In final month’s article I informed you a couple of horse I had just lately taken in. He got here right here from a rescue in Tennessee that was closing down. A number of totally different individuals have been serving to with the horses that have been left homeless when this place closed. Evidently nobody knew a lot, if something, in regards to the horse I agreed to take. I used to be informed a number of totally different “tales” about his age, breed, and so forth. All these details appeared defective when certainly the horse arrived at Rainhill.
No huge deal. This horse wanted a house, and we had a spot, so the small print have been not likely vital. However, I questioned, “What’s the actual story of this horse?” And I saved questioning day-after-day as I used to be round him and rapidly seen what a gorgeous animal he was. He has impeccable manners and appears me within the face once I converse to him. He fastidiously watches all the pieces that’s taking place round him and virtually looks like he’s on the lookout for somebody or one thing. A misplaced good friend? A earlier proprietor? Ah, if solely they might discuss!
I used to be informed he was an aged (previous) Standardbred. I’ve been round many Standardbreds and this horse didn’t appear to be one. However nonetheless I questioned. So, I did one thing I had by no means carried out earlier than. I acquired him DNA examined! A number of pulled mane hairs have been despatched to a spot in New Jersey (DNA TEST MY HORSE). Two weeks later, there was one query answered. BREED. The check mentioned he was a Morgan. Ha, I by no means would have guessed.
However the larger query nonetheless looms – he’s lined in scars, huge and small – how did he get them? He doesn’t appear to be in any ache, the cuts all healed way back. However no matter occurred definitely was life-changing for him. He walks with a bizarre wobble, making him unrideable however undoubtedly very loveable.
With trendy equine medication and higher de-worming practices, horses reside longer than ever earlier than, which I at all times say is the excellent news and the unhealthy information. Humane societies are crammed with canines and cats that people can hold for 2 years and horses reside into their thirties. Think about what number of house owners, good and unhealthy, a horse may have over 30 years! There isn’t any telling what occurred to this horse in his lifetime. I’m simply pleased he’s right here now, the place he can calm down understanding that his path of tears is over.
He got here with the identify Raje and I do know he would love a sponsor. The sponsorship is $25 a month or a one-time price of $300 a yr. Rainhill couldn’t function with out the generosity of caring of us like your self. These horses didn’t ask to be born however they do should be fed and cared for. Received’t you please assist?
Rainhill is a non-profit 501c3 group that cares for previous and disabled horses for his or her lifetime, giving them a protected place to stay out their lives in peace.
Thanks for studying our little tales and should God bless you for any assist chances are you’ll present.
-by Karen Thurman
Rainhill Equine Facility
11125 Ky. Hwy. 185
Bowling Inexperienced, KY 42101
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