Robin Howie always wanted to rescue a horse. When her internship at Days End Farm Horse Rescue wrapped up, she ended up with two. As told to Alice Collins/Jump Media....
When Ulyssa was finally confiscated by law enforcement in March 2023 after years of living in less-than-ideal conditions, her future appeared uncertain. The 13-year-old pinto mare had been living alone,...
“It’s something meaningful I can do to improve a few lives.” — Sigrid Haines on adopting nine horses from Days End Farm Horse Rescue -As told to Alice Collins /...
When Pennsylvania retiree Joni Miller first met rescue horse Charlie during her time volunteering at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, it was not love at first...
For Christmas in 2018, three young girls were gifted a small chestnut pony wrapped in a bow. Joker’s Jester was a surprise present for Peyton, Jordyn, and Presley Sears. Although...
When a minimally handled obese donkey with severely overgrown feet came to DaysEnd Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in July 2024, his complex case required carefulmanagement. Corn Chip had been living...
For equine rescue organizations, adoption is a critical component to helping a greater number of horses. Once rescue horses are healthy and have found new homes, organizations can open their...
Matthew and Candace Chew left the big city behind for a simpler, quieter life. But when the California natives moved to Northern Idaho, they didn’t leave behind their passion for...
In October 2023, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) responded to a call from Animal Control regarding a neglect case in Carroll County, Maryland. DEFHR staff arrived on scene and...
In October 2023, a 26-year-old gelding, now named Valiant Victor, arrived at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, with seven other horses that had been seized by...
In April 2018, officers from Maryland’s Frederick County Animal Control responded to a call for assistance from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office regarding a report of neglected horses. Four deceased...
In the spring of 2023, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR), in Woodbine, Maryland, responded to a request from the Animal Control office in Jefferson County, West Virginia, concerning a...
In April 2023, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR), Woodbine, Maryland, responded to a request from Carroll County Animal Control to take in seven neglected horses from a private farm...
In late 2022, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR), Woodbine, Maryland, responded to a request for help from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HSUS needed on-site assistance...
Elysian is a 16-year-old Quarter Horse gelding that arrived at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, in March 2017. Elysian and 11 other horses were seized by...
Equine rescue organizations are widely known for the rehabilitation and rehoming of horses that have been saved from neglect or abuse. However, helping an individual transition their horse to a...
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...
