Tag: rescue

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Takes in 31 Friesians Seized in Vermont

Jun 23, 2025 | Archives, Equine Health & Welfare, Latest News, Neglect, Cruelty & Abuse Cases

On Tuesday, June 17, animal control authorities in Townshend, Vermont, seized 39 horses from the...

Help To The Rescue!

Jul 18, 2018 | Archives, Op-Eds

June 2010 I wanted to let you know about a recent event with my horse and some of the wonderful horse people in Maryland that pulled together to help my horse and me. On May 7, Magnum (my 16-year-old Percheron gelding) was found...

Give, But Give Wisely: Tips for Finding Legitimate Equine Rescue Facilities

Dec 1, 2008 | Archives, Equi-Nomics

During the holidays we sometimes feel generous, willing to give a little extra to those in need. The economy has been in a bit of a slump, and people have had limited resources for the charities. Sadly, it is frequently the...

How Equine Abuse Cases are Handled in Maryland

Nov 13, 2007 | Archives, Equine Health & Welfare

To Save a Horse, Neglect Or Cruelty: How Horses Are Rescued by Laurel Scott Come holiday time, we horse folk try to count our blessings and extend a hand to those less fortunate than ourselves. Here is a look at what goes into...