Meet Topaz, Heavenly Horse Haven's adoptable animal of the week

(March 20, 2020) — My Valley News of California writes: Topaz is a mare with a history, and before she landed at Heavenly Horse Haven, her future was quite murky. Topaz. Heavenly Horse Haven. Anza, California, Riverside County. “She came from San Diego Animal Control as part of a cruelty case,” ranch owner Gina Perrin…

Rescue Me: Bear Valley Rescue (Canada)

By VIVIAN GRANT Many people don't realize that when they sell their horse at auction there is a VERY big risk that it will be purchased by a meat buyer. The majority of horses sold at livestock auctions do go for meat. At every auction we have attended, about 80 to 90% of the horses…

Rescue Me: Ophelya’s Story

By TAMARA GAINER Ophelya is a 7 year old Belgian draft horse. From what we can piece together about her past she was a lead mare on an Amish hitch team. At some point she started to lose her sight. Not being able to see is a scary thing for humans. Now imagine you're an…

Rescue Me: New England Equine Rescue

by CHASTITY WEESE for Tuesday's Horse NEW ENGLAND EQUINE RESCUES (NEER) is a growing 501 (c) (3) federally recognized non profit organization. NEER networks with horse people all over the New England region. They are dedicated to helping horses and horse rescues in many different ways. NEER's founder Beth Hill Ross explains, “There is no…

Rescue Me: After the Finish line

After the Finish Line TM is a horse protection organization who help Thoroughbreds transition off the racetrack into a second career through the funding of qualified rescues and retirement organizations that support, rehabilitate and retrain them. The organization's name was inspired by the book called “After the Finish Line: Race Against Slaughter” by Bill Heller.…

Rescue Me: Crosswinds Equine Rescue

It was with great pleasure I learned about Crosswinds Equine Rescue (CWER), a wonderful horse welfare organization located in Illinois. This rescue is well put together and has been a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit for 5 years. AnnMarie Cross is the president of CWER, and I have really enjoyed getting to know more about this special…