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Horse Adoption, Welfare, and Charities

Reporting Horse Abuse

Last year a woman in rural Pinal County, Ariz., saw what she believed was a mistreated horse. So she approached…

9 years ago


Kicking off 2016 at the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center

Over the course of the next few months, horseillustrated.com will be giving readers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the Maker’s…

9 years ago

The Story of Tony D

  Last week, I got a message through Facebook that surprised me and warmed my heart. It made me cry,…

9 years ago

Over the Fence: Two Peas in a Pod

I have been acquainted with the story of Tony D. for a while now, but my heart still goes pitter…

9 years ago

Spotting a Sketchy Horse Rescue

We should support good horse rescues. Since humane societies are rarely equipped to take in equines, these private organizations fill…

9 years ago

After the Track: Adoption vs. Retirement

Thoroughbred racehorses typically retire from their racing careers between the ages of three and four years old—very young considering a…

9 years ago

8 Things to Know Before You Adopt a Rescue Horse

The plight of the unwanted horse continues to haunt most horse lovers. There seems to be no practical one-size-fits-all solution…

10 years ago

A Tale of Two Adoptions

Kelly Bustillos had only ridden occasionally during her life, yet she enjoyed the role of horse show mom for her…

10 years ago

Vet Adventures: Duke’s Story

I Studied the dental radiographs of the big chestnut horse that had just arrived at the horse rescue. He was…

10 years ago

Balancing an Off-Track Thoroughbred

Q: I recently bought an off-track Thoroughbred, and he’s had time to let down as well as a saddle fitter…

10 years ago