ACE
This aged gelding was very thin, and did not get help soon enough to survive. He passed away
shortly after his call for help came to RIDE. Older horses like ACE do not need to die thin and weak if they are properly
vetted and fed. Float the teeth on your older horse. Don't make feeding time a fight for survival with younger
more nimble animals, and give him extra calories if needed.
Honest Abe
Abe was found in autumn in a beautiful pasture full of grass he could not chew...slowly
starving to death. RIDE volunteers gave him some senior and hay cubes, then found him a loving home that would continue
special feedings. ABE loved children, and after one month looked much better. By spring, he was able to give his
all to the children who took lessons at the stable that gave him a home. By summer, ABE was the best lesson horse in
the barn...the old boy new his stuff! Lightly ridden and well cared for, ABE had a wonderful end of life. He died
peacefully, 16 months after he was saved. All older horses should have such happy final days....
