Provide Quality Care for Rescued Horses in Texas

In our August report, we told you about two little malnourished mares who had just joined the Easy R herd via the local Sheriff's department.  We are pleased to report that Andi and Ginger have been gaining consistent weight and establishing themselves within the small herd.  Though they are still very food-motivated, they aren't acting as frantic during feeding times.  They need to gain a bit more weight before winter arrives, but are well on their way.  Even though the two still stick fairly close together, Ginger is realizing that the big BLM Mustang horse named Tango is a pretty cool buddy too.

Three weeks ago we were able to finally gain custody of a mare badly in need of rescue.  She was living in deplorable conditions, not being fed adequate or quality feed, and was in a great deal of pain as a result of a badly foundered front hoof. As we do with most horses coming out of situations such as these, we immediately gave her a new name--Gracie. Grace is underweight and has a severe limp due to the founder.  She also arrived with many scars and open sores, probably from an aggressive pasture mate at her previous home.  Gracie is currently in a local foster home through Easy R.  Therapeutic farrier services have begun, but the road to recovery will be a long, and expensive, one.  She will need to be seen by a farrier approximately twice per month, for at least six months.  She also is receiving laser treatment 1-2 times per week to encourage blood flow and circulation to the damaged hoof and leg.  She may never be completely sound in that leg/foot but hopefully we can provide her some relief from the current pain she is experiencing.  

Therapeutic services for Gracie will be approximately $800 for the first six months.  In addition, she is being started on a very high quality feed that will assist in her weight gain, each 40 pound bag costing $21.00.  Because of donors like you, we can take in horses like Gracie and provide the much needed respite, rehab, and recovery that she needs.  If she had stayed at her previous placement, she surely would've died.  Thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to assist in the mission and vision of Easy R Equine Rescue. This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for folks like you.

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