The Pennsylvania 9

With the arrival of Honey and Inky, the PA 7 has now become the PA 9!!!

On March 12, 2009, the Warren County Humane Society of Pennsylvania impounded 13 draft horses and 10 cows in a horrific case of animal abuse and neglect. A fourteenth horse did not survive long enough and was found dead at the scene. Warren County stretched all of their resources to rescue these animals, and did a fine job swiftly arranging for their care and transport. One of their directors contacted Gentle Giants, and of course we were happy to assist them in this amazing effort. Gentle Giants accepted the seven horses who were most in need of medical care or training, since both were resources Warren County could not easily provide. In order to facilitate this huge rescue effort, Gentle Giants had to rent a second pasture space to house the sudden influx. Please remember, the rescue effort doesn't stop with just getting them here... now we have to get them healthy, get them retrained, and find them homes.

Here are the horses in Before/After comparison photos:

Cricket is a 3 year old Belgian stud colt. He has been so starved, he is stunted to the size of an 8 month old. Now gelded, he is recovering well on a specially formulated diet. He has also learned how to socialize without fear. Sponsored by C. Mohr, Thank you!

Raven was a 2 1/2 year old Percheron mare. She sadly passed away from a torsion colic in October.

Hope is a 6 year old Belgian mare. One of the most severely affected horses, Hope was in grave condition. Plagued by mites, lice, and mange on top of her starvation, she was a sad sight. She is now flourishing, and is incredibly affectionate. She holds no ill will against humans for their treatment of her. Hope is now fully rehabilitated and trained to ride. She is quiet and sweet and would make a nice light use trail horse. Hope is Sponsored by P. Pollack, Thank You!

Summer has been adopted by the Webb family, congratulations!

Thalia has been adopted by the Potts family, congratulations!

Stalin, 19 year old Belgian Gelding. Was half of a show driving team with Summer, but she was most likely not his first teammate. Stalin is pushy on the ground, but gets down to business once he is tacked. Stalin has performed in our Drill Team and at local shows, he also trail rides like an old pro.

Rex has found a foster home with Dr. L. Facemaier, who can care for his special needs.