The 10 horses from Copper are making progress. They are all doing well. So far, we have had 3 hoof abscesses and are surprised and grateful for only 3. Everyone has been wormed and we are going to worm them again today. It is difficult with the cold weather to get their weight up. They are each being fed 4 flakes of hay and 8-10 lbs of grain and supplements daily.
All of the horses now have names - The stallion's registered name is "Apollo's Firefox" but volunteers are lovingly calling him "Heff". The mares new names are - GiGi, Lace, Ribbon, PJ, Cheyenne, Blossom, Baby Girl, Sweet Pea and Dora "the explorer". They are all beginning to trust people but it's going to be a long process for these horses. Baby Girl, Sweet Pea and Dora seem to have never been haltered. We have our work cut out for us. The grooming process is going slowly. The petrified mud and feces attached to these horses is like concrete. We have had to cut tails and have had to use scissors, hammers and pliers to break apart these huge rock like formations. Removal can be painful.
We have received donations and many prayers and cards from Calaveras and Tuolumne County residents and businesses. Thank you to all that have supported our rescue efforts.
Your continued support is appreciated not only for the new 10 horses from Copper but the existing 35 horses here at ReHorse. It is only because of the amazing support we receive from our community that we are able to help these wonderful animals. Thank you for helping us save horses in need!!!
We received several calls from Calaveras residents offering to bring hay but only one has made arrangements and brought hay out. Thank you Bruce and Dena!
Donations can be made at http://www.rehorserescue.org/ or P.O. Box 494 Jamestown, Ca 95327 or call 209-337-5886
Here are some updated pictures of the mares here at The ReHorse Rescue Ranch -
Cheyenne with halter scars from years of halter wear
Dora posing for the camera
Gigi during the 10 minutes of snow Saturday
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