Fianna and Snowman

Due to generous donors, a young paint mare was saved at auction. She must have come from a great owner at one time. She was easy to catch and seemed comfortable around people. Somehow, we found out that she has been through several auctions and now ended up pregnant from one of these auction pens. […]

The Rescue of Sandy and Teddy

Sheila got the call from the family to come and get her. Relieved, she got her truck and trailer and immediately returned to get her. Once back at Have A Heart Horse REscue, the mare, Sandy went down. It took a crew to rig a hoist with a lift that could help her stand. If […]

Nurse Mare Foals

If you’re thinking of breeding because you want a foal please consider saving one instead. Last Chance Corral can only save as many as they can find homes for. Hundreds of these precious babies perish every year because there just aren’t enough homes. Adoptions and donations are down for Last Chance Corral as with all […]

Cupid’s Story

Mendahart is a prime example of how a horse ends up at the slaughter plant. Bred to race, he sold for $75,000 as a yearling. He was a money winner on the track until he became what is called a “bleeder” in the racing industry. Race horses are given lasix to allow them to run […]

Thoroughbreds are Given Second Chance at Life

The Slaughter of Thoroughbred horses for profit as featured on HBO’s Real Sports. Watch video: Part 1 Watch video: Part 2   At Brandywine Farms in Madison you can watch the Thoroughbred as they are turned out to pasture for their morning exercise. It’s an awesome sight to watch these magnificent animals frolic and play, […]