Jennifer Williams has been rescuing horses since 1998 when she worked with fellow Texans to form a rescue. At that time, horse rescues were practically unheard of and no other horse rescues operated in Texas. Few resources existed to...
There’s a lot to consider when choosing the perfect equine addition to your family. If you’ve done the research and have decided that adopting a rescue horse is right for you, congratulations! Now you must determine how to choose...
Below is a list of horse rescue facilities and groups around the U.S. and Canada. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by horseillustrated.com or Horse Illustrated. Before contributing to or adopting from any rescue group, be sure...
Erika Lipton, an artist from Newton, N.J., had a dilemma: After years of trying to foxhunt with "hot" horses, she wanted a young, unspoiled horse with a great temperament to bring along. The problem was, she didn’t have a...
Horses are rescued for many reasons, including neglect, abuse and lack of handling. Each horse will react to life changes in his own way, yet there are basic steps rescuers take to bond with these special equines.
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