It Takes A Village
- Breed – Paint Liver Chestnut (Solid Color With Blaze and Blue Eye) Mare
- Entry Date – September 29, 2013 at Age 8
- Type of rescue – Transfer From Original Rescue Facility
- Reason – Neglect and Serious Injury
- Special needs – None
April, a beautiful solid paint mare with one striking blue eye, came to our Sanctuary in 2013.
Before rescue, April lived alone in a small, muddy paddock with nothing to eat but stale bread and potatoes. Her living conditions had already attracted the attention of animal control agents, but it wasn’t until she got tangled in barbed wire that her owner surrendered her to authorities.
The very long and wide wire cut in her neck muscles had exposed her jugular vein, making her recovery uncertain. SAFE, a Washington state horse rescue, agreed to take her in. Their veterinarian was able to close the wound and stave off infection until the mare healed with minimal scarring. April was put into training as a riding horse, but her periodic signs of lameness and pain during lessons made her unsuited for riding. She was also unsuited as a companion horse because of her aggressive behavior toward other horses and sometimes toward people as well.
SAFE and Equamore both agreed that sanctuary was April’s only option.
April loves her life and her herd of five other horses, especially Cosmo. They spend every day grazing and just being horses together. She is kind, loves being groomed, and is mannerly for the hoof trimmer and other care givers.
“Save a Forgotten Equine” See their website for “A Happy Ending for April,” https://www.safehorses.org
Here is how you can help:
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- 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.
