Your donation ensures a future for Birdie and Wills. It also frees up our resources so we can help even more horses.
Studies show that horses form lifelong relationships. Birdie and Wills are proof of this. They truly need each other.
They Need Your Help
Birdie was horribly abused before coming to TPR. Although we gave him extensive training, he is not a good riding horse. Despite his past experiences, he is kind and loving. Birdie’s relationship with Wills has enabled him to gain confidence and let go of some of his fear.
Wills is a very insecure horse. He believes you run from danger and ask questions later. Suffering from EPM, Wills has been treated by our great medical team, but this condition has further depleted his extremely fragile confidence.
Putting these two friends together has created amazing results. They have formed an incredible bond that has shown incredible benefits for their health and well-being.
We continue to pursue finding an adopter for the two of them, but un-rideable horses are extremely difficult to place so it’s no surprise that they are still here. In 2018 we made the decision we would keep them together, offering them for adoption only as a pair. This makes the prospects of finding them a home even more difficult, but it’s in their best interest to stay together.
The expenses for the proper care of a horse in our area are $600 per month and escalating. Thoroughbreds require more hay, more grain, protection for their feet in addition to the regular required maintenance such as vaccinations, deworming and dental care. The costs add up quickly. Our donors have ensured that Birdie and Wills can remain together until now. Please help us keep them together for another year.