Disco Finds His Groove
A registered Thoroughbred born on March 25, 2004, Disco raced seven times under the name Colega, but a prolific racing career wasn’t in the cards for him. His life took...
Author Archives: Amanda Picciotto Feitosa
In the Mix With Nyx, a Rescue-Turned-Riding Prospect
Nyx arrived at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, in January 2021, after being rescued along with 18 other horses from deplorable conditions at a farm in...
The Cost of Rescuing Horses
In January 2021, 19 horses arrived at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, after they were rescued from squalid conditions in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. First responders...
Happily Ever (Ever) After: Cotton’s Journey to Her Forever Home
For more than 33 years, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, has specialized in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of horses. Over 20 years ago, in November...
Rescue Horse Memphis No Longer Sings the Blues
Before he was one of 19 horses seized from a neglectful home in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Memphis was singing the blues. When he arrived at Days End Farm Horse...
A Miniature Horse’s Big Transformation
When miniature horse Mikey was seized from Frederick County, Maryland, and sent to Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, in April 2022, the years-long neglect he had...
Understanding the Types, Causes, and Treatments of Equine Ulcers
Equine ulcers have long been a common concern for horse owners. Our understanding of ulcers has dramatically improved over time through medical advancement, and there is currently more nuance to...
The Perfect Match: Finding Your Heart Horse at an Equine Rescue
Every horse person knows the value of that one special equine relationship. It’s the horse that seems to find you when you need it most—that you bond with on a...
Rescue Opens Doors to Career with Horses
Like many young adults in their mid-twenties, Alicia Shread, 25, from Clarksville, Maryland, is focused on building a prosperous career. While horses were always a hobby for her, after spending...
Training Helps Rescues Focus on the Future
When Gideon, a Quarter Horse gelding in his twenties, and his 18 herd mates first arrived at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR), Woodbine, Maryland, in January 2021, their situations...
First and Second Time Are a Charm for Adopter Larisa Quirk
Larisa Quirk has been a supporter of Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR), in Woodbine, Maryland, since she was young girl volunteering at the farm. Her dedication to the DEFHR...
