For the Love of Horses

Equine Outreach Rescues Abused and Neglected Horses

Lacey was blind, pregnant and scared when she arrived at Equine Outreach in Bend, Oregon. It took volunteers a while to gain her trust and let them remove the tangles from her mane. But she soon showed her sweet, calm and compassionate side.

Lacey gave birth to Skylar – wild, curious, and strong - standing within 5 minutes of his birth. It quickly became apparent that he was now Lacey’s protector. Even though he was tiny he was so attentive to his mother and instantly knew she was special.

Great Loss, Yet a Miracle

Thanksgiving evening Lacey developed colic that quickly became serious. Internally she was suffering. She was humanely euthanized.

Agonizing calls and cries from Skyler filled the air as he searched for his mother. The volunteers frantically tried to console Skylar. They developed a plan . . .

A mare named Penny had come to EOI after her owner surrendered her. Penny had been in a roll-over trailer accident during which she cracked her rib cage. Although her accident was horrific, she healed and will even load in a trailer without trouble!

Although Penny had not had a foal for four years, she still continued to lactate. The volunteers placed Penny alongside Skylar with a barrier between them. Skylar wanted to be with Penny. Penny was a bit standoffish yet also interested in baby Skylar.

By the third day the volunteers released Penny and Skylar together in the arena. Penny was attentive, yet also showed gentle discipline when needed. Then, a miracle  . . . By the end of the fifth day Penny allowed baby Skyler to nurse.

Adopt, Donate, Volunteer

Please learn more about the tremendous work of Equine Outreach. Donate your time, talent or resources to help these magnificent animals. You are also invited to attend our event "Carrots for a Cause."