Rigel arrived at JRR just before Christmas after being on the run for several months. Authorities could not locate an owner and he was wearing a halter that had grown into his face over several years. He's a sweet boy and will get lots of handling as he has a long road of vet appointments ahead of him. He's in the process of healing and we'll give him plenty of time to decompress while we get to know him better. For now, he gets to hang out with Junior and Ace.
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Meet Willow, the old gal that's been making babies her whole life. Willow and Moon came in as a bonded pair and she holds a special place in our hearts for so many reasons. Due to her age and her body condition, Willow will likely become a permanent resident at JRR. She was extremely fearful when we first met her but over several months we've been earning her trust and are able to occasionally hand feed her but touching her will take a lot more time. She has a very kind eye and a feisty spirit which makes her our resident warrior.
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L'Anna is very likely expecting a baby in the spring. She came into our care in June when she was found roaming free and may have been caught up in barbed wire causing a severe cut on her back leg and a large shoulder gash. Her injuries meant we were very hands-on with her, treating her several times a day for months. She's now fully healed and extremely sweet but needs extra TLC until her baby arrives.
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This handsome stud ... is now a gelding. He came in with Willow and he gallantly protected her with all his heart. He walks with a limp and has a healthy fear of humans so we plan to just let him live out his life in peace alongside his main squeeze Willow. He's starting to get used to people and will curiously step forward but his preference is to hide in the shadows and hope you don't see him. He's learning to enjoy oats and he's sometimes brave enough to come near us for this treat.
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This big boy had us all fooled at first. His size originally had us thinking he was full grown but it turns out he's only two. We think Junior is part draft and he should make a great trail horse for someone. He's a real looker and stands proud but don't get too close or he'll shy away. He's still figuring out what humans are and he keeps his distance for now. He injured his back leg several months before being surrendered to us and while it's still swollen, he walks perfectly normal on it now. He's in "training" with Ace to help him learn some manners and get used to having us in his space.
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for $100 a month
Oh Ace, how we love your chunky pony body and your big attitude! Ace is the Mama Bear of the crew, she shows the littles around the enclosure, teaches them where to find the water and who gets first dibs at the hay bale. Ace is momma to "Napoleon" who is with our partner rescue Horse Heroes Alberta https://horseheroesalberta.com. She definitely likes to be the boss but she's also friendly and curious. For now, Ace has an important job of keeping Junior company and showing him how to trust humans. And, she may have come to us with an unplanned pregnancy as well.
Sponsor some of Ace's friends for $100 a month
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