Rescue Process

While every horse rescue is unique, what we try and accomplish with each one is similar. We have 3 main PHASES that our horses go through. Sometimes it is complete in a month, sometimes a year. When they are ready for adoption, we will post them on Facebook and TikTok.

PHASE 1 : RESCUE – FROM A LIFE OF HOPELESSNESS. 

Rescuing a horse is a deeply emotional journey of hope and healing. Many of our beloved horses arrive from “kill pens,” marked with a yellow tag signaling their dire fate of potential transportation to slaughter. Each horse we save represents a life given a second chance.

Our first act of love is a comprehensive veterinary examination. Every rescued horse receives immediate, personalized medical care. Our dedicated team meticulously creates an individualized care plan, addressing critical health needs. We carefully redo coggins tests, update vaccinations, and provide essential dental care. Our compassionate farrier begins specialized hoof treatments with gentle, attentive precision.

Most rescued horses arrive in heartbreaking condition – battling health challenges like strangles, pneumonia, or EPM, and severely malnourished. To protect both the new arrivals and our existing herd, we provide a specialized quarantine center. This self-contained area, with separate water supply, tack, and feed, ensures comprehensive treatment and prevents potential disease transmission.

Our commitment is unwavering: each horse receives premium medical care tailored to their unique needs. We nourish them with carefully selected feed – one flake of California alfalfa daily, complemented by protein-rich, low-sugar Teff hay from Washington. Every morsel is chosen with love and scientific precision to support their recovery.

PHASE 2 : RESTORE – TRUST IN HUMANS AND ITSELF. 

Healing goes far beyond physical recovery. We understand that emotional wounds often run deeper than physical ones. Drawing from the Clinton Anderson Method, our approach is patient, gentle, and profoundly respectful.

Unlike traditional training methods that rely on force and submission, we believe in earning a horse’s trust. Our philosophy is simple yet powerful: we wait, we listen, we allow. Many trainers might quickly rope and subdue a horse, but our rescued friends need something more – they need understanding, patience, and unconditional love.

We recognize that these horses have experienced profound trauma. Many have internalized their suffering, believing they were somehow responsible for the abuse they endured. Our mission is to help them rediscover their inherent worth, to rebuild their self-trust and confidence.

Countless hours are spent simply being present, creating a safe space where these magnificent creatures can heal. We sit quietly, allowing them to set the pace of their emotional recovery. Our goal is not just obedience, but a genuine, loving connection built on mutual respect.

PHASE 3 : RELIVE – THE LIFE IT WAS CREATED TO LIVE IN A FOREVER HOME. 

This is the most joyous phase of our journey – witnessing a horse transform from a state of hopelessness to finding their true purpose. A “Forever Home” is not just a location, but a promise of unconditional love, care, and belonging.

Our adoption process is rigorous, not to discourage, but to ensure each horse finds their perfect match. Potential adopters undergo an extensive application process. We communicate with their veterinarian and farrier, conduct thorough reference checks, and even inspect the proposed living environment.

We’re committed to preventing horse flipping or casual placements. Each adoption is a carefully orchestrated dance of love, designed to create a lifelong bond between horse and human.

If you have a horse that needs a loving, permanent home, we’re here to help. Together, we can rewrite their story – from survival to thriving.

WANT TO ADOPT, BUT DON’T LIVE IN NORTH TEXAS? 

No Worries. We have a great transport company you can work with:

Phoenix Horse Transport  352-364-1487