Three Pines Farm

For starters, we finalized our status as the Pike County division of Indiana Horse Rescue!  As IHR Pike, we will be able to better help more horses than on our own.  And as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, your donations will be tax-deductible!  More info on that (and a new website) coming soon.  In the meantime...

I got to assist on my first official rescue.  I was able to attend the whole process (giving me a step up on the investigation classes I'll be taking soon) and provide transport for the impounded equines.  Due to the close proximity to our farm, we decided to take the horses to IHR Southwest in Owensville, and they sent two others back with us.  I know, I know...you want pics!  :)  Are you sure about that?
Here's one of the ones we transported Friday night:

When I look at the round butt of Joe or Shiloh, it's hard to even imagine that these bones are in there on them after seeing the prominence of this poor guy's bones.  Here is a second horse (also showing the missing eye due to some past trauma):

A very sad situation indeed.  Moreso for the fact that they were so close to home, and we had no idea.  But thanks to someone who saw them and cared enough to call, they are now beginning their journey back to health.  Thank you, whoever you are!!!  Moral of the story, kids: if you see an animal of ANY type whom you believe to be neglected or abused, it never hurts to call someone.  At the very least, the situation will be investigated and nothing will be amiss.  Equine Rescues don't seize horses just because they want them...we have enough horses, thank you very much!  We want people to take care of their own.  If you don't have the knowledge or the means to do so, PLEASE JUST ASK...don't let the situation deteriorate until it gets out of hand.  We don't want to make enemies, we just want the horses to live a healthy, happy, properly-cared-for life.  If you're having problems, please just call; we can help you figure out how to get your horses back to health or other ways to deal with the situation.  I can be reached anytime at firebird96ta@aol.com, ihrpike@yahoo.com, or feel free to use any of the contact information at www.indianahorserescue.com (including an online report form if you think you've seen a situation that needs to be looked into).  Thanks!
And here are the two girls we brought into the fold.  The first is Molly, a Russian Arab...just the sweetest girl ever.  Shiloh is totally addicted to her! 

And Jenny, a draft mule (also a big sweetie):

Both girls could use just a pound or two more but are looking much better than they did when they came to Southwest.  I'm really looking forward to getting to know these girls and finding them great homes.  If you think you might be interested, contact me and we'll talk.  The rest of their information will be at the new website when finished and I will post links, I promise :).  Have a great day, everyone!