About a year ago, something wonderful happened at Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue. A new team of six committed people took over the management of the non-profit. New volunteers were recruited, an effective corporate structure was re-developed, and once again horses started to be rescued. Today HRHR is responsible for the welfare of 10 horses. Each horse has rehab needs: think of this as being healed and prepared for continued productive relationships with humans. We have long known that rescuing horses is a community effort. Today we are asking all of you to become horse rescuers! Here are the horses that need your help.
Bryron is a stunning four year old, still a baby in many ways. He was bred to race but the economy and other issues changed those plans. Left at pasture for almost two years, Byron just came to HRHR. He will need ground training and saddle training - a complete foundation to enable him to share his amazing qualities safely with people.
Chip is a breath under 14 hands and is coming to HRHR tomorrow. He is SUCH a good boy! Born in July, 2007 he is halter broke and leads. He needs extensive training.
Charlie is approaching the point where he will be available for adoption. His story is a good illustration of how we work at HRHR. When Chuck was surrendered to the Rescue he was a 17 year old, neglected mustang stallion. First stop was North Coast Veterinary Hospital for a gelding appointment. Chuck needed time to recover emotionally and physically. He is now in training with Jody Swanlund. Thank you Jody for donating your time and skill - it is part of the rehabilitation process that is changing and saving Charlie's life.
Levi came into the Rescue in July. In severe pain from her badly foundered front hoofs, she needed some immediate relief. Xrays and a treatment plan following the founder rehab protocol developed by Pete Ramey and Dr. Debra Taylor at Auburn University were the first step. Talented trimmer Jessica White is donating her time as an essential part of the team desperately trying to save this mare's life. To make a difference we need to continue to provide her with expensive therapy boots and pads, mineral supplements, and weekly White Lightning treatments. We think we can make a difference and that in the end Levi will be sound.
Angel. LOOK AT THIS MARE!!!!!! She is SO adoptable. Trainer Heather Snow-Flamer said she has had extensive training at one time in her life (thank you Heather for all you do for us!). Angel is great little riding horse. Senior horses have SO MUCH TO OFFER. Please adopt this mare.
Captain Jack joined HRHR on June 21st. His "savior" was a kind-hearted woman in Fort Dick who took him in when he was abandoned by his long time owner. Jack had some medical needs and HRHR was contacted. Dr. Branch of NCHV has been wonderful with this boy, treating a long term low grade infection. Just cleared for exercise and light riding (to start), Jack's "horse team" can now begin the process of preparing him for adoption.
Long time friends of HRHR will recognize Olive, who was one of the 40 horses seized by Humboldt County in 2008 in a heart-wrenching hoarding case. Currently in training with Heather Snow-Flamer, we believe that Olive will soon be a very adoptable riding horse. Heather, thank you for donating you time and talent to give Olive the best chance for a wonderful life.
Bodie . . . after five years in a small, manure filled enclosure, Bodie is delighted to run free in the pastures donated to HRHR. We have many "silent" partners whose generosity makes it possible for the team to exist. Bodie would be such a wonderful companion horse. How would you, her adopter benefit? You would get to share her infectious joy.
In addition to these nine horses HRHR is responsible for the life-long care of a senior pony, Legacy. We are very grateful to our foster homes who are providing exceptional care for Sophia and Quincy.
Our Board of Directors recently met to review HRHR's expenditures between June 2010 and July 2011. Here is a "snapshot" of those expenditures (click on image to make it bigger). We are highly committed to ensuring that the funding generously donated by our community of fellow horse rescuers is effectively managed. All donated funds go for the welfare of HRHR horses.
As we move into our fundraising season, we want to thank all of you for what you have helped to create over the last year. Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue is again thriving and rescuing horses. The horses who come to us have needs that must be met to prepare them for adoption. We will continue to need your help and would like to invite you to be horse rescuers, your generous donations make the work possible.
Charlie getting a lesson from Jody Swanlund.
Levi's damaged front left hoof upon intake.
Levi getting her first trim from Jessica White.
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