She was adopted but recently returned when her adopter's life circumstances changed. Pepper is located in Frederick, MD, Adopted - Portia is an est 15yo Walking Horse mare that comes to GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender. This leads to unnecessary suffering for the affected animals, both while at the kill pen and during or after shipping to their next location, and puts more horses at risk of disease and discomfort at any location to which these horses travel. Taylor is NOT a beginner's horse, he is NOT a "friend" or "husband" horse. She is currently sound and rideable, ADOPTED - Gemma is a registered 2003 model, 13.0+h Paso Fino mare. ADOPTED Daisy is a 2003 REGISTERED Tn Walking Horse mare that came to GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender. He is extremely sweet and gentle. Extremely sweet and gentle. She was recently ridden by a beginner adult a Halloween fun show and did amazing with her rider. By comparison, approximately 10 to 12% of the U.S. equine population dies or is euthanized each year. She was willing to ride up to the mounting block for dismounting. Patches is a majestic American Paint horse who arrived at the rescue after being abandoned by his owner. Romeo is a GORGEOUS Paso Fino Gelding who stands 14.2 hands tall. Paris is a beautiful black sabino with chrome to spare. She has hopped a couple cross rails, but not any serious jumping. Unfortunately Stetson had a colic episode in February and tests have revealed that Stetson is dealing with both Lyme disease and EPM and is currently undergoing treatment. Midnight is currently in Frederick, MD, Status: Not avaialble, in long term foster, Adopted- Pepper is a beautiful 16yo tobiano Foxtrotter mare. They asked GAIT if we could help and we said yes! She also bathes and hauled when when brought to the farm. Horse slaughter is the practice of slaughtering horses to produce meat for consumption. He is sound and fit and can enjoy hours of trail riding. Very well broke to ride and has been used on trails. We need your help to save slaughter bound horses in Tennessee, the auction is in just a few days. Although she is skeptical at first, you can see the relief in her eyes once she realizes that she isnt about to suffer under the heavy hand of a human. Sweet, snuggly- most well . Loves to be brushed and loved on. She will do best with a patient novice or above, she has a lovely gait and is also happy to just walk. ADOPTED - Chiefis a stunning 22yo Spotted Mountain Horse. Sid joined GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender in July of this year. He's good in his stall and is very happy out in the field as long as his dietary needs are being met, he cannot maintain his weight on pasture and hay alone. She asked GAIT, Inc. for help and thanks to a very generous supporter, Sue Fanelli of EQ Knowledge in Culpeper VA, who offered him a temporary foster home while we get his Cushings treated, he is now safe with us. His adoption fee is $800. Stands perfect for everything. Lone star is a scam. She is well gaited, with a lovely trail covering gait. The nearly-dry water troughs looked like they hadn't been cleaned in weeks. They either need to complete quarantine and be evaluated or have been evaluated and have training issues that need to be addressed before they will be placed for adoption. Loves attention and to be loved on. There are many times even vaccinated horses will become sick from diseases that they are exposed to at an horse auction barn even the most elite horse auction services. Individuals or rescues who bail horses from kill pens frequently then must bear significant, unforeseen costsbeyond the bail priceto get the horses healthy. This month's auction rescue is in TN, our Tennessee shelter is planning an auction rescue to save horses from being purchased by kill buyers and shipped to slaughter. By participating in these malicious bail-outs, well-intentioned buyers inadvertently provide kill buyers with much higher profits, which they then can use to send more horses to slaughter. Very well broke to ride and drive. She contacted us and of course we welcomed her back. The vast majority of horses who become victims of this industry could be sold, donated or otherwise rehomed. Her gait is to die for. Additionally, kill pen bail-outs may try to upsell medical services for an additional price indicating that the horses are not already receiving proper medical care, quarantine, deworming and vaccinations. By adopting a horse from one of these organizations, you are not only saving that horse, you are making room at the shelter for another horse to be saved. This page was designed to help save "Slaughter Bound Horses" whom have. Riding updates Bay Standardbred gelding, 16 years old, 15.3 hh. Arrow is a 1999 model registered Paso Fino gelding. Some horses end up traveling from one auction to another, changing hands numerous times, before they end up at the slaughter plant. return (number < 1000) ? Amish work horse, rescued from Cleveland, Tennessee kill pen. ADOPTED - Misha is a 18yo, 14.1h (est) Walking Horse mare. Many of these horses are transported from the United States, where horse slaughter plants have been closed since 2007. They cannot balance properly and they are denied food, water and rest. Your donation is tax deductible Status: Currently in long-term foster Name: Adala and Baron - bonded pair Breed: Grade Walking Horse type Age: 21 and 16 (est) Gender: mare and gelding Size: 15h est Handler Appropriate: novice However, the average price for a horse in a kill pen is between $250 and $300. is currently packing advanced beginner youth riders in the ring and has also done well on the trail with novice riders. We are hoping to have Taco available for adoption late summer or early fall. Extremely sweet and gentle. An international market for horse meat drives the export and slaughter of American equines in Mexico and Canada. These horses would be sold, donated or otherwise rehomed; however, kill buyers outbid legitimate horse owners and rescues at auctions, robbing horses of ever having a second chance at life. We hope to have her ready for her new adopter in the very near future. His current owner's family has had life changes that make it impossible for them to keep him through the winter and asked for our help. He is trail experienced, but is a little on the sensitive side. She does well in the ring alone or with others and is great on the trail with small groups, we have not ridden her alone, we don't feel she's quite ready for that yet. She comes to us via one of our trainers, Ashley Lauer, after the owner asked to surrender her. That means no riding through the auction, all seven horses go in as one lot and must be bought all together. The lady is shady and never answered our questions. This is a been there, done that mare who's former rider outgrew her. Oakley is an 11yo (est) Spotted Saddle Horse mare. The initial purchase of the horse can also be cheaper at an auction. Kira is "medium" brio, she's a very willing mare and once she trusts you will carry you anywhere. We are taking these horses down to, Copyright 2023, 2012 - 2022 All rights reserved |. GAIT was able to then bring her in once we had room. She has completed well over 120 days of professional training, has a solid foundation and is doing well on trails. In offering horses for bail-out, buyers often employ a ship-to-slaughter date as a ticking clock, a scare tactic to dupe well-intentioned people into paying the sums demanded. Has a ranch brand on his shoulder. Beauty is getting mileage at 2 Bears Farm. The language used by the entity in question, however, can be a telltale sign. Little Hooves Rescue is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that has been bringing in new miniature horses, donkeys and mules from auctions and kill pens every month. She was sold to a gentleman that wanted to breed her with a buy-back agreement. Loves to be with you all the time. They will continue to purchase more horses; some to be sold via bail-outs, and others who will be sent to slaughter in Canada and Mexico. He is sound and ready for your trail adventures. Oakley still has some mileage and experience to gain before we are going to feel comfortable allowing her to be adopted, but she's almost ready. A healed injury that prevents the horse from being routinely ridden The age range can very from 1-35 years old Halter broke only or with minimal ground work done Retired from daily riding but still able to be lightly ridden (1-2 hours 1-2 times per month) She is UTD on vaccines, coggins and dental. Loves attention and to be loved on.Very well broke to ride and drive a cart. She has a beautiful natural saddle gait and self carriage, is being ridden by novice and beginner youth riders right now. After almost 6 months of training, he has made little progress as a riding horse and we feel it will be in his best interest to place him as a companion horse in a quiet environment. Beauty is a mid-Teens registered Walking Horse mare with impeccable foundation bloodlines. She is being ridden in a french link snaffle. This is why horse kill pens are often filled with horses who were once used for riding or breeding. Please consider joining the Crusade for Horses! She and Delilah come to GAIT, Inc. as owner surrenders after the owner passed away and the family reached out to ask for our help. Further, when you adopt from a reputable organization you are not contributing to the profitability of kill-buying and horse slaughter. - Meet Paris -because everyone wants a bit of "bling" in their lives, and Paris has it! We understand the emotion involved, and how very difficult it is to resist trying to help the horses marketed through these bail-out schemeswe feel just the same way. horses (competitions, rodeos and races), or former wild horses who are privately owned. The idea of slaughtering companion animals is unacceptable to the American people and will never be embraced. Privacy Policy Legal Info, Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company, utilize the resources shared by the ASPCA. Watch for more information on this very unique young lady in early spring. He self loads, he's great for the farrier and vet, stands straight tied or cross tied and loves attention. We do not know when FoxyB left his breeder because no transfer of ownership was ever filed with TWHBEA. In fact, another aspect of this predatory scheme is that kill buyers have little incentive to provide better care, because the horses who are suffering and injured will likely inspire more urgency in the appeals for a compassionate person to bail them at inflated prices. Donating stock is an easy way to support Animals' Angels.