Provide Quality Care for Rescued Horses in Texas

In mid-April, the Lubbock County Sheriff's Department called on Easy R once again to assist with a mare they had removed from the owner due to serious neglect.  This owner had 8 horses removed from him last year, and once again was not caring adequately for his animals.  In fact, Gabriel, Ranger, and Ocho were 3 of the 8 horses removed from him last year.  We agreed to take the new mare once the court case was completed and she was able to be released to the custody of the sheriff's department. 

We visited her at the animal hospital where she was temporarily being held until the case had gone to court.  Her eyes were kind and gentle, but she was very thin.  Her hair and skin were in poor condition and it appeared that she might have some sort of fungal issue with her skin.  We promised her we would take her as soon as possible and that she would be well cared for at Easy R.

Once the court disposed of the case, the deputies transported the mare to one of our foster homes.  This particular foster mother specifically requests the rescue horses that are in poor condition because she feels she can make a bigger impact on the lives of those types of horses.  So, of course, we agreed that her home would be the best place for this mare.  The day the mare arrived, she was given her own big stall with a turnout attached; she was started on a meal plan to assist with weight gain and nutiritional support; she was given a bath with antifungal shampoo; and she was sweetly welcomed by the foster mom.  And she was given a new name.  April.

In the past month, April has already made great strides toward becoming a healthy horse.  She is gaining weight, her hair is now shiny and black, her feet are trimmed, she is gradually getting to have free access to grazing pasture, and she is getting a nutritious, well-balanced meal plan.  And TLC. A great deal of love and TLC. 

April was being used as a broodmare, repeatedly being bred to have babies that could be sold for a profit.  But not any more.  She will be placed for adoption when she is completely healthy and will able to live out her life with new owners who are willing to either teach her a new job, or just let her be a horse.  April's story might be a lot different if wasn't for donors who are so gracious to give financially to help take care of these horses.  When local rescues say no to the law enforcement agencies, they have no choice but to take the seized horses to the local auction, not knowing with whom and where they will end up.  So, THANK YOU.  Thank you so much for caring for horses in Lubbock, Texas and helping provide them with hope and a new future.

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