By Ben Baugh
Equine Rescue of Aiken has enriched the lives of many since opening its doors in 2005. Horses that have been neglected, abused and abandoned have found second chances at life. Other horses have found appreciative new owners and have embarked on another career, and those volunteering at the facility have found their experience fufilling.
The facility is undergoing a transformation and will be offering a number of new services, including offering turnout for layups, rehabilitation, quarantine and foaling services, said Jim Rhodes, Equine Rescue of Aiken director. The foaling stall is located in the main barn at the rescue.
There are eight new paddocks at the facility, each with a 14-foot-by-14-foot shelter with a gate in each of the paddocks, said Rhodes. The paddocks are 400 square feet, and they are situated in close proximity. If a horse needs more room, the adjacent paddocks can be turned into one large paddock. There's also an additional three-stall barn with a turnout paddock.
"We have paddocks that offer limited turnout," said Rhodes. "We'll be able to offer any type of feeding, any type of hay, hand walking, bandaging or whatever a horse owner's practitioner recommends for their horse. The rescue will work to accommodate whatever the individual needs are for these horses. We have many different options."
Also new to the rescue is a 12-foot-by-18-foot foaling stall with individual turnout, and there are six 12-foot-by-12-foot stalls with turnout paddocks, said Rhodes. The rescue will also be able to accommodate those who may only be looking to board their horse for the weekend.
"It's a way to generate funds for the rescue portion of the facility," said Rhodes.
Mary Taylor, Equine Rescue of Aiken riding instructor, said she believes the additional services the facility is offering will be a big improvement as the rescue will now be able to offer short term, temporary help to the horses who will eventually be able to go back to the lifestyle they enjoyed previously.
"There doesn't appear to be many rehabilitation facilities in the area," said Taylor. "This is a way we can help someone get their horse back to health in a cost-effective way."Image may be NSFW.
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Equine Rescue of Aiken has enriched the lives of many since opening its doors in 2005. Horses that have been neglected, abused and abandoned have found second chances at life. Other horses have found appreciative new owners and have embarked on another career, and those volunteering at the facility have found their experience fufilling.
The facility is undergoing a transformation and will be offering a number of new services, including offering turnout for layups, rehabilitation, quarantine and foaling services, said Jim Rhodes, Equine Rescue of Aiken director. The foaling stall is located in the main barn at the rescue.
There are eight new paddocks at the facility, each with a 14-foot-by-14-foot shelter with a gate in each of the paddocks, said Rhodes. The paddocks are 400 square feet, and they are situated in close proximity. If a horse needs more room, the adjacent paddocks can be turned into one large paddock. There's also an additional three-stall barn with a turnout paddock.
"We have paddocks that offer limited turnout," said Rhodes. "We'll be able to offer any type of feeding, any type of hay, hand walking, bandaging or whatever a horse owner's practitioner recommends for their horse. The rescue will work to accommodate whatever the individual needs are for these horses. We have many different options."
Also new to the rescue is a 12-foot-by-18-foot foaling stall with individual turnout, and there are six 12-foot-by-12-foot stalls with turnout paddocks, said Rhodes. The rescue will also be able to accommodate those who may only be looking to board their horse for the weekend.
"It's a way to generate funds for the rescue portion of the facility," said Rhodes.
Mary Taylor, Equine Rescue of Aiken riding instructor, said she believes the additional services the facility is offering will be a big improvement as the rescue will now be able to offer short term, temporary help to the horses who will eventually be able to go back to the lifestyle they enjoyed previously.
"There doesn't appear to be many rehabilitation facilities in the area," said Taylor. "This is a way we can help someone get their horse back to health in a cost-effective way."Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
