Rescued 7 horses pics inside

[txminipinto]

I'm personally more concerned about the deworming. Please do not deworm these guys with ivermectin at first. I'm confident they are loaded with parasites and ivermectin could cause a large kill, which could kill the horses. Start with Safe Guard (Fenbendazole), then Strongid (Pyrantel Pamoate), and then Ivermectin. I would consult a vet first though.

 

[Endless]

Thank God there are some people out there willing to step in!!! Great job!! And what a great thing for your children learning from you on how to make the worlds wrongs right! One little deed at a time! I find its way to easy for people to walk away! Its going to be a ton of work but I always found it worth it! Good luck and again THANKYOU for doing what you felt was right!

Also just my opinion but when you do start to grain them I would start with a good quality senior feed like Purina senior as it is easier to digest and no telling what shape their tummys are in. And I would start them with a small amount and work my way up! And in the mean time maybe a good salt/mineral block or tub as they sure look like they could use the extra nutrients right now!! And I would be careful with the alfalfa cubes to start with as they are quite rich and could founder a starving horse quicker than the grass. I am not an expert just my opinion!

 

[maplegum]

Those photos were very hard to look at. I can't imagine how hard it must be seeing them in the flesh (and bones).

How can that man sleep at night? probably very well, as people like that don't have a heart, don't have a soul.

Thank you Kim. Thank you for giving these magnificant animals a second chance at life. I had tears in my eyes when you mentioned that they had a positive energy about them on your last visit to them. What an amazing reward. Please keep us posted on their progress.

xox Leonie xox

 

[Keri]

Good for you! I think a summer on that 30 acres will do wonders for them!

 

[mininik]

Have you tried contacting a real rescue for help with these horses? If they need basic care that you cannot provide (veterinary, farrier, worming, feed) due to lack of finances or experience, I believe it would be best to get them into capable hands ASAP.

 

[Reble]

Oh I never seen this thread with the pictures.

So glad you got them out of there, poor things, they look terrible

God Bless you, you did the right thing in my eyes

 

[Watcheye]

 

[Endless]

Hi, just wondered how the horses are doing? I bet they are loving that green grass!!

 

[Chaos Ranch]

Hi, just wondered how the horses are doing? I bet they are loving that green grass!!

Oh my gosh... you would not believe how well they are doing !!!

They are already starting to get a better shine on their coats and you should see what they do when I whistle for them... they all jump their heads up, no matter how far down the pasture they are, and they come running, full bore acrost that pasture their manes and tails flying straight out behind them. It just makes me want to cry they're so beautiful. They let me come pet them, well , except for the chestnut mare with the yearling filly (who is still nursing on that mare.) We're going to catch that little yearling filly and get her broke from her momma. Momma has good weight, and the filly does to, but she's a yearling and should have already been weaned.

I am so proud of these horses. They are improving on a daily basis... I can see a change in them every single day and it just makes me so happy.

 

[Endless]

Oh thats great I am so happy for you and the horses!! I think they know when people are looking out for them! Can't wait to see more pictures!!

 

[MyBarakah]

You are SOOOOOOOOO awesome to do what you've done! Totally brought tears to my eyes to see the pictures and read about these horses. That guy ought to be SHOT!!!!!!! How dare a person do that to a animal!!!!!! That speaks volumes about a person!

You are the guardian angle for those horses! So nice of you to have the land/acres for the horses that are in such need! You are such a GREAT person to take it upon yourself to help them!!

Can't wait to see the "after" pictures of these horses!

 

[zoey829]

You are awesome!!! I am ashme of huamn beings when I see what they do to animals. I seen a little girl in your pic and just think about how she knows the feeling of helping and making a difference. Most kids or even adults can comprehend. Kudos to you and may God bless

 

[Mercysmom]

J-EEE-sus! Holy Mary Mother of God....those poor horses.

I commend you for taking on these guys, they will thrive under your good care. I do want to offer you a bit of advice though....... call your animal control/local police/humane society, and tell them the story and get it on record that you JUST GOT THEM.......someone may not know all the info, and call you in for animal cruelty.

I honestly can't understand why the humane society had not already been involved. Didn't at least ONE of the neighbors call it in?? Obviously you were not the only one who knew about it.

Thank you for rescuing them; I'm sure they'll repay your kindness a hundred times over.

Leia

Thank you for rescuing them; I'm sure they'll repay your kindness a hundred times over.

Leia

You will never know how grateful they truly, really are...

Denise

Silversong Farm

 

[PaintedPromiseRanch]

haven't been on the forum in a while so hadn't see this but this thread brought me to tears... God bless you!!

we've got the opposite problem here, got in a donkey a few weeks ago that is horribly obese... thank God his crest hadn't broken over though! he thinks he is starving but he is on a good minimal diet of grass hay... he was actually eating mostly bread and tortillas!!!

anyway i also saw the pics from one week later and you are doing fabulous with them

 

[HGFarm]

Wow, you guys are total ANGELS!! That is awesome that you took them in and glad to hear they are doing better!!! One problem with horses suddenly getting a bunch of food when they have been starved badly is that they can actually go into shock and die from the sudden intake..... Obviously this didnt happen, luckily.

Yes, I would want to beat the guy up that had these- any place he can be turned in to for animal cruelty or neglect there? He obviously has money for other things... He bragged about his other acres- but I would be scared to see what he even has on that!!

Have you spoken with any of your local farriers, etc.. to see if any work could be donated? Maybe even a one time trim to help these horses out? I would make flyers, and hang signs and visit the feed stores, etc... sometimes they would be glad to donate even a tube or two of wormer or a bag of feed.

Keep us posted- that is SO sad.....