HOW DO THEY BECOME RESCUES

Horses come to Shadarobah in a variety of ways:

• Owner surrender: current economic conditions make it difficult for families to support their horse. Family changes such as death, divorce, job loss can have a big impact on the family horse.
• Lack of Education: some owners do not fully recognize the level of care & training that are required with horse ownership. Often times they have chosen a horse which does not really suite their needs.
• Abuse, Neglect, Abandoned. We work with 5 area counties as well as the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. Unlike relatively small animals such as dogs & cats, horses require large pens and specialized care. There are few shelters readily available for horses that have been found or seized.

​INTAKE

Just getting them loaded on the trailer is a task in itself. Next we are ask them to enter a big barn full of horses & faces they've never seen! First and foremost we focus on making them feel safe and build a relationship of trust.  

The Next Steps:
Assessment performed by Rescue Personnel
Determine necessary food regimen
Vet Exam
Dental Exam
Hoof Assessment and Treatment
Physical Therapist Evaluation – necessary for more than 80%
Chiropractor Visit
Personality Assessment
Riding test

WHILE AT RESCUE

Most of the horses that come to Shadarobah have lost trust in humans and suffer from socialization issues. We focus on integrating them into a pasture group, handling them regularly, helping them to rebuild a sense of confidence and level of trust. Additionally we have a large number of severe neglect & malnourishment cases. We concentrate on getting them healthy and up to appropriate weight levels - which can be a slow gradual process.

• Fed at least twice daily – some more!
• All necessary vet care
• Routine hoof care
• Rehabilitation & schooling activities
• Routine first aid

​COST OF CARE

Nothing we do could be accomplished without our wonderful donors and supporters. While medical & care professionals provide treatment and services at deeply discounted rates, the cost of care is still high and donations are needed.

Annual Costs:
$3,250 Feed
$525 Hoof Care ($75 x 7 per year)
$175 Dental Care
$24 Worming ($8 x 4)
$190 Vaccinations ($95 x 2)

$4,164 = BASIC CARE of ONE horse for ONE year

Not including:
Additional Vet Care
Therapy 
Chiropractic
Bedding
Barn Expenses ie bedding, electric, water, the list goes on and on...