Tami Marler
How to get a spooky horse to trust you - horse saved from slaughter learns all humans arent bad.
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They've been penned up separately on limited pasture due to their weight, and so that a new filly and her parents could have room for the baby to run.
To our great surprise, Howie's companion, Wilma, nearly 30 and skin and bones, had a baby on board. That baby - now a yearling - saved both of the old horses' lives. Once Wilma gave birth, baby Jozi breathed new life into the worn out old pair. Now, the happy trio lives out their lives in pastures of green - pampered and spoiled to their hearts' content.
Our greatest challenge is trimming Howie's hooves. His severe arthritis prevents him from bending his knees, and the pain is so intense, he puts up a heck of a fight. It's far too stressful on him, and he's impossible to control.
Here's how we ensure Howie gets regular hoof trims.
If you'd like to help fund Howie's care, please go to www.swingindhorserescue.com for information on how to donate.
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Here's how anyone who's ever known anything about partying knows the pics are as fake as Amber's tears.
#amberheard #johnnydepp
On Day 2 of her defense, Amber Heard testified that, while in Australia shooting Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Johnny Depp violated her with a partially full, open, Maker's Mark bottle that was later placed on a piece of paper next to another open, partially full liquor bottle.
While her body language vastly improved from the prior day's testimony (she seemed able to conjure up moisture from her eyes and nose), the parts of the story she was able to recall provided plenty of holes for Johnny's team to exploit on cross examination.
I'm an award winning former investigative journalist who covered plenty of trials and interviewed my fair share of liars, as well as legitimate victims. My husband is a detective who has interviewed literally hundreds of suspects in all manner of major crimes.
Let's take a look at Amber Heard's testimony, and what might come up on cross.
On Day 2 of Heard's dramatic testimony, the faded starlet arranges something in her lap, raises her tissue to her nose, holds one nostril closed and snorts with the other. She looks nervously around the room, then wipes her nose and snorts again, eyes darting from the jury across the courtroom.
During her defense against Johnny Depp's charges of defamation, Heard appeared to partake in the very drugs she said her former soul mate searched inexplicably for in her nether regions. Or was it a little something to help with her subpar acting?
Watch Amber's body language. You decide.
Johnny Depp v Amber Heard, Day 2 of Heard's testimony.
Aubrey went down with colic on Saturday. We immediately called the vet, but by time we could get a call back and get her to the hospital, much of her colon was already dead.
This was our experience with the surgery performed by Dr. Garrett Metcalf of Pine Ridge Equine Hospital. We're so grateful to him and Dr. Matz for taking immediate action to save our sweet girl.
If you would like to help pay for Aubrey's lifesaving surgery, please donate to Swingin' D Horse Rescue via Facebook. facebook.com/donate/384514432895367/?fundraiser_source=external_url
Aubrey injured a joint and needs a little support while she heals. Dr. Barnett used cotton cast wrap, cling gauze and vet wrap.
She said to leave it on for up to two days.
Swingin' D Horse Rescue saves horses from the threat of slaughter, nurses them back to health and adopts them to responsible riders who agree to a high standard of care for the rest of their lives.
Once the babies are big enough to take flight, we'll put a screen on the fixture to prevent future invasions!
After a several-minute timeline presentation outlining the administration's response to COVID19, and weeks of detailed explanations of their actions since declaring a Public Health Emergency on January 31, which mandated the immediate acquisition of PPE to replenish the depleted national stockpile and empty state stockpiles, this reporter betrayed her ignorance and bias with this emotional outburst.
President Trump: "You're a disgrace" for framing the question that way.
And she is.
As part of the January 31 proclamation (which was before the month of February in which the president "did nothing"): "...pursuant to section 319F‑3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d‑6d), and releasing policies to accelerate the acquisition of personal protective equipment and streamline bringing new diagnostic capabilities to laboratories."
whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-declaring-national-emergency-concerning-novel-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-outbreak
After being dumped for slaughter by their previous owners, we took them in and gave them sanctuary. It took several months to get enough weight on Mazi to ride; and we're still trying to get Ani's feet to where she can be adopted by a responsible family.
Mazi is a spunky, incredibly smart Arabian mare. She's well trained and learns quickly. Just under 14 hands, she'll need to go to a smaller intermediate rider.
Anastasia is nearly 16 hands and stout. Also very well trained and gentle, Ani will be appropriate for a rider with any skill level; however, she will likely only be cleared for light riding.
Both girls are absolutely delightful companions - full of personality and charm. They're both typical girls and love being BFFs with each other an humans.
Learn more about Swingin' D Horse Rescue and the girls at www.swingindhorserescue.com. We have several well trained horses available for adoption with a contract and fee.
The inserts don't cure laminitis, but they keep her comfortable while we're tacking the root causes.
All donations are tax deductible.
Unbeknownst to us until much later, he had a broken tailbone, which led to a serious infection that nearly cost him his tail. How do you wash, medicate and wrap the tattered tail of a horse that won't let you near him? We figured it out, and spent an hour a day, every day for over a year, tending his wounds and fighting to save his life.
This is Ralphie today - trusting, calm, smart-headed, and ready for adoption.
swingindhorserescue.com/our-horses/adopt-a-horse/ralphie
Like what we do? Donate to Swingin' D Horse Rescue, a 501c3 in Coweta, Oklahoma. https://PayPal.me/swingind/
Happily, the horse we named Chance keeps surprising us at every turn. Not only did he completely recover, we learned that he's beautifully trained, well behaved, and fast as lightning.
How anyone could throw away such a beautiful creature, we'll never understand; but we're grateful Chance came into our lives. We look forward to finding an adopter who sees in Chance what we see - an amazing creature who loves life at the Swingin' D.
For more information about our rescue and mission, go to www.swingindhorserescue.com
Broke to ride without a bit
Stands for farrier, grooming, vet
UTD on vaccines, farrier, dental
Calm demeanor, pocket pony, low mare in the herd
Gets along well with other horses
Perfect companion for a small rider
Swingin' D Horse Rescue saves horses from the slaughter pipeline, nurses them back to health, evaluates and trains them, then adopts them to responsible riders who commit to quality care for life. To learn more, or to make a donation, go to www.swingindhorserescue.com.
We've learned that her favorite thing is belly rubs. Watch how she relishes her special moments with her human. Such a precious girl!
Swingin' D Horse Rescue saves horses from the slaughter pipeline, nurses them back to health, evaluates and trains them, then adopts them to responsible riders who commit to a high standard of care for the rest of their lives. In other words, we find the types of owners the horse deserved, BEFORE ending up in a slaughter yard.
Check out our website at www.swingindhorserescue.com
Please share this video to encourage Congress to pass the SAFE Act, to save more horses like Winston.
Because they quarantined together, Raven and Alfred are remarkably bonded. Separating them has been a major emotional ordeal that we feared Raven may not survive. Raven is the alpha of the two, and when she's unable to protect Alfred, she becomes so agitated, she froths at the mouth and runs about at full speed, knocking her limbs against fence posts and plowing through anything in her path. She was inconsolable. With the stupid Oklahoma weather going from flash flooding turning our paddocks to quicksand to the threat of Snowmageddon, we feared conditions were so hazardous, Raven
would break a leg or impale herself.
We decided to put them both in the round pen in the center of the pasture for a week, where the herd could go nose to nose with them - especially during feeding time - and where they could get accustomed to the pecking order of the herd. The plan was to first release Raven so that she could still see Alfred while protecting herself.
Because Snowmageddon is expected this weekend, we needed to expedite the process of releasing them to the herd so that they could find warmth and protection in the snow. Because the herd was already accustomed to having them around, we decided to release them together.
Winston, the baby and boss-in-waiting, was (as usual) first to check out the pair. Raven gave him a couple of nasty warning kicks, sending him to the safety of his herd's mama mare. The rest of the herd gathered around Aubrey inside the round pen while Bo (who's being treated for EPM) worked the newbies.
Bo's an excellent manager, and he's not going to let a little EPM keep him from running his herd. Watch how the rest of the gang retreats to the round pen where Aubrey is only concerned with the delicious hay the new kids have been eating. Raven and Alfred stick to each other as they find their place in the herd's pecking order.
Because they quarantined together, Raven and Alfred are remarkably bonded. Separating them has been a major emotional ordeal that we feared Raven may not survive. Raven is the alpha of the two, and when she's unable to protect Alfred, she becomes so agitated, she froths at the mouth and runs about at full speed, knocking her limbs against fence posts and plowing through anything in her path. She was inconsolable. With the stupid Oklahoma weather going from flash flooding turning our paddocks to quicksand to the threat of Snowmageddon, we feared conditions were so hazardous, Raven
would break a leg or impale herself.
We decided to put them both in the round pen in the center of the pasture for a week, where the herd could go nose to nose with them - especially during feeding time - and where they could get accustomed to the pecking order of the herd. The plan was to first release Raven so that she could still see Alfred while protecting herself.
Because Snowmageddon is expected this weekend, we needed to expedite the process of releasing them to the herd so that they could find warmth and protection in the snow. Because the herd was already accustomed to having them around, we decided to release them together.
Winston, the baby and boss-in-waiting, was (as usual) first to check out the pair. Raven gave him a couple of nasty warning kicks, sending him to the safety of his herd's mama mare. The rest of the herd gathered around Aubrey inside the round pen while Bo (who's being treated for EPM) worked the newbies.
Bo's an excellent manager, and he's not going to let a little EPM keep him from running his herd. Watch how the rest of the gang retreats to the round pen where Aubrey is only concerned with the delicious hay the new kids have been eating. Raven and Alfred stick to each other as they find their place in the herd's pecking order.
The process of separating buddy sour horses that have already been through hell is painful to watch, and even harder to orchestrate. We're doing the best we can, taking it one step at a time.
Swingin' D Horse Rescue saves horses from the slaughter pipeline, nurses them back to health, socializes them, evaluates and trains them and prepares them for adoption to responsible owners. We advocate for responsible horse ownership and educate the public about the travesty of American horses bound for foreign slaughter.
We survive on the donations of generous supporters and the sweat and toil of volunteers who are devoted to the precious souls we rescue. Please visit our website, www.swingindhorserescue.com, for more information.
Winston helped me spread bedding under the shelter where the herd congregates in the cold.
We love our precious Winston!
I used to be a pretty good singer. I'm not anymore, but the horses seem to appreciate it!
Horses go through hell before they arrive, and it's only through the grace of God and the kindness of donors that they're saved from slaughter and brought to us. Once they arrive, they slowly begin to trust humans again. they put on weight, get back their health, relearn the skills they forgot, and find their soul humans.
Every time we wonder how we're going to continue to save and rehabilitate horses, God surprises us with some gift that keeps us afloat. Will you be the next surprise? We're a 501c3, so your donations of money, land, farm equipment and other items are tax deductible. Check out our website at www.swingindhorserescue.com
Horses go through hell before they arrive, and it's only through the grace of God and the kindness of donors that they're saved from slaughter and brought to us. Once they arrive, they slowly begin to trust humans again. they put on weight, get back their health, relearn the skills they forgot, and find their soul humans.
Every time we wonder how we're going to continue to save and rehabilitate horses, God surprises us with some gift that keeps us afloat. Will you be the next surprise? We're a 501c3, so your donations of money, land, farm equipment and other items are tax deductible.
I used to be a pretty good singer. I'm not anymore, but the horses seem to appreciate it!
Check out our website at www.swingindhorserescue.com
Swingin' D Horse Rescue survives on adoption fees and tax-deductible donations. www.swingindhorserescue.com
The horses in this video are just some of the dozens of horses we've saved, with the help of generous donors. The majority of horses we bring home to the D are emaciated and in poor health. Generally, their feet have gone too far without attention, they've had no dental care, vaccines or other necessities. We invest in the veterinary and farrier care they need before posting them for adoption.
The issue of unwanted horses in America stems in part from horse lovers not understanding the huge commitment and expense of owning a horse. Even the best-trained, most level-headed horse is like a toddler - if it CAN get into trouble, it will get into trouble. If it CAN be injured, it will be injured. And medical care for a horse is no small matter. Veterinary visits start with a farm fee, just to get the vet to drive out to your ranch. So you're looking at a bare minimum of $65. An emergency vet visit (and we've had many) can cost you $500 or more.
Horses that are well cared for can live well into their 30s. How many beings do humans keep around for 30 or more years? Too often, horse owners don't consider the plan for their horse after that initial, "It would be so cool to own a horse!" Many of the horses we've saved from kill lots were dumped there after their beloved owner died, and family members got rid of the horse like they got rid of old furniture.
More than 130,000 American horses - 92 percent of which are perfectly sound, trained and capable horses - ship to foreign slaughter in Mexico and Canada each year. We realize we're only making a tiny dent by saving horses from the slaughter pipeline, but we hope, by sharing our story, prospective horse buyers will play that, "It would be SO COOL to own a horse" tape all the way to the end, and consider where that horse could end up once the coolness wears off.
Swingin' D survives on adoption fees and donations. Go to our website www.swingindhorserescue.com for more information.
Swingin' D Horse Rescue saves horses from the slaughter pipeline, nurses them back to health, evaluates and trains them, then adopts them to responsible owners. All adoptions require a contract. Go to our website for details. www.swingindhorserescue.com


