[RC] Need Ideas on how to save these horses - Susan Favro
Paddi Sprecht with Canadian Trail House posted the following
message on the Ridecamp (at www.endurance.net):
30 head of purebred morgans are in very bad trouble. They
are in Alberta north of Edmonton. Mostly young ones and mares (mares
probably pregnant)
These are some very high quality horses but papers are
probably not available. They have been fed some hay but due to parasite load
(that is what the vet thinks) they are continuing to get worse. Some are like
skeletons, it is very cold up here this time of year. The SPCA has done little
about this. It has been an on going problem for 3 years that I am aware of. The
horses will be sold at public auction if they are seized by the SPCA. In Alberta that will mean
the meat plant for most. These horses are not wild, they come to you right away
when you enter the field. I have a place to keep some of them until they
recover but there is the cost of feeding, worming etc. Halters are growing into
faces with abscesses dripping pus. My friend has been keeping an eye on them
and has managed to remove some halters. I plan on taking pictures this week to
give evidence if needed.
So, US distance riders, here's an idea Paddi and I came up
with:
A group of concerned folks in Alberta have arranged to get about 20 head
taken care of. They've also arranged for purchase of about 15 round bales as
well as hiring a guy to plow the snow and deliver the hay. The cost: $850.
These folks are opening their homes, pastures and hearts to
help rescue these horses. If you'd like to help out, please purchase some
"hay feed" on the Healthy As A Horse Web site.
I've set the amount at $10. If you want to donate more, just
up the quantity (a quantity of 5 would be a $50 contribution). I’ll
process your credit/debit card for the amount you specify and will then send a
check to Paddi for the total donations received between now and Monday, January
22.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Susan
Favro with Healthy As A Horse (406.864.8000/888.653.4478) or Paddi Sprecht with
Canadian Trail House (866.897.4816).
Note: This is not a tax deductible donation; it's just an
opportunity to help out. 100% of the funds will be sent to Canada for
purchase of the hay. If there is extra money, it will be spent on wormer, medication,
wound care, etc. that is needed by these horses.
Thank you for your help!
…S
Susan Favro
Healthy As A Horse Network
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