Privacy Policy Legal Info, Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company, utilize the resources shared by the ASPCA. You can watch her. Individuals or rescues who bail horses from kill pens frequently then must bear significant, unforeseen costsbeyond the bail priceto get the horses healthy. He's a 9yo TN Walking Horse who has been working as a field trial horse. (Its telling that these bail prices can be markedly higher than what that horse would cost were his sale handled ethically.) Good horses end up in kill pens every week. But once a horse goes to auction, "kill buyers" outbid legitimate horse owners and rescues, robbing horses of ever having a second chance at life. Kill pens do not offer new horse owners support or safety-net services for the horse. Hip numberhorses usually sell in a predetermined order. . Over the second half of the 20th century, synthetic glues have become advanced being produced cheaply, uniform in quality, and with longer shelf lives. Purchasing horses from equine kill pens through bail-out schemes is not an effective way to help horses, and actually makes genuine humane interventions more difficult. Prince is considered "special needs" because he has a history of rearing. But she is still very green and has not had a saddle on her yet. We encourage you to avoid acquiring (or supporting the acquisition of) horses from kill pens deceitful bail-out schemes, and to educate your fellow equine professionals and advocates by sharing this information. The location is ideal for the Stanley Brothers, since it is out of reach for the Cleveland animal control unit. You'll be hard pressed to find a better trail mare for the smaller rider anywhere! She Read More . His mom loves him very much, but she is no longer able to care for him the way he needs due to her own health problems. Extremely sweet and gentle. We are actively promoting legislative solutions that will bring an end to the slaughter of American horses, and you can help us achieve that goal. Iggy is located in Frederick, MD, Status: Under Long Term Foster, not available. Little Hooves Rescue is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that has been bringing in new miniature horses, donkeys and mules from auctions and kill pens every month. She is being ridden in a french link snaffle. Right now she is very forward and needs to learn to relax under saddle. Your donation is tax deductible Status: Currently in long-term foster Name: Adala and Baron - bonded pair Breed: Grade Walking Horse type Age: 21 and 16 (est) Gender: mare and gelding Size: 15h est Handler Appropriate: novice Loves to be brushed and loved on. She is low in the pecking order in the field and although she does need supplemental low-starch feed since she can't be on pasture, she is a relatively easy keeper. today = (fourdigits(now.getYear())); When ready, Beauty's adoption fee will be $900, ADOPTED Jimmy is one gorgeous hunk 'o man here! Sid is easy on the eyes, a velvety black coat and handsome face. Extremely well broke to ride. Sid joined GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender in July of this year. This mare had previously been feed a high starch, high sugar diet that caused her to become very overweight. The transit system includes kill pens, which hold masses of horses in cramped, unhealthy and under-kept conditions until they can be auctioned for slaughter. He's good in his stall and is very happy out in the field as long as his dietary needs are being met, he cannot maintain his weight on pasture and hay alone. The average price for a tonne is US$ 5250 in New York and Washington. She's well started but was green on arrival. Kenny is a 17 yr old Camp Horse Grey Gelding who stands 15.2 hands tall. She rides nicely, rode well in a Gary Lane Freedom Bit and would do well even in a snaffle. He joins GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender. AN INHUMANE DEATH Iggy has an amazing natural gait and will also trot and canter. Elmers glue uses no animal parts. The vast majority of horses who become victims of this industry could be sold, donated or otherwise rehomed. He is in the process of being weaned and his friend Flare is teaching him all about the world without momma. He's low brio and does best riding out with other horses. Sweet and gentle. In return, Taylor is willing to go where you ask and do what you ask. In the year 2020, approximately 36,000 American horses were trucked over our borders to be slaughtered for human consumption. Lilly has had some behavioral issues in the past and the owner was looking to send her to GAIT, Inc. At the time we didn't have room and were forced to say no. This leads to unnecessary suffering for the affected animals, both while at the kill pen and during or after shipping to their next location, and puts more horses at risk of disease and discomfort at any location to which these horses travel. Loves attention and to be loved on. He and Flare recently stole the show at the Maryland State Fair as they represented GAIT, Inc. at the booth at Horseland. Oh, and did we mention hes BAREFOOT! The Vicars Party (Vicar) BREED: Thoroughbred (Jockey Club tattoo) GENDER: Gelding HEIGHT: 16.1 hands 1150 lbs . Both healthy and unhealthy horses are sourced from auctions, and buyers often mix horses from many different backgrounds together without testing or quarantine. function fourdigits(number) { Watch for more info on Beauty in late spring. If youre going to have a horse in the pasture why not make it a pretty one. Extremely sweet and gentle. She joins GAIT as a rescue transfer from Rocky's Horse Rescue. We're serious about protecting the horses that come into our rescue. today = (fourdigits(now.getYear())); He would be ideal for an intermediate rider who is looking for an experienced hunter/jumper horse for showing or simple pleasure. He is currently in Frederick, MD and being evaluated in the ring and on the trails for soundness and temperament. He has trail miles and comes to GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender. We hope to have her ready for her new adopter in the very near future. In offering horses for bail-out, buyers often employ a ship-to-slaughter date as a ticking clock, a scare tactic to dupe well-intentioned people into paying the sums demanded. 14.2 hh. This mare is sound and sane. Handsome bay QH Gelding, 17 - 18 yrs old, 15.2 hh. Midnight is currently in Frederick, MD, Status: Not avaialble, in long term foster, Adopted- Pepper is a beautiful 16yo tobiano Foxtrotter mare. Extremely sweet and friendly. On 5/26/18, Animals' Angels investigators visited their newest kill pen in Cleveland, TN. His adoption fee will be put at $1600 and will be UTD on all vaccines, coggins, dental. Pepper is located in Frederick, MD, Adopted - Portia is an est 15yo Walking Horse mare that comes to GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender. She's brave and smart and is going to make a wonderful horse for the right person. Additionally, horses with injuries and lameness often dont receive vital medical care, causing unnecessary pain and suffering. Bay TB mare. Iggy is going to be looking for a very special person to call his own. He is currently located in Frederick, MD. Loves attention and to be loved on.Very well broke to ride and drive a cart. Sound, sensible, and broke to ride! Her ground manners are wonderful, she ties, cross ties, stands for farrier, clips, bathes, trailers. Because Morgan is on the smaller side, we recommend a weight limit of 150lbs or less. Florida Horse Rescue BREED: Thoroughbred GENDER: Mare HEIGHT: 15.1 Hands BIO: Rosie is a 21 year old registered Thoroughbred. Broke to ride and has been used on trails. She is doing well under saddle but is a sensitive soul who need an experienced rider who is soft and consistent with their aids and patient with her on the ground. She was ridden indoors without a single spook. Kill buyers can pay as little as $25 per horse. We should focus our collective resources toward groups that dont inadvertently fund the slaughter pipeline, and instead obtain their horses from pre-pipeline sources. She is a unique bay that carries the Rabicano gene that gives her white ticking and white hairs in the tail. Some horses are purchased by middlemen who take them home, fatten them up, and send them to slaughter weeks or months later. Many of these horses are transported from the United States, where horse slaughter plants have been closed since 2007. Get Detail Romeo is a GORGEOUS Paso Fino Gelding who stands 14.2 hands tall. In addition to their slaughter horse business, they have created a set of online broker programs, offering horses at inflated prices to well-meaning individuals hoping to safe a poor soul from slaughter. It was a Paleolithic staple. With each new group we strive to bring the rescues back to full health before they find their forever homes. 9 yrs old. He arrived as an owner donation after she has a bucking incident with him after mounting. He is a hard keeper but now that we have nearly completed his treatments, he is making progress on his weight. She would be ideal for a beginner rider who is solely riding in the ring, or an intermediate rider who wants to do some light trail riding. A reputable adoption group will never send their horses to slaughter or pressure an adopter to choose a horse that may not be suitable for them. Some horses are purchased by kill buyers and sent directly to slaughter. This is why horse kill pens are often filled with horses who were once used for riding or breeding. Horses chewed the wooden fences in hunger and frustration. If one is not headed to slaughter we say so. In 2016, the industry saw a surge in kill pen profits, while the number of horses actually being exported for processing was unchanged. He's making progress in his training, but has a very long way to go still. This horses has a lot of trail miles, he's sound, he's sweet and he's ready for his adopter. By participating in these malicious bail-outs, well-intentioned buyers inadvertently provide kill buyers with much higher profits, which they then can use to send more horses to slaughter. He arrived as an owner surrender with Doc. Our minis tend to be adopted quickly, so please check back regularly . Dolores is a 16 yr old Standardbred Mare who stands 15 hands tall. 212 N Apache Rd. He has been trained as a hunter/jumper and was shown prior to coming to us. She will do very well in a private home setting where there is routine and lots of love. Roy is a 17 yr old Gaited Gelding who stands 13.3-14 hands tall. She is well gaited, with a lovely trail covering gait. KEEP SCROLLING - more available horses and Up and Coming horses below - we've got some really great horses almost ready!
