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8 Emaciated Horses Seized in Clark County, Virginia, 1 Dead.
Berryville, VA, November 16, 2007: 8 emaciated horses were seized from a farm in Berryville, VA. today after one of their stable mates was found dead yesterday by USERL investigators and the Clark County Sheriff’s department.
Following up on a neglect report submitted to USERL, investigators visited the farm in Berryville to check on the condition of the horses there. Investigators found 9 horses, 8 that were in poor body condition and one that had recently died. All horses are thought to be thoroughbred race horses. The horses will be housed by USERL at an undisclosed location, receive needed veterinary care and placed on a careful rehabilitation program. It is estimated that it will take 6 to 12 months for the horses to regain their health. The horse that died was taken to a state lab to determine the cause of death.
As always, USERL needs the support of the public to help these wonderful animals - please find it in your heart this Thanksgiving to support this cause, the horses, past present and future, need your support!
UPDATE
November 14, 2007: We are happy to report that all 13 mustangs have settled in very well to their new surroundings! The two mature stallions, who are being house at a separate rehabilitation facility, are coming along very nicely and are already responding to their human caretakers. In fact, USERL volunteers have already been able to halter one of them - a very large step in such a short time period! The 11 mares and youngsters are at another rehabilitation facility (pictured below), and while they are still somewhat unsure of their caretakers, they are inquisitive about those that come to feed them twice a day. It is planned to get them accustomed to the stalls so that they can be separated and the gentling process begun. We believe some of the mares to be pregnant and are taking extra precautions with their feed regimen accordingly.
As always, donations for their care is greatly appreciated. You can donate by clicking on the donate icon to the right. The horses thank you!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 11, 2007: The United States Equine Rescue League, Inc. has accepted 13 wild mustangs into the program. USERL was contacted when it had been discovered that an equine sanctuary in VA was having to close its doors due to the severe shortage of hay, due to the drought, and could no longer keep the horses. While details of these horses cannot be released at this time, we can say that they are from the Virginia Range in Nevada where Wild Horse Annie’s ranch was located. They are often referred to as “Annie’s Horses” and were the first wild horses to be protected when Annie was able to push through the 1952 Storey County law that prohibited the poisoning of water holes and the use of aircraft to capture wild horses.
The 13 mustangs have been transported to two different USERL rehab barns in the Richmond area. Donations in the form of hay, feed and/or monetary are needed to care for them and the 160 plus horses in USERL foster homes across VA, NC, TN, SC and IN. All 13 horses will be evaluated, vet checked and gentled (they are still wild) before being put up for adoption.
USERL Specialty License Plate
PO Box 317
Pendleton IN 46064
with payment (check or money order) of $20 ($50 if personalized) made payable to USERL. If you would like an application mailed to you, just call 800-650-8549, to request one.
USERL Southeast Coast Region is looking for
Dedicated Volunteers
The United States Equine Rescue League is a nonprofit organization that rescues abused and neglected horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. We are new to this area and are searching for volunteers. There are so many ways that you can help.
-- Barn Help -- Fund Raising Activities --
-- Office Work -- Investigations & Seizures--
-- Adoption & Fostering -- Transportation -- Special Events --
-- Marketing -- Manage and Coordinate Other Volunteers --
-- And Much Much More --
-- There are Volunteer Oppurtunities for EVERYONE. Be sure to let us know how much time you are comfortable giving. There is no set amount of time that you are required to give.
For Information, call 919-222-5168 or email at ncse@userl.org
