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Join WWER in Helping America's Horses
Sunday October 19, 2008
in the SADDLE or
in your SNEAKERS TO HELP ABUSED, NEGLECTED & UNWANTED HORSES
Marsy and her brother, Racer (below) were abandoned at a local
farm near us. The farm owners, unable to keep the pair,
contacted us for assistance.
Marsy is a gorgeous 16 year old Morgan mare that stands 15.3
hands. She was a little hard to catch and somewhat untrusting
when we first met her. But, shortly after arriving at the
ranch she was leading like a dream, easy to handle, gave me
her feet, and loved the carrot treats she got.
After some adjustment and time to settle we will put a saddle
on her and see what she can do. She's been used for trail
riding but hasn't been handled for a while.
Meet Racer
This is a super sweet 18 year old Morgan gelding that
stands
15.2
hands. Racer has a lot of good ground manners, walked into
the trailer without a problem, and appears to be broke to
ride just like his sister.
Racer will also be available after evaluation and time to
settle.
Both of these guys are going to need to be vet checked, get
their shots, have their feet done and teeth floated. All
scheduled to be done within the next couple of weeks.
Help Us to continue helping them.
Donate today.
Or Snail Mail: Whispering Winds Equine Rescue
6161 Clarks Branch Rd, Roseburg, OR 97470 (541) 679-9022
Thank you, Tom & Susan Pohlman
Location
Located just south of Roseburg, Oregon off Exit 119
(from southbound I-5), or Exit 113 (from northbound I-5) on Clarks
Branch Road.
Our Organization Currently we have 23 wild horses from Nevada, Utah and Oregon that
call the 156 acres at Whispering Winds home. These are horses that have been gathered
and gone through the adoption process but have not been able to
adjust to a domestic lifestyle due to their fight or flight
instincts. We have offered these horses a forever home environment
where they have joined up into family bands and roam free, as they
once did.
Additionally, we have 13 domestic rescue horses that have either
gone through rehabilitation and are available for adoption, or will
live their lives out at the ranch where they will be monitored and
cared for. You can view these horses here
Once
in a while a horse comes along that leaves you in awe. Casper has been such
a horse. Knowing I didn't have much time to work with outside
horses and take on any new clients I was unsure when I agreed to
bring Casper & Bucky in for training for a new, first time adopter.
But, the reward has been a true affirmation as to why I love the
mustangs so much. Read about our journey
here...
Despite the massive cleansing campaign over
the last several years, BLM continues to report 33,000 wild horses and
burros still roam public lands. However, independent analysis utilizing BLMs
own statistics and methods of annual population reports, removals and
reproductive rates concluded the most likely wild populations still
remaining is merely 13,500 wild horses and burros - 20,000 less than BLM
reported.
http://americanherds.blogspot.com/
Wild Horse & Burro Protection A measure to protect
wild horses and burros from being sold for slaughter was introduced on the
second day of the new 110th Congress by House Natural Resources Chairman
Nick Rahall (D-WV) and Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY).
H.R. 249, which was first introduced in the last session to repeal the
2004 “Burns rider,” would restore the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro
Act to its original language.
Background
Animal Welfare Institute
and National Black Farmers Association Launch “Project Wanted
Horse”
Partnership Disproves Slaughter Industry’s
“Unwanted” Horse Theoryread
here
The Meaning of Rescue
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and
fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.
I'd like to open my baggage, lest I forget.
There's so much to carry, so much to regret.
Yes, there it is, right on the top,
Let's unpack loneliness, heartache and loss.
And there by my feeder hides fear and shame.
As I look on these things I tried hard to leave,
I still have to unpack my baggage called pain.
I loved them, the others, the one's who left me,
But I wasn't good enough, for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage, or help me unpack?
Will you look at my things and take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage, to never repack?
I pray that you do, I'm so tired you see,
but I do come with baggage, will you still want me?
by Evelyn Colbath
We are proud to work with, be a part of, and support the following organizations:
This is horrible to watch, but if you want to know, and you
really believe that slaughter is an option, then, grab a box of
tissues and force yourself to view this. The video is published
and provided by the Humane Society of the
U.S.
WARNING
THIS VIDEO IS GRAPHIC & SHOULD NOT BE SHOWN TO CHILDREN!
At
Whispering Winds we strive to make our residents comfortable in as natural
setting as possible. Our interaction, rehabilitation, and training
follows this theory. WWER & Living Legends Wild Horse Sanctuary want
to thank the following organizations and individuals for their contributions
to our efforts in helping us to maintain this status. Please visit
their sites, and send them an email thanking them for caring enough to
contribute:
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Learn how the Tellington TTouch Method can help you
create a more wonderful partnership with your horse, dog, cat, bird, bunny
or another animal companion. Visit:
www:TTouch.com
GO BITLESS! You have a better horse than you think!
Equine Rescue
Transport Network Need help with transports. Check here to
find someone who can help. If you're a rescue or have the
ability to help with hauling, join now.
15.2
hands. Racer has a lot of good ground manners, walked into
the trailer without a problem, and appears to be broke to
ride just like his sister.
Once
in a while a horse comes along that leaves you in awe. Casper has been such
a horse. Knowing I didn't have much time to work with outside
horses and take on any new clients I was unsure when I agreed to
bring Casper & Bucky in for training for a new, first time adopter.
But, the reward has been a true affirmation as to why I love the
mustangs so much. Read about our journey 
