A Horse Named Magic
Story shared by Elizabeth Kopras I wasn’t looking for a life partner when I saw the first photos of him. I had been following the abuse case from the kitchen table of my “partner in crime,” Deb Noem. She owns Sunrise Ranch in Morning View, Kentucky, where I had been riding horses for several years. […]
Far View Horse Rescue
Check out this heartwarming volunteer appreciation day throwback at Far View Horse Rescue in Colorado when they received two tons of Purina horse feed to support rehabilitation and education programs, plus a surprise from the Budweiser Clydesdales. https://vimeo.com/1016209667/a3a1fd9bf6 SUPPORT US
Stallions of Survival: Myers and Whiskey’s Path to Peace
Story shared by Dave Fulton Myers came to AAE last year with pals Portia, Maia, and Whiskey. We went to pick up Maia and discovered the other three were in need of help, too. The horses’ basic care and overall health had been neglected for some time. Myers and Whiskey were stallions who had been […]
Smokey Joe’s Second Chance: A Journey from Fear to Trust
Story shared by Cyndi Young-Preston At times known as Sloppy Joe, Spooky Joe, Stinky Joe, and (always) Saint Joseph. Smokey Joe was born in Indiana on April 6, 2012. At two years old, this beautiful bay Standardbred became a harness racer. He raced for three years but wasn’t very good at it. He was kind […]
A New Beginning for Horses at Rising Starr
Rising Starr Horse Rescue Rising Starr Horse Rescue saves, rehabilitates, retrains and rehomes abandoned, neglected or abused horses. We educate the public about at-risk horses and the importance of protecting them. By giving America’s horses a second chance at life we give the community the chance to experience the love, patience, and compassion horses have […]
Dublin, Mauve, and Pluto’s Journey at Colorado Horse Rescue
Step into the inspiring world of rescue horses with this powerful video from Colorado Horse Rescue. Follow the journeys of Dublin, Mauve, and Pluto. Through intake, rehabilitation, and preparation for a brighter future, their stories showcase the incredible resilience of rescue horses and the unwavering commitment of those who dedicate their lives to helping them. […]
Anse’s Journey: From Abandoned to Adored
Story shared by Kayli Koerner Meet Devil Anse, or Anse for short! He was found wandering the roads of Mingo County, WV, and was rescued, gelded, rehabilitated, and started under saddle by some wonderful trainers. I started volunteering with Heart of Phoenix in January 2022 after recovering from a tough arm surgery. I was looking […]
Helping Hands
Compassion meets hoofed hearts. Not all rescue cases involve abuse and neglect. Encore and Nuzzo came to us from an individual who had cared for these two handsome geldings for many years. Due to unfortunate circumstances, their owner had to find a new home for her beloved horses. That’s how these two sweet geldings ended […]
The Riderless Horse – Hank the Tank
The cap horse in the photo above is Hank serving the funeral for Gen. Colin Powell, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and US Secretary of State.Hank retired as a military working equine in 2023 after 10 years of service and was adopted to live his retirement at Compassion Ranch in Central Alabama, […]
From Rescue to Forever: Thistle’s Journey Home
In May, HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted a rescue of four starving horses from the rural property of a neglectful owner. All four mares were in similar condition: severely emaciated with overgrown hooves and external parasites. Thistle, the youngest of the four, was in the worst condition. She was extremely thin, weighing only […]
