SAFE has recently taken in 6 new horses. They were surrendered to us by their owner, who was no longer able to care for them, due to physical and financial set backs. The horses were all in decent weight, but had not received farrier or dental care in many years. Most had extremely overgrown feet, causing lameness and discomfort. Two other horses belonging to the same owner were humanely euthanized due to pain and old age.
Our decision to take these horses was based on several factors. We felt that without our intervention, the horses would continue to suffer, and were likely to become thin once winter set in. We also have reason to believe that there was a genuine risk that one or all of the mares would be impregnated, either accidentally or intentionally.
The six horses now reside at Safe Harbor in Redmond. Valor is stalled at night and spends his days in a private paddock. The other five are living together in a small pasture where they can be safely quarantined from the rest of the herd.
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Valor 3 year old QH stallion, now a gelding |
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Nashville 11 year old QH mare dam of Valor |
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Angel 27 year old QH mare dam of Cosmo |
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Cosmo 13 year old QH gelding son of Angel |
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CJ (Calamity Jane) 17 year old QH mare |
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Renee 19 year old QH mare |
