Horses in Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation process can be extremely difficult for both horses and humans. Our rescues come to us with a wide array of issues that urgently need our care and attention. Some recent cases include horses that were malnourished, had been physically abused, injured by improper riding or maintenance, and many other examples of neglect and cruelty.
Regardless of their condition, we proudly care for the horses and give them a second chance. The reality is that some horses will remain unfit for adoption for health and behavioral reasons and will be permanent residents of Spring Creek. For others, they'll be trained once healthy and started on the path to adoption into a qualified, lifelong home.
Regardless of their condition, we proudly care for the horses and give them a second chance. The reality is that some horses will remain unfit for adoption for health and behavioral reasons and will be permanent residents of Spring Creek. For others, they'll be trained once healthy and started on the path to adoption into a qualified, lifelong home.
George
George was saved from the kill pen by someone that had a Palomino named George when he was younger. Run through as a 17YO, he is actually over 30! George was in terrible shape and he felt like it was more than he could do to rehab him. so he came to Spring Creek where he is regaining his confidence, weight and personality.
George before he arrived at Spring Creek (left), First day at Spring Creek (center) and 17 days later (right)
George was saved from the kill pen by someone that had a Palomino named George when he was younger. Run through as a 17YO, he is actually over 30! George was in terrible shape and he felt like it was more than he could do to rehab him. so he came to Spring Creek where he is regaining his confidence, weight and personality.
George before he arrived at Spring Creek (left), First day at Spring Creek (center) and 17 days later (right)
Raven & Robin
Raven and Robin (the sorrel/red) were bailed from a kill pen by a friend who keeps her horses at a boarding barn. When the barn found out they were not handled and Robin was still a stud they said NO WAY. They are now at Spring Creek Horse Rescue and doing great. Robin is ready for adoption. Raven is a 15 year old that has never been handled and although she is doing well she is not fit for adoption.
Raven and Robin (the sorrel/red) were bailed from a kill pen by a friend who keeps her horses at a boarding barn. When the barn found out they were not handled and Robin was still a stud they said NO WAY. They are now at Spring Creek Horse Rescue and doing great. Robin is ready for adoption. Raven is a 15 year old that has never been handled and although she is doing well she is not fit for adoption.
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Winslow Winslow came back to the rescue from an adopter after more than a year. It became apparent that he may have been trusted around those whose credentials were not reality (I.e. trainer/farrier weren't really qualified). After spending a year with the rescue we were lucky enough to be able to send him to a master farrier in Tennessee, Bradley James Kelley from Brad's Natural Hoof Care, who has committed to rehabilitate him. |
