Diary of a Horse Rescue Archive

Horse of the Week: Flutterby
Flutterby Fly is very energetic! She is ready to find a home where she can continue her career as an event horse.

By KyEHC, April 14, 2009

Frequently Asked Questions
Read the answers to some of the questions staff members at the KyEHC are often asked.

By Kim Abbott, April 11, 2009

Fundraising
There are lots of ways to help the KyEHC and their horse-rescuing efforts.

By Kim Abbott, April 1, 2009

Horse of the Week: Dixie
Dixie Cup is a lovely mover and jumps with enthusiasm.

By KyEHC, March 27, 2009

Horse of the Week: Margie
Princess Marguerite (aka Margie) has lots of spirit!

By KyEHC, March 20, 2009

Horse of the Week: Shadow
Shadow is doing great at KyEHC. He has made many new friends and gets along great with the other horses.

By KyEHC, March 13, 2009

Horse of the Week: Bill
Bill is a three-year-old Quarter Horse. He loves attention and is easy to handle.

By KyEHC, March 6, 2009

Slideshow: New Arrivals
New horses continue to arrive at the KyEHC and are looking for new homes. Check out a few of the recent arrivals and read their stories here.

By KyEHC, March 3, 2009

Horse of the Week: Jackie
Although KyEHC has no previous history on Jackie, she is very good under saddle but will need a refresher course.

By KyEHC, February 27, 2009

Horse of the Week: Amos
Amos is an adorable pony! He is currently in a foster home where he is being ridden and started in training.

By KyEHC, February 20, 2009

Horse of the Week: Quincy
Quincy is a very nice older gelding who is quiet under saddle and is ready to be adopted as a pleasure horse.

By KyEHC, February 12, 2009

Higher Education for Lotawana
Former KyEHC Horse of the Week Lotawana is going to college! Lotawana is a 4-year-old, off-the-track Thoroughbred that two Georgetown College Equine Scholars will be fostering through the remainder of the semester.
By Georgetown Equine Scholars, February 7, 2009

Horse of the Week: Blackie
Blackie came to KyEHC with no history. He was abandoned at the farm where he was boarded.

By KyEHC, January 25, 2009

Snow Day!
The Bluegrass has been hit with snow and cold, like much of the Midwest.  Temperatures have even dipped below zero, and we’ve had a few days of flurries recently.

By Liz Moyer, January 23, 2009

Good Samaritans
There are plenty of ways to help local rescues no matter what your budget is.


By Leslie Potter, January 21, 2009

Horse of the Week: Spurt
Spurt retired from racing with a fractured sesamoid that is now completely healed. She is looking forward to finding a new home and second career.

By KyEHC, January 16, 2009

Horse of the Week: Duesenberg
Duesenberg is a big beautiful horse. This bay gelding is loaded with personality and loves attention.

By KyEHC, January 8, 2009

The KyEHC Helps Horses Off the Track
Kentucky is the heart of Thoroughbred racing in the United States, and the Kentucky Equine Humane Center  takes in many horses from the states’ tracks.

By Kim Abbott, January 6, 2009

Horse of the Week: Magnify
Magnify is easy to handle and has nice ground manners. Retired from racing a year ago, he has been turned out since then.

By KyEHC, December 30, 2008

Horse of the Week: Birda
Birda is a sweet mare who came to the KyEHC emaciated and in poor body condition.

By KyEHC, December 20, 2008

What KyEHC Volunteers Have to Say
Volunteering at an equine rescue has many rewards. Read on to see what some of the KyEHC volunteers have to say about their experiences.

By Kim Abbott, December 19, 2008

Adoption Success Stories: Bobby
Bobby, a 5-year-old Paint stallion, was completely blind from uveitis. However, since he was so calm, it took some time for anyone at the KyEHC to realize it.

By Kim Abbott, December 15, 2008

Horse of the Week: Lotawana
Lotawana retired early from his racing career due to some slight rotation in his left front hoof. Although he is blind in his left eye, he has adjusted very well.

By KyEHC, December 12, 2008

Adoption Success Stories: Hershey Kiss
Each horse comes to the KyEHC with a unique story, and Hershey’s is one of the most unusual.

By Kim Abbott, December 8, 2008

Horse of the Week: Molly
Molly is a five-year-old grade pony that is very sweet and likes to please.

By KyEHC, December 6, 2008

Meet the Staff: Lori Neagle
Executive Director Lori Neagle was one of several horse welfare advocates who met to discuss the issue of unwanted horses and made the decision to create the KyEHC.

By Kim Abbott, December 5, 2008

Horse of the Week: Gator
Gator is an unbelievably sweet gelding who came to KyEHC when his racing career ended.

By KyEHC, December 2, 2008

Meet the Staff: Jennifer Tosch
Jennifer Tosch is the KyEHC’s farm manager. She started out as a volunteer in the summer of 2007 and was the first person to adopt a horse from the center.

By Kim Abbott, November 26, 2008