Our newest resident, who arrived on April 24 is doing well. He is eating like a champ and slowly gaining weight. County of San Diego Department of Animal Services rescued this twenty-six-year-old gelding as part of a long-term neglect case.
We have begun introducing him to “da boyz” — Twister, Doc, Gulli, Frankie, and the Cisco Kid. So far, introductions are going well.
Unfortunately, this handsome fellow has yet to find a sponsor, which means he is still without a name. Could you be his sponsor?
Spotted horses are recorded in prehistoric cave paintings in Europe. Domestic horses with spots are also found in the artwork of both Ancient Greece and China.
Appaloosas are an American horse breed. The Nez Perce Indians are credited with developing the breed. Tragically when the Nez Perce Wars ended in 1877 the tribe lost most of their horses. Fortunately small populations remained and in the 1930’s a movement began to preserve the breed. Today these spotted horses are one of the most popular breeds in the United States.
This boy’s spotted coat and shorter mane are typical characteristics of the breed. Unfortunately, so is the loss of vision in his left eye. Appaloosas are eight times more likely to develop Equine Recurrent Uveitis (ERU) than all other breeds combined. In fact up to 25 percent of all horses with ERU are Appaloosas.
Photo Credit: Rachel Sarner
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Annual care costs for a horse at Horses of Tir Na Nog total over $3,000. This amount includes farrier and veterinary care, as well as everyday expenses for feed and supplements. In order to continue to provide the best possible care for our residents, our horses need sponsors.
Full sponsorship is available at $3,000 for horses. This level includes Feed and Veterinary Care Sponsorships.