Spring Creek Horse Rescue
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SPRING CREEK HORSE RESCUE, CARING FOR HORSES IS A TOUGH JOB FOR ONE PERSON, LET ONLY FOR MORE THAN 25 HORSES. DIANE GETS UP EARLY EVERY MORNING AND STARTS THE DAY BY FEEDING, CHECKING THE HORSES, GROOMING, CLEANING UP AFTER THEM, AND MAKING SURE THEY ALL ARE CONTENT. THESE HORSES WERE ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR NOT WANTED, THEN THEY COME TO THE RESCUE WHERE THE HORSES REALIZE THEY ARE NOT GOING TO HAVE TO STARVE FOR THE NIGHT OR BEING SICK. SPRING CREEK HORSE RESCUR IS A TRUELY WONDERFUL PLACE FOR THESE HORSES AND EVEN THE PEOPLE WHO VOLUNTEER LOVE DOING TIME THERE.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
BUY THERE OWN PROPERTY HAVE STALLS FOR THE HORSES, SUPPORT THE HORSES WITH HAY GROWN ON THE PROPERTY, HABE REAL WATER BUCKETS WITH HEATERS SO THEY WOULD NOT HAVE TO CHOP ICE BY HAND IN THE WINTER, AND ALOT MORE.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Spring Creek Horse Rescue facility is a clean, caring place for horses without homes. Diane is the care-taker for 25-40 horses. Each day is devoted to care of these very lucky horses. Diane knows the personality and needs of each and has amazing passion for her charges. I am in awe of the energy and love she has for these amazing creatures.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the change in horses who come injured, ill, distrustful, and physically unfit: Under Diane's care I've seen these problems reversed, and horses adopted to homes.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
be like Diane.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
getting to know and work with a person, Diane, who is deeply passionate about her charges and is very knowledgeable.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Diane is the staff!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
the most wonderful day for Diane (and her charges)!
Ways to make it better...
only I volunteered more!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
finding a permanent, affordable acreage for Diane and her mission.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I'm 63 and it is rare to find someone so dedicated to her cause.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
Spring Creek horse rescue provides a much needed service in saving unwanted, orphaned, or abused horses in southwest Colorado. We adopted a wonderful horse (Darla) nearly two years ago and have been active in helping the program since. Here is her story: Darla and her daughter Strawberry came to the rescue from a “home with good intentions, but little experience” of horse ownership. Her owner first contacted us to tell us that Darla probably needed to be put down, but she couldn’t bring herself to do it. She asked if we would use our knowledge to try to save her, or at least alleviate her pain. The owner had given up. Darla had gotten tangled in a fence a few years ago. Tragically, she had completely torn the heel bulb off her left front hoof. The injury exposed her to the elements and infection. She also developed a very deep crack on the inside of this foot from exposure. The Owner’s farrier mis-diagnosed the ailment and mis-treatment damaged some of the surrounding area. Over a few years, the hoof deteriorated to the point of putting Darla’s life in jeopardy. When Darla arrived at the rescue, we called our vet who pulled the shoes and cut away at the crack. He was able to find healthy tissue. Accurate diagnosis was made. The leg was x-rayed to determine how extensive the damage was. Our farrier arrived the next day. He put on backwards shoes to support the heel bulb that was missing, and we soaked the foot twice a day for the infection. Our farrier declared her fit to ride as soon as she had enough foot to support her. After a long time of care to improve her health, she has been adopted by us. Darla has a forever, loving home now with people who care for her damaged hoof as part of her daily routine. She is pampered and ridden and has adapted to her new life. We are THRILLED with her and the efforts made by Spring Creek. Her hoof has grown out completely now and our farrier continues her care. For the previous owner, a novice working with unskilled people, Spring Creek made it appear easy. However, with skilled farriers, vets, and knowledgeable horsemanship skills, this story has a very happy ending!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
personal experience.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not change a thing.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
participating with people of like interests and passion; interacting to learn more myself.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
diverse and informative.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
find and buy a permanent property well-suited to the requirements of keeping and caring for many horses.
Ways to make it better...
I was able to have the time to participate as a volunteer on a more regular basis.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
finding consistent resources to provide more space and more covered facilities, stables, etc.
One thing I'd also say is that...
given the limited resources and space, Diane is doing a miraculous job.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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