Abused Horse Adopted [link]
Carolyn Carver | Sep. 19, 2008
One of four severely malnourished horses rescued about a month ago is now recovering with a new adopted family.
Five horses were originally rescued from a Central Point home by animal control toward the end of August.
One died of starvation almost immediately.
The Equamore Foundation in Ashland took in the other four horses.
The two mares and two stallions showed signs of starvation and their unkempt feet and manes showed long term neglect, the organizations volunteers said.
But with the costs of caring for horses going up, Sarah, the healthiest of the four horses was adopted by one of the organizations volunteers, Barbara Reel.
And taken home to finish the long road to recovery.
"She seemed to be so appreciative of the good care. it's hard to describe, I mean horses sometimes don't show a lot of emotion but she was definitely happy to be rescued," Reel said.
Now Sarah is living at an Eagle Point ranch with eight other horses.
But reel said she would like to know more about Sarah's history so that she help her recover the best she can.
Volunteers at the Equamore Foundation said the other three horses are still recovering and they are starting to feel more comfortable and confident around people.
I couldn't help but highlight how reporters think that an "unkempt mane" is a sign of neglect. I'd like to show one how I can have my horses' long, thick mane absolutely perfect one day, and he can have a mass of wind snarls (like dredlocks) the next. If they don't have bows and barrettes like a toy dog they're clearly abused?
Likewise, my horse is "definitely happy" to be covered from head to hoof in mud. I know this because if a drop of water from a hose touches him, he immediately goes and rolls in the only bare spot in the entire pasture.
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