[kyryah]

Originally Posted by myspookypony

I do understand completely that most rescue do not have happy endings. It just kinda something that itching at my mind, you know? I think of getting a nice healthy happy horse but I just can't push the word rescue out of my mind.

It is a wonderful, and rewarding thing, to rescue a horse. As long as you know what you are getting yourself into, and that there are not always happy endings, you could give it a try.

How experienced are you with horses? Even if you have never owned one, have you been around them a lot? Are you familiar with the day to day care of healthy horse? A rescue is going to take expotentially a lot more care.

Do you have friends that are long time horse people that can help give you advice/care for your rescue? Some injuries simply cannot be treated by one person, and some rescues have been abused and can exibit dangerous behavior. Are you going to be able to care for a potentially dangerous horse that is injured, while protecting yourself?

Do you know that there is a very real chance that o matter how much good care and doctoring a rescue recieves, there is a very real chance that they will never be ridden, and a very real chance that it will all be for naught and you will have to euthanize? Do you have a way to dispose of the body?

Are you willing and able to recognize that you are in over your head, that you need more help, and surrender your horse to a "real" rescue facility that is better equipped to handle the burden?

If you can answer these questions positively, then you may be ready.

Another suggestion would be to adopt a horse from an established rescue, one that has already been vet checked and is on the road to recovery but still in need.

Kristina

[myspookypony]

Originally Posted by kyryah

It is a wonderful, and rewarding thing, to rescue a horse. As long as you know what you are getting yourself into, and that there are not always happy endings, you could give it a try.

How experienced are you with horses? Even if you have never owned one, have you been around them a lot? Are you familiar with the day to day care of healthy horse? A rescue is going to take expotentially a lot more care.

Do you have friends that are long time horse people that can help give you advice/care for your rescue? Some injuries simply cannot be treated by one person, and some rescues have been abused and can exibit dangerous behavior. Are you going to be able to care for a potentially dangerous horse that is injured, while protecting yourself?

Do you know that there is a very real chance that o matter how much good care and doctoring a rescue recieves, there is a very real chance that they will never be ridden, and a very real chance that it will all be for naught and you will have to euthanize? Do you have a way to dispose of the body?

Are you willing and able to recognize that you are in over your head, that you need more help, and surrender your horse to a "real" rescue facility that is better equipped to handle the burden?

If you can answer these questions positively, then you may be ready.

Another suggestion would be to adopt a horse from an established rescue, one that has already been vet checked and is on the road to recovery but still in need.

Kristina

I was definity looking into adopting from a rescue
The only question I can't answer positivly is disposal of the body Chances are I won't be rescuing but I just wanted to see what it takes,

Oh and I have been riding for about 10 years, training and such. For three years I was in charge of cleaning, watering, mixing grains, making bedding, bringing in/putting out horses. I have alot trained alot of horses and worked with rescues before. A thoroughbred I leased was a severe rescue case

[kyryah]

Originally Posted by myspookypony

I was definity looking into adopting from a rescue
The only question I can't answer positivly is disposal of the body Chances are I won't be rescuing but I just wanted to see what it takes,

Oh and I have been riding for about 10 years, training and such. For three years I was in charge of cleaning, watering, mixing grains, making bedding, bringing in/putting out horses. I have alot trained alot of horses and worked with rescues before. A thoroughbred I leased was a severe rescue case

Good! Sounds like you know what you are doing I wasn't asking questions to pick at you, I just wanted you to ask those questions yourself

I say give it a shot, if you feel comfortable doing it. Like I said, just be prepared, and don't ever shy away from asking for help, and you will be fine.

Kristina

[myspookypony]

Originally Posted by kyryah

Good! Sounds like you know what you are doing I wasn't asking questions to pick at you, I just wanted you to ask those questions yourself

I say give it a shot, if you feel comfortable doing it. Like I said, just be prepared, and don't ever shy away from asking for help, and you will be fine.

Kristina

Haha, I knew you weren't picking at me. I really appreciate all this help. I am not shy of asking for help at all, I am one of those people who ask almost to many!

[Zypheir's Ring]

If you have some form of an equine professional (Horsey neighbor,instructor,trainer,grandparent,or something of the sort) to turn to for help...I say go for it!

You may want to adopt from a shelter/rescue because the horse will be healthy/you will know of any health problems and, it will give the shelter/rescue room for another.

Just know if you go to an auction,feed pen,or some place where you won't know the history of the horse you will need a full vet check for that horse.

Good for you for wanting to help a horse in need.

PM me if you want me to look up horse rescues in your area.

[moondust]

Originally Posted by Haas Horse Farm

Do you understand that most rescues have issues? I am concerned that not having owned a horse before you may have un-realistic expectations about this horse. Please read some of the previous heat breaking rescue stories. I am not saying this to be rude but to help you understand that you have to pick the right horse to rescue to be successful. Some horses are not the best candidates for a first time horse... let alone a rescue horse.

I love your spirit and your idea... I am just concerned that you may be overwhelmed and hurt due to lack of previous experience. I would want this to be a positive first horse experience not a traumatic first horse experience where lots and lots of time and money are spent and then the horse still has to be put down.

Do you have a friend who can go to the sale with you to look the horses over and help show you problems and things that are better to stay away from? There are lots of horses who just need more groceries so in that regard they might not be a "real" rescue but for your first horse it might be a better candidate.

I agree with you Mary! The first horse that I rescued did very well for about 3 months. Then one day he colicked. We hauled him to the vet, and he ended up dying at the vet over night in his stall. He ended up having inestinal blockage. It is truly rewarding, but be aware that it is a 50/50 shot that the horse will or won't make it

[Blistering Winds]

Another thing to add to the check list


Knowledge in how to deal with severely mental horses.

Some rescues come with a hidden baggage, that once they are back up to weight, you find out WHY these people cut back on food. The attitude, training issues that may be very severe, if not down right DANGEROUS!

Most of these propensities are not seen until the horse is back up nutritionally, then it rears its ugly head and becomes a monster!!!


I believe taking a horse home from a rescue is just as noble as taking a horse from a wicked owner. However from a rescue, more likely their weight is up, you get to meet the TRUE horse that you will be dealing with. And not guessing and hoping for the best once the horse is back up to par.

And if you are limited on knowledge and such, this would be the best option in my opinion, as you will know what you are getting into, and some rescues you are only a "Foster", never an "owner", and they take partial responsibility for vet bills and such too.

[me and morgan]

Originally Posted by Blistering Winds

Another thing to add to the check list


Knowledge in how to deal with severely mental horses.

Some rescues come with a hidden baggage, that once they are back up to weight, you find out WHY these people cut back on food. The attitude, training issues that may be very severe, if not down right DANGEROUS!

Most of these propensities are not seen until the horse is back up nutritionally, then it rears its ugly head and becomes a monster!!!


I believe taking a horse home from a rescue is just as noble as taking a horse from a wicked owner. However from a rescue, more likely their weight is up, you get to meet the TRUE horse that you will be dealing with. And not guessing and hoping for the best once the horse is back up to par.

And if you are limited on knowledge and such, this would be the best option in my opinion, as you will know what you are getting into, and some rescues you are only a "Foster", never an "owner", and they take partial responsibility for vet bills and such too.

Cheeto the 3rd or 4th I brought in , was really sick when he got here ,,so he started geting better ,then I guess he woke up....wow started jumpin fences...biting,kickin, had the vet out and adjusted a few things , but I went through alot with him and his mental issues...before I could place him...yes that can be an issue,so pay close attention,to behavior...

[Helpahorse]

Originally Posted by Haas Horse Farm

Do you understand that most rescues have issues? I am concerned that not having owned a horse before you may have un-realistic expectations about this horse. Please read some of the previous heat breaking rescue stories. I am not saying this to be rude but to help you understand that you have to pick the right horse to rescue to be successful. Some horses are not the best candidates for a first time horse... let alone a rescue horse.

I love your spirit and your idea... I am just concerned that you may be overwhelmed and hurt due to lack of previous experience. I would want this to be a positive first horse experience not a traumatic first horse experience where lots and lots of time and money are spent and then the horse still has to be put down.

Do you have a friend who can go to the sale with you to look the horses over and help show you problems and things that are better to stay away from? There are lots of horses who just need more groceries so in that regard they might not be a "real" rescue but for your first horse it might be a better candidate.

Not all rescues have problems! Not even most of them! They've had hard lives, so of course some might NEVER get over what they've had to get through!

My horse was a rescue. Sweet as can be. She was born in Florida...she raced...she was hauled to Maryland....she was bred....she was abused...she was neglected....she was rescued....she was adopted....she was returned...she was adopted...she was returned...she was adopted...she was returned...she's now with me.

Tough life for her, she is an amazing horse though and she can finally have home to call her own.

Rescues DO let you have adoption appointments, you can have as many as you want to decide whether or not this is the horse you want. You can ride it, groom it, and they tell you everything they know about the horse.

While, I do know some crazy rescue horses (just when you ride them), you can't blame the horses, only the people that made them that way.

I recommend rescuing like someone else stated, it's REALLY rewarding!

Well good luck with your decision! I hope you find a nice lovable adorable horse to love!

[Helpahorse]

Originally Posted by Blistering Winds

Another thing to add to the check list


Knowledge in how to deal with severely mental horses.

Some rescues come with a hidden baggage, that once they are back up to weight, you find out WHY these people cut back on food. The attitude, training issues that may be very severe, if not down right DANGEROUS!

Most of these propensities are not seen until the horse is back up nutritionally, then it rears its ugly head and becomes a monster!!!


I believe taking a horse home from a rescue is just as noble as taking a horse from a wicked owner. However from a rescue, more likely their weight is up, you get to meet the TRUE horse that you will be dealing with. And not guessing and hoping for the best once the horse is back up to par.

And if you are limited on knowledge and such, this would be the best option in my opinion, as you will know what you are getting into, and some rescues you are only a "Foster", never an "owner", and they take partial responsibility for vet bills and such too.

Ever think that it was the owners that made them that way? They were abused and neglected and now they are traumatized?