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It's been a long winter. Spring is here, (at least that's what the calendar says)........

Despite April snow. it's beginning to look like Spring.... Sort of !!!!

In March we rescued Lightning, a three year old Paint stallion. He's blind in one eye, but healthy otherwise. He was simply unwanted, and would have been disposed of in some way. He's had little handling so he's sort of afraid of people, but he is getting better each day.

In January we rescued a yearling Morgan stud colt who was born without any lower teeth on his left side. Besides the teeth, he can not move his ear on that side. He's a rarity, since we have yet to talk to any vet who has ever seen this situation. Because of the missing teeth, he always has a large lump on his left cheek, from food getting packed in there. His owner breeds Morgans and said no one would buy him because this lump makes him look ugly. Personally, while he looks funny, and that food must be worked out of his mouth daily, he's actually very cute, and has a very sweet disposition. He would have been taken to auction to be disposed of. We're glad we have him. He's healthy otherwise, and should make a good riding horse, that just needs a little extra care.

The bad news, we lost Sierra on March 31 from old age. She could not get up anymore, and had to be put down. She was always a good horse and we miss her very much.

Due to the poor economy, and ethynol production for fuel, hay prices have nearly doubled in the last year alone. While people are struggling to pay their bills, donations have also decreased. This is making it really tough to keep our sanctuary going. Besides spending around $800 per month on hay alone, there are other needs and expenses, as well as emergency vet bills and other unexpected expenses.

We are presently about $1400 in debt, and our electric bill became very high this past winter from the long and extended cold spell, forcing us to run numerous water tank heaters. While the costs keep rising, for the 32 equines, presently at the sanctuary, as well as many small animals, we struggle to continue.

We badly need your donations. PLEASE DONATE to the horses this Spring. Our futuree depends on your donations.

If you want to donate, we surely can use cash, but we can always use hay, horse tack and supplies, farm equipment, gates, other supplies, dewormer, probiotic paste, and other medications. We could also use a newer computer, since this old 1000mhz pentium III is a bit slow, and old. We could also use hard drives to back up our data, even smaller ones will help.

Our Purpose 

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Central States Horse Rescue was founded in 1995. Back then we were "Wisconsin Horse Rescue". We have grown quickly over the years. We have participated in helping many abused and/or neglected horses in these short years. "Central States Horse Rescue" was originally self funded, but we soon discovered that expansion required funding through donations. Thus we became a not-for-profit organization. We are a PRIVATE rescue center, NOT a 501c3, non-profit. However ALL donations are used entirely for the horses. No one receives a salary for this effort. However, our priorities dictate our main goal is to help needy horses, not to do fundraising. Our goal is to intervene in cases of abuse and neglect, purchase horses destined for slaughter, and to offer them sanctuary. With this in mind we humbly ask for your kind donations, both large and small. We are located on the Wisconsin - Iowa & Minnesota borders, and mostly serve these three states, and other surrounding Midwestern states, in approximately a 250 mile radius.

Besides feeding and caring for these horses, We like to let people enjoy the rescued horses, and those which we have personally adopted. This is particularly useful for persons who do not have their own horses, or who are located in areas which make it difficult to be around horses. The ponies have been most useful in this regard, since they teach children the care of horses, and their wonderful nature. Our goal is to have more programs available for children in the future,

In addition to enjoyment, these persons are taught the "gentle" methods of caring for horses, and encouraged to share their knowledge with other horse owners or anyone who owns or cares for animals. It is hoped that anyone who associate with our horses, become the carrier of knowledge that will hopefully prevent others from abusing and neglecting horses. Finally, we have found that formerly abused horses actually help "heal" the new abused horses when we get them.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

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Donate Central States Horse Rescue is a private non-profit, organization, we are mostly self funded. However we continue to grow faster than our funds allow. This means we neeed help, in the form of donations. Donations can be given in several ways, and YOU can help. Besides money, we can always use donated tack, hay & feed, tools, farm supplies, and machinery (especially hay bailing equipment), building materials, veterinary & farrier care, legal assistance, an accountant, someone to assist with our fundraising, and much more. All donations are are used entirely for the rescue, care, feeding, supplies, and health needs of the horses. To learn more about the legal aspects of our organization, please see our "FUNDING PAGE". To donate supplies, tack, etc. go to our WISHES & NEEDS page.

Volunteer Central States Horse Rescue badly needs volunteers to help with chores, grooming, training, construction, fundraising, other farm work, and much more. To get more details, go to our "Volunteer " page.

Sponsor or FosterWe are looking for caring persons to sponsor the cost of care for individual horses, and to foster one or more horses or ponies on their own property. Send email if you are interested (email address below). <You must be pre-approved>

All Volunteers and Foster people must provide references, and sign a contract, to protect everyone involved

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PAGE 2: Our Beginnings & Our Horses.

PAGE 3: Thoughts On Horse Abuse & Modern Civilization.

SELLING YOUR HORSE?: How to Destroy a Horse in 45 Days.

SENDING YOUR HORSE TO AUCTION?:  Read This First.
***** October 9, 1999 UPDATED INFORMATION *****

A HORSE RESCUE POEM: Read & Enjoy

PICTURES OF ABUSE: These "graphic" pictures portray some actual severe abuse and neglect.

If you would like to ADOPT a horse, Please contact us by email. Prices and details are no longer listed on our website, to protect the horses from the wrong people. HORSES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

(Remember, these horses are handicapped in some form, we don't have flawless horses, we are not horse dealers, and we do not "sell" horses. If you want a riding horse, please look elsewhere).

These Horses Now have Been Adopted. WE ARE ADOPTED

These Horses Share Our Sanctuary. OUR SANCTUARY HOME

Our Own Adopted Horses. OUR OWN ADOPTIONS

Memorial To Lost Friends. THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

OUR PAST : Our History, Special Rescues, and Other Past Events

OTHER LINKS : Links To Other Web Sites

PHOTOS: A Collection of Photos From Around the Farm, For Your Enjoyment.

I am now offering elderly equine care (EEC). Do you have a horse or pony that is getting old, and you can no longer care for this horse, but want them to spend their last years retired, and with good care? Here is how it works. I will provide this horse with that needed care, and you (the owner) pay for their care. The horse is still yours, and you can come visit them anytime you want. You will be charged a set monthly fee for basic care and feed. Whenever the horse needs veterinary care, medicines, special feed, or other special needs, you are required to cover those costs. This not only helps that particular horse, and the owner, but any surplus money left over from the set monthly fee will be used to help the other rescued horses. I am hoping this will assist in our fundraising efforts, while helping elderly horses and their owners. If you could use this service, please send email.

This web page is entirely built and designed by Central States Horse Rescue. We Can Design YOUR Web Page, and ALL Proceeds are Used for the Care of the Horses. Send Email for Details......

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