Located in Middleport, New York, we are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of horses.
We achieved our non-profit status in 2001, and since then we’ve seen more than 100 horses come through our doors. Some were rescued from meat auctions, where the only other person bidding on them was a kill buyer. Others came to us from the racetrack, where they were no longer able to keep up with the physical demands of racing, or simply didn’t want to race anymore. Others were surrendered by their owners, who were unable to care for them anymore but still wanted to make sure they were safe. Some were seized from homes where they had been neglected and abused.
We not only tend to their physical needs – making sure they have proper vet and farrier care, and doing our best to transform them back into the beautiful, majestic creatures they can be – but to their mental and emotional needs as well. Many horses who come to us have been neglected and abused, and have no reason to trust a human again. We help them to learn to trust again.
There’s no denying that sometimes it can be a tough, heartbreaking job. But it’s our placement families and success stories that keep us going. There’s nothing better than getting emails and photos of our rescues, and knowing that they’re in happy, loving homes where they will live out the rest of their days. Whether they are faithful companions out on the trail, stalwart lesson horses or even just enjoying their days out in the pasture, we know that each one of them has made a loving, devoted companion for someone.
About your blogger:
I’m a reporter, freelance writer, secretary of TMER’s board and – perhaps most importantly – “mom” to one of Tender Mercy’s own; and, without a doubt, the insufferable little troublemaker will probably get a lot of face time on the blog. He’s been a ham since he was born, and that’s not likely to change.
Love the site. I hope we have a lot of stories to share!
Love this site! hopefully there will be lots of stories shared! love the rescue, does amazing things for horses<3
Great site, well worth the read. Look forward to additional contributions of interesting articles and photos. Thanks.
Thanks! Hopefully we’ll keep those stories coming!
Love to read the stories. Keep them coming.
Tips and Tricks on Trush
It will soon be that time of year where Thrush can be in issue in damp and wet area’s. Unfortunately in some area’s it’s unavoidable due to weather conditions.
Equine thrush is caused by anaerobic bacteria that, when trapped in moisture, can create a fungal infection that slowly eats away at the horse’s hoof tissue, particularly the frog area.
Most of the time this will create some mild discomfort, but as long as it is addressed quickly it rarely does anything more.
Left unattended for a period of time the thrush can eventually make its way into the sensitive areas of the frog, causing a bit of bleeding from the frog.
There are several very easy solution but, first you must try to keep your horses out of the area where they have gotten the infection as much as possible and on clean dry ground or a clean stall.
Treated at the onset, a complete cure is quick and easy,
taking anywhere from a few days to a week or more.
***Easy Home Remedy Treatments ***
50/50 solution of water and household bleach
works very well. I like it in a spray bottle.
Be careful however as it will stain your cloths!
Another thing I have used that works very well is
hydrated lime. That’s right, lime. The kind you use
in your stalls. It really dries it up fairly quickly.
Be sure to where gloves! This is one my farrier shared with me and it works great.
Others have used 7% iodine on the infected area and
have had equally good results.
There are also several excellent thrush medications
you can purchase.
If in doubt on what to do, please
contact your vet for the best advice!