All rights reserved.The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Before we get into the " real cost" of rescuing from Kill Pens, we should start by saying we believe every single horse deserves a chance at life. He will need time to rebuild muscle as well. Paris appears to be allergic to pine pollen so she will not be able to live in pastures with large amounts of pine trees - sorry folks, if you live in the pine barrens of NJ, she won't be right for you. She loves to swim, and will lead or trail ride alone with a confident and experienced rider, but she will feed off of nervous energy, so the right rider fit will be key to success. Welcome Iggy! She had an old tendon injury, but our vet has confirmed that it has fully healed, she is sound and also confirmed NOT in foal. return (number < 1000) ? 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) Julie Gray arabian gelding. After many months of careful rehab, Sid is now ready to move forward to a new home. He is said to be broke and good on trails but forward. He joins GAIT, Inc. from a private owner who purchased him in June from a sale lot in Lebanon, PA. Jimmy does have some trust issues and will need some refresher training, but he is well-broke. The pen is operated by Terry Clark, who also videotapes/shows all the horses for the broker program. We're hoping to have more information on Arrow as a riding horse over the summer of 2022. He too had his feet trimmed too short and although we were able to get aluminum shoes on him so that he's comfortable in the pasture we will need to have another growth cycle on his feet before we can consider evaluating him under saddle. Estrella is available through GAIT, Inc. She is a coming 7yo Morgan cross (NOT gaited) large pony mare standing just a bit over 14H. He is sound with no maintenance. We need your help to save slaughter bound horses in Tennessee, the auction is in just a few days. Loves to be with you all the time. Many of these horses are transported from the United States, where horse slaughter plants have been closed since 2007. The large property with extended pastures and adjacent wooded lot is located in a very remote area. A kill buyer can get a discount if they purchase more than one horse at a time. Stands perfect for everything. Humans have long consumed horse meat; the oldest known cave art, the 30,000-year-old paintings in Frances Chauvet Cave, depict horses with other wild animals hunted by humans. UPDATE - Squirrel has found a long-term foster. Though nearly two years have passed since the last horse processing plant closed in the United States, horses continue being shipped from the United States to slaughterhouses in Mexico and Canada. When you buy from a kill buyer, you essentially fund the very practice you seek to eliminate and put additional horses in harms way. She has been in training since February 2022 and even made an appearance at Horse World Expo. This mare had previously been feed a high starch, high sugar diet that caused her to become very overweight. Individuals or rescues who bail horses from kill pens frequently then must bear significant, unforeseen costsbeyond the bail priceto get the horses healthy. On his Facebook page, Clark claims that the horses have access to over a hundred acres of clover filled fields and a spring. He's easy to love, this boy is sweet and wants so much to have his very own person to spoil. She was ridden indoors without a single spook. By providing my mobile number, I agree to receive 2-4 text messages per month from the ASPCA, which may include requests for charitable donations. She prefers to follow on the trails, and will go where you point her. He is the real deal !!! He is trained at a walk/trot/canter, but is a fast mover who would need someone confident enough to keep him under rein. He joins GAIT, Inc. as an auction intercept, but we are in touch with his past owners through several years. He is currently on medication and will begin chiropractic after a 30 day rest. Riding updates Bay Standardbred gelding, 16 years old, 15.3 hh. Savannah is a lovely mare. Archer is available through GAIT, Inc. Seth's momma is a "helicopter" mom. He is out of a registered Fox Trotter mare and by a registered Fox Trotter stallion, but is not eligible for registration since the original breeder refused to give us the paperwork needed to do that. He has been trained as a hunter/jumper and was shown prior to coming to us. Jackson is easy to handle and groom, ties singly and in cross ties, good for vet and farrier, loves cookies, joins up with you in the arena. She is a very well-broke mare, a confidence builder type. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The large property with extended pastures and adjacent wooded lot is located in a very remote area. He's easy to ride, he's the same horse at the beginning and the end of the ride, he will listen for your cues and happy to do anything you ask of him. Stands perfect for everything. The transportation used to send horses . ADOPTED - Penelope "Penny" joined GAIT, Inc. at the end of January. Right now he is showing positive signs of recovery, but he will need a less stressful life, his field trial days are over! Arrow is a 1999 model registered Paso Fino gelding. Very sweet and gentle. This mare loves to be out and enjoying the trails, she's also got a natural ability for jumping. Prince is considered "special needs" because he has a history of rearing. He's great with the other horses in the field. 18 - 20 years old, 14.3 hh. These horses are for sale by the . The nearly-dry water troughs looked like they hadn't been cleaned in weeks. Sound, sensible, and broke to ride! After many years of honest work on a ranch she found herself pregnant and in a kill pen. Abandonment Status: Emaciated, recently foaled, covered in ringworm & rain rot, no previous dental care with overgrown hooves. Once we finish our own evaluation on Iggy, he will be available for adoption. Has gotten away with cheating someone and needs a rider that can maintain leadership. Another way to save horses from slaughter is by sponsoring them through rescue organizations. He rode out with an intermediate rider and two other horses and he was a gem!