Survivors Rescue Inc.

Update- PENDING ! Turbo is pending with a wonderful new home, we are just waiting on vet confirmation of the scheduled gelding procedure and pick up ! Very excited about his future !

HOME TO HOME ADOPTION AVAILABLE !

Meet Turbo ! This grade QuarterHorse/Saddlebred Stallion is 13 years old, he is halter broke but not broke to ride, after the death of his mother a couple years ago the son has been caring for him but after multiple brain surgeries himself, he just can’t do it anymore, he is not able, Turbo is a stud and needs some manners, he is having a hard time keeping him in his corral due to mares being near by, IN LIEU of an adoption fee, Adopter must schedule and follow through with having him gelded immediately following possession or pay a $2500 penalty , which would go back to the owner to help with his own medical costs. This is an opportunity for an experienced handler, looking for a project, to have a very nice horse with some effort and a quick vet visit ! Located in Idaho near Silverwood ! Please private message me if you are his person !

Yep ! His name was Tommy ! A scraggly skinny boy owned by an old man named Bill Schmidt and his girlfriend Hi-C, he always had a menagerie of animals he would sell to the neighbor kids, my brother did some work for him I think to earn a guitar but instead, he came home with this horse and handed me the lead rope, he was my very first horse, Tommy taught me so much, he gave me everything as a young girl, he was special beyond measure, one day my dad took him to auction, that night he sat at the bar like he often did and drank em up and never had a second thought but for me I lost my best friend that until this day I have never forgotten and never will, I honestly don’t think I’ve ever loved or missed a horse more then I still miss my Tommy 💔 Tell us about a horse from your past you still think about !

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Unfortunately sometimes life’s leads us to make very hard and difficult choices, these two Registered Quarter Horse siblings are very well bred with Doc O’lena lineage, wonderfully beloved, healthy, gentle and well cared for but are in a dire situation of needing new pasture, there elderly owner is heartbroken to see them go but they must, they are brother and sister Dublin and Molly, Both are in their early 20s. Both were broke but haven’t been ridden in a long while. Molly was saddled up a couple years ago and she did fine and with an experienced rider and some time she would make a great trail horse. Praying they can stay together! Papers are available as soon as the situation allows, located in Colville, Washington- Adoption fee of $1000 each MAY BE WAIVED IF THE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT LIFETIME HOME STEPS UP, homes will be vetted and veterinary references are a must ! If you are interested in this beautiful pair please reach out in text only to (208)610-5238

(1st 2 photos are Molly, 3rd photo is Dublin and last photo is their dams lineage)

Good info !

🌱 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡

Moving horses onto fresh pasture is a meaningful dietary change, not just a management decision. The hindgut needs time to adapt to a new and highly variable forage source, particularly one that can fluctuate in nonstructural carbohydrates.

⏱️ 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲
A gradual approach is key. Start with 15 to 30 minutes of grazing (hand grazing is often the easiest way to control intake), then increase exposure in ~15-minute increments over time. Once horses are comfortably grazing for 4 or 5 hours per day, most can move toward more consistent or unrestricted access. This progression helps minimize disruption to the hindgut.

🛠️ 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥
Grazing muzzles are a tool that can help reduce pasture intake by 30 to 80%! However, there are multiple variables that can determine how effective they are and they need to be managed closely when they are used.

⚠️ 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐞
Not all horses should have access to pasture. Those that are obese, insulin dysregulated, or have a history of laminitis should be evaluated individually and in consultation with a veterinarian. Pasture is not a uniform feedstuff, its sugar content is variable and can pose real risk for certain horses.

🌾 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝?
Horses with continuous pasture access are effectively “self-transitioning” as grass begins to grow. However, there is still a risk due to drastic NSC fluctuations due to cold nights and unpredictable weather. Also, from a pasture management standpoint, early and continuous grazing places repeated pressure on plants and limits their ability to establish and recover.

If pasture is intended to contribute meaningfully to forage intake, it is generally best to wait until grasses reach 6 to 8 inches before horses are allowed to graze. This supports plant health, persistence, and long-term productivity.

🧠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭
Patience is key in the spring when getting horses on grass. Taking a more intentional approach early on benefits both the horse and the pasture long-term.

Cheers,
Dr. DeBoer

Schweitzer Mountain got a fresh dusting ! Love the view from the farm !