Beyond All Hope
- Breed – Peruvian Paso
- Entry Date – September 2012 at 3 years of age
- Type of rescue – Surrender by owner
- Reason – Starvation
- Special needs – None
Porter was found by Equamore volunteers in a field where the amount of feed was clearly not enough to sustain the large herd of horses pastured with him. The larger, more dominant horses chased the smaller, less aggressive horses away from the hay piles provided by their owner. Porter was one of those horses that could not compete for the available food. When Equamore volunteers found him, he stood in the distance from his herd mates, severely underweight, and battered. Stoically, he awaited an inevitable death by starvation.
Even when he was removed from this hostile environment and safely stabled at Equamore Sanctuary, the diminutive Peruvian Paso ignored the food now freely available to him. It took several days before he could be persuaded to take that first, hopeful bite of nourishment. From that time on, however, he hasn’t looked back. He is now the jokester of the gelding field. If mischief is afoot, you can be sure that Porter has a hoof in it.
Porter is a member of a mini herd of horses we call “the four amigos.” They spend their nights together in a small field with a run-in shelter. During the day they are turned out into the larger gelding field to socialize and graze with twenty or so other horses. The bond between the amigos is very strong and Porter is just one of the boys.
The gallery shows Porter before rescue, after eight weeks of good nutrition and quality care, and at his inquisitive best exploring this newfangled contraption called a fly mask. Also included is a photo of the amigos.
Here is how you can help:
- Join an already established rescue team with a monthly contribution level that is comfortable for you.
- Become a “Team Captain” by collectively organizing your friends and relatives to join you in sponsoring one
of Equamore’s residents. - Pledge $450 monthly to fully support an equine of your choice.
If you would like to join this crucial program, please contact us for more information.
