NNEW YEARS RESCUE of 27 TEXAS NHORSES:
This is Ms. Sassy Pants, a beautiful long lashed young wild mare. Late in 2007 it was brought to my attention that a herd of 27 wild horses was being sold to slaughter. Oddly, these horses were not old or sick, just unwanted. The owner couldn't keep them & wanted a fast way out. This was my first "eye opening exposure to the senseless slaughter of sound horses". How could anyone slaughter young healthy horses?? Of course I became involved in the rescue. At New Years, momentum was rallied for adoption & fortunately many were pre-adopted sight unseen. The remaining herd was brought to Happy Horse Haven. In a few brief weeks due to local newspaper exposure & support from the community, 8 were adopted out, with 4 more over time as well. Only one was not adopted-the young mare whom I named Ms. Sassy pants. She gave birth to Equinox (the foal featured on the "About Us" page). He was given the name Equinox (Equi for short) because he was born on the calendar day of the vernal Equinox. Another horse from the herd, a wild stud (whom we quickly gelded along with the other studs), was a stand out because of his gorgeous markings. He was immediately adopted & desired by many. Time passed & he was never picked up so he still remains at Happy Horse Haven Rescue. I later named him Cherokee. He is, again, up for adoption. (Cherokee is the horse featured on every card "back" of the Help Horses Heal deck of cards. See fund-raising products.)
NNORTH DAKOTA RESCUE
Nof NINE REGISTERED HORSES:

This registered pregnant APQH mare, arrived
from North Dakota. She is a unique Cremello. Later giving birth to a
sweet registered buckskin foal, this deserving mare still resides at
HHH. In 2008, Cremello was 1 OF 7 registered pregnant mares headed for
slaughter, along with 2 registered studs. Only 2-4 horses were to
remain at HHH, but due to economics & the need for safe
re-cooperation, the entire herd stayed. Sadly upon arrival, one sorrel
mare (who had dropped 3 times on the ride from N. Dakota to Texas) was
near death due to long term neglect. This sorrel, whom I later named
Navajo Red, is now perfectly healthy & back to full weight. HHH
found loving homes for 2 of the pregnant mares. Both had world
champion background & both later gave birth to registered healthy
foals.(Me Me & Thor). All 4 healthy horses reside within 30 miles of HHH. The remaining mares,
foals & stud are available for adoption. *Note: The stud is a registered 13 year old paint. He has laminitis. We are trying to keep him in tact for his safety & to retain his working value in hopes of adoptive interests. I named
him Maverick & he is gentle & very sweet. He was severely
neglected, but has made 100% improvement in his favor-both mentally
& physically! His foals are noticeably outstanding. (See Sargeant
Major under foals.) HHH's policy is to geld studs, so after no signs of Maverick's being adopted over a year-he was gelded.
hWhat ALL RESCUES DDREAM OFF
...the PERFECT DMATCH:
Universally
ALL RESCUES desire to place horses in a safe, loving forever home that
encourages the horses growth and enhances their life experiences.
Occasionally that pairing is PERFECT..the horse is willing and has the
ability to learn, as well as desires to please their new caretaker. In
early 2008 supportive grandparents "Leon & Jill Meredith, took a
chance on a 3 year old WILD FILLY whom they later named DIXIE. Dixie
was to be a surprise for their grand-daughter Lacey. No one could have
hoped for a better outcome. Accomplished trainer, but a bit rusty,
Grandpa Leon immediately began training Dixie. It took less than 2
months to train her, and in less than 4 months Dixie & Lacey were
winning ribbons at 4H camp. Everyone was astounded that Dixie, a WILD
FILLY, had come so far so quickly! The two have continued to bond
& learn "together" as a team, yet even younger siblings are
carefully carried by this soft-hearted intelligent horse. Dixie &
Lacey are a wonderful reminder of the potential in ALL HORSES when
given a CHANCE to live, learn, & be loved!