New England Equine Rescues

Posted by sultrycolors (sultrycolors) on Thursday, December 17, 2009 -Equinesite

I have Johnny One Socks and Mario Hilario at my Farm. My relationship
with NEER began in 2005 and has always been great. Beth is wonderful
to work with and we are lucky to have NEER to fight for our horses.

~Courtnay

We've been "involved" with N.E.E.R. since November 2007 when Beth of N.E.E.R. assisted us in rescuing our mule ELI from the kill pen in PA.

We have since had the chance to foster and rehab 2 N.E.E.R. horses. One was pulled from the kill pen and has gone on to be a successful, happy and loved trail  horse.The second was a neglected horse that was surrendered to N.E.E.R. and fostered here. We have since adopted him and he is very much loved and enjoying life as he should be.

If the time comes that N.E.E.R. needs us to foster another horse, there is a stall ready and waiting as we have had only good things to say about the groups willingness to help and support us with whatever is the need.

~ Cheryl Mouyos ~
Diamond In The Rough Farm
Belgrade, Maine
cmouyos@hotmail.com

I want to commend NEER, especially Mary Martin and Beth, for working so hard to make a difference in the lives of so many horses. I knew Mary before she was involved with NEER and personally saw how much she loved horses and always did her best to do what was right for them. Now that she has teamed up with NEER that love she has for the horses is being brought to new heights. NEER has stepped up to the plate by getting the word out there about the slaughter issue, working hard to save slaughter bound horses, and now they are helping by establishing funds to help feed horses in need.
They are supported by a tireless team of volunteers who help out with the many facets involved with saving horses. It's especially nice to see all the young people getting involved  with the current issues facing our equine friends. They are working hard to fund raise, save horses and educate the public. Thank you to everyone involved with NEER...your work is making a difference in the lives of many horses and people!! Keep it up!

Joan Cameron
joanc1130@hotmail.com
Alna, Maine

My daughter Megan and I became acquainted with New England Equine Rescues (NEER) when a horse named Gus, who was at a barn where we were boarding, needed a foster home.  You could tell by looking at Gus that he had a rough life.  Megan fell in love with him.  I owned a few of my own horses but something about Gus tugged at our heart strings.  I had a small barn and pasture at home so we decided to apply to foster Gus.  At that point we were introduced to Mary Martin, Mass Rep for NEER.  She has been wonderful to us since the beginning.  She helped us get Gus situated in his new home and is a constant support.   Meg was interested in helping more horses like Gus.  Mary began working with Meg to start a teen fundraising group for NEER called The Gus Girls.  They have had a few fundraisers already and are planning more in the future.  We have met a number of horses saved by NEER in our community and witnessed firsthand the hard work and dedication both Mary and Beth show not only to the horses and fosters but supporting the anti-slaughter movement as well.  I am impressed with all they do as full time volunteers.  We have met so many wonderful people  through NEER and are committed to helping NEER raise money and awareness for horses in need like Gus.

Eileen Mitchell
emitch2@comcast.net
West Newbury, MA

As a lifelong horse lover and equine artist, I am happy to be able to use my art to help horse rescue. Working with NEER has been a wonderful experience. I am honored to be part of such a worthy group of people who use their time and talent to help so many horses.

Susan Monty
Fine Art - Equine Images
www.susanmonty.com

Last October I was told there were four Belgians going to slaughter if they where not saved, so I went down to see if it was true, and it was.  A stallion I named King, and a filly and colt, and the mother.  From what I had been told they had never been apart from each other... always a family unit.  The man that owned them couldn't keep them and sent them away, probably not knowing what was gonna happen to them.  But I did, and I couldn't let it....but I wasn't sure what to do.   Lisa from another rescue helped me to get in contact with a woman named Beth.  Little did I know how good we where gonna know each other.  I contacted her and right away she went into action.  I had no clue how this all worked, and I still don't, but that's ok 'cause Beth handled it the best she could.  She raised bail for all of them and they where gonna come to my home but at the time I was just moving into a new home and had nothing ready for them.  My husband and I tried really hard to get it all done but we didn't have enough time for it, plus I had other people telling me the stallion was dangerous and was gonna hurt my kids...so it scared me to death.  I called Beth and told her I couldn't do it and I left Beth in a bad position 'cause now she had to find place to put four unhandled Belgians.  I'm sure Beth was not to happy with me at the time, but I think she realizes my heart was in the right place.  I never meant to leave her in the dust like that.  Too many outside people telling me things, confusing me and turning the whole thing into a horror show...and yes, it was bad but Beth pulled out every string she had and found homes for all of them in a few days notice.  They got good homes too!   The King, now known as Titan... he was a lot of work, but boy is he handsome and worth every minute of it!  He went to Myhrie Clinic to be gelded and was labeled a dangerous horse.  I knew in my heart he was just scared to death and sick on top of it all, and again people telling me he was bad... but Beth stuck with him right to the end.  If people say she likes to put horses down, he was the one to do it to, and she didn't, she stuck by The King and followed through with his care and got him to the best place for him and now he is a good boy he can be harnessed and driving and he puts a blanket on with no problem. Mind you, this is a horse who was a train wreck who hadn't been handled by anyone, and now he is a love bug who needed to be understood.  If it wasn't for Beth and all the people who helped raise funds to free him and pay his very expensive vet bills, he would be someone's dinner somewhere.  I would do it all over again with Beth 'cause she does care, and went to a lot to get those four Belgians safe, and she did it on a moment's notice.  Thank you Beth, for saving them.  And you know I feel about The King, he will always have a special place in my heart.

Connie
shilomyangel@aol.com

~I was never mad at Connie, and always knew she was just trying to help!!   BHR  (:

February '08

I have been associated professionally with Beth since ’05 and have seen horses come into her place
that have been severely neglected.  I have witnessed her animal husbandry skills bringing these
horses back to health, and am confident, that with Beth’s abilities and New England Equine Rescues,
many more horses will be rescued and placed in safe homes...

~Mike McMinn has been a farrier in RI since 1974, he estimates over 50,000 jobs done over the last 34 years!   Mike has lectured at URI, Animal Science department 1976-1994, and co-lectured with Dr Raymond Hinkson (Animal Nutrition URI) for 4-H clubs, horse groups, fairs, etc.  Mike has worked Doc Kaplan, Steve Murone, and Conrad Jones, to name a few.  Mike’s shoeing philosophy is both pathological and physiological, using differing techniques to accommodate the balance of each individual horse.~

I provide assistance to thoroughbred horses in need, whether transitioning off the racetrack or saving them from slaughter via the auctions and sales.  I had the opportunity to assist Beth of NEER with the coordination of approving an adoptive home in the New England region.  Beth did an expedient and wonderful job checking all the references (vet/farrier), speaking to the boarding facility, and handling the adoption with NEER's adoption contract.   The process was very thorough and the horse will remain under the protection of NEER's contract.  It was a pleasant experience and provided a win-win situation for all involved.  Thank you!

Lisa Marli 

Providing Rescue, Placement and Transitioning to Off the Track Thoroughbreds
Visit Us on the Web- http://www.marlifarm.com/

   
   Animal Control

EQUINE FOSTER HOMES NEEDED

 

 Cedar Oaks Equestrian Rescue • 6 Cedar Oaks Drive • Plymouth, MA 02360 •  phone: 508.728.9062

**Thank you to Christy (www.ac4h.com), for making it possible to get this mare from the broker!  And to the NEER members who donated.  PLEASE!...  Use a contract for every single transaction involving a horse...verbal agreements are just a BAD idea, and horses like Misty suffer every time!  If you don't have one, or can't find one...ASK!  (:

August 2007

I can’t believe it has been a little over a year since I’ve owned my very first horse! I adopted "Danny Boy" last year from Bill & Sharon at Shamrock Acres.  When I saw him on-line on New England Equine Rescues "NEER" I fell in love and immediately put in for him, and gave hubby the "surprise-good news" via phone as he was away on a business trip.  :-)  We went out to NY to meet Danny where I also fell in love with Bill and Sharon (who I still miss terribly!!).  Such wonderful people who did so much to save horses and give them a good life! 

Sue and Danny Boy meet for the 1st time.... When Danny came home we found his lip tattoo on his health papers and I began to try to trace his history.  I tired several times with the Jockey Club and it matched a chestnut gelding who would be 28 and had been reported as deceased.  So I told them he had come out of the kill pen and he certainly was not deceased as he was living the good life in our back yard barn!!  The JC referred me to the TB Racing Protective Bureau, and after several pictures, including his lip tattoo I have the information!!!

My beloved Danny Boy was formerly known as "Mr. Onbelieveable". He was foaled in 1978 in NY, raced at Finger Lakes in New York from 1981 - 1983 and had 5 firsts places, 3 seconds and 2 third places (out of 34 starts).  I'm not into racing so I don't know if this is a good race record or not but it doesn't matter to me anyhow.  What is interesting is that his great grand-sire was a famous race horse - Bold Ruler- who also sired Secretariat!

Don't ever give up on your dreams!!! Five and a half years ago I was diagnosed with MS, and my very first thought was that I'd never be able to ride again.  After a year riding in a therapeutic program to prove to myself that I could do this, I adopted Danny at the age of 48, my first horse ever.  Added to this that he was listed as a QH, so I thought he would be a "safe" horse for me.  I never ever would have adopted a TB as I had a terrible experience with one that almost took my daughter's life. I know that any horse can be dangerous, or sweet as pie, but that one time made me very frightened.  Danny gave me a run for my money at first (no pun intended), mostly just a test to see how I was, and I was intimidated at first.  After much help from the members of NEER, a great neighbor, my farrier, and local tack shops, I became more confident.  Danny has taught me so very much, especially about myself, and was a godsend when my Mom died suddenly last year of a massive heart attack.  He certainly has changed my mind about TBs!

And there is what was then my "non-horse" husband.  What a transformation I have seen in him, and he and Danny are the best of friends, and I think even closer than Danny and I are. Hubby is always out there feeding, grooming, or just hanging out with Danny.  He is even looking into someday buying more land so we can adopt more rescues. 

What I want to pass along is that to never ever give up on your dreams.  My Mom always taught us kids that you can do anything you want to in this world; you just have to work hard at it. My Mom was so very happy for me when I got Danny, and although terribly frightened of horses herself, I have one photo of her patting Danny right before she passed.  This certainly is hard work, but the rewards are from heaven itself, including the great muscles in my arms from hauling hay & water, etc.  No flabby old lady arm flaps for me!  he,he, he!

Horse people are the best, and I am so happy to be a part of NEER. Thank you for all of your help over the last year, and for all that you do for horses, from being brave enough to go to the auctions, to those taking care of so many at their home, to lobbying on their behalf, to sending whatever money you can, to praying all you can, to words of inspiration, it all matters, and it all helps.  And there’s always the good laughs on this group that really make my day!

This morning before going off to work I groomed Danny. I was talking softly to him telling him how much I loved him and he nuzzled me, he put his mouth and jaw right next to my head and looked me straight in the eye and I could see the love in his eyes.

Take care and have a blessed day!

Sue and Danny Boy

Big Thanks to BETH in RI for all the good work she does for the horses, and for organizing the equine rescue people in all of New England;  "NewEnglandEquineRescues" (NEER) ---- 600 members strong and growing !   THANK YOU BETH! 

Chris Jubic
www.freewebs.com/mulekist