“Adopt a Horse” month emphasizes the rehabilitation of the number of Montana horses

Bozeman – You may not know that May adopt a horse month – but the American society to prevent the cruelty of animals (aspa) hopes to change this, especially after the confiscation of more than 90 horses in Montana at the beginning of this year.

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Abused horses are now ready to be adopted

“It was so gratifying to see these horses in their new houses,” said Christie Schulte Kappert, Vice President of Equine Welfare for the Aspa.

In January, almost 100 morning horses from a breeding operation in Madison County were confiscated. Many were underweight, injured or suffered from neglect. Since then, the aspa and the local partners have worked to rehabilitate the animals and to rehome. So far, 62 have already found new houses.

“Everything from a young two or three -year -old horse who has their whole life in front of them, up to these older mares that only needed to land on a soft country until the end of their lives and the love and the attention they get,” said Schulte Kapert.

While dozens of horses were adopted, others still need special care due to long -term neglect.

“They are horses and they are big animals. They need these specific needs. They have to be seen by a farrier or a veterinarian, and many of them had similar problems because these needs were not addressed for a while,” said Schulte Kappert.

That is why the Aspa May uses to raise awareness – not just about adoption, but about the associated responsibility.

“Regardless of whether you want a horse or want a horse in the future or just like horses to concentrate on the acceptance of horses and how powerful it is to bring good horses into good houses in need,” said Schulte Kappert.

For those who have little or no experience, but an interest in adoption, Schulte Kappert recommends volunteering with a local rescue or lessons in a nearby barn.

“From there you will learn what it takes day by day to take care of a horse and you will meet a lot of horse heads,” she said. “Then somehow get in the search for a veterinarian, a hoof carrier and other experts, just to see how people keep horses.”

While a horse month is about the second chance, Schulte Kappert said that the prevention of cruelty began at the community level.

It encourages anyone who sees signs of abuse or neglect to speak and start with a call to local law enforcement. Sometimes, she said, can even help a simple conversation with a neighbor.

“We want people to look for their neighbors, and if they know this person, they even call them very supportive and help to get the full picture,” said Schulte Kapert.

Horse adoption information: Myrighthorse.org

Anyone who is interested in adoption should fill out the Morgan adoption form form of the aspa.