Horse Sense Senior Horses
Some of the horses here at Old Friends, though they were old and worn out from racing, still loved to run. Others were lame from past injuries. No matter their condition, they all had two things in common. They all had a sparkle in their eyes, and they all had the opportunity to live out their lives, no matter how long that may be, being loved and treated well.
The horses that could be re-trained were bound to be re-homed. The one stipulation is that Old Friends had the first option to re-take the horse if the new owners couldn’ t keep it. This way, Michael always knew that the horses would be safe.
MerEquss Equine
From Kentucky, I headed north to meet with Kerri Becket of MerEquus Equine. Located in Poland Springs, Maine, MerEquus is devoted to rescuing and preserving American Cream draft horses, though other horses are taken in if there is room.
Even though the American Cream is considered extremely endangered, many of these beautiful animals find themselves at auctions where they may be purchased for slaughter.
As I walked through the barn and out into the paddock where the horses moved around at their own pace, where they wanted, I couldn’ t help but be amazed at how gentile they were. I could see myself in these horses.
More Hope
There are other organizations like Old Friends and MerEquus Equine out there. Some rescue wild horses; some old farm horses. They all work very hard to help as many horses as they can.
Every one of these organizations needs our help. You can volunteer, donate money or both. The one thing you can’ t do is turn a blind eye to the situation.
Rescued American Cream at MerEquus Equine
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