Thought this was handy
http://www.thehorse.com/features/35909/natural-disaster-are-you-and-your-horse-ready
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Age is Only a Number
Found this article from HorseCity.com and thought it rather interesting. It discusses the age of a senior horse.
http://www.horsecity.com/articles/care-health/16724-senior-horses-age-is-only-a-number
http://www.horsecity.com/articles/care-health/16724-senior-horses-age-is-only-a-number
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Euthanasia Article
The following is a link to an article about euthanasia. It's never an easy topic to discuss but it's better to be informed.
http://horseandrider.com/article/euthanasia-when-its-time-to-say-goodbye-13204
We have had to say goodbye to a number of our sanctuary residents. But I can say I've been blessed to have known them even if it was for only a short time.
The article was provided by horseandrider.com
http://horseandrider.com/article/euthanasia-when-its-time-to-say-goodbye-13204
We have had to say goodbye to a number of our sanctuary residents. But I can say I've been blessed to have known them even if it was for only a short time.
The article was provided by horseandrider.com
Friday, April 24, 2015
10 Poisonus Plants for Horses
I found this in my email from EQUUS magazine: 10 Poisonous Plants for Horses
With the pastures just starting to green up in our neck of the woods, I thought I would share the same information in case you didn't surf through the EQUUS magazine website (www.equusmagazine.com) No affiliation or promotion.
http://equusmagazine.com/article/poisonousplants_041105-8208?utm_source=EQUUSNL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter
The article goes into much more detail but I thought it a good idea to list the plants anyway. We've been blessed at the Sanctuary to avoid these poisonous plants (knock on wood). I hope your area doesn't have these plants either but if it does, this article does point out ways to irradiate the plants.
Good luck.
With the pastures just starting to green up in our neck of the woods, I thought I would share the same information in case you didn't surf through the EQUUS magazine website (www.equusmagazine.com) No affiliation or promotion.
http://equusmagazine.com/article/poisonousplants_041105-8208?utm_source=EQUUSNL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter
- Bracken Fern
- Hemlock
- Tansy Ragwort
- Johnsongrass/sudan Grass (also known as sorghum)
- Locoweed
- Oleander
- Red Maple Trees
- Water Hemlock
- Yellow Star Thistle/Russian Knapweed
- Yew
The article goes into much more detail but I thought it a good idea to list the plants anyway. We've been blessed at the Sanctuary to avoid these poisonous plants (knock on wood). I hope your area doesn't have these plants either but if it does, this article does point out ways to irradiate the plants.
Good luck.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Horse Needs Retirement
In case you don't read the Borderlands Horse Sanctuary blog, here's the information and request.
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I was asked last October if we had room for a mare. At the time, I had just accepted Junior into the Sanctuary so we couldn't bring the mare in. I asked if the owners if they were in a rush to rehome her. They said no and said they'd hang on to her through the winter and check with us again this spring. She's been on my waiting list ever since (and has been on my mind ever since as well).
Well, spring is here and we were asked if we could take her in.
She doesn't fit all of our criteria but she deserves a retirement. The current owners know of her past and know that she was used hard. She's now lame and only 13 years old. To almost anyone else, she's "useless and unwanted". She is unrideable because of the limp and most likely can't bare much additional weight (i.e., can't be a broodmare).
I'd seen pictures of this mare before the current owners got her. She's now had three homes in one year. ONE YEAR! Can you imagine? She deserves more. She's a beautiful mare and from the pictures and video I saw of her a year ago, she reminds me a lot of Queen and Babe. There's something about her that I can't put my finger on. I think it might be her temperament. Calm. She's the Mother Type. The Heart Horse. She's the one you go to, to cry your eyes out, to soak their mane with your tears. I'm not sure how many people have had horses like that. I've only had one and that was Queen. She knew when something was wrong and sought me out to provide comfort. I have a feeling this mare is the same way (although I dont' know because I've never actually met her in person).
But she deserves a home. Not just a place to live but a HOME...a FOREVER HOME.
Would anyone be willing to help sponsor her?
If you can't, can you help spread the word?
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I was asked last October if we had room for a mare. At the time, I had just accepted Junior into the Sanctuary so we couldn't bring the mare in. I asked if the owners if they were in a rush to rehome her. They said no and said they'd hang on to her through the winter and check with us again this spring. She's been on my waiting list ever since (and has been on my mind ever since as well).
Well, spring is here and we were asked if we could take her in.
She doesn't fit all of our criteria but she deserves a retirement. The current owners know of her past and know that she was used hard. She's now lame and only 13 years old. To almost anyone else, she's "useless and unwanted". She is unrideable because of the limp and most likely can't bare much additional weight (i.e., can't be a broodmare).
I'd seen pictures of this mare before the current owners got her. She's now had three homes in one year. ONE YEAR! Can you imagine? She deserves more. She's a beautiful mare and from the pictures and video I saw of her a year ago, she reminds me a lot of Queen and Babe. There's something about her that I can't put my finger on. I think it might be her temperament. Calm. She's the Mother Type. The Heart Horse. She's the one you go to, to cry your eyes out, to soak their mane with your tears. I'm not sure how many people have had horses like that. I've only had one and that was Queen. She knew when something was wrong and sought me out to provide comfort. I have a feeling this mare is the same way (although I dont' know because I've never actually met her in person).
But she deserves a home. Not just a place to live but a HOME...a FOREVER HOME.
Would anyone be willing to help sponsor her?
If you can't, can you help spread the word?
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Improving Your Pasture
This is really more for me and the Sanctuary but figured I'd share the information for anyone that is interested....
Five Ways to Improve Your Horse Pasture
1. Improve your pasture's soil
2. Fix unproductive pasture areas: overseeding and renovating bare spots
3. Establish and maintain a sacrifice area
4. Manage your horse's grazing patterns
5. Control weeds
http://equimed.com/health-centers/healthy-barn/articles/5-ways-to-improve-your-horse-pasture
Five Ways to Improve Your Horse Pasture
1. Improve your pasture's soil
2. Fix unproductive pasture areas: overseeding and renovating bare spots
3. Establish and maintain a sacrifice area
4. Manage your horse's grazing patterns
5. Control weeds
http://equimed.com/health-centers/healthy-barn/articles/5-ways-to-improve-your-horse-pasture
Thursday, March 5, 2015
When It Comes to Senior Horses
I was puttering on Twitter and I saw an interesting question. It made me think. So I'm going to ask a similar question and I'd love to hear from you.
When it comes to senior horses, I'd like to learn more about ______________________.
I'd love to hear from you. You can leave a comment, post your information on our Facebook page, comment on Twitter, or email me at borderlandshorsesanctuary@yahoo.com.
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