Category Archives: Horse Rescue

In May 2022, a 20-year-old Warmblood mare was seized by animal control officers in Howard County, Maryland, due to neglect. She was one of six horses found at a private...

In July 2021, Top Gun, known as “Topper” and “Mr. Top” in the barn, was found abandoned at a boarding facility in Cecil County, Maryland, and subsequently seized by animal...

In August 2022, Upendi (Swahili for “love”) arrived at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, with an uncertain future. The then-24-year-old Thoroughbred mare had raced in her...

It’s hard to remain the “cool mom” long-term to your children, but Ann Hanlin has an ace card up her sleeve, at least when it comes to her two sons....

At Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR), a rescue horse’s new lease on life begins the moment they set foot in the Woodbine, Maryland-based facility. DEFHR’s new arrivals first enter...

What started as a routine welfare check by animal control officers in Washington County, Maryland, in August 2015, quickly turned into a terrible scene. Officers discovered three horses in horrific...

Given their small stature and sweet, spunky personalities, miniature horses, or “minis,” are often sought-after companions for regular-sized horses and other animals. Yet, just because they’re smaller doesn’t mean they...

Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, shelters approximately 150 horses every year that have come from grave situations involving neglect and abuse. In addition to dedicated staff,...

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...

When you hear that a record-breaking winter storm is headed your way, in a region of the country well familiar with snow, stocking supplies and keeping the heat on are...

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...

Undoubtedly, horses are the most common animals found at a horse rescue, but donkeys and mules are also subject to hardships by way of neglect and abuse. Like horses, donkeys...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In early 2022, a 26-year-old pony named Quest safely carried young children around their first dressage show, helping them earn ribbons and experience the thrill of competition. Though the day...

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...

For horses that have been fortunate enough to survive neglect or abuse and have been able to fully rehabilitate thanks to the help of equine rescue and welfare organizations, the...

Adam’s Apple is a 15-year-old grey Appaloosa gelding that first arrived at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR), Woodbine, Maryland, in 2008 as part of a neglect case from Prince...