Care For Rescue Horses
Entering The Facility
Initial Check Up & Testing
Every horse entering the facility will be kept in a separate area until checked and cleared by a licensed Vet to care for rescue horses.
This protects the new horse and other horses already in our care. They all receive a Coggins Test as well as other testing if the Vet deems it necessary after the initial physical and check up, and then they will be vaccinated. All horses are seen by a Farrier to ensure they have healthy hooves and if not, we will do everything we can to get their hoooves back to normal.
Safe harbor until the all clear
Why is it important?
What is safe harbor?
This is when a new arrival is in quarantine until all tests and an evaluation is made between the vet, farier, and facility. Abused and neglected horses are often too weak to be put out with the other horses and we do not want them to get hurt.
If you surrender your horse, we will meet together (before quarantine) and sign the appropriate documents. We will explain what we do and what your rights are after surrendering your horse(s). We are here to make sure that your horse gets the best and most optimal care. If possible and the horse can be rehabilitated, we do thorough interviews to place them in loving homes.
What are the advantages of the quarantine program?
With this method, we can best make a decision of how your horse is managed and all other aspects concerning your horse.
- 1st Week: Overall Health
- 2nd Week: Individual Observation
- 3rd Week: Housing the horse
- 4th Week: Training or retirement evaluation
- Longterm retirement: When a horse can no longer be ridden and needs pasture rest
Horse Appearance
Breed Identification and Age
There are several methods of horse identification, some natural, some manmade like DNA. Regardless of the methodology, each has its proper application.
Basic horse colors include; Bay, Dark bay, Chestnut, Sorrel, Black, Brown, Gray, and Roans. Patterns include; Appaloosa, Pinto, Buckskin, Duns, Palomino, and White.
Each breed has its characteristics by which can be helpful. The breed characteristics differ from body height, color, markings, weight, purpose, and temperament.
Many have different body and bone structure, including the shape of the head and face, and their eyes. Our exam is part of the care for rescue horses.
Without any knowledge of the age, checking the horses teeth is the preferred method.
The size, shape, color, and the angle of the teeth along with the Galvayne's Groove, usually btween ages 10 and 30, help make a fair estimate of the horse's age. There are other identifiers in their teeth too.