Last Angel
This lens is dedicated to all those abused and mistreated horses, mules and donkeys the world over but especially in the UK.
Last Angel.org.uk
One Woman's Fight
'Give a horse what he needs and he will give you his heart in return'Last Angel Equine Defence~Somerset UK
We are currently rehoming unwanted and neglected horses and ponies by placing them with foster carers and long-term homes where possible. We are fund-raising for more suitable premises: land and stables to be able to rehabilitate and re-home more horses and ponies. We need donations to do this. All funds raised through this lens will go towards saving abused horses and ponies, not just in Somerset but all over the UK. Please give generously.
Angels Among Us
Every Horse Is An Angel
The pony in this picture was rescued. He was due to go to a slaughterhouse. Why? Because he was expensive to keep? Because he was so badly treated that he was afraid of people, and therefore was labelled 'difficult to handle'? Because he wasn't considered a potentially 'good' riding pony? None of these reasons justify the grim and cruel fate he faced, at the tender age of 3 years old! If horses are given a chance, rather than discarded just because they don't immediately do what 'we want them to do' they then have a chance to become contented, loving, joyous, giving, and with time and trust established between horse and human, they will provide us with one of the most beautiful friendships we will ever know.The pictures below show Alfie's before and after pictures. The 'before' picture was actually taken a few weeks after he first arrived with us, and at that point, he had put on a little weight, so you can imagine how bad he was at first! The 'after' picture is a happy healthy Alfie....as it should be!
Alfie Before
Alfie After
Every horse is a gift. Every horse is an angel.
Could you be a horse angel?
Guardian angels wanted to care for rescued horses and ponies
Could you be a horse angel?Please note: This is not for the inexperienced, or fickle person! This can only be done after serious thought and consideration, not just by yourself, but by all of your family members, and anyone else who may be affected by the arrival of a rescued horse.
Guardian angels wanted to care for rescued horses and ponies
If you think you could provide an experienced foster home for a rescued horse, please join our group Horse Angels
Or alternatively, email us at admin@lastangel.org.uk
Last Angel Equine Defence
Update on Alfie October 2007 ~ four years after rescue
The effect of bad horse dealers on young horses
Little Alfie has been busy for the past 6 weeks. He was 'started' ('broken in' in old-fashioned horse speak, but we don't want to use that!) before, about 18 months ago, we did some work with him then, but decided to leave it for a later date, to give him some time to have been introduced to it, but he didn't seem ready. And the key with Alfie is to do things very slowly, with no pressure!So, six weeks ago, I recruited the help of an excellent instructor, and we set about teaching Alfie how to be riding pony. Do I have to? is the question you get the feeling Alfie would ask if he could talk!
The first 3 weeks went well, with Alfie really taking to the process, BUT, there has always been a problem when first getting on him. We know there is nothing wrong with his back, or any other medical problem, so we wondered if he may just be cold-backed (some horses just are, and they don't like it when a rider first gets on them, but ok once you are on) but it just seemed as though there was more to it than that.
We carried on, but tried different approaches to see if the problem would sort itself out. Nothing we did seemed to make a difference and the problem continued. Eventually though, (and I expect Alfie was completely fed up with us for not figuring it out before) we finally realised that Alfie's problem was with working in the arena.
As soon as we took him out on the lanes and on bridlepaths, he suddenly totally relaxed and became a completely different pony, happy, relaxed and thoroughly enjoying himself.
My instructor, who is very experienced thinks that the person who I got Alfie from, the evil horse dealer I mentioned before (you know, the one who's in prison for indecency to minors?!) had tried to start him before. But had done it in a way that was cruel, therefore leaving Alfie with a very negative association about being ridden. We both agree that it is SO easy to ruin a wonderful pony in this way, and make it impossible for a pony to have a secure future, UNLESS they are lucky enough to be found by someone who is prepared to work through the problems they have. Hence why so many go to slaughter every year.
It is a very sad fact, but one that is all too familiar. Alfie is just one more pony that has more than likely been put through totally unecessary and cruel methods of being started, and they are employed as a way of making the process quick, so that a dealer can sell the pony as quickly as possible and then just keep buying more and more and do the same thing again and again.
Don't buy a horse from a dealer! (UNLESS, you know without a doubt that the dealer is reputable and has the animals interests at heart)... And if you have a young horse or pony that is having problems being started, please please give the animal some time, and understanding. your horse or pony may be trying to tell you something....
Little Alfie with his tack on:
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Praying for Land!
This is the land and stables we want to buy for rescued horses-can you help?
A suitable parcel of land with stable block has come onto the market for sale.
This would be a wonderful place for Last Angel Equine Defence, in order for us to help some of the many abused, abandoned and neglected horses in need of rescue and rehabilitation.
Please help us to buy this land! As I've said before, I have some money that my lovely mother (who so sadly passed away in April this year) left me, and she knew this was my dream, this is what she would want me to spend the money on. But I do not have enough to buy somewhere suitable such as this land.
Details:
An excellent purpose built stable barn comprising eight stables with hay store and tack room with concrete yard area adjoining. Situated in a secluded location enjoying good access with paddock areas adjoining. In total extending to 9.17 acres (3.71 ha) estimated.
The great thing about this land is that it already has an established stable block, hay storage and tack room. So there would be no worries about planning permission to build stables. It is also in a secluded area, which is a definite plus for rescued horses!
We are in the process of registering Last Angel Equine Defence as a charity via the Charity Commission here in the UK, but it takes a long time! This land is for sale now!!
We are also staging a concert to raise money for Last Angel....details soon!
Please help us! Every penny would help right now!!
If you can make a donation, please click here:
Last Angel Equine Defence Donation
For the horses,
Thank you !
Cathy Lane at Last Angel Equine Defence
Last Angel Equine Defence
Last Angel Equine Defence Myspace Profile
PICTURES OF LAND AND STABLES:
Last Angel Links
Last Angel on Myspace
- Horse Rescue
- We are raising funds in order to establish a horse and pony sanctuary in Somerset, UK. We aim to rescue and rehabilitate any horse or pony in need, with the view to rehoming them to suitable long term loan homes once they are recovered and ready to be rehomed
- Stop the Slaughter
- Dedicated To Sue
Sue Bundrick 1944-2007 We miss you so much xxx
The most gentle, compassionate and beautiful person I have ever known. She shared her love of animals and nature with me when I was a child, and because of her, I was given the opportunity to have my own pony at a young age...every little girl's dream! Our song, Last Angel, was written for her, and Last Angel horse and pony sanctuary is dedicated to her. She supported me wholeheartedley when I rescued my ponies...when everyone said 'you're crazy! It will never work', my mum said 'listen to your heart'.
Bless you mum.- Last Angel On Myspace
- If you have a myspace page, please stop by and say hello, we'd love to have your support!
New YouTube
Rescued Ponies
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Horses and their amazing effect on our hearts and our lives....
spiritually uplifting horsey reading
Chosen by a Horse
'This is book about a woman who, emotionally and physically abused as a child, acquired an old, abused horse that taught her many of life's most important lessons. It is a good book for a younger reader: teens and young adults. Although the writer is able to adequately convey the insights into her own psyche that this experience gave to her'
Amazon Price: $10.94 (as of 07/09/2009) 
Bridge Called Hope: Stories of Triumph from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams
Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch is a place of hope and healing. In this sequel to the best-selling Hope Rising, Kim Meeder continues her stories of hope and healing at the non-profit Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a place where broken horses and broken kids rediscover life and living.
Amazon Price: $11.19 (as of 07/09/2009)
Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul II: Tales of Passion, Achievement and Devotion (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Inspirational Stories About Horses and the People Who Love Them
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/09/2009)
Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse
I don't know about sometimes...I'd say ALL the time!
Amazon Price: $12.23 (as of 07/09/2009)
She Flies Without Wings: How Horses Touch a Woman's Soul
'This lyric, profound, spiritual book makes the heart of all horsepeople, female or male, truly fly without wings. You and your horse may gallop through the canyons of Wyoming or the parks of Manhattan, Midkiff's prose will enhance your journey'
Amazon Price: $12.75 (as of 07/09/2009)
Horse Rescue Videos
The first of these videos is our slideshow: This is no way to treat an angel. The second and third contain graphic images.
Rescue horse of the week
I need a home!
Click my pic to find out more about me!
Horse Slaughter in the UK
weekly slaughter in southwest UK
In October 2006, an undercover Observer reporter discovered that every Wednesday, Stephen Potter [of Lawrence J. Potter] slaughters horses at Stillmans abattoir, which is on the of the only two abattoirs in the uk to slaughter horses. This abattoir is located in Staplegrove, Taunton.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affaris estimates that between 6,000 and 10,000 horses are slaughtered every year in Britain for horsemeat.
This means that on average between 50 - 100 horses are being killed weekly at stillmans for consumption abroad.
View the article here
Guardan article horseslaughter
To find out more about the campaign:
Just click here
The shame of British Horse Racing
The Cruelty behind the British Horseracing Industry
'....Most people regard horse racing as a harmless sport in which the animals are willing participants who thoroughly enjoy the thrill. The truth is that, behind the scenes, lies a story of immense suffering.Approximately 15,000 foals are born into the closely-related British and Irish racing industries each year, yet only a third go on to become racers. Those horses who do not make the grade may be slaughtered for meat or repeatedly change hands in a downward spiral of neglect. Of those horses who do go on to race, around 375 are raced to death every year.
Beneath its glamorous façade, commercial horse racing is a ruthless industry motivated by financial gain and prestige. Cruelty? You can bet on it!'
Animal Aid Campaigns Horse Racing
Animal Aid's Race Horse Death Watch was launched just before the 2007 Grand National. Its purpose is to expose and record every on-course thoroughbred fatality in the UK.
The horse racing authorities have resolutely failed to put horse death information into the public domain, preferring to dismiss equine fatalities as 'accidental' and 'unexplained'. Even when several horses die at a single meeting, the term 'statistical blip' is often deployed.
Animal Aid has produced a series of revealing reports over the last seven years exposing the welfare problems associated with Thoroughbred breeding, racing, training and disposal of commercially 'unproductive' horses. Our research indicates that an average of 375 horses are raced to death every year. One-third die on racecourses, while the others are destroyed as a result of training injuries, or are killed because they are no longer commercially viable.
Animal Aid Race Horse Death Watch
A Dead Cert
The racing industry's horrific experiments on horses
Animal Aid report 'A Dead Cert'
Over the last seven years, Animal Aid has produced a series of detailed reports exposing the major welfare problems associated with Thoroughbred breeding, racing, training and the disposal of commercially 'unproductive' horses.
Animals are highly in-bred for speed at the expense of skeletal strength and general robustness. Two-thirds of the 16,000 foals produced for racing every year are deemed unsuitable. Some go into other equestrian events but as many as 2,000 are sent for slaughter.
Click here to read report:
Animal Aid A Dead Cert Report
Racing industry rejects accusations of 'horrific' experiments.
Click here to read article:
Guardian article
Help Retired Racehorses
Please visit and support Greatwood Home for Retired Racehorses
- Greatwood Home For Retired Racehorses
- Greatwood is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of racehorses particularly those that have fallen on hard times. Established in Devon 13 years ago as a registered charity our aim is to provide the racehorses that enter the Charity with safe secure and rewarding futures.
Millions of racegoers are swept away by the excitement during a race, but does anyone think about the 'also ran' whose career is coming to a close and whose future may be uncertain?
The English horses sent to France to be eaten
Horse cruelty and the pharmaceutical industry
Premarin
Premarin, what is it?Premarin® stands for Pregnant Mares' Urine (PREgnant MARes' urINe); PMU for short .
The company that distributes and markets Premarin world-wide, Ayerst Organics Ltd. (the world's only producer of PMU) is a subsidiary of Wyeth Inc. (Wyeth Laboratories, Inc. traces its roots to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., where, in 1860, John Wyeth and his brother Frank established a drugstore). Wyeth Inc. is the world's eight largest drug maker (2003), falling from the seventh position it had held for many years.
'...To produce Premarin, an estimated 35,000 mares are forced to stand in barns throughout Canada and parts of the Midwestern United States for about six months out of every year with urine collection devices strapped onto them.Even by the self-serving standards of corporations, Wyeth-Ayerst's suggested (but not mandated) 4 1/2-foot wide stalls for pregnant draft horses weighing up to 1700 are ungenerous. The stalls are deliberately kept narrow to prevent pregnant mares from turning or lying down with their legs stretched out for fear the collection cups will become detached as the urine is "harvested." And, worse yet, many of these mares get little or no exercise for the six months they are forced to stand in the barns. (The most recent "voluntary" Code of Practice for the industry states that the mares only be exercised on an as-needed basis.) their reward is the auctions and a likely trip to the slaughterhouse.'
'...PMU farmers and Wyeth-Ayerst would like us to believe that the estimated 35,000 foals resulting from these pregnancies are sold as companion animals. A very few may be and a few more fillies are allowed to grow up and replace their worn-out mothers. However, most, especially the male colts, are weaned too early, taken to auction where they're sold by the pound to killer-buyers, fattened in feed lots and then sent straight to slaughter.There, these sensitive, highly social young animals are made to wait their turn for death. And for what? So that Wyeth-Ayerst can sell their animal-based hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Premarin when there is plant-based HRT available. And so that restaurants in France and Japan can serve foal steaks to connoisseurs of cruelty! (Foal steak sells for up to $15 a pound in some Paris butchers)
Horse Wisdom Gurus
The masters of natural horsemanship
- Parelli
- Biography: Pat Parelli
- Born in California's Bay Area, Pat Parelli was obsessed with horses at an early age. When Pat was just 13, a horseman and trapper named Freddie Ferrera of ...
- Richard Maxwell - Home Page
Maximise your horsemanship is about a mindset and training pyramid. At the top of the pyramid is your goal, whether it is to achieve a safe polite horse or to compete in your chosen discipline.- Monty Roberts
The original 'horse whisperer'
Known as, "The Man Who Listens to Horses," Monty gained international fame by developing a method of communicating with horses using their natural body language and a technique he calls Join-Up®. Founded on a consistent set of principles, communication, and trust, Monty's methods assert that violence is never the answer.
Natural horsemanship books
Wisdom from the horse gurus!
Natural Horse-Man-Ship: Six Keys to a Natural Horse-Human Relationship
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 07/09/2009)
Raise Your Hand if You Love Horses: Pat Parelli's Journey from Zero to Hero (Western Horseman Books)
Amazon Price: $16.29 (as of 07/09/2009)
Unlock Your Horse’s Talent In 20 Minutes a Day
Amazon Price: (as of 07/09/2009)
The Man Who Listens to Horses
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/09/2009)
Natural Horsemanship Videos
Pat Parelli
Two videos showing what can be acheived using Parelli Natural Horsemanship. In the first video, Ute Lehmann demonstrates the method. The second video shows Pat Parelli himself.
Last Angel Gallery
These are our some of our favourite horse pictures. Why not vote for the one you like best?
Really useful horsey books
Horse Sense for People
sound advice for horse owners and everyone in general!
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 07/09/2009)
Getting Your First Horse (Horse-Wise Guides Series)
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/09/2009)
Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners: New Revised Edition of the Standard Work for More Than 100 Years
This is the only book you'll ever need on this subject! the horse owner's veterinary help bible!
Amazon Price: $34.20 (as of 07/09/2009)
Healing for Horses: The Essential Guide to Using Hands-On Healing Energy with Horses
This book is brilliant! One of our favourites
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 07/09/2009)
Understanding Equine Hoof Care (Horse Health Care Library)
As they say in the horsey world 'no foot, no horse' (open to debate, obviously! But we can't emphasise enough the importance of good knowledge of horse foot care, if you own a horse)
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/09/2009)
More recommended reading from Amazon
Everything you always wanted to know about owning a horse...
...but were too afraid to ask
- Last Angel Horse ownership factsheet
So, you want your own horse? Before you jump in at the deep end, read our Last Angel Equine Defence Factsheet, Everything you always wanted to know about owning a horse, but were too afraid to ask!
Check out our stuff on CafePress!
Horse Rescue Merchandise from Last Angel
Jr. Jersey best friends pony T-Shirt
Meet Alfie & Pixie! Alfie is our mascot at Last Angel Equine Defence, and Pixie is his best friend. Two very cheeky ponies!
Price: 20.99
Women's Horseangel T-Shirt
Show how much you love horses, and show it in style with this t-shirt. Be a horseangel, by purchasing this t-shirt, you will be helping us to help rescued horses
Price: 21.99
Laughing pony Mousepad
Have a laugh with 'Alfie' our mascot pony...what's it all about, Alfie?
Price: 12.99
Horse Last Angel logo Mug
support Last Angel Equine Defence during your tea break! And help us to save horses
Price: 12.99
Horsey jargon glossary for the non-horse person
What does it all mean?!
You may have heard 'horsey' people saying the most peculiar sounding things! Here are some of them and what they mean...
'My horse is bombproof' This doesn't mean 'my horse doesn't blow up spontaneously', it actually means, 'my horse doesn't run away with me while I'm on his/her back, while I have no hope in hell of stopping him/her.
'My horse is a good doer' This doesn't mean my horse has regular, normal bowel movements.. This means (believe it or not) that this person's horse finds it relatively easy to keep weight on and stay in good condition without resorting to endless special diet plans.
'My horse won't hack alone' Doesn't mean 'my horse won't hack into a computer by himself' and it doesn't mean 'my horse can't hack life on his own' it means he won't go out on a ride unless accompanied by another horse and rider
'My horse is a schoolmaster/schoolmistress' (Who made these words up! I'm horsey but even I have problems with this one!) It doesn't mean the obvious, but at the same time it does. It conjours up images of a proudly smiling horse on graduation day! but it actually means 'my horse knows how to BE a horse in the human sense of the word, ie he knows everything he needs to know about riders and he will teach you the right way, when you do things wrong! Plus he will never blow up spontaneously :)
'My horse is spooky' Doesn't mean this person's horse is weird, or ghoulish in any way. What this actually means is this horse jumps a mile at the slightest thing, ie plastic bags, noises in hedges, the wind etc 'spooks easily'
UK horse rescue Links Plexo
Equine Sanctuaries and organisations in the UK
Mare & Foal Sanctuary
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The Horse Trust
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South West Equine Protection
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Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Home Page
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International Horse Links Plexo
Equine welfare organisations outside the UK
PMURescue.org
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Beautys Equine Rescue
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Last Angel & Sue Bundrick Fund for Animals on the Net
Some links to Last Angel Equine Defence pages and our partner organisation, The Sue Bundrick Memorial Fund for Animals.
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Sue Bundrick | Memorial Fund For Animals
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www.myspace.com/lastangelsanctuary
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Beautiful horse posters and prints
Neptune's Horses, Illustration for "The Greek Mythological Legend," Published in London, 1910 Giclee Poster Print by Walter Crane, 24x18
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 07/09/2009)
Horse in Field, Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH Photographic Poster Print by Jeff Friedman, 16x12
Amazon Price: (as of 07/09/2009)
Creed Animals Art Poster Print by Carolyn Kreig, 45x35
Amazon Price: (as of 07/09/2009)
Mare & Foal (Brown Horses) Art Poster Print - 16" X 20"
Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 07/09/2009)
Natural horsemanship DVDS
In A Whisper: Craig Cameron Josh Lyons Pat Parelli
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Equus As a Second Language: A Translation Guide for Horse Lovers
Marlis Amato, founder of the Mirroring Equine Atti more...0 points
John Lyons My Horse Pulls Back
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Winter warmers for horses and you!
These are items from UK ebay
It's that time of year again. Brrrrr! Here are some essentials for you and your horse :)
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
Help us to help horses!
Make a donation
We desperately need funds to enable us to continue our work. Please help us! No amount is too small, as it all helps! Thank you
Music for the horses
- Lane at Independent Artists Company
- Before we spent every day looking after horses, we used to spend every day writing and performing music....we still do, just not nearly as much! Our artist page at the independent artists company contains a list of some of our songs, (if you liked the song 'picking up glass' on the youtube rescued ponies video on this page, you'll like these :)) All are available for download...really reasonable price too! and all download proceeds go to Last Angel Equine Defence.
Communication With Horses
The work of Beth & Marcus Lee Crowther
- Animal Expressions
Amazing work by animal communicators and Reiki healers, Beth and Marcus Lee Crowther. Take a look!
Cool horses
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New Featured Lenses
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Endangered Horse and Pony Breeds
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Everybody knows we need to save the whales, but how many people are aware that dozens of breeds of livestock are also considered endangered, some of them critically so? This Lens is a celebration of the power and beauty of the rarest breeds of horses...
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Parelli Changed My Life
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This isn't simply a horse training program. Parelli Natural Horsemanship is a program that teaches PEOPLE to be DIFFERENT. You start with the simplicity of communicating with horses, learning the patience that will achieve the results; th...
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Rescue4theLuvofDogs
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There are unwanted dogs that end up in shelters. They most likely will be euthanized because there just aren't enough homes. It's sad that these dogs are tossed aside, they are given up , thrown away, sometimes abused. Why are so many dogs wit...
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Cat composers presents...music for websites, slideshows, animal charities
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Little Tiger Music~ We offer music compositions free of charge to animal charities, and those involved in animal rescue. You can choose to have either instrumental music or songs composed for your website, slideshow, video or event. For those who are...
Reader Feedback
Regal-Realm wrote...
God bless you and your efforts - been there, still am there, rescuing rejected horses or catching them at the last minute while they wait terrified in the knacker's yard is part of my life too. Many have been transformed and some of my best rides have been offered to me by these unfortunate souls. Five star is the least I can do :)
Posted March 09, 2008
neverburnoutrx wrote...
wow -- very original and very passionate lens on horses and horse rescue. great work on this and incredible passion. -- janette @ neverburnoutrx :D
Posted February 12, 2008
rwoman wrote...
A very special lens! You are doing great work. Please add your link to my "horse" plex at http://www.squidoo.com/horsetriviaquestionsandanswers
Posted January 12, 2008
flicker wrote...
Wonderful, touching lens! Five stars. If you'd like, come visit my lens about Black Bears.
Posted October 23, 2007
Christopher_Scott wrote...
We have two horses are they are awesome! Lots of great information for all of us. Keep up the hard work. Come over to A DAY OF HOPE
Posted October 12, 2007
by Horseangel
Cathy Lane - Founder of Last Angel Equine Defence and The Sue Bundrick Memorial Fund for animals. My fascination with horses began when I was four...I...
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