Fox31 News came to Colorado Horse Rescue, where I volunteer, last Saturday to do a segment on the rescue. They happened to be there during my shift that day. I was one of the volunteers they miked up and interviewed although, as these things go, none of that made it into the piece. No biggie—I’ve been on many TV shows for my books in the past, and this segment was all about the horses anyway. Still, I am in the video, which is fun. I hope you will CLICK HERE to be taken to the video. Below is the article that accompanied the video on Fox’s website.
LONGMONT, Colo. -- Fifty-five horses call Colorado Horse Rescue home. That’s near capacity with room for only five more. “We are here to rescue, rehab and find forever homes. It’s similar to a human society for horses,” Carol Brice said. But these animals are different than cats and dogs. They’re expensive to feed and to care for, and their lifespan can stretch 30 years.
LONGMONT, Colo. -- Fifty-five horses call Colorado Horse Rescue home. That’s near capacity with room for only five more. “We are here to rescue, rehab and find forever homes. It’s similar to a human society for horses,” Carol Brice said. But these animals are different than cats and dogs. They’re expensive to feed and to care for, and their lifespan can stretch 30 years.
“Many don’t know there’s a crisis in America,” Brice said. “There are
170,000 unwanted horses in the U.S. About 6,000 in Colorado alone.” One horse, Lil Bit, came to Colorado Horse Rescue unwanted and neglected, much like a
quarter of the horses that have come through. The other 75 percent are
relinquished by families who can no longer care for them.
“What we see is a horse gets ill or injured, too old to ride, and they get discarded. That’s unfortunate,” Brice said. “They should be honored and cared for.” That’s what the volunteers at Colorado Horse Rescue strive to do each day. And in the process they get attached. “I have learned not to fall in love because they get adopted out, which is great, that’s the whole point,” Brice said. [I actually said that, but whatever!]
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| This is Kyle, a beautiful Arabian bay and the first horse I fell in love with at CHR. He was adopted 2 years ago, but I still pine for him! |
But it can mean heartbreak, especially knowing they can only help so
many of the animals. Their hearts can be bigger than their wallets so
they’re counting on the public to take a horse home. “All kinds of horses wind up in this situation through no fault of
their own,” Brice said. “We have all breeds, ages, sizes all ranged in
training, come out and take a look.”
It costs $500,000 a year to keep the operation, which is in its 30th year, running. Colorado Horse Rescue is working to open a second facility where older horses can come to retire. Donations are being accepted to help make that dream a reality.
Thanks, Fox News. Any and all publicity for the safety and care of these special animals is always appreciated!
Thanks, Fox News. Any and all publicity for the safety and care of these special animals is always appreciated!
