https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/sound-equine-options

Molly the Mule

In addition to managing the 50 to 60 horses under our daily care, we have been busy this year helping owners out with some tricky situations. We appreciate it when owners reach out for help but are still willing to care for their animals. Over the last week we have been able to help temporarily hold a horse when an owner was locked off a property, gone out to help make a plan to scale back a breeding situation and then today we helped catch and restrain a little feral mule for the veterinarian to remove a long wire caught on its hind foot. Molly, an approximately 25-year-old, semi-blind mule, needed some extra help today. She has been wandering around a property with a halter hanging off her neck for at least 12 years because she would not let anyone touch her. Her original owner is now deceased and the person now in charge of her has been trying her best to care for her. Fortunately, she noticed the wire on Molly’s let right away. Our staff was able to set up a sturdy round pen and then bait her and her 27-year-old mare friend inside. The two were then separated and an extra panel was added inside the round pen. Molly quickly took a liking to our trainer’s teenage daughter, following her around at a safe distance. Once Molly was calmly caught between two strong panels, she was smart enough to let us help her. The halter around her neck was removed and a new halter was put on for the procedure. Our veterinarian gave her a couple of intramuscular sedations to mellow Molly and then finally some IV drugs to get her to lay down. She was pretty good for all of this, although there was some serious foot-stomping going on to let us know she was not thrilled. Once down, the wire was quickly removed, and the wound cleaned, her hooves and matted tail trimmed. Our crew then searched for and removed additional loose wire found in several sections of the pasture. The reality is that we cannot just not take on all the animals that need some extra help. We will be going b

Here is a weekend smile for you! Gelato and Sorbet are thriving in their foster home. Thank you to everyone that has helped give them a new life!

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