Bucephalus Horses

03/11/2023

The potential of a rescued horse after good care and calming healing amongst his horse friends.

03/11/2023

Horses that competed, and then were abandoned.

03/11/2023

DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — A Johnston woman has been charged with dozens of counts of livestock neglect following the seizure of 46 horses from a property in rural Dallas County.

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 33034 165th Street on Wednesday in connection to an ongoing livestock neglect investigation. Deputies found 46 horses that needed veterinary care and they were seized as part of the investigation.

https://who13.com/news/78-year-old-johnston-woman-charged-with-livestock-neglect-after-dozens-of-horses-seized/amp/

DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — A Johnston woman has been charged with dozens of counts of livestock neglect following the seizure of 46 horses from a property in rural Dallas County. The Dallas County…

15/10/2023

Another Saturday night doing this …

10/10/2023

Every horse is special just like every person. Every animal or human are absolutely unique!

“Today, I feel like a treasure. I’m waiting to be found.”

Quiver is a retired off-the-track thoroughbred mare looking for her perfect retirement home. Registered name 'Colony Ruler', Quiver may have never won a single race, but she can win the keys to your heart!

This kind, soulful mare is always the first to greet you out in the field and is often the motherly figure to the younger mares in her herd. She is sweet-hearted and enjoys spending quality time with her favorite people.

Quiver is currently out 24/7, but has been kept in a stall. Quiver thrives off of routine (don't we all!) and would love to find a quiet home to spend the rest of her retirement.

Is Quiver the treasure you've been searching for?

Visit https://defhr.org/horses/quiver/ to learn more about Quiver and submit an adoption interest form today ❤️🐴

10/10/2023

So do I, yes me too!

10/10/2023

Powdery horse exists!

01/10/2023

No wonder … he looks very worried.

It’s Joy. Jenn is trying to load and leave but there’s this around 12 hand pony she’s being asked if she wants to help. This is his third trip to auction this month.

He is $1500 to help. She wanted me to ask y’all as she’s busy and doesn’t want to spend more money. A kid has been riding him but he will rear up if you pull on him. He will ride fine with a rider with soft hands. I don’t figure he is gonna end up in good hands if we don’t help.

To help get him safe before we go…

https://www.paypal.me/RockingRRescue

Venmo: rockingRrescue

https://rockingr.networkforgood.com/projects/102683-main-giving-page

30/09/2023

Learning to check on the hoofs of our horses!

No hoof, no horse.

Don't disregard your horse's hoof health, neglect hoof maintenance, or underestimate the importance of a good farrier.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟕 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡.

30/09/2023

This lucky horse is of to a good life!

30/09/2023

Live Walkthrough of Horses to be Auctioned Tonight. Some needing rescuing, and some great opportunities. Take a look.

https://fb.watch/nomhmKgPqZ/?mibextid=v7YzmG

13/09/2023

12 horse fatalities at Churchill Downs found no causal relationship between horse deaths and the track!



By Sabrina Souza

(CNN) — An investigation into 12 horse fatalities at the famed horse racing track Churchill Downs found no causal relationship between the horse deaths and the track, but the report cited concerns about increased risk for some horses due to the frequency and cadence of their exercise schedules.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) launched the investigation in the spring of 2023 to find the causes of the breakdowns, prevent further injury, and determine whether conditions at the famed track in Louisville, Kentucky, contributed to the death of the 12 horses, the report said.

HISA describes the deaths at Churchill Downs, famous as the site of the Kentucky Derby, as “a sober reminder of the complexity and difficulty of the mission, and ultimately a moment of reckoning for the sport and HISA’s role within it.”

After the 12 deaths in the spring, HISA advised moving the remaining spring races to Ellis Park in Evansville, Indiana, so additional investigation could be conducted at Churchill Downs before competition resumed. At the time, the authority said it was “deeply concerned by the unusually high number” of horse deaths and called for an “emergency veterinary summit.”

HISA hired racetrack expert Dennis Moore to determine the conditions of the track. He examined the main dirt racetrack for several days and analyzed factors including the cushion depth, moisture content, surface grades, and material composition.

Moore found the relevant metrics remained consistent with prior years.

“The metrics did not indicate a correlation between the track surface and the equine catastrophic injuries sustained during the race meet,” according to Moore’s findings.

The report also reviewed the location of the injuries on the racetrack to discover any patterns, but the study did not yield “any insightful information,” and no discernible pattern.

Dr. Alina Vale also examined the results of the necropsies, a term often used for autopsies of animals, and determined there was no identifiable pattern in the reports that pointed toward a single causal factor of the fatalities. No prohibited substances were found in any of the 12 horses, Vale said in the report.

Another veterinary expert, Susan Stover of the University of California at Davis, found that all 12 horses had run more races in their career than the average racehorse.

Although the investigation found no causal relationship between the racetrack surface and the fatalities, “analysis of training histories did indicate an increased risk profile for some of the horses due to the frequency and cadence of their exercise and racing schedules.”

The investigation listed the causes of the death for the 12 horses. Four horses suffered fractures sustained in racing on the dirt track, two fractures sustained in racing on the turf track, two soft tissue injuries sustained in racing on the dirt track, two cases of exercise-associated sudden death, one traumatic paddock injury, and one fracture sustained in training on the dirt track.

The findings of this report were shared with Churchill Downs before the resumption of the racetrack this month, according to the investigation.

“HISA has shared recommendations on track surface testing and maintenance with Churchill Downs and offers additional procedural improvements for the tracking and reporting of injuries to better inform the development of additional rules.”

In a statement provided to CNN, Churchill Downs said they’ve implemented several of the recommendations from the HISA report.

“We appreciate the diligent investigation and analysis from the team at HISA,” Darren Rogers, senior director of communications at Churchill Downs, said. “We have already implemented several of the recommendations listed in the report as well as additional internal key safety enhancements in time for the opening of our September Meet. Churchill Downs will continue to explore and invest in initiatives that support equine safety as our highest priority,”

The track plans to resume racing on September 14.

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By Sabrina Souza(CNN) — An investigation into 12 horse fatalities at the famed horse racing track Churchill Downs found no causal relationship between the horse deaths and the track, but the report ci

12/09/2023

“Thundering Eagle is the 10th horse to die from a racing or training injury at the Cypress track this year.”

https://www.audacy.com/knxnews/news/local/2-year-old-horse-dies-after-race-at-los-alamitos

“The 2-year-old quarter-horse filly Thundering Eagle was injured while galloping out after the eighth race at Los Alamitos on Sunday, requiring euthanasia,” California Horse Racing Board spokesman Mike Marten said.

10/09/2023

Couple takes car everywhere ! He is their baby.

https://fb.watch/mZNn4RaC43/?mibextid=2NXEJI

10/09/2023

If you, someone you know, or your animal is bitten by a rattlesnake.

https://www.healthline.com/health/rattlesnake-bite

Learn about rattlesnake bites, including how to treat them and the expected timeline.

10/09/2023

Swelling from a rattle snake bite.

An important part of our job - monitoring injuries.
Two Salt River wild horses suffered a rattlesnake bite on the nose recently. The effects are truly hard to watch, but what's interesting is that they are surviving it and are both on the mend!

This is Pearl, she had a very hard time breathing and could not see a thing because of swelling. Because of this, she lost her band, which left her vulnerable.

However, while we are authorized to give medical treatment for man-caused injuries, we cannot interfere with natural injuries, unless it's euthanasia. Thats just what's specified in our agreements.

So we've been monitoring her closely and we were able to get her back with her band, which gave her a much better chance, as she went with them to water. She's now able to see again and breath a lot better already. We expect both of the unlucky wild horses to make a full recovery. Incredible, right?

We will post a follow up picture as soon as we have it. Our field work and programs, (which are under attack), are important for knowledge and science, but also, humane treatment says something about who we are as Arizonans!

The word "wild", doesn't mean "just let them suffer".

Please support humane management of wild horses by following everything we do, and learning more about how you can get involved and help! Thank you!

10/09/2023

Our right to exist is not only a right.

10/09/2023

Shooting, euthanizing, poisoning is not only cruel but backfires as these methods cross contaminate other specifies. Neutering, spaying, releasing is suffice. Also allowing natural predators to roam helps control the population without criminalizing the Australian morality. Deeply disturbing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/asia/culling-curfews-and-caps-australia-declares-war-on-its-cat-problem.html

Feral cats have long been recognized as a major threat to the continent’s native wildlife. But now the government is also exploring ways to rein in domestic cats.

09/09/2023

Good morning all of Bucephalus horse friends!

08/09/2023

Good morning from Bucephalus Horses!

07/09/2023

Boomer might soon be ready to be adopted.

29/08/2023

Ava has a ear on top of her head now. 😂

No fever. All bandages removed. She’s checking outta there today! Go ahead little warrior baby! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

* She is being discharged from the hospital and going to the rehab clinic, not coming home yet.

* No need to be alarmed by the black and white photo. That’s just how her vet sent it to me.

29/08/2023

Horse: I got this, I got this. I don’t even look stressed.

Rider: You look anxious.

Horse: You would too if you were me.

Rider: True.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2gBTZrXLETLR9dTXe-9NB7-ZxwxbgPwIj1koXWvGIUkkD8A-C-gNXoeBw_aem_AclQ_R5GW1r-WzjsmFn0EDu1D9-qvzT9zxcQGTaIpQpoafTpknHmSLQfAP5kxHyMyBs&v=EBK4txr7-bE&feature=youtu.be&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

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28/08/2023

Ava is doing very well. I hope she is able to have a normal life eventually.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=615678170762321&id=100069604299094&mibextid=qC1gEa

26/08/2023

I am so impressed by what reconstructive medicine can do.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=614505770879561&id=100069604299094&mibextid=qC1gEa

Still amazed ❤️

25/08/2023

What we do to animals, we do to ourselves.

Their life was worth more than a burger.

25/08/2023

❤️

Some things remain the same ❤️

07/06/2021

Huston Texas Thank You ❤️

06/06/2021

Izzy awaits her chance. Hoping you will offer her a stable home. Where she can rest and relax! It’s been a long and treacherous road with people that are friends but only of their own needs. Will this be her last dinner, her last stop, her last dream? You may be that friend she desperately needs.

06/06/2021

Angel has little tome! Please consider adopting. She’s a bit out of shape and requires some attention to her issues. Please rescue only if you are in a position to do it. Sharing helps. It’s urgent. Contact Rolling Hill directly.