Rescue Animals Second Chance

01/02/2025

23/01/2025

It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s, thanks to continuous advances in nutrition and health care.

Horse owners have a big impact as well and can help their horses thrive in their golden years through proper management practices like those illustrated in the graphic. But remember, although there is much you can do on your own to keep your older horse happy and spry, some conditions associated with aging require medical intervention.

Scheduling regular visits and keeping a good line of communication with your veterinarian will allow you to respond quickly to any ailments or injuries that could cause your horse a serious or prolonged set back. That means less worry for you, and a better quality of life for your old friend!

31/12/2024

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

17/12/2024

As the cold winter weather trudges on, Dr. Sarah Reuss, AAEP Vice President and a horse owner herself, shares the following advice to keep your horse safe during extreme weather.

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source, just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being in a stall, now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure they have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well-fitting blankets are great but be sure that horses do not get sweaty under them, or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold and covered is worse that dry, cold and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!!!) to double check.

7. Entice your horses to consume extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. The tips of your horses' ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting on a waterproof, jumper-style ear bonnet or other waterproof ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

If you have any questions or concerns about keeping your horses safe this winter, contact your veterinarian for advice.

17/12/2024

23/11/2024

14/11/2024

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10/11/2024

Please vote for Rescued Animals Second Chance in the City Bank Community Rewards Program. Voting continues thru Dec. 6th.

30/10/2024

You see a horse with your eyes but you feel a horse with your soul ❤️

10/08/2024

Beth Nickels

FALL APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Membership with A Home For Every Horse and the United Horse Coalition is offered at no cost to registered 501c3 rescue and sanctuary organizations across the United States. This inclusive membership provides access to benefits from AHFEH and UHC sponsors such as Purina Horse Feed, Absorbine, Tractor Supply Co., WeatherBeeta North America, and Equine Discounts, all of whom are dedicated to enhancing support for equine welfare initiatives.⁣
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Rescue and sanctuary organizations will now benefit from a more streamlined process – requiring just one application for joint AHFEH/UHC membership. With the convenience of updating any changed information as needed through the UHC’s Member Portal, valuable time spent on redundant applications is significantly reduced.⁣
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🛑If you are a current AHFEH/UHC member, do not apply again, you only need to log in to the UHC Member Portal area to make sure your contact information is current and update the 3 questions from AHFEH. Questions can be directed to [email protected].🛑

If you are a rescue organization or sanctuary and are not currently a member but would like to join, apply using this link:
https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/a-home-for-every-horse-and-united-horse-coalition-non-profit-membership/

10/07/2024

🐴✨ Enter Our Ultimate Horse Feed Sweepstakes! ✨🐴

15 Grand Prize Winners & 15 Charities will each receive a $2500 gift card! That's right, you and the equine charity of your choice could win horse feed for a year! Don't miss your chance to make a difference for your horses and your favorite charity!

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends 7/14/24 at 11:59:59 PM ET. 48 US/DC/HI, 18+. Rules: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/cms/social-contest. Void in AK & PR and where prohibited.