Equamore horses

Equamore Sanctuary’s Christmas at the Barn

December 11, 2012
Equamore horses, Equamore News & Events, Rescue Work, Scheduled Events

This afternoon, Equamore Sanctuary hosted a Christmas at the Barn party with stable tours, stories about the horses, and hot chocolate, cider, and other goodies, creating a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn more about Equamore. It was a beautiful, sunny (if chilly) afternoon, and all visitors arriving at the barn were first greeted by Magic, below. After saying hello to Magic, visitors walked through the barn, where Equamore board members, staff, and volunteers were on hand to introduce…

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Two new horses arrive at Equamore Sanctuary

December 5, 2012
Equamore horses, Equamore News & Events

Wishes and Shane have just arrived at Equamore Sanctuary — and for the first time in a long while, they’ll be guaranteed a safe, warm winter ahead. These two lovely horses were rescued from a situation that is, sadly, not uncommon: good intentions that can, unfortunately, lead to neglect. Wishes and Shane were owned by people who didn’t realize the specialized care they need. Shane is missing a lot of teeth, and while he was in a pasture, he wasn’t…

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Equamore featured in Ashland Daily Tidings

November 27, 2012
Equamore horses, Equamore News & Events, Rescue Work

The Ashland Daily Tidings published a feature today about animal rescue and people in the community who support rescue groups and sanctuaries in many different ways. Along with the Tidings feature is a video featuring members of the community who rescue animals — including a few voices from Equamore. Executive director Linda Davis talks about having been around horses all her life and having seen a lot of neglect, abuse, and cruelty — and, all too often, she’s found that horses have nowhere to…

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Happy Anniversary to Sara

November 14, 2012
Equamore horses, Equamore News & Events

It was a treat to be at Equamore last week for this very special event: the one-year anniversary of Sara and her “person,” Equamore board vice-president Ruth Kennedy. Being a “person” to Sara means walking, grooming, and visiting her — as well as proffering treats (Sara and Ruth share an apple at the end of nearly every day). After Sara was rescued from severe neglect by Equamore back in 2008, she was placed twice in adopted homes and twice returned. In February of 2010, the sanctuary became her…

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Destiny Headshot

Destiny

November 10, 2012
Departed Friends

Rescued and fully sponsored by an Equamore volunteer, Destiny was able to enjoy her retirement at Equamore Sanctuary until she succumbed to a series of whole-body inflamations in 2012.

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Kizzy

August 7, 2012
Departed Friends

Down On Her Knees Chestnut QTR Mare Entry Date – 3/15/11 Type of rescue – Surrendered Reason – Could not be ridden Special needs – Previcox daily A Quarter Horse mare named Kizzy was surrendered to us in 2011 thin and with teeth needing serious attention. Her owner said that every time she put a saddle on the mare, Kizzy would fall to her knees. And it’s no wonder as both Kizzy’s front legs are very bowed and extremely “over…

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Snoopy Featured

Bold Ruler (Snoopy)

August 7, 2012
Departed Friends

The First Equamore Horse Chestnut Arab Gelding Entry Date – from the beginning when Equamore was founded in 1991 Type of rescue – Surrendered Reason – Spared from euthanasia Special needs – Special feeds Snoopy was the first official Equamore horse! After an accident severing a nerve in his neck, his owner was unable to afford treatment and rehabilitation and he was scheduled for euthanasia. Equamore’s executive director intervened and Snoopy subsequently became the first Equamore horse when it was…

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Shane

February 22, 2012
Departed Friends

“For the Love of Wishes” Entry Date –  December, 2012 at 30  years of age Type of rescue – Surrendered Reason – Starvation Special needs – Dental work, special feeds Shane came to us as an elderly horse, near starvation because his owners, despite their love for him, did not understand that elderly horses may not be able to get the nutrition they need merely by grazing. When Shane’s condition was reported to law enforcement, his owners surrendered him and…

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