The local rescue has grown quite large with a following of people who are not only willing to donate, but to believe everything they're told by the rescue. Why people are so willing to give money to a cause they haven't thoroughly researched is beyond me. Why someone will blindly believe everything they're told without looking into matters themselves is also beyond me. It never ceases to amaze me that people will defend this rescue but they've never been there, looked into its policies, followed its dealings, questioned its truthfulness, nor wondered where all the un-named horses have gone. It's not hard to figure out that this is a high kill rescue that puts down horses for a variety of reasons, not just that they're ill or injured. They've been known to murder (yes, I think of them as murderers) horses for no other reason than it's male & has testicles; a high number of arabs have been murdered; young horses are high on the kill list; horses deemed dangerous or having behavioral issues are sometimes never even unloaded from their trailers. It's not known how many horses have been murdered by the rescue's own hands, but we do know from their own postings that they have killed animals by lethal injection. And no, they aren't vets. Hmmmm, makes you wonder doesn't it?
So while I was scooping poop I got to wondering about my own herd. What would happen if this rescue had access to my horses (OVER MY DEAD BODY, well not even then)? I do know that ALL of my horses would be high on "the" list just because they're arabs & part-arabs.
My 21 year old mare would most likely be instantly murdered because they'd deem her dangerous. She almost never perks her ears forward & pins them at anyone approaching her. She's been this way since a baby & has NEVER done anything but have a snarly face. Still, I'm sure that face would scare the rescue into erasing it from this earth. This little mare was a dynamite endurance horse & is still a fun ride. Of course with her previous, freak accident injuries, I'm sure she wouldn't stand a chance even though she is sound. Sorry Wraini, the rescue sure wouldn't rescue you.
My 3 & 2 year old fillies might fare a little better, but I doubt it. The 2 year old is growing fast & needs her feet trimmed every 2 weeks. If she isn't trimmed properly she has issues with her stifles. This is something she'll outgrow as she matures & it'll be a non-issue. But not only does this rescue not provide hoof care for the horses, I consider them too ignorant to be able to realize this gorgeous filly has no issue other than rapid growth. She's a feisty filly who likes to dance & flag her tail so I'm sure she'd be too much for them to handle. My spirited Spring would probably be deemed as being unmanageable. Maybe my 3 year old would have a better chance. She's quite, even lazy & loves her face held. But could they get beyond her pinned ears. She's just another of those horses who seldom perks her ears. She has a bit of a stubborn streak & can have a temper. Adding her temperament to the fact that she's an arab I'm sure would sentence my sweet Carli to her death.
Looking across the pasture at the horse love of my life, I realize that Launi would have no chance. He's big, he's arab, he's a bossy type horse who loves to challenge people. He can be a handful under saddle because he has so much energy, youthfulness & life to him. He's so very smart & I fear that alone would have him deemed dangerous. You know it's not good to have a horse who's intelligence is higher than your own.
By virtue of his testicles my stallion would never even get unloaded from the trailer. He'd go straight to their killing vet. What a horrific shame! While never started under saddle because of a broken back leg as a 2 year old, Shain has more than proven his worth to all who have met him. He loves visitors, loves to be pampered, & is one of the sweetest stallions I've known. He has a wonderful old pedigree that should be preserved & his offspring have been a credit to the breed. Did I mention he's an arab? So even if he would get unloaded from the trailer I'm sure he wouldn't last long. To prove how ignorant this rescue is, you have to know that Shain is the 2007, Region III, Reserve Champion Sport Horse In Hand Stallion.
Maybe my little grey mares, ages 5 & 9, would have a chance. Both are loving & literally maul me while working in their pasture. Maybe their overly friendly attitudes would deem them dangerous? Surely even this rescue isn't that demented. The 5 year old has been started under saddle, although she's baby green. Dippi is going to be a goer under saddle with a bold, forward personality. Would that be too much for "them"? I'd like to think not & that she might be safe. She is after all only a part-arab. My 9 year old, Faye, is the sweetest mare who loves her ears scratched. But she's very sensitive & you can't raise your voice around her. So I'm sure she wouldn't stand a chance with their lack of skills. I know that Faye would make the cutest little girl's horse with the right, gentle, experience hand finishing her training. All something that she couldn't possibly get at that rescue.
It's really a good thing the heat ended my day of cleaning the pastures. I'm not sure my head (about to explode) or heart (about to break) could take much more reflecting on this rescue. It's a very cold feeling to know their history & to know that so many horses are NOT safe with them. If only the horse gods could protect the horses from them.
PS: I hope my reflections have given you pause as to the future of your horse/s should something happen to you. My horses all have their own "godparents" to look after their safety. That's the best thing I can do for my horses. I hope you make it the best you do for yours.
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