Comments on: Can an Abused Horse Be Saved?

By: Sarah Evers Conrad

Sarah Evers Conrad — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:19:21 +0000

In reply to Dawn Vitarius McKnight. I'm not sure which organization you are trying to reach, but we don't offer horses for adoption...although we do feature them on our site, with a link to how to get to the organization. But we have not featured a recent horse named Hope.

By: Dawn Vitarius McKnight

Dawn Vitarius McKnight — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:35:18 +0000

I am trying to find the application to fill out as I am interested in possibly adopting Hope, please respond, thank you

By: My Horse Training Secrets Revealed

My Horse Training Secrets Revealed — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 13:49:32 +0000

Thanks for all the information. It was very helpful. Some other thoughts…
Slow, take all the time in the world and start at the beginng. Like it has never been handled. I would give the horse/pony an least 6 month to rest and just be a horse before you do much of anything. Then just go slow, short lessons. If he/she seems nervous go back to basics and re-do something they already know.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:25:35 +0000

I owned a horse that had been physcally tormented before she came to my trainer and I. We spent MONTHS working through her issues before she was able to even trust us. Eventually, she realized we weren’t there to hurt her and she had no reason to fear us. I had the strongest bond with her. My advice, if your thinking about rehabilitating, make sure you have the perfect mix of strength and pacence. Also make sure you have a skilled and supportive team behind you.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:52:49 +0000

Absolutely they can be saved. I have rehabilitated several abused horses. All you need to do is rebuild their trust and respect through communication. I truly believe that any horse unless it has brain damage can be rehabilitated with the proper amount of time.
Go to http://www.battenfieldhorsemanship.com for training information.

By: jumper gal

jumper gal — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:02:04 +0000

my horse was abused when he was young he is still hard to catch in the felid but he is one of the best show horses there is

By: Rescue

Rescue — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:24:43 +0000

Thought your readers might be interested in this horse rescue that is doing great things!
Equine Rescue, a non-profit organization located in Bloomingburg, NY, is making a big difference in our community, but is a struggle to meet their day-to-day expenses. Since it was formed in 1996, Equine Rescue has been dedicated to rehabilitating abused and neglected horses and ponies and has helped find homes with people who have given them another chance at being useful riding horses or companions. Their web site is full of heart-warming success stories. Horses who are less adoptable have found a permanent home at the rescue. Lynda Broas, Operator of Equine Rescue, welcomes visitors to the website as well as to the facility to learn more about the program and hopefully volunteer, donate — or both. For more information, contact Lynda Broas at 845.733.6085 or visit http://www.Equine-Rescue.org.

By: aalyssa

aalyssa — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:47:30 +0000

i think its sickening for horses to get abused. my heart aches for those horses. i dont understand how someone could hurt an innocent animal with a beautiful personality. it makes me want to save all the abused and neglected horses!

By: Joy

Joy — Sat, 16 May 2009 08:29:15 +0000

Thank you for this Sight, thank you for trying to save the Horses that can’t talk. I bought a Horse last year out of pity, she was over two hundred pounds under weight- The cost for the first month ran me over $1,000 dollars. She looked a lot like this Mare- Now a year later she weighs 1200 lbs.
She is 17 years old this year.
Why oh why? Can’t people who say, they love Horses just pick up a few books on simply The care of a Horse. I have been urging so many ignorant Horse owners to simply quit having their Mares bred, foals are cute for a few months, than they are neglected And their studs fixed. I live in upper Michigan. Have had a few Horses saved with the Laws help, but now they say’ The law has changed in Michigan, and I have to look the other way- I can’t do that. There is so many Horses up here, one just down the road, the poor old guy, pure white, is just pure bones, my neighbors and I have complained and complained. No help for him. Some people do this out of greed also. Thinking that if you feel sorry for him, you will buy him out of pity!
We need more Laws on all Horses that built America. The slaughter house is not the answer. Just have your Horse fixed, and stop this from getting out of control.
Well, I’m on the way out to the barn to give my two Mares which will never have foals! A hug.
I only wish I could send you a photo of Angel- Before and after. And I am not rich at all. If I can take excellent care of my horses, so can others!
Again thank you, and if you e-mail me, I can send you photos of my Paint Angel, you won’t believe how great she looks now!
Joy Vradenburg
PS- Did I add I am on disabilty with a very fixed income. If I can still pay my bills, and take care of my Horses anyone can.
So Horse abuse in my book is simply a Crime, and one should be punished!

By: Ana

Ana — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:45:43 +0000

Nice article!! The horse I ride is a rescued Arabian, and she’s the greatest. Rescue horses are special!