Where to rescue mistreated horses?

Shilasdair said:
And now I'm wondering if I should post 'I want to buy a dog that's had a good beating, and is underweight (must look obvious on photos)'...

:mad:
Click to expand...

Ah but for horses its easy. You just post a pic of them in their winter coat with a bit of mud on, then another one of them fattened up like a pig for market and with a shiny summer coat. You are then a saviour. Job done.
 
Leo Walker said:
Ah but for horses its easy. You just post a pic of them in their winter coat with a bit of mud on, then another one of them fattened up like a pig for market and with a shiny summer coat. You are then a saviour. Job done.
Click to expand...

Mine would be prime candidates for 'rescue' tonight then - as they are both still out in the field as I was caught on the hop by the deluge today and haven't got their stables ready for winter yet.
 
MrsJingle said:
Out of interest OP why are you looking to rescue a horse in particular, rather than loan or buy in the normal way of things?

When I was involved in rescue it was very often experienced foster homes that were badly needed for the early stages of rehab. Having somewhere to send them for a few months or even a few years with the real babies, freed up space at the actual rescue premises for the more urgent and damaged ones needing vet care and daily nursing.

Would this be something you could do? Personally I love looking after horses day to day as much as riding and have more land than I need so it was a no brainer for me. I used to take a few coblets just for summer months and the pleasure of watching them come off the lorry, unsure, nervous, often still a little underweight and so in need of Dr. Green and my daily hands on with them.......the difference when they went back to the rescue winter quarters was such a pleasure to see and I am sure their summer holidays with me were a great benefit - could you offer this?
Click to expand...
That is such a lovely thing to do!
 
Fostering is indeed a very valuable thing to do. I loved bringing my foster ponies on and seeing them grown in confidence.

When they first arrived with me, the rescue charity would have already have done done the essential life saving stuff, and the ponies would have been fully health checked, wormed, feet trimmed etc. What they need was more time and calm handling to continue having their confidence in the human race restored. I work best with the shy nervous ones, so that is what the rescue centre would direct me towards fostering.

Fostering is easier if you have your own premises or at least your own field, rather than being in livery with restricted turnout and/or random restrictions though.
 
Tarragon said:
That is such a lovely thing to do!
Click to expand...

Thank you but I have to confess not really entirely altruistic on my part. I got as much pleasure and happiness if not more from having them stay than I expect they gained from me. Same as Tiddlypom says though - its the rescues who do the real hands on tough job pulling them back from death row, nursing etc. before they reach me. I just swan about getting them used to grooming and fussing, being caught, tied and standing quietly while we tell them how wonderful they are and my farrier is ace with nervous youngsters so that helps. Whats not to enjoy! ;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top