He's easy to ride, he's the same horse at the beginning and the end of the ride, he will listen for your cues and happy to do anything you ask of him. He is freezebranded. Come prepared; bring a trailer, hay, and water to the auction in the event that you do purchase and leave with a horse. Stands perfect for everything. 15yo Walking Horse gelding. This post appeared in April 2019 on the social media page of La Petrona Equine Kill Pen & Auction Horses, a group which was run by the operators of the Thompson Horse Lot. She was either unbroke or very green when she arrived. She has quite a bit of trail experience including some CTR/Endurance experience about 10 years ago. "0" : "")+ now.getDate(); ADOPTED - Trixie, she is an approx 11yo, 14.1 1/2h Spotted Saddle Horse mare. This is contrary to how legitimate adoptions work. return (number < 1000) ? He is located in Davidsonville, MD. Support Animals Angels and say NO to animal cruelty! His rider should be an active participant in the ride not just a passenger. He is likely going to be more of an intermediate rider type of horse. Most recently they picked up four kept in a stall no bigger than a backyard pool with no access to grass, hay or water. She does well in the ring alone or with others and is great on the trail with small groups, we have not ridden her alone, we don't feel she's quite ready for that yet. Handsome bay QH Gelding, 17 - 18 yrs old, 15.2 hh. Privacy Policy Legal Info, Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company, utilize the resources shared by the ASPCA. He needed a little tune-up and had 30 days refresher with Kristy LenoirDawn in New Jersey and soon found a great adopter. Nestl discovered at least two of its products, Beef Ravioli and Beef Tortellini, contain get ready horse meat. Her owner wanted to keep her safe, but she was no longer being ridden. He is currently on medication and will begin chiropractic after a 30 day rest. She rides nicely, rode well in a Gary Lane Freedom Bit and would do well even in a snaffle. He has trail miles and comes to GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender. Should green beans be planted next to tomatoes? After a tearful conversation with her former owner who was not in a position to be able to buy her back, GAIT, Inc. stepped in and agreed to take her. We have had Prince with us nearly a year, and he has reared one time and it was the reason he was initially surrendered to GAIT, Inc. Ringo is a lovely black registered TN Walking Horse. . She is currently sound and rideable, ADOPTED - Gemma is a registered 2003 model, 13.0+h Paso Fino mare. He's 13yo and stands a stocky 15.1h. He prefers 24/7 turn out and is low in the pecking order. As long as there is a profit to be made through deceptive bail-out schemes, more horses will fall victim and be shipped to slaughter. Horse is a versatile meat that lends itself to a variety of preparations. Portia will be available for adoption in early spring and her adoption fee is $1300, Adoptioned - Prince is 13yo TN Walking Horse gelding that stands around 15h. Despite their claims to the contrary, it is not true that kill pen bail-out operations will always send horses to slaughter if they fail to be rescued via a bail-out. That would be financially unsustainable. She knows how to do barrels, roping, trails and is even a hunter. He was adopted In January of 2018 and had been living with his adopter in VA until the end of March 2020. Stands great for everything, Leslie is a 14 yr old Tennessee Walking Horse Mare who stands 15.2 hands tall. If not being ridden she can be barefoot and overall she is an easy keeper, trailers like a pro, and is great for the farrier and the vet. Though no federal laws ban the consumption of horse meat, some states have explicit laws prohibiting the sale or slaughter of horses intended for human consumption. It is important that we realize that resources are limited, and the most effective way to help horses is to provide assistance before they land in a kill pen. It tastes somewhat like a mix between beef and venison. We got Sally from a sale pen and after getting her home it was very obvious that she has spent a good bit of time bouncing between owners and sale pens. Welcome Iggy! Plus, horsemeat is healthier than beef: its lower in fat, higher in protein and has a greater proportion of omega-3 fatty acids. Horses in this population are often sold at or above meat price, and combined with the costs of international transport, any attempt to sell these horses to slaughterhouses for meat would generally result in a financial loss. Both healthy and unhealthy horses are sourced from auctions, and buyers often mix horses from many different backgrounds together without testing or quarantine. Due to her previous hind leg injury and needing to wear corrective shoes up front, if being rode, we suggest Sally as a pasture pal or for light trail riding only. Sweet, snuggly- most well . Know the limit youre willing to bid on a horse; have cash in hand as some auction houses only accept cash. 21 were here. JD is a reliable trail horse who knows when its time to work. She came in with Oakley and Bubba. He's a beautiful bay gelding. These artificial emergencies are designed to prey on the publics emotions. This is a fun mare that is happy to move out, but will safelty handle just about any situation you put her in with class. 14.2 hh. But life circumstances have changed and Faith's adopter will no longer be riding. Once it was clear that he was comfortable in his surroundings, our riders took him out for an evaluation trail ride to see where his mind was. Burt originally came to GAIT, Inc. in 2018 from a lot in PA. The language used by the entity in question, however, can be a telltale sign. We should focus our collective resources toward groups that dont inadvertently fund the slaughter pipeline, and instead obtain their horses from pre-pipeline sources. Prince is considered "special needs" because he has a history of rearing. We've nicknamed this good mare Bump, because of the bump on her face. We try our best to post all of our available horses to the website; however, we still have numerous horses at the farm which have not been listed yet. Jason Sexton, Sexton Horse & Mule: This long-term kill buyer has increased his business significantly over the past few years. Humans have long consumed horse meat; the oldest known cave art, the 30,000-year-old paintings in Frances Chauvet Cave, depict horses with other wild animals hunted by humans. Their previous owner had become very ill, needing to be hospitalized and having no family to call to help, Lila and her mom were left abandoned in a pasture with little to no grass and only a small creek for water. Adopted - Griffin is an est. It was a Paleolithic staple. Her ground manners are wonderful, she ties, cross ties, stands for farrier, clips, bathes, trailers. JD is a Hackney who is not naturally gaited. She is very forward on the ground and we are still working to improve her ground manners. horses (competitions, rodeos and races), or former wild horses who are privately owned. Knoxville Horse Auction, TN 12/13/14: 185 : The Case of Don Gatz, Patterson, CA 12/01/14: 186 : Santa Teresa Export Pens, NM 10/23/14 : 187 : Aldi Switzerland Stops Selling Horse Meat Due to Animals' Angels Campaign: 188 : Placitas Wild Horses, NM 10/17/14 : 189 : Knoxville Horse Auction, TN 10/11/14: 190 Stands great for everything. We are taking these horses down to a quarantine farm where they spend a few weeks getting healthy, chilling out and receiving necessary basic care before we bring them to our farm. Care sponsorship is $150 per month for non-riding horses and $500 per month for those that are in training. Status: Not available, Cassie is in long-term foster. She has not shown any signs of lameness. ADOPTED - Chiefis a stunning 22yo Spotted Mountain Horse. She is a unique bay that carries the Rabicano gene that gives her white ticking and white hairs in the tail. He has taught hundreds of kids to breakaway rope in his lifetime. Here are some videos while he was at Skyhawke Farm, ADOPTED - Harry is a KY Mountain Horse gelding that is 12yo (est), 15.2h beauty. He is a very easy horse to ride in a small polite group, and a joy to be around on the ground. They originally thought she might be neurological, but turns out she was gaited! 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. Status: In long-term foster, not available. He comes to GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender. Nestl, owner of Purina pet foods, the company many pet parents love to hate, have one more reason to hate Nestl: Horse meat. Each trip to the kill pen brings a new horror and more horses. Since her recovery Sally has been able to do light riding and ring work. After such a scary last ride for him, we expected him to have issues. If you've seen the viral stories on social media about two men at the Stanley Brothers' Bastrop Kill Pen in Louisiana placing a pit bull on a horse, then slitting the gentle dog's throat and later beating a man who came to inquire about the dog you know a little about the Stanley Brothers. He was living with them as a "pasture puff" until just last week. He has miles of trail experience and has been a trail horse for his entire riding career. Unfortunately, this only adds to the Stanley Brothers profit and enables them to gain access to even more horses, more trucks and more locations. We have put together an initial video for you at. She has been registered with the AQHA, but as a result of her being seized from her former owner, Belles registration papers were never turned over. U.S. horse meat is unfit for human consumption because of the uncontrolled administration of hundreds of dangerous drugs and other substances to horses before slaughter. People are buying horses left and right, even those who have never owned them before. Rider Appropriate: Confident Intermediate, Suitability: Trail, camping, pleasure riding, SAR experienced, Limitations: Does not do well ridden alone, Adoption fee: Pending, not currently riding sound. We are taking these horses down to, Copyright 2023, 2012 - 2022 All rights reserved |. Kill pen bail-out operations claim that their horses will be sent to slaughter on a certain date to deceive consumers and potential rescuers, creating a false sense of urgency that results in payment of the high bail-out fees that fund the kill buyers operations. ADOPTED - Hoofie is a 22yo TN Walking Horse. Sid is easy to trailer, groom, he's great with the vet and farrier and is currently barefoot - that's right, that solid 4-beat gait you are seeing is 100% natural. Once we finish our own evaluation on Iggy, he will be available for adoption. It holds a taboo in American culture very similar to the one found in the United Kingdom. He's easy to love, this boy is sweet and wants so much to have his very own person to spoil. She loves to swim, and will lead or trail ride alone with a confident and experienced rider, but she will feed off of nervous energy, so the right rider fit will be key to success. Right now she is very forward and needs to learn to relax under saddle. Horse Meat They asked GAIT if we could help and we said yes! The name says it all! registered 'My Wild Honey.' Our rescue has many horses currently available for adoption and looking for a forever home. Loves attention and to be brushed and loved on. ADOPTED - These pictures just do not do this amazing young man justice. GAIT was able to then bring her in once we had room. She has been treated for Lyme and it was found that her stifle was inflamed. Unfortunately Stetson had a colic episode in February and tests have revealed that Stetson is dealing with both Lyme disease and EPM and is currently undergoing treatment. She is a horse that does it all, and does it all beautifully! Gemma is suitable for a size appropriate confident beginner and above rider. Iggy has an amazing natural gait and will also trot and canter. var now = new Date(); Horses listed Premier horses are our highly used, well rounded, more experienced, and baby sitter type horses. Tyler is a Yearling Buckskin American Shetland Colt who stands 32 inches tall. Loves attention and to be loved on. He is finally ready to move on to the next phase of his rehabilitation, evaluation under saddle. Her adopter noted some swelling in her hocks that would come and go, she soon exhibited that same problem with us, we are treating her for lyme as she did come back positive on her blood test and the swelling is going down. Bay. Loves to be brushed and loved on. But the average cost is around $400. Stands perfect for everything. 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. Oakley still has some mileage and experience to gain before we are going to feel comfortable allowing her to be adopted, but she's almost ready. He is beautifully gaited and happy to move out. Lana is a 16 yr old Playday Mare who stands 15.3 hands tall. He will need time to rebuild muscle as well. HIP in horse auction. On 5/26/18, Animals' Angels investigators visited their newest kill pen in Cleveland, TN. He came to GAIT, Inc. after his owner fell ill and was no longer able to care for her horses. She had an old tendon injury, but our vet has confirmed that it has fully healed, she is sound and also confirmed NOT in foal. After doing a bit of research on his papers, he was originally bred by a well-known breeder in TN, the gentleman (now deceased) bred and owned multiple World Grand Champion Walking Horses. He was an instant favorite and did great out on the trails right from the start. He is currently located in Mt. If you are an experienced horse owner and see one of these horses that catches your eye and are prepared to finish their training work, please contact us. We have evaluated her on the trail after several months of rehab, chiropractic, ground work and arena work and she was GREAT! This is the Crusade - the advancement of a sustainable horse rescue based on the conscientious decision of responsible horse enthusiasts to act in favor of the cause. She is well gaited, with a lovely trail covering gait. 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 He stands quietly in cross ties, stands for mounting and will walk quietly on a loose rein. Sound in every way. Extremely sweet and gentle. There is often a group of Loose Horses at horse auctions. The initial purchase of the horse can also be cheaper at an auction. Editors Contribution. He is easy to live with, he's low in the pecking order and does well in a mixed herd. Though nearly two years have passed since the last horse processing plant closed in the United States, horses continue being shipped from the United States to slaughterhouses in Mexico and Canada. Oakley is an 11yo (est) Spotted Saddle Horse mare. Broke to ride. She is a very well-broke mare, a confidence builder type. Kira is "medium" brio, she's a very willing mare and once she trusts you will carry you anywhere. Because Morgan is on the smaller side, we recommend a weight limit of 150lbs or less. Very well broke to ride and has a very smooth gait. When ready, Beauty's adoption fee will be $900, ADOPTED Jimmy is one gorgeous hunk 'o man here! She has completed her rehab, and we have been working with her to help her regain her confidence. Thats right, that beautiful 4-beat gait you see in the video is 100% natural. There is a huge imbalance with supply and demand in the world right now. Mula Run wound up in the hands of Mike McBarron, who buys and sells horses and ships many of them to Mexico for slaughter. She was willing to ride up to the mounting block for dismounting. He is trained at a walk/trot/canter, but is a fast mover who would need someone confident enough to keep him under rein. If one is not headed to slaughter we say so. Sound, sensible, and broke to ride! Broke to ride and has been used on trails. Adopting a horse can be a very rewarding experience and we make every effort to provide a good fit between the horses and potential adopters. Sid's person is going to love trail riding, he doesn't have to be worked every day, so as long as he's kept in good physical condition, just pull him out of the field and go. Check out the resources ASPCApro has developed for equine shelters and rescues. Even despite one of the other horses in the group terribly misbehaving during the ride, he trucked right along like it was his job. Kill pen buyers that participate in bail-outs frequently indicate they will ship a horse to slaughter if he or she is not purchased or adopted by a given date. He is said to be well broke, with a neck rein and even "loves to jump" and has trail experience. 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. Recommended for a confident intermediate or above rider. This system also diverts precious resources from legitimate welfare efforts. Extremely sweet and gentle. The horses were searching the underbrush for leaves to eat. A healed injury that prevents the horse from being routinely ridden The age range can very from 1-35 years old Halter broke only or with minimal ground work done Retired from daily riding but still able to be lightly ridden (1-2 hours 1-2 times per month) Ringo's adoption process was halted after her was found high positive with Lyme. The idea of slaughtering companion animals is unacceptable to the American people and will never be embraced. Once ready, Harry's adoption fee will be $1300. function fourdigits(number) { 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. She has completed well over 120 days of professional training, has a solid foundation and is doing well on trails. She came to GAIT, Inc. along with two senior horses (Bubba and Mattie Girl) when her owner went into hospice care. Please read on to learn why. Paris appears to be allergic to pine pollen so she will not be able to live in pastures with large amounts of pine trees - sorry folks, if you live in the pine barrens of NJ, she won't be right for you. 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. Savannah is a lovely mare. 9 yrs old. This is a kill pen. They've racked up approximately $40,000 in fines for numerous violations of the Commercial Transport of Equines to Slaughter Regulations: Shipping completely blind horses; horses carrying infectious diseases; and horses unable to bear weight on all four limbs. He's nicely gaited but will get trotty if you push him past his gait. She is UTD on vaccines, coggins and dental. Stands perfect for everything. As with all of the GAIT, Inc. horses, Sid is UTD on his vaccines, coggins, dental and worming. 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. The McRib consists of a restructured boneless pork patty shaped like a miniature rack of ribs, barbecue sauce, onions, and pickles, served as a sandwich on a 5 inch (14 cm) roll. Quiet calm and super easy to handle. The puntilla is a short knife that is used to sever the spinal cord in a fully conscious animal. He is a 14yo, 14.3h double registered Spanish Jennet and Walkaloosa. 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. In the adjacent woods, investigators spotted several other groups of horses - many horribly thin and some with their auction tags still attached. She is a great little mare that has potential to go almost any direction you want her to go and with her floating movement, sweet, curious, follow you around, puppy dog type attitude, shes a horse youre sure to love! That way, the horses history is better documented, medical needs are met, and we can support their physical and emotional health during their transition. He arrived as an owner surrender with Doc. organ does have cushings, but does very well on daily pergolide. Text STOP to opt-out, HELP for more info. She has finished 90 days of refresher training with Ashely Lauer in Dillsburg, PA and is currently in Frederick MD. 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. Horse meat is generally not eaten in the United States, and is banned in many states across the country. On x-ray, it appears he may have suffered to his back hear the SI joint that has caused some compression. Kill pen buyers have learned that they can purchase ANY horse for ANY price and sell it from their lot at whatever price point they choose. Stetson has finished rehab, he is now in Frederick, MD being conditioned slowly and being evaluated under saddle. Good horses end up in kill pens every week. Extremely sweet and gentle. These horses would be sold, donated or otherwise rehomed; however, kill buyers outbid legitimate horse owners and rescues at auctions, robbing horses of ever having a second chance at life. He is sound and ready for your trail adventures. Taylor needs a kind leader to partner with, his very own person who he can trust and build a bond with. Once available, Oakley's adoption fee will be $2200. 15h mare. A change in his adopter's life circumstances required that she return him to GAIT, Inc. Archer is approx a 17yo, 13.1h gaited pony. If youre unsure of how to find a reputable adoption group, you can always choose to adopt from one of our The Right Horse partner organizations. We're serious about protecting the horses that come into our rescue. 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 is very sweet, has had 60 days of professional training with Ashley Lauer and is ready for her new person. All animals are sold as is, no refunds, and no guarantees. He has miles and miles of trail experience and would excel in CTR or Endurance. Kill buyers can pay as little as $25 per horse. Very sweet and gentle. Stetson had arrived to GAIT, Inc. as an owner donation. As a charitable organization we survive on the kindness of people like you. She's an easy keeper, and is a smart and willing mare. Lorie is a 9 yr old Buckskin Molly Mule that stands 12.2 hands tall. function fourdigits(number) { His adoption fee will be put at $1600 and will be UTD on all vaccines, coggins, dental. Calm quiet and super easy to handle. In the year 2020, approximately 36,000 American horses were trucked over our borders to be slaughtered for human consumption. She is being shown ridden by three different riders, this was her first time being ridden in the ring or meeting any of these riders. Florida Horse Rescue BREED: Thoroughbred GENDER: Mare HEIGHT: 15.1 Hands BIO: Rosie is a 21 year old registered Thoroughbred. Additionally, horses with injuries and lameness often dont receive vital medical care, causing unnecessary pain and suffering. A reputable rehoming group will prioritize equine care, provide healthcare-related services on intake, and take horses back into their program should they ever need a safe place to land. Hes been used as a camp horse the last 8 yrs. This mare loves to be out and enjoying the trails, she's also got a natural ability for jumping. He has no show record so it's safe to say he's a low-mileage trail model. These horses may have any combination of the following traits: Years of experience under saddle being ridden by individuals with little-to-no experience, of all ages and/or with varied physical or developmental needs. as a cooperative effort through Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue. Loves attention and very well behaved. Kenny is a 17 yr old Camp Horse Grey Gelding who stands 15.2 hands tall. She is gorgeous and sweet and such a very good girl. Archer is available through GAIT, Inc. So far she's been willing and happy to do anything we ask, she even attended Horse World Expo in March, greeting the public at the GAIT, Inc. booth. Oh, and did we mention hes BAREFOOT! Update - 6/28 - Taylor is temporarily on hold. We bought a 10 year old "healthy" mare who turned out to be 18-20 and had cancer. He will need a young-horse experienced adopter that is willing to sign a contract that includes a no rehome clause as well as a written agreement not to saddle break him until he is at least a 3yo. It is advised that she stay shod and will need a farrier that is comfortableworking with her conformation. The owner was not prepared to care for a horse needing the level of dietary rehab that Sid needed and asked for help. Calm quiet and super easy to handle. Its not illegal to eat horse meat in the United States. She is currently turned out with mares and has been very nice. ADOPTED - Misha is a 18yo, 14.1h (est) Walking Horse mare. Faith is a beautiful grade Walking Horse mare. In addition to these federal violations, countless complaints for animal cruelty have been filed on a local level. There are plenty of horses in need who could use a helping hand before they enter the kill pen pipeline; horses who are in legitimate shelters and rehoming facilities around the country. Equine kill pen bail-outs are deceitful operations that buy and sell horses, placing profit over the horses well-being. Calm quiet and super easy to handle. Taco is a 2000 model registered Peruvian Paso. In the case of large sales, the number was likely decided upon when the catalog was being created. Tory comes to GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender for safe haven. Horses chewed the wooden fences in hunger and frustration. Stands perfect for everything. Taylor is NOT a beginner's horse, he is NOT a "friend" or "husband" horse. He self loads, he's great for the farrier and vet, stands straight tied or cross tied and loves attention. This horses has a lot of trail miles, he's sound, he's sweet and he's ready for his adopter. She has been one of our main horses used for children'sbirthday party's, , she love the attention and kids. They will continue to purchase more horses; some to be sold via bail-outs, and others who will be sent to slaughter in Canada and Mexico. The best way to find out more about the horses we have avaliable for adoption please contact us at, Our rescue program is a little different than most because we not only rescue and rehabilitate we also work extra hard to incorporate our horses into o, horseback riding program; which was started to help support these rescue horses as part of their rehabilitation. document.write(today); Very well broke to ride and has been used on trails. Some horses are purchased by middlemen who take them home, fatten them up, and send them to slaughter weeks or months later. A sticker with the horses order of sale is placed on the horses hip, corresponding to the catalog number. Oakely needs to pass a few more trail tests and she will be ready for adoption soon. When Taylor came back in Mid-February, we gave him several weeks off to decompress and adjust to the change in his life again. 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. They maximize their profit by misleading the public, so its important to carefully assess any new rescue group with which you interact.Kill buyers that participate in bail-outs may or may not be registered as non-profits, so corporate structure alone is not a reliable indicator. She was ridden indoors without a single spook.
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