Wind Dancer needs our help!

February 9th, 2010 at 7:24 am (Equine Adoption)

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Wind Dancer

Postby Mr. Midnight’s Mom on Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:08 am

People who love horses are connected at some visceral level, I believe. I also believe that the Universe puts us where we need to be when we need to be, especially in times of need.

Some of you may recall that our President, Edie Jeffas, was going to take in the starving mare from South Carolina about six weeks ago. It was believed the mare was in foal. In preparation for the mare’s arrival in Georgia, Edie was led to Barbara, who upon learning the blanket’s intended use, gladly gave it to Edie.

Sadly, the South Carolina mare did not get to make the trip to Georgia. Shortly after meeting Edie, Barbara joined One Horse at a Time’s discussion forum and introduced us to her human and horse family.

The following is a story about Wind Dancer, the little girl who loves him, a family separated by war, and a pressing need.

(Told in Barbara’s own words for the most part)

January

Wind Dancer is a Mustang-Appaloosa cross whose dam was very ill and couldn’t produce enough milk for him. Although grain was provided, his dam ate it all. Not much hay was available, and the enclosure was 6 inches deep in mud and manure. There was a stallion in a pen beside the mare and her colt, so she was very violent and defensive. He was not growing and was in a bad way. Eva fell in love with him, and raised $100 by herself to purchase him at 4.5 months old last October. He is malnourished, has swollen fetlocks, and is infested with parasites, but we are working with our vet to get him on track. He is now 11 hands high but weighs only 277 lbs, only half what he should weigh. We have a long road ahead in getting him healthy, but he has the unconditional love of one very special little girl with a huge heart to see him through the rough times.  READ MORE

You may send donations through paypal – either through our website: http://www.onehorseatatimeinc.org/ or via paypal addy – donate@onehorseatatime.org. All donations made to OHAAT are tax deductible. Please specify that it is for Wind Dancer. You may choose to send directly to us (check or money order) to

One Horse at a Time, Inc.
201 Clubhouse Drive
Nicholasville, KY 40356

OHAAT will pay the surgeon and vet directly.

If you would rather send to the surgeon yourself – the address and contact info is below:

Dr. John Madison
Ocala Equine Hospital
10855 Northwest US Highway 27
Ocala, FL 34482
The wonderful lady who scheduled the surgery is MaryAnne, and the number is (352) 368-1616.

 
Thank you for helping Wind Dancer and the little girl who loves him :)
Equine Adption Network

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Habitat for Horses Receives GFAS Accreditation

November 27th, 2009 at 9:11 pm (Equine Adoption)

October 27, 2009

International Animal Protection Group identifies highest standards of care in rescue facilities

Hitchcock, Texas, October 27, 2009/PR Newswire/ — Habitat for Horses (HfH) announced today its accreditation by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) after undergoing a rigorous process to identify rescue groups who are providing animals with the highest standards of care. GFAS was formed in 2007 by leaders in the animal protection community to recognize and work with the rescue and sanctuary realm in all parts of the world, spot-lighting the legitimate, outstanding work of rescues.

Habitat for Horses, founded in 1998, is one of the largest equine protection organizations in the country, with supporters……. Read More

Please support Habitat for Horses they are doing a fantastic job!

Thank You, Habitat for Horses :)

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