Located in Longmont Colorado, Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) has supported at-risk horses in Colorado since 1986. Last year CHR accepted 110 surrendered horses while adopting out 65 horses to new families. The organization helps horses in its care find new homes by offering training, veterinary and farrier care, nutritional support, and plenty of tender loving care.
The Equine Welfare Assistance Grant played a crucial role in helping CHR provide essential care to horses in need by funding veterinary and farrier services.
One notable horse is Eclipse, a 10-year-old Tennessee Walker mare.
“This grant supports special needs horses like Eclipse, who require a large initial investment to get them to a managed, comfortable state,” said Tauren Feuerstein, Donor Relations Manager at Colorado Horse Rescue.
Eclipse was surrendered to CHR after her owner could no longer care for her. Upon her arrival at CHR, Eclipse was overweight and suffering from laminitis, a condition in which the tissue between the bone and the hoof wall becomes inflamed, causing the horse pain while walking. Although Eclipse needed exercise to lose the excess weight, her laminitis made it uncomfortable for her to move.
CHR worked with a veterinarian and farrier to come up with a treatment plan to get Eclipse back into shape. Eclipse was given injections and special shoes and pads to ease her hoof discomfort. Thanks to the hard work of the CHR staff, veterinarian and farrier, Eclipse has made a full recovery and is currently looking for a new home.
In 2024, CDA awarded grants to 10 organizations through the Equine Welfare Assistance Grant program. Applications for the 2025 round are due May 16 at 5 pm.
Learn more about the Equine Welfare Assistance Grants or about the Colorado Horse Rescue.