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Horse Adoption, Welfare, and Charities

Reporting Horse Abuse

Last year a woman in rural Pinal County, Ariz., saw what she believed was a mistreated horse. So she approached…

10 years ago

Kicking off 2016 at the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center

  Over the course of the next few months, horseillustrated.com will be giving readers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the…

10 years ago

The Story of Tony D

  Last week, I got a message through Facebook that surprised me and warmed my heart. It made me cry,…

10 years ago

Over the Fence: Two Peas in a Pod

I have been acquainted with the story of Tony D. for a while now, but my heart still goes pitter…

10 years ago

Spotting a Sketchy Horse Rescue

We should support good horse rescues. Since humane societies are rarely equipped to take in equines, these private organizations fill…

10 years ago

After the Track: Adoption vs. Retirement

Thoroughbred racehorses typically retire from their racing careers between the ages of three and four years old—very young considering a…

10 years ago

8 Things to Know Before You Adopt a Rescue Horse

The plight of the unwanted horse continues to haunt most horse lovers. There seems to be no practical one-size-fits-all solution…

11 years ago

A Tale of Two Adoptions

Kelly Bustillos had only ridden occasionally during her life, yet she enjoyed the role of horse show mom for her…

11 years ago

Vet Adventures: Duke’s Story

I Studied the dental radiographs of the big chestnut horse that had just arrived at the horse rescue. He was…

11 years ago

Balancing an Off-Track Thoroughbred

Q: I recently bought an off-track Thoroughbred, and he’s had time to let down as well as a saddle fitter…

11 years ago