While at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, WI we had numerous people approach us at our booth telling us of a story about 4 Arabian stallions that need some help. We would like to share that story here with all of you with the hope that together we can do something very special for these horses as well as the good people of that neighborhood who have worked so hard to make sure these horses get good care and that their story has a happy ending.

About six years ago a farm went up for sale in the Rhinelander, WI area. It was owned by an older gentleman who sold his farm and left his 4 Arabian stallions there. One of those stallions just recently got a new home, but three still remain. Being that he was older and had moved, there was nobody there to care for these horses. Over the next few months and years, the good horse people in the neighborhood decided they could not continue to watch the horses condition deteriorate any longer, and took it upon themselves to make sure they got some food and care. These three poor stallions had not been wormed or trimmed, they had not been given their shots, they were not handled or taught anything, and they sure were not being fed. They were very thin, wormy, and were living in their own filth.

Over the past year or so, the people in this neighborhood have been making sure these horses were fed and wormed. This has all come out of their own pockets and from their own busy schedules. They have given their time and their money and now want to see these horses go to a place where they can be safe and well cared for. We have to commend these folks for their efforts. A lot of people would have looked the other way, but they are still here, plugging for these three Arabians.

That's where you and MHWF hopefully come in. We will be working with the people who have been watching these horses and with Dr. Graper in Rhinelander to see that these horses get a happy ending to this sad story. Dr. Graper is an excellent equine vet with a big heart and he has graciously agreed to give us a huge break in the care of these horses.

Where you come in:

What we are looking for is pretty straight forward, donations to help geld, vaccinate, worm, and pull coggins on the three remaining stallions. Dr. Graper has agreed to pull blood for their coggins and geld them at a great discount. We would also like to raise a little extra to get them wormed and vaccinated while they are being handled and before they go to foster homes. Our goal is to raise $500.00 in the next week or two, which should be enough to get them gelded, vaccinated, wormed, and coggins tested. That's a small price to pay to help out these three horses who have not had it very good so far in life, and a huge break as well as a much needed hand from Dr. Graper and some friends. With a little bit of money and some teamwork we can all save these three deserving horses, something that will change their lives dramatically and permanently.

For those of you who have always wanted to save a horse, here's a way you can make a difference. We can assure you that for a few dollars there is nothing more rewarding. Even though we were not responsible for this situation, as horse owners and lovers, we are responsible for making sure this ends up a happy story and not another sad one. Without the help these horses have gotten from neighbors they would certainly already be dead. Without our help, all the hard work that has gone into them so far is for naught. Let's all see this story come to a happy ending and see these three horses get something they have never had, a safe and happy life in the end.

Foster homes needed:

Once we raise the money we need to get these horses their head start, we will also be looking for foster homes for them. These horses will have some special needs and the requirements to foster one of them are the same requirements of any MHWF adopter. You must have an application on file and approved. Anyone interested in helping one of these beautiful horses must also be prepared to deal with a horse that hasn't had a lot of humane contact and all the problems that come along with that. They will be gelded, but may still have some stud instincts, will most likely be very scared and shy, and will have to be taught the basics like how to lead, get their feet trimmed and taught ground manners. This is no small task and not something that should be taken lightly. It's going to take time and patience as well as probably test your horse skills a bit. The reward for this kind of work is not one of money or recognition, but is something much more deep. It is the feeling of truly helping an animal that desperately needs you. For those of you who have been through a situation like this, you already know what I am talking about. For those of you who have not or have always wanted to save a horse and help it become something nobody else ever helped it become, the reward is something that cannot be explained here, but we can promise you it will be one you will never forget. After the sweat and frustration and sometimes tears, you can say you did what so many others would not, you made the life of a horse a much better one and in the process saved it's life. It's an eye opening experience as well as a feeling that will give you great pride. So if you have ever considered doing this kind of thing and have some time and horsemanship skills, consider opening your heart and home to one of these poor horses. They did not choose this life, it was dumped on them. Together we can make it something special.

Thank you!

We would like to share some pictures and some general information about these three Arabians with you here as well. Take a look at those faces and ask yourself if they look deserving or not and if they are the innocent ones in all this.