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Hoof VOLUME 3 FALL 2017

Rescue. Powerful word, heavy with meaning…and this month we faced our most challenging rescue. An

owner called with a concern about a thin pony – wasn't gaining weight and so on. We often get calls like this and we're glad to talk to owners about their horse problems. Our questions about worming, vet care,

feed type, and environment brought responses that told

an ugly story; the owner would not do anything to give this pony even the most basic care…in fact, he asked if we would pick this pony up.

By now we expected this request and of course we said YES. We asked for a picture of the pony and our hearts dropped when we saw it – this was not a normal owner

surrender intake, this was an EMERGENCY intake. Within 24 hours, despite a drenching rain, we headed down the Garden State Parkway.

The pony was locked in a small run in a shed surrounded by mud; he had stale water in an old tub but no feed. He

was painfully thin, covered with wounds and missing fur in many places. We grabbed a lead rope and

loaded the pony into the trailer…he was all too happy to go.

We drove home slowly and very carefully. Our pony was in such poor condition that we feared he would go down in the trailer—and when a sickly horse goes down, they rarely get back up. We surely

didn't want to have to euthanize him.

We made it back and off-loaded him to meet our volunteer team. More than one

person began weeping at the sight of this poor animal. Then they got busy settling

our new little guy in a stall with fresh bedding, hay and water...but no feed—not right

away. When a horse is this thin, most people's first instinct is to hurry up and feed

him, but, his body has been without food for so long that a normal feeding could kill

him. He must be carefully fed 4 to 5 small meals of grain soaked with water at four-

hour intervals around the clock. This allows his body to slowly absorb the nutrition

without overloading him—called refeeding, it’s the method used for starvation cases.

We are doing everything to ensure that Nelson recovers but his care will be expensive

and arduous. So far his costs are over a thousand dollars. His wounds require daily

prescription shampoo baths. We need an equine dentist because his sharp teeth cut

the inside of his mouth when he chews. His hooves have severe thrush and rot and

require daily treatment. Head to toe, poor Nelson needs “Rescue”. Help us help him.

How he got his name: This pony arrived in the midst of sadness; the previous day we lost our beloved draft horse Nellie to colic. We named our pony Nelson in her honor—he has her gentle sweetness

We’ve started a Nelson Fund. Please make a donation to help us support and care for our Nelson.

One-time Gift: $25 $50 $100 ____________

Monthly Support $10 $15 $25 ____________

Please make all checks payable to Forgotten Animals Equine Rescue and

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288 Hartford Rd, Medford, NJ 08055 Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue

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Being a volunteer at Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue... As a young girl, I rode ponies — no formal training, we just rode and loved it. Then life got in the way and horses faded into the back-ground. Fast forward to three years ago when I suddenly felt the need to be with horses again. The big question was “How do I get involved?” Research led me to Darlene Sup-nick and her Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue. I showed up, and it felt like home. I'm still here after three years and have met some wonderful people during that time. Horse rescue volunteers are a different “breed” (no pun intended). We are hard working, and gladly give of our time, energy and devotion to these horses.

A typical day involves mucking…..lots of muck-ing to keep the stalls and enclosures clean and make sure the horses have enough hay and water. Then we have the ongoing maintenance to keep the barn organized and in good work-ing order. The work never ends but in its own way, it is relaxing. It is truly a labor of love

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and I feel blessed to be part of this wonderful organization.

Why do I love coming here? The horses. They make me happy. The connection I have with these horses is spiritual, powerful and grounding. They give me strength to get through the rough times. Standing next to a 1000 lb animal puts everything in perspective for me. Simply put – they are therapeutic. To me, there is nothing more powerful and humbling than just “being” in the presence of these majestic creatures. Spend-ing quiet time with them grounds me. You can tell your secrets to a horse. I love to sit and watch them interact with each other. Need a therapist? Groom a horse! I groom Jazzy whenever I can. She’s a Quarter Horse/Tennessee Walker cross. I love her. I feel emotionally safe with her. I talk to her, praise her, hug her and let my mind go free. Before I know it, all the tension and stress that I brought into the barn that day is gone. I know that she trusts me and I’m honored by that trust. We are buddies.

The first time I rode Jazzy. I didn’t know what I was doing and she knew it. She used her tricks on me – rode me into the fence, stood head first in a corner, absolutely refused to budge.

She taught me to be a more confident rider – firmer and patient. I’m still a beginner , but have come a long way from that first ride. Jazzy and I have an understanding...she still tries to trick me but now she knows I'll do my best to not allow it.

Each animal is unique in his or her own way.

Grateful, spiritual, healing, therapeutic, gratifying, love, peace, happiness……these are the words that come to mind when I think about our stable and the horses that live there. …..Eileen F.

There are so many ways you can make a difference to a horse…

Sponsor a rescued horse that you can’t

take home @ $100./mo $______

Lease a horse with the option to learn,

care for, and ride @ 250./mo $_______

Donate one month Quarantine fee to save a

horse in a kill pen @ 100.00/wk, ($400/mo) $______

Volunteer— They get lonely and will love a new friend

Support our Fund-Raising events. (see notices)

Join Us at Our Fun Events

Oct 7 - Basket Auction Hope Church in Voorhees (609) 313-0393 (see below)

Oct 17 - Pints 4 Pets 1940 Olney Ave #100 CherryHill (609) 820-6377

Oct 20 - Witches Ball 266 Hartford Rd, Medford

(609) 870 4949