Thoroughbreds "Abandoned" at Local Stable are Now with Miranda's Rescue and HRHR

The stories kept circulating around Humboldt County's equine community . . . FOURTEEN horses abandoned at a local stable.  What happened to those horses?  The story is complicated and is one played out countless times in the TB racing industry.  Horses are bred in high numbers to produce the few stellar progeny who actually make it to the track.  Of those, fewer still become moneymakers.  What happens to the hundreds . . . thousands of horses who don't "produce"?  They end up abandoned, given away, sent to auction.  If you are interested in learning more of the plight of forsaken thoroughbreds, please follow the blog TB Friends, written by the amazing Joe Shelton who maintains a TB rescue of over 100 horses.

Back to our local story . . . 14 horses intended to be the foundation of a Humboldt County breeding operation were "left" at a local stable when their owners' fortunes changed.  Over the last few months many people have assisted with these horses.  Foremost is Shannon Miranda.  Shannon, the driving force behind Miranda's Rescue, has been providing support, resources, and encouragement for the people who were left with the care of the "herd".  Many of the horses have already been placed.  Shannon has the remaining seven.  Of these, two will be coming to Heart of the Redwoods.  The horses are now clear for adoption.

Each horse has a story and needs. Some are immediately available for adoption, some have extensive medical needs.  Potential adopters will be screened by the Rescues to ensure they will be able to meet the physical and emotional needs of each horse.

1.  "Miss T"

The 16 year old chestnut mare is the mother of several of the other horses.  A brood mare all her life, she is done having babies.  She is well behaved on the ground.  We do not believe she has ever been ridden   Contact Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue for more information.

2.  "Lilly"  is 9  years old.  She has been on the track.  She was well - behaved on the ground.  Contact Miranda's Rescue for more information.

3.  Byron is a 4 year old gelding.  We do not know the extent of his training.  Contact HRHR for more information.

 

 4.  Yearling filly - this cute girl had an umbilical hernia and will be needing surgery.  Donations can be sent to Miranda's Rescue.

5."Kiss" is a 3 year old chestnut mare with blaze.   Training level is unknown.  She was well behaved on the ground.  Miss T is her mother.  She is available for adoption through Miranda's Rescue.

6.  Bay Mare - 9 years old . . . believed to be adopted.

7.  Bay Gelding - 4 years old . . . believed to be adopted.

The cost of caring for these horses is significant.  Miranda's Rescue would be very appreciative of donations to assist with their care.  Donations can be made conveniently via their web page - click HERE.