Read About Equine Rescue

Equine Rescue groups house many breeds and ages of horses and you could always find your choice. Here's everything you need to know about adoption.

Equine Rescue -- Reasons and Facts

  1. Why Adopt:

    Adoption is a thoughtful and considerate option for providing shelter and care for an abandoned horse. In addition, in most cases adoption works out admirably with the horse having found a caring family and the family having got a wonderful and loving horse.
  2. What Pet to Adopt:

    Most rescued breeds are thoroughbreds retired from racing. However, there are also other breeds available and you could choose the best one suited for your family or purpose.
  3. When to Adopt:

    There is no dearth of horses available for adoption, the case is mostly the inverse, so you can adopt anytime you want to. If you are adopting for your family, make sure you have considered all issues that might crop up after adoption, like lifestyle, income, compatibility, etc.

Equine Rescue -- Where to Look

  1. Online:

    There are literally so many Horse Rescue group websites. Most provide online applications that you can download and print. Complete information about their adoption process is given in most sites.
  2. Classifieds:

    Local ads appealing for horse adoptions by various groups appear in all classifieds, you could check them out.
  3. Pet Shows:

    Pet shows do not point to any adoption sources.
  4. Local Vet:

    Your local vet would know the people from rescue groups and is always aware of horses available for adoption.

Equine Rescue -- What to Look For

  1. Pet Temperament:

    Some breeders ill treat and abuse horses once the creature's use has come to an end, such creatures would have developed behavior problems that could, of course, be corrected easily. Just make sure the animal up for adoption has been cured of such unusual behavior.
  2. Pet's Surroundings:

    Rescue groups strive to provide all the basic amenities to keep the rescued horses healthy and happy, but most groups suffer from a scarcity of funds and lack of wealthy supporters. However, genuine organizations always do their best and the results show at their place.
  3. Pet's Health:

    Some horses are abandoned because of minor injuries that put an end to their racing careers. These horses are often healed completely by the rescue organizations. Ascertain the horse's medical history and test reports before you adopt.
  4. What to Avoid:

    Horses are no easy maintenance creatures and extra health or temperament troubles would not only prove costly but will also ruin a successful horse-handler relation. Therefore, do not make the mistake of taking in an unhealthy creature hoping time would take care of everything.

Equine Rescue -- How to Choose

  1. Type of Pet:

    Many horses at rescue groups are retired horses that are slightly above 14 years. A horse's lifetime is an average 30. However, if you want younger horse or a rare breed, you may have to search at various places and probably wait for sometime; it would not be very long before a fortunate creature is saved from slaughter because of your earnest efforts.
  2. Supplies & Equipment:

    All the regular horse needs are required. A good turnout area will be needed apart from a healthy stable.
  3. Expense:

    Horses are high expense, high maintenance creatures. Adoption is very cheap compared to buying but the supply, care and equipment expenses cannot be compromised.