Comments on: I Bought a Rescue

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:52:55 +0000

I went through something similar to this. The horse I got was insane when you touched his feet and pulled the entire round pen 20 feet in a minute. The sellers did warn us a little bit but I never thought it would be that bad. He has greatly improved, but I’m never going that route again. I’m buying a colt that’s never been handled next time.

By: Juleen

Juleen — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:48:12 +0000

Will you try to join up with her before you ride her? Read Monty Roberts book, it will help both of you tremendously! I wish you both well.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:58:12 +0000

God bless you for taking the time with her…..I hope good things come your way for being so compassionate …

By: pasorider

pasorider — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:22:11 +0000

To Maria.The mare was probably “aced” or given a sedative to make her more calm ad easy to handle. I have bought a few of those who had been “aced”. Boy was I in for a surprise when I got them home. However, all they needed was some TLC and understanding and ended up being good horses.

By: AnnMarie Crosswinds

AnnMarie Crosswinds — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:05:02 +0000

Respectfully, you did not “buy a rescue”, and the headline may leave readers assuming this is what happens when someone chooses to take in a rescue horse. please reconsider your title.
You were, undoubtedly, “taken for a ride”, and I’m so sorry to hear it. She is very lucky to have landed with someone who has the time, skills and resources to put her life back on track. Thank you for RESCUING her. As the president of a small nonprofit rescue, we take in a lot of these types of horses – where an unsuspecting buyer gets scammed and has a horse they cannot manage. Thank you for helping this one’s life get back on track, and I’m very glad you had the skills as well as resources and patience to do so for her.
As to those who stated she will always be dangerous, riding her is blah blah blah … you’ve taken a great path with her, and we have seen literally nearly a HUNDRED of these horses come around to be great citizens and exceptional partners in the right career. I hope your girl is able to find hers with you.

By: Bev

Bev — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:50:59 +0000

Sounds like she may have lyme disease or had a bout of lyme disease in the past. It leaves horses–some, this disease affects different horses in different ways–sensitive to touch, hard to keep weight on, and prone to laminitis. If she was used as a trail horse in prior home, this is very possible. Glad you’re sticking it out with her! I predict you will be richly rewarded, as you said, she’s already given you a wealth of knowledge and experience.

By: sharon

sharon — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:44:03 +0000

I give this woman (and boyfriend and horse) alot of credit and praise! I rescued a Shire that was 1000 lbs under weight!!! Not easy, but i kept with him and his behaviors. Today he stands at 2075 lbs and rides and drives! Alot of people would give up after the first intentional misbehavior! Good Luck

By: marie

marie — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:21:04 +0000

Im curious as to how you were able to ride her when you went to see her? Why were those behaviors not seen at first?
Good luck and what a nice story!

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:47:42 +0000

A challenge all right! Good for you!

By: Candy

Candy — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:42:24 +0000

Great story.
I hope we hear how riding turns out.