Promise Acres

Rescue * Rehab * Rehoming

Former Rescues

In 2008 - 22 horses in need passed through our gates. One remains in foster care, two unfortuantly did not survive, and 19 were placed into loving and knowledgable homes.

Here is a look at just a few of the horses who have touched our hearts.

Rosie's Success Story!

Ms. Rosie entered our program at the end of May 2008. She weighed only 820 lbs and had severe sinking of both front hooves, causing her pain with every step. She was surrendered as her owners could not afford to treat her condition. Our farrier suggested euthanasia, which was agreed upon by a second farrier. Rosie had so much life in her eyes that we just did not think she was ready to go. Turning to the flahorse bb, I started asking questions, opinions, etc.. I was looking for any hope that there might be something we could do for this cute bay mare that had stolen our hearts. Into the picture stepped Lisa Laplume a farrier in Hudson. Not only did she offer her services but she generously offered to provide all Rosie’s care at no cost to us. Lisa arranged for Rosie to stay at foster mom Teresa’s home and soon after we made the long trip to Hudson. Lisa made no promises other than to try her best a little at a time. This was more hope than anyone else had offered so we grasped it and held that hope very close.

Rosie's hooves before beginning treatment:

Fast forward six months, and Rosie has now settled into her new home. Not only is she pain free and sound.
She is also being ridden and loved. A horse that I was told was not worth the trouble is now loved,
pampered, and sound.
I cannot thank Lisa, Teresa, Lottie & Jack, and Rosie’s new family enough.
The hope we so held onto was restored and rewarded. Thank you.

Rosie before leaving for her new home: Look how good these hooves look!

Savannah a yearling TB filly was turned back from a race horse auction. She was scheduled to be destroyed but thankfully a kind-caring person got in touch with us and we brought her home. This photo was taken after she arrived at our place at 3 a.m. Savannah was adopted into a wonderful - knowledgable home where she will receive plenty of TLC and training.

Gator was a well loved horse purchased for a teenage girl. They loved him tremendously but discovered he had Navicular and that he was unable to do endure the amount of riding needed. We placed Gator into a permanent loving home as a companion horse.

Teak was a 6 month old Grade colt that we purchased. He had a terrible parasite infection, was bloated with a worm coat. His coat had thousands of burs in it, some embedded right into his skin. He was also thin (he is bloated in the pics below) and hip bones protruding. He came to us with very minimal handeling or interaction.

This is Teak approx. 90 days after he arrived. A very smart and willing colt, he quickly found a new loving home.

Romeo, a 5 year old Mule gelding. Surrendered due to his stallion like behavior, Romeo quickly found a mule knowledgable home where he will learn his manners.

Satin Sue is a beautiful 30 year old Arabian mare. She did not know her own age, as she is quite a character. Satin Sue is now in a loving home with two little girls that adore her.

Those who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Flossy came to us in extreme neglected condition. We had seen Flossy approx. 6 months prior and had tried to get her from her owners at that time. They said that they already had a home for her. Obviously that was not the case. When we picked Flossy up she was very weak, her hooves were deformed from years of neglect, she was covered in lice, infested with parasites, and was approx. 400 lbs underweight. Our daughters changed Flossy's name to Ginger, they said she needed a new start. Unfortunately Flossy only lived four days in our care before passing away. The malnutrition was so advanced that her organs had already begun shutting down. She is now at least pain free and no longer suffering.

Flossy aka Ginger did spend her final days showered in love and attention. I hope she was able to feel some peace.

Snow was an AQHA Cremello gelding who came to us severely sun-burned on every inch of his body. The hair was literally burned off his muzzle, around his eyes, and on various parts of his body. Cremellos and Albinos require shade during daylight hours as they have pink skin which burns, and Snow had been left out in a pasture for years. Our vet could not believe the amount of pain this horse had to endure. Snow was responding well to treatment, but one morning when we went out to feed we discovered Snow had passed away. Let this be a reminder to those with light skinned horses to please protect them in the intense Florida sun.

Speck was an aged P.O.A. pony that we picked up from his owners around the first of November 2007. He had a parasite infestation, a fungul infection of the skin, and was approx. 170 lbs underweight.

This photo was taken 10 days after his arrival:

This photo was taken approx. 90 days after Specks arrival. His skin has all cleared up and he
has gained just over 90 lbs. Unfortunatly Speck lost his battle Sunday February 17, 2008. I pray that he is trotting happily though heaven knowing that we tried our very best.

Gracie was the inspiration behind Promise Acres. Severly beaten and abused by a previous owner, Gracie's ears were broken, her tail had to be amputated, and she just seemed empty inside. We were able to heal Gracie's physical scars, and improve her mental scars, but she never completley trusted people again. Gracie enjoyed two years of love and TLC from Promise Acres and her adoptive family, but due to permanent neurological damage from her previous abuse, Gracie was given the ultimate gift of peace which prevented any further suffering. Gracie will always remain strong in our hearts, and purpose.