Sadly, I keep my horse at a place that would be perfect for equine welfare issues. 2 foals died from neglect (they did a self-diagnosis, didn't take them to the vet or have the vet come out, they don't clean stalls & when they do, the stalls still look horrible, & they don't scrub & disinfect feed & water buckets, especially when there are bird droppings), the pasture & stall conditions are terrible, a total of 5 horses passed away (all 5 could've been prevented), more than 2 or 3 horses had to get vet attention on injuries, a lot of the mares are skinny (no matter how "hard" they try to "fatten" them up), they keep breeding (9 foals last year & 2 this year), & they have more than 35 horses on less than 12 acres with no grass, & sometimes they don't feel like putting hay in the pastures for the horses & ponies.
If I cold take in a horse or two I would. I have the land and fencing. I am on a rescue list but so far no horses.
To Lauren: I'm sorry to hear about the neglect ahppening at your barn, but i am puzzled as well. If it is that bad, then why haven't you moved barnsand/or called the Animal Control on them? I'm not trying to be mean, just wondering.
Julie is right... I'm wondering the same thing... I would never keep my horses in a place like that...
To the boarder who has the bad living conditions: If the management doesn't clean up, your arms broken? If you see something that "is not right" have you reported it? I sure hope you take better care of your horse and it's surroundings. There's nothing wrong with righting a wrong, just do it diplomatically. You never know, it might be appreciated!