NER E-News

3/15/2006 ~ Vol. 2, Issue 7

  
Hello NorCal Equine Rescue Friends:
   
      We have rescued over 100 equines in only 3 years!  It is only by your support that this was made possible.
In this issue:
  • Sebastian, Noel, Manny & Angel have arrived.
  • About the ranch that was in escrow
  • Rescued Equines
  • News

Sebastian, Noel, Manny and Angel have arrived

  Sebastian is a 16.3 hand, 18 year old, Oldenburg/TB, gelding, NER # 201. He is a very sweet, beautiful boy and is very well trained in dressage.  He has a lifetime registration with the United States Dressage Federation!  Last May his owner noticed that almost every time Sebastian went into a left canter lead he would misbehave. She had the vet out and the x-rays showed a "minor reaction to the surface of the bone where the ligament attaches" to the coffin/pastern joint. The vet said that it was not ringbone and thought it would completely resolve itself.  Upon arrival at our facility we noted no lameness in stride or gait.  Due to personal health reasons Sebastians “Mommy”had to make the tough decision to donate him to a rescue to help find him a good loving home and also to help the rescue raise funds to continue to save horses in need. He trailers well, stands, is very affectionate, He has good ground manners, He would be ideal for a Dressage training facility or an advanced rider.  Sebastian is a very well cared for horse, that would do best in a stable/stall environment.

 Adoption fee: $1000 - Currently Available

  Noel is a 3 year old, Pinto, 1 brown eye and the other eye is 1/2 brown & 1/2 blue, 3 years old, 15.1 hand, stallion, NER # 202.
   Noel is the 100th equine into our rescue! He is a very sweet, beautiful and stunning boy. Noel is very well behaved, with great ground manners and is not studdy acting.
  When he was rescued his body score was 1+, now his score is 5.

  Adoption Fee: $550 - Currently for adoption to an experienced horse trainer that will agree to have him gelded.  His adoption fee will rise with training and gelding.

  Manny is a 7 year old, Appaloosa, 14.2+ hand, mostly white with a little frosting on his flanks, ears, chin, mane, tail, and a little color on his legs. Brown eyes, NER # 203.
  Manny is a very sweet guy that just loves to be groomed and to get massages!  He loves attention and will follow you around his pen, craving more love.
  When he was rescued his body score was 3, now his score is 5.
  Due to bad weather we have not ridden him yet, but will soon have his riding abilities on our website.

 Adoption Fee: $550 - Currently Available

   Angel Wings is a Arab/QH, 14.2 hands, approx 17 years old, mare, NER # 204. Angel is a very sweet girl and loves to be played with. When she was rescued her body score was 1, now her score is 3.
  Due to bad weather we have not ridden her yet, but will soon have her riding abilities on our website.
  Angel may be pregnant as she has been running with Noel - NER #202.

 Adoption Fee: $550 - Currently Available

Noel, Manny & Angel Wings
   Noel, Manny & Angel Wings were seized by Lassen County Animal Control "LCAC" in November due to severe animal abuse, a felony level of not providing care. The owners were never charged, they left the County the same day the horses were seized.
  The LCAC needed to find homes for them by 3/15 or they could be shipped off to a livestock auction in Nevada where horse slaughter is legal. We drove through a snow storm on Monday to bring them to our rescue before it was too late for them.  Fortunately the head of LCAC is a very caring person who transferred the horses into our care.

About the ranch that was in escrow
   As many of you know, the Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund placed a 19.5 acre ranch in escrow to become our new rescue facility. We all worked very hard to raise the $25,000 needed for the down payment.
   Escrow was closing in 3 days and we would move to our new rescue facility. NER Staff drove out to the ranch to give it one last look over before the end of escrow. They were greeted by "Road Closed" and "Flooding" signs. No problem, they would just drive in the back way.  Since it has rained pretty hard for a couple days they were not too concerned. The back way was flooded too, but they had to see what the ranch was like so they pressed on through deep water crossing the road. They arrived at the ranch and found 3 to 4+ feet of running water flowing over almost all 19.5 acres! They knew that they had to call the Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund and tell them not to go through with this ranch. NER Staff asked a local rancher about the flooding and he said "Every time we get a good rain that place floods!" the seller never let us know about this problem. There was no way we could have our rescue facility under water in the winter months, so we pulled out and didn't buy this ranch. All the donations for the down payment have been put into a trust fund that will only be used for the down payment on a new rescue facility. We are trusting in God that he will direct us to the perfect rescue facility, where equines will be safe at last.
  We are looking for a ranch/land in California, preferably in Lassen or Plumas county. If you know of any 10+ acres for sale under $250,000 please let us know, of if you know of mostly level 10+ vacant acres for under $50,000. Thank-You!

Rescued Equines
  

  These equines are available for adoption or recovering.  The equines that are "Available for Adoption" need to find good, loving homes.  Please consider opening your hearts and homes to these wonderful equines. For more info on our rescued equines visit our website: www.SaveTheHorse.com
Blondie is a 14.3 hand, 15 year old, Quarter Horse, NER # 199.  We believe that her coloring would be a chocolate palomino or silver sorrel. She has a grayish mane-tail and chocolaty color on her muzzle and eyes.  She is a very sweet horse. She is well trained to ride and is a great trail horse.
  As we have so many equines in our rescue that are waiting for homes we have reduced her adoption fee from the original $950 to $550.
Adoption Fee: $550.00 - Reduced / Status: Available for Adoption
Jenny is a 11 year old, 10 hand, white, Miniature Donkey/Cross, jenny, NER #192. Jenny is a very sweet and lovable little donkey. She has never been abused or neglected. Her owner was no longer able to keep her. She is waiting for a loving home to call her own.
   As we have so many equines in our rescue that are waiting for homes we have reduced her adoption fee from the original $850 to $450.
Adoption Fee: $450.00 - Reduced / Status: Available for Adoption
Zoro is a 17.2 hand, 16 year old, Friesian -Thoroughbred cross, gelding, NER # 191. He is very gentle and has had lots of experience with children riders. Zoro had stringhalt in his right hind leg that required surgery, he is very underweight and will require long rehabilitation with us. Zoro was saved from a auction, where he absolutely had the potential to be bought by a "Killer Buyer", his future was very grim indeed because of his medical needs.
Status: Rehabilitation
My Sponsors: Lisa W., Deborah W., Tiasha & Todd, Sheryl T.,  Stacy P. & June K., Tamara P.
Splash is a 7 year old, 14.2 hand, gray, registered Quarter Pony, gelding, NER # 193. He has been through so much in his short life, it is just terrible.
   No horse should have to go through what he has gone through. Splash has galloped down Highway 99 being chased by police cars until he ran into a car, and more, there's just too much to list here, you can find out more on our web site. He is currently in training and will be adoptable soon.
 Status: Rehabilitation - My Sponsors: Stacey M., Laura G., Jill & Tom W. & Shawna G.

Ranger is a 24 year old, sorrel, Quarter Horse, gelding, NER # 196, body score was 1- when rescued. He is in Rehabilitation until he gains his weight and strength back. Until then Ranger needs more sponsors. Please seriously consider becoming a sponsor for Ranger. Ranger is a sweet horse that has been severely starved, he had no food for 8 weeks! He has been in our Rehabilitation program for about 2 month and he is graining weight well.
Status: Rehabilitation
 My Sponsors: Lorrie R. and Chris B.
Dude is a 4 year old, Chocolate Silver, Pony of America, gelding, NER # 197. His owner was the same as Sweetie and Ranger, he was seized at the same time.
   Dude was starved and had no food for 8 weeks. As he is younger then Sweetie and Ranger he faired much better then they did. He will be available for adoption soon!
Status: Rehabilitation - My Sponsors: Lorrie R. and Chris B.
Sweetie is a 10 year old, sorrel and white, Paint, mare, NER # 198, body score was 1 when rescued. She is in Rehabilitation until she gains her weight and strength back.
   Sweetie is a real sweetie that has been severely starved, she had no food for 8 weeks! She has been in our Rehabilitation for about 2 month and she is gaining weight well.
Status: Rehabilitation
 My Sponsors: Lorrie R., Chris B, Melissa & Ivan C, Laura N Pamela B. and Kelly P. 

News
  We have an all new Zoro Before & After Surgery video! We would like to invite you to our website to view this video, found in the "Other" menu selection on our website.
 
  We currently have too many equines for our current facility, and some have been placed in a boarding stable. We have reduced the adoption fees in hopes that our equines will be in loving homes soon. Please consider opening your hearts to one of our equines that need a home so we will have the funds and room to save other equines that are in need of help!

   If you're wondering from the new pictures, yes, we have new snow at our main rescue headquarters.  Fortunately the equines are staying warm and happy.
Thanks for your support and again please consider opening your home to one of our equines!
                                        NER Staff

Contact Information
  
NorCal Equine Rescue
P.O. Box 258
Taylorsville, CA 95983
530-354-7683
info@savethehorse.com - www.SaveTheHorse.com

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