Saddlebredsrescued

To Rick, and all of the wonderful souls who help to give another life to these sweet creatures at Another Chance 4 Horses:

Eleven months ago, almost to the day, I made a journey to Bernville, PA, to bring a loving, but unfortunate soul into my life. The horse was a 12 year old registered Saddlebred gelding, undernourished, but such a kind and loving boy. When some people see the horses that rescues find and take in, they see everything wrong – the horse has been underfed, or maybe very overfed – it has a disease or needs extra hoof care. That animal has been used, abused, and worn down. ….What they don’t understand is just how much love and devotion a rescued horse can give… how very hard they will try for the person who loves them and dotes on them as they didn’t have before. And truly, how incredibly beautiful that “worn down” animal can become with a little love, and some tenderness.

Gabriel (as I’ve named him) was undernourished. His coat was dull and his ribs and hip bones were showing from being underfed. But I knew the first time I saw him what a gentle soul he was, and decided right then and there to give him the loving home he deserved. To give an idea, this is a picture taken after a couple of weeks of care at Another Chance 4 Horses (he had already put on a bit of weight). That's my mom holding him, while I took the shot.

My life and my heart have been so full ever since Gabriel came into my life. The unconditional love he expresses every day when I see him is nothing short of incredible. He knickers to me now each time I come to see him. When out in the pasture, he not only doesn't run away… he comes right to me with a soft knicker and perked ears! When I place him in the pasture, he almost always stands with me for a few minutes as if to show his appreciation and love before walking off to the herd… the affection he displays is so human, and I still can't believe how amazing he is. One of my favorite ways he shows affection is by giving me what I call "Gabriel kisses", where he nuzzles up close to me, and very gently and affectionately rubs his top lip on my cheek, nose, or forehead by moving his lip up and down. And when I hug him, he will sometimes hug me back by curling his neck around me.

To try to describe all of the ways in which he shows his love for me would take far too long. But, he seems to know, deep in his heart, that all of the troubles and strife of the past are over, and that he's free to love and be loved as he truly deserves. His eyes have a spark in them that I didn't see at first. His personality just keeps getting bigger everyday. He's gained so much confidence in himself, as well, and has become my Hunter show horse.

We've just started doing some jumping under saddle – something he had obviously never done before… and he's doing great! I've also recently bought a cutback saddle, and am looking forward to trying out Saddle Seat riding with him, being that he is a Saddlebred and all.

He and I have accomplished so much together over the past 11 months. And we've just grown more and more in love with each other as each day passes. I've heard people talk about that one special horse – the one they will always love the best, that they had such a special connection with. I am lucky enough to have him now… my first horse, my heart, my kindred spirit. And I can't thank all of you enough for saving his life at that auction where he was headed for slaughter, taking him into your healing home, and bringing him into my life. He means the world to me, and I can't express in words the gratitude I have for everyone who had a part in bringing this beautiful soul into my life.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

~Jennifer Kelley~

Irish when she first arrived then (above) and now (below) More Pictures and Information About Irish	Irish Eclipse- Saddlebred mare #13396 foaled June 4th 1999 we do have her papers and signed transfer. Note with mare stated broke to drive traffic safe and sound, She is completely blind she is quiet and easy to work around non-spooky trailers is extremely trusting. She adjusts to different environments and is easy to handle. Appropriate fencing no wire fencing. Irish is blind and is looking for a forever home - We are not set up to house blind horses for long term. Please help us find her a forever home! Sharon is my Angel!!	Irish - $0 to approved home.	Placed we found a forever home together thank you so much!!
More Pictures and Information About Justice	Justice- Saddlebred x Hafflinger foaled on 7-10-06! Justice is eligible for the half saddlebred registry her mom is Irish Eclipse above who has an incredible pedigree. The final decision was to call the filly Justice because she was alive today beating incredible odds - auction, colic, being purchased for slaughter and death because of her mom's emaciated condition and being blind, she arrived in the short time we had before her birth ... Justice was served and life is celebrated. She is halter broke and gorgeous! Will be an incredible prospect for riding or driving. Sharon is my Angel!!	$600.00 eligible to be registered with the half saddlebred registry	Placed - we found a forever home together thank you so much!!
more pictures and video	Spring view So Foxy- #109059 22 yr old Saddlebred mare pulled from kill pen - saved after purchased for slaughter. Chestnut with white socks and a star possibly in foal as there is a note that states she has had 3 champion foals and is bred to Spring View Crossfire #98063 for a June foal....no breeders certificate the note also states she is broke to ride and drive. She is a very well bred mare. 4-29-06
	Chris aka Sailor ASB gelding 17 yr old aprox 16 hands. He is a slaughter rescue a well behaved American Saddlebred who was sold at Tattersall's as a two year old and was an amish driving horse for the next 15 yrs of his life easy to handle rides and drives. Sponsored by Chris
	Saddlebred gelding slaughter rescue arriving Monday 21st Country Haven's gift Wrapped 103006 foaled 2-25-1996 Markings- Chestnut star, right hind pastern white	Rescue'd with Saddlebred fund
	Famous Amos - Saddlebred gelding no papers 6/7 yr old aprox 15 hands possibly had a buggy accident his right hip bone is misplaced he is able to walk, trot and buck - is short strided on the right he has road shoes on and apparently was being used as buggy horse	Sponsored by Carolyn & Christy
	Antonio- Saddlebred gelding slaughter rescue - no papers but very sweet and lovable sound and healthy 5/6 yr old	Rescue'd with Saddlebred fund

	Anna Marie - Saddlebred mare slaughter rescue sponsored by Dr. Anna Marie. She is gorgeous and haughty - very pretty mover and she knows it. Not for children or beginners. She stands aprox 15.1 hands and is about 10 yrs old.	Sponsored by Dr. Anna Marie
	Betty Boop - Saddlebred mare - no papers 10/12 yr old aprox 15.2 hands drives good up in the bit quiet and pushbutton to ride easy to handle, gets along well with others. Good for farrier just had shoes removed and was trimmed. Great potential as a lesson horse. Video and additional pictures	Sponsored by Carolyn in PA
	Saddlebred gelding approx 12 yr old and 15 /15.1 hands really quiet - waited to be mounted, followed all que's and was easy to handle all the way around. Lesson horse potential	Available Sponsored by Christy located in GA *contact: Christy*
	Conquest - Saddlebred gelding aprox 16 hands and 5 yr old slaughter rescue. He had some severe neglect going on in the front hooves the trimmer said in his opinion whoever trimmed him didn't take enough toe off and put shoes on him with a long toe. He has been trimmed and was a perfect gentleman, we will continue to correct through trimmings and expect no problems . He is easy to handle on the ground and very affectionate and friendly. Rides and drives like a gentleman. More Pictures and Video
	Nemo- Saddlebred gelding aprox 15.2 hands and smooth mouth slaughter rescue. He is a very kind friendly easy to handle guy. He is a push button mount to ride. He doesn't drive- we hitched him and although he didn't mind he didn't move forward unless led. More Pictures and Video