dorset horse sanctuary to close after founder dies

Good one less half baked rescue in the world.

What kind of rescue doesn't geld?

DELTA is a 12 yr old 16hh Thoroughbred
STALLION - needs specialist care. Good breeding, preferably to go to stud.

ACE is a 13 yr old Welsh Section A. Came from a stud farm after a kick to the face sadly broke his jaw. STALLION

Makes you wonder where the filly was conceived!

Misty (9 yrs old, never backed) and her gorgeous 8 month old filly are looking for a permanent home together.
 
I saw this on FB too and didn't comment as a friend had posted it and didn't want to offend.

Besides them having stallions they've changed the rehoming policy. I've no idea what it was originally but presume it's been relaxed in order to get rid of the remainder of the horses rather than tightened up.

What about those already rehomed? Usually there's a return policy if you're no longer able to offer a home if your circumstances change. I'm assuming (and I could be wrong) that if that was an option, it no longer is.

I looked on the charity register but was unable to find this rescue centre. On the face of it it does seem to have been a private individual who wanted to feel good 'rescuing and rehoming' horses but in need of a little extra cash from jo public to do so. Not where I'd send my money.

I'd have thought (but am happy to be corrected) that a charity would have a board of trustees and the charitable status of the organisation would continue despite the death of the founder. What a shame this was not thought of.

I'm sure that most people on here would be careful about what organisations (large or small) they give their money to. Whilst it's sad that this rescue centre has come to this, it does seem to be the kind of place that makes me go 'grrrrrr'. Which is no help to the horses remaining in their somewhat dubious care.
 
This is very local to me and whilst they obviously have their supporters, there were plenty of "enemies" too. I believe the rehoming policy previously was to ask for a "donation" of £1000 to rehome a horse & £500 for a pony. A fellow livery from my yard happened to be riding past on the day he died & found a day old foal in the mud - as far as I'm aware it is now thriving.

I agree checks need to be put into place with regard to "rescues" such as these - I realise many are done with the best intentions but plenty are not what they seem.
 
I don't have a problem with sanctuaries asking for money when they rehome horses actually. There are people out there who think it is a cheap way of getting a horse or pony whereas we all know that buying one is the cheapest part of keeping it, plus the money raised can help with the ones that need extra care or will never be leaving the sanctuary for whatever reason. Looking at the list, I'm afraid I would say the laminitic and the two with sight problems are sensible candidates for PTS. Yes, sanctuaries shouldn't have stallions, but shouldn't the stud have gelded it before they got rid? Sounds like the money saved there was more important to them than the poor pony.

Lastly, the poor chap died at 66. Lets have some sympathy for him and his nearest and dearest please.
 
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