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About HorseRescueOntario.org |
We have rescued and placed into loving homes over 140 horses. As a group
we are compelled to save as many horses as possible and give them
the “happy endings” they deserve. It has come to our attention
that there are many wonderful local Ontario horses that need assistance.
This is where our hearts are leading us. |
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Every horse that has come into our lives is because of a very special horse, “Willing Spirit.” After years of abuse at the racetrack, and 14 years of neglect we were amazed how she immediately loved and trusted a young girl that had shown her kindness. |
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This pathetic equine was first noticed standing in a weedy field, head hanging so low that her nose was almost touching the ground. Not knowing much about horses, it was obvious that she had given up on life, and we could not ignore her pain. |
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We later were told that she was to be sent for slaughter with a few of her friends, but she was too thin and sickly. She was left to die in the field. All her friends that she had spent years huddling with were gone. She was totally alone.
Permission was given for 11-year-old Courtenay (who had dreamed of owning her own horse) to “befriend” this pathetic creature.
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She stood like a statue the first time in years that she was groomed. For over an hour Courtenay brushed the burrs and knots out of her mane and tail. Spirit adored the attention. Her teeth were floated so she could once again eat hay. How she loved her twice a day meals. She stood at the fence waiting for her special friend to visit daily. |
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Within a short time, her colour changed from a pale sorrel colour to a lovely bay. After she had gained several hundred pounds, she was brought “home.” She had gone for years without shelter, and how she loved her own little barn. The first time Courtenay put a saddle on her, Spirit hardly seemed to breathe as she was so proud. She had not been ridden for 14 years and when Courtenay got on her back she was absolutely regal. Spirit and Courtenay had a very special bond. Spirit would watch for Courtenay to come home from school. She enjoyed Courtenay riding her bareback and they would play together. It was very touching to see this very loving, trusting relationship grow daily. Because of our Willing Spirit, we are inspired to continue to perpetuate her legacy…. |
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News | Date |
| A donation has been made in memory of Rosanne O'Brien by the "Disc" Pigs", the Ultimate Frisbee Team.
A donation has been made by Jane Slaven: "In loving memory of my cousin Rosie." Jane. | 2010-09-04 |
| A donation has been made in honour of Erica Rusk for the horses.
| 2010-09-03 |
| A donation has been made by John and Paula Kirk, Carol and Allan Lingelbach and Jaspal and Surinder Gill in memory of Rosie O`Brien.And a donation has been made in memory of Rosie O`Brien by Donna Coulson.
| 2010-09-02 |
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A donation has been made by Hilary Johnson in memory of Rosie O`Brien. "Rosie, you will be missed."
| 2010-08-27 |
| A donation has been made by Oliver Jimenez
in memory of Rosie O`Brien. "My condolences to June and Mike and your family. Rosie will be missed." | 2010-08-27 |
| A donation has been made in memory of Joe Ravas for the horses. | 2010-08-25 |
| A donation was made in memory of Roseanne O`Brien. "Our thoughts are with you."
The Staff of Northstar Aerospace. | 2010-08-23 |
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A donation was made by Mihnea Stoian in honour of Rosie, "a great friend who`s life was cut short in a tragic way."
A donation has been made by the Ladouceur and Collie families in memory of Rosie O’Brien. "Tragically, the world has lost a beautiful person and we have lost a friend." | 2010-08-22 |
| A donation has been made by Krista Scovill & family in memory of Rosie O`Brien. "Rosie will be truly missed by everyone who knew her. Our sincere condolences to her family and many friends." | 2010-08-22 |
| A donation has been made by
Debra Locking
"in memory of Rosie, a wonderful daughter to June and Mike O`Brien and a dedicated horsewoman and animal lover. She will be sorely missed by so very many people, but the world is a better place for her having walked this path."
| 2010-08-19 |
