Video can be seen. That means no riding through the auction, all seven horses go in as one lot and must be bought all together. Upon arrival to RAR Sally had some hind end issues and once evaluated we found she had sustained a hairline fracture to her right cannon bone that was in the process of healing. She was ridden indoors without a single spook. Stetson has finished rehab, he is now in Frederick, MD being conditioned slowly and being evaluated under saddle. They cannot balance properly and they are denied food, water and rest. Very sweet and gentle. The puntilla is a short knife that is used to sever the spinal cord in a fully conscious animal. She arrived to GAIT a bit "fluffier" around the waste than she should be, but good news is, blood tests show she is not metabolic (ruled out Cushings and Insulin resistance). She is a very easy keeper. Lila is great on the halter, has had groundwork and long/driving line work done, she loads on a trailer like a champ and stands perfectly for the vet and farrier. Seth (Adopted) was born in the rescue on May 2, 2021 to Piper, one of two MO Fox Trotter mares that were rescued from a feedlot in NC. It tastes somewhat like a mix between beef and venison. She is currently turned out with mares and has been very nice. Rider Appropriate: Confident Intermediate, Suitability: Trail, camping, pleasure riding, SAR experienced, Limitations: Does not do well ridden alone, Adoption fee: Pending, not currently riding sound. The vast majority of horses who become victims of this industry could be sold, donated or otherwise rehomed. This mare loves to be out and enjoying the trails, she's also got a natural ability for jumping. While a handful of horses are purposely sold into slaughter by irresponsible owners, most arrive at the slaughterhouse via livestock auctions, where unsuspecting owners sell the animals to slaughterhouse middlemen known as killer buyers. Despite the fact that the US plants are no longer in operation, killer buyers . Kill pens operating bail-out programs may refer to themselves as kill lots, bail-outs, rescue pens, or other related terms. With each new group we strive to bring the rescues back to full health before they find their forever homes. Sweet, snuggly- most well . Prince is considered "special needs" because he has a history of rearing. We need your help to save slaughter bound horses in Tennessee, the auction is in just a few days. Sound, no stall vices, and broke to ride. Archer is available through GAIT, Inc. If youre looking to help horses in your community, we commend you. Their previous owner had become very ill, needing to be hospitalized and having no family to call to help, Lila and her mom were left abandoned in a pasture with little to no grass and only a small creek for water. Penny stands 15h and is around 17yo. Then taken outdoors and ridden around the farm, there was one spook shown in the outdoor video, that was a response to a pen that had a mini-donkey and two goats that she'd never seen before - she walked on willingly after having a moment to think about it. Oh, and did we mention hes BAREFOOT! But the average cost is around $400. But the average cost is around $400. She is being ridden in a french link snaffle. After a tearful conversation with her former owner who was not in a position to be able to buy her back, GAIT, Inc. stepped in and agreed to take her. We are a 501c3 so all donations made to AA are tax deductible. When our investigators visited, the horses were stuck in empty pens with no way to reach the surrounding fields. Phoebe is a 10 yr old Appaloosa Mare who stands 15.2 hands tall and built like a tank !!! Lilly has had some behavioral issues in the past and the owner was looking to send her to GAIT, Inc. At the time we didn't have room and were forced to say no. Quiet calm and very easy to handle. We have had Prince with us nearly a year, and he has reared one time and it was the reason he was initially surrendered to GAIT, Inc. He is sound with no maintenance. Some horses are purchased by middlemen who take them home, fatten them up, and send them to slaughter weeks or months later. She came in with Oakley and Bubba. Loves to be brushed and loved on. Update - 6/28 - Taylor is temporarily on hold. For the sake of the horses at the kill pen, Second Chance Stables evaluates a portion of incoming horses at the kill pen and list the findings, in hopes that the horses will be purchased and saved before being shipped to slaughter. Care sponsorship is $150 per month for non-riding horses and $500 per month for those that are in training. "0" : "")+ now.getDate(); Pepper is located in Frederick, MD, Adopted - Portia is an est 15yo Walking Horse mare that comes to GAIT, Inc. as an owner surrender. 15yo Walking Horse gelding. She joins GAIT as a rescue transfer from Rocky's Horse Rescue. . They've racked up approximately $40,000 in fines for numerous violations of the Commercial Transport of Equines to Slaughter Regulations: Shipping completely blind horses; horses carrying infectious diseases; and horses unable to bear weight on all four limbs. These horses may have any combination of the following: A healed injury that prevents the horse from being routinely ridden, The age range can very from 1-35 years old, Halter broke only or with minimal ground work done, Retired from daily riding but still able to be lightly ridden (1-2 hours 1-2 times per month), Belle is a well-built QH who would make a great companion horse or light arena riding or light trail riding horse. He has camped, is good out in the herd and is good for farrier and vet. Needs some good groceries and TLC. ADOPTED - Chiefis a stunning 22yo Spotted Mountain Horse.