How we spent your donations!!!

This past week we spend over $4000 on feed, supplements, medicines, orchard grass hay, alfalfa and other needs, much of it paid with donations your made to the rescue recently. With all the recent intakes this purchase will help for 4-6 weeks. We added one more to the herd on 10-17-18, a middle aged mare named Nova that is being assessed by our trainer for rideablity and hopefully we can make available for adoption soon.

We get our orchard grass from the same grower out of southwestern Colorado and these 800-900 pound bales cost us $150 each. Friday we took delivery of 20 bales which will last us 6-8 weeks at a cost of $3000 for the load. We also have about 100 bales of bermuda grass left from the purchase we made this summer of 256 bales while prices were cheaper.

We also got a small amount of alfalfa, six bales. They were out last week so we got a rain check, which was good because the cost went up by $2/bale when we picked it up. We got to pay last weeks price and I had a 10% off coupon they honored too. Frugal is my middle name. This will help feed the three goats that came in this spring and the sheep dumped on our road and almost killed by our neighbors donkey that came in almost two weeks ago. Nell is doing remarkable well for the beating she took.

After the last two large rains, Oct 7th & 16th, some of our barn stalls were very wet so we are trying some pelleted bedding which is easier to store than bales of straw (which some got mildew so we had to toss them). We also got deworming paste, joint and hoof supplements, more meds for Gwen's eye infection and some tarps to cover everything from the rain.

So this gives you an idea of how your donated funds are used and also how much we appreciate your donations because they allow us to provide the level of care that we do and to help those in dire need. All the horses, donkeys and minis THANK YOU so much!!! We do too!!!!

Many, many thanks for all you do to help the rescue! Christine

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Feed me, please.

The request for help with very thin to emaciated horses has been answered by us eight times this year with the last three since mid August. Meet Dreamer who came into the care of the rescue on August 21st after responding to a Facebook and Craigslist ad. His owner claimed no matter what she did she was not able to get weight on him. She had even had his teeth done earlier this year and consulted a vet and many friends. One of our adopters contacted me to and offered to foster him if we could put him under Equine WellBeing Rescue and cover medical bills and others if she could provide hay and feed. So with Rianne's assistance Dreamer was transported to her ranch the very next day.

Dreamer had sores all over his body that were partially healed, his mane and tail matted, and very depressed. Rianne took him to Dr. Forbes at Aspen Vet Clinic for a complete exam and several tests were run to see if an illness was causing the weight loss. All test came back negative. He was sent home with topical medication for his wounds, pain meds and Gut Buster to help his stomach. He has also been blanketed from the elements since there was not fat to keep him warm, even a summer rain can give an emaciated horse the shivers. We put him on a refeeding program based on the UC Davis program for emaciated horses and slowly added larger amounts of alfalfa daily, senior feed and Enrich Plus to his diet. Last week we had his dentistry done and found 4 of his upper molar (chewing teeth), two on each side had already been removed and he had a broken lower molar that needed an extraction. Lack of chewing teeth can be such a huge cause for weight loss because they can't grind hay or alfalfa enough to get all the nutrients they need. A complete soft pelleted feed like Equine Senior is needed to provide their daily needs.

We are very pleased that after six weeks Dreamer is finally starting to regain his muscle mass and enjoy life again. His wounds are almost gone, his coat is shiny and he has a personality, greeting Rianne when she is out with the horses. He is no longer depressed or worried where his next meal is coming from and Rianne has told me how remarkable the personality changes are to watch by just feeding a horse the right amount of food. He is on his way to regaining his health and will make some family a wonderful riding horse when the time is right. On September 8th, two more skinny mares made their way to the rescue in Snowflake, both had already had vet work and dentals done and they still were not gaining weight. The family told us they were given to them, but now they want to get out of owning horses and they could not find anyone else to take them because they were thin. Both are rideable and our hope was we could get them back to health. Meet Lady and Lacy. Both have been with us now for almost 4 weeks.

By increasing their daily intake of pelleted senior feed, Enrich Plus in addition to some alfalfa and free feed orchard grass they have consistently been building muscle and before winter should have a little bit of fat to keep them warm on the chilly nights. Right now each of the mares are eating 17 pounds a day of senior feed, with our other oldsters that need senior feed we are using a bag a day. At $15.99/bag that is $495/month for senior feed alone.

Mihi and Peanut, mother and daughter arrived on 2-18-18 and you may remember Mihi, who is eight years old, had surgery to remove an infected tooth. Both are doing so well now. Peanut, who is 5 years old (not a yearling as she looked like on day she arrived), is in training with Aliki Otey and is doing great. Mihi is next on our training list as funds become available.

Ruby Rose came to us in June from another rescue and needed immediate vet care spending several day at So Cal Equine Hospital running a fever before going to our board member, Karen Ayre's home till she was well enough to travel to the rescue. Ruby Rose arrived in Snowflake 10 days ago and is adjusting well. Ruby has pain issues with her hind legs and hips and will need to be on Equioxx (previcox) for the long term at a cost of $1/day other wise she is doing awesome.

Sydney was rescued with her mom on June 28th. Momma was so thin her system was already shutting down when we got her to the rescue the vet said she could not recover so the only loving thing to do was release her from her pain. We did blood work and fecal test to determine Sydney's health needs put her on a specific diet and nutrients to help her recover. Daily handling and time in the pasture with the other horses, Sydney has become a very healthy and happy filly and is the light of our lives.

Other than Mihi, who had a long term infected tooth and needed surgery, all of these horses most important need has been the proper amount of food. They were all being fed, just not enough. We want to be sure that all the equine in our care always 'get enough' to remain healthy. We have 25 here at the rescue, three in foster we provide for and two in training we provide for making a total under our care of 30 horses, donkeys and mini donkeys. We have dentals coming up for several, fall deworming for all, vaccines for some and regular hoof trims. Please consider a donation, small or large, to help us continue to provide the proper medical, health and dietary needs of these sweet, sweet souls. We take our name 'well-being' seriously and through your support are able to change their lives. Simply click the Donate Now button and you can help Dreamer, Lacy and Lady recover and help the others too. Please share our email with your friends who might like to see our mission of providing loving care for equine in need and thank you so very much.

Many, many thanks for all you do to help the rescue! Christine

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Wild Horse drought relief efforts come to an end

Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer for most, for us it was the end of our efforts to provide water during the drought for wild horse and other animals. This was a summer that will never be forgotten. In the midst of providing life saving water to these beautiful creatures many new relationships and friendships were created.  I just wanted to give a quick summary of Equine WellBeing Rescues efforts that spanned two Indian reservations and a national forest, many boots on the ground, supporters donating funds and two corporations, Torreon Golf Course and the corporate offices of Tractor Supply Company, A Home For Every Horse Sponsor, and the wonderful folks we worked with in the Lakside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National forest (LD-ASNF), Navajo County and the White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT). May 17, 2018, we delivered the first three of six troughs that were loaned to the folks delivering water to the wild horses south of Heber-Overgaard, AZ in the Black Mesa District of the Apache Sitgreaves National forest. EqWBR troughs held a daily water capacity of 2100 gallons. We also sent checks for $120 for fuel to each of the five permitted drivers delivering water to those and troughs provided by others in that area during the forest closure. Those local residents were helping the wild horses before we even knew of the need. In the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest in the Show Low, AZ area we provided 9 large troughs with a daily water capacity of 2600 gallons and with funds raised we paid Lynn Pace of White Mountain Water Hauling to fill the tanks every 4 days or more often if needed. Lynn rearranged her extremely busy schedule to meet the very limited time frame of the special permit needed to access the forest troughs during the forest closure to the public. We simply cannot express our thanks to her for all she did to help and how glad we are for the wonderful friendship we now have. Funds for fuel offered to the people with permits in the LD-ASNF to check the troughs daily while the forest was closed were declined. On June 26, 2018, a group of horses dehydrated horses were noticed by Leslie and her husband on the White Mountain Apache Tribe side of the fence. With the permission of the proper authorities we immediately provided water for that small band of wild horses. Daily water capacity of those troughs was 600 gallons and the loan of a 500 gallon water tank and the use of the Griffin's truck, EqWBR was able to provide the water needed there till troughs were removed September 2nd. In June there was a group effort of several equine rescues to help horses in the Gray Mountain, Cameron area of the Navajo Indian Reservation. We sent funds to purchase a 300 gallon water trough which still remains in the area for those horses in need of water. So in summary 18 troughs were made available to provide life saving water for wild horses and other animals during the drought in the mentioned areas. 11 troughs were purchased with donations from followers and Torreon residents, a gift card from corporate headquarters of Tractor Supply Co (A Home For Every Horse Program sponsor) and a donation from Torreon Golf Course at a cost of $2819.98, 4 troughs were donated by local supporters and 3 troughs were taken from the rescue and placed where needed. Additionally a 500 gallon water tank was loaned to the rescue to haul water where needed. Total daily fresh water capacity for wild horses and other animals throughout all areas was 5300 gallons. Huge thanks to everyone who donated troughs, raised and donated funds, were boots on the ground, hauled water, said prayers or shared the need. SO many people working together made the difference. We would like to say a special thank you to Leslie Brucker for her many, many hours spearheading our efforts, coordinating water needed and taking so many of the wonderful photos that show this huge EqWBR team effort that spanned 108 days during the heat of summer and saved the lives of many wild horses and other animals suffering from the extreme drought of 2018 in the White Mountains of Arizona. This has been a summer to remember and we are prepared if needed for 2019! Many, many thanks for all you do to help the rescue! Christine Donate Now! Thank you SO much. ©2018 Equine WellBeing Rescue | PO Box 2722, Snowflake, AZ 85937

EqWBR now earns Fry's Stores Community Rewards

Dear Equine Well Being Rescue followers, Congratulations, Equine WellBeing Rescue is now an approved charity for the Fry's Community Rewards Program. If you shop at Fry's Grocery Stores or use one of the many gas stations where their card earns rewards, you may begin enrolling upon receipt of this email and start earning donations for EqWBR. EqWBR has been assigned NPO (Non-Profit Organization) number CD652. To Use the Fry's Community Rewards Program click this link: Fry's Community Rewards Program link

As shown in the picture, you can create an account if you don't already have one and if you do have one, just click the enroll now and search for CD652 or by name Equine Well Being Rescue, INC. and then click Enroll. REMEMBER, purchases will not count for EqWBR until after participants register their rewards card. Participants must swipe their registered Fry's rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Fry's rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count. Thank you! Fry's Community Rewards Department & Equine WellBeing Rescue Inc.

Many, many thanks for all you do to help the rescue! Christine

Donate Now! Thank you SO much.

Can you help Ruby Rose get to Snowflake???

6-6-18 picture for Coggins paperwork On June 6th, we got possession of Ruby Rose, Techie and BamBam from HiCaliber Horse Rescue in southern California. Even though they were still at their ranch we then became responsible for their expenses. When drawing blood for Coggins and Health Certificates for their transport to Snowflake we learned that Ruby Rose was running a high fever and not given clearance by the vet for transport to us. 6-6-18 Picture for Coggins We had blood pulled and some of her counts were outside normal limits but the vet wanted to see if she would break the fever on her own and she was not given Banamine. After 3 days the vet went back out and she was still running a fever so he gave her a shot of Excede and Banamine. On the 4th day our board member, Karen Ayres and friend, Jeff, drove to HiCaliber, picked her up and took her straight to So Cal Equine Hospital in Norco . Ruby Rose immediately had several tests run to rule out pneumonia, strangles and various contagious viruses that may be causing the fever. While Ruby Rose was hospitalized we transported Techie and BamBam to Arizona. Techie first went to our trainer, Aliki Otey, in Queen Creek and BamBam came up to the rescue in Snowflake. 6-10-18 Ruby Rose at So Cal Equine Hospital First day at Karen's 6-15-18 After spending four days in the hospital Ruby Rose was released with antibiotics and a treatment plan to implement overtime since she was so underweight. Still unable to travel to Snowflake, Ruby Rose went to Karen's for rehab and weight gain as we worked with the vets on her care plan. We simply can't thank Karen enough for all the time, love and care she has given Ruby Rose. Life saving care. As she gained weight deworming, vaccines, dentistry were done along with treatment for a fungus on her back, Previcox for her lameness and some corrective trimming. As you can see from our 60 day comparison at the top of this message and the picture below, she is looking SO much better and she is now well enough to travel to the rescue. (picture below taken 8-13-18 by Karen Ayres). 8-13-18 Ruby Rose  Luckily we are able to get her on a night-time transport to avoid day-time desert heat between So Cal and Snowflake the end of this week. Her arrival means she finally gets to retire from whatever her life's jobs were and just enjoy each day. She will continue her previcox and we will reassess any ongoing needs after she settles in. Please help us with a donation for her transport which is $500 or her other feed and health care needs. So far vet charges and meds have been $1583. We did receive a $400 grant from Saving Baby Equine Charity to cover some of the diagnostic testing and Karen paid for the dental, hoof trims, deworming while being fostering Ruby Rose at her ranch, transport to the hospital and some hospital costs, but there are still many uncovered costs and needs going forward. Donate Now! Thank you SO much. Any amount will be helpful because we also recently spent $750 on xrays from Desert Mountain Equine for Techie who has been diagnosed with OCD (Osteochondritis Dissecans) having bone fragments in two fetlocks. Dr Meyer recommended he be laid up for at least a year and monitored for lameness issues before he has any additional training. He was transported the rescue in Snowflake July 31st and is now hanging out with BamBam in the big pasture with Peyton and the girls. Any assistance is greatly appreciated while we provide for these three horses that desperately needed and still need our help getting healthy. Thank you all so very much from all of us at EqWBR!!!! Christine Founder & President