National Rescue Ride

Question

Anyone participating in a National Rescue Ride?

http://www.nationalrescueride.org/

Today was the first I'd even heard of this, and I think it's a fantastic thing, but unfortunately there are none happening within 300 miles of me. People on this forum talk all the time about what they can do to help horses, so here is a very pro-active thing to do! It's better than just giving advice over the computer...LOL! Now I think I better put my money where my mouth is and sponsor someone who IS riding!

I know this isn't really a question, I was really just trying to spread info about this, but I really would like to know who is participating because I'd like to see how much publicity this is getting and if it will therefore be successful.

Answer 1

Hey Juliane!

Thank you for noticing the NRR!  Equine STAR is the only rescue in Michigan and I would like to think that folks across our wonderful state would help support those investing their time and energy to help us in our bid to save our farm.  We are having a 24-hour Rescue Relay Ride & Walk beginning Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.  Come join us!  AND

Keep spreading the word for needy horses.  Check out http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx...

It's the first of many articles beginning to appear about the event!

Answer 2

The rescue where I got my TBX from is participating - Tender Mercy in Western New York. Even after I adopted him, I've managed to stay pretty active in the group as well, so I'm really excited about this.

I'm planning on riding... all going well! My boy is still very, very greenbroke, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he'll be solid enough to go in October; we're putting in some serious work now to get there. Hopefully our first real outing will be the chance to help other horses find someone to spoil them rotten, too!

We're trying to do our part to help spread the word, too... there's some advantages to being in the media, and when you get the chance to help a cause like this, it makes all the long days worthwhile. TMER rescued a mare from a meat auction 7 years ago, not realizing she was pregnant until they got her back to the rescue. Without the wonderful people at the rescue, my boy never would have gotten to take a breath - and that's the greatest gift anyone could ever give.  

Answer 3

I think that is sooo cool!!!!!!!! There are none by me...... Southern NV is  the worst in horse things to do!!!!!!!! I was raised in one of the  most horse oriented towns. Then move here & it is awful.

Answer 4

I had never heard of it either...I will look to see if there is anything like this in my area. Thank you for the information :D