The HSUS has been working around-the-clock for weeks caring for 222 horses rescued from an Alliance, Neb. ranch.
Saturday, 84 of those neglected horses arrived safely at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, where they'll be further rehabilitated and eventually adopted.
This Murchison, Texas, animal sanctuary is run by The HSUS and The Fund For Animals.
New Beginnings
"Not long ago these majestic horses were struggling to survive, but they will be given all of the care they need to make a full recovery at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch," said Diane Miller, director of operations at the ranch. "The HSUS looks forward to watching these horses overcome the neglect they faced on the Three Strikes Ranch, and blossom into healthy animals."
The HSUS has been working with Habitat for Horses and Front Range Equine Rescue since the rescue to find appropriate permanent homes for the neglected horses. Unfortunately, very few people are properly trained to care for wild horses.
Of the 222 horses rescued in April, nearly 100 have been adopted or reclaimed by previous owners, 38 will be transported to the Cheyenne, Wyo. Stockyards for further care and eventual adoption, with the remaining 84 now safely at Black Beauty Ranch.
The horses taken to Black Beauty Ranch will be mostly stallions and geldings. These mustangs will require special care and handling during their rehabilitation, and will be housed in large pastured areas designed to hold wild horses.
About Black Beauty
The Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch is a world-renowned animal sanctuary that is home to nearly 1,300 domestic and exotic animals.
Many were rescued from near-death situations like slaughter plants, research labs and captive trophy hunting ranches. Others were discarded from circuses or roadside zoos or were victims of the exotic pet trade.
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| A few of the 84 horses upon arrival at Black Beauty, on their way to new lives.© The HSUS | Click here to help» |
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The ranch was founded in 1979 by Cleveland Amory, author and animal advocate.
It was named after the classic children's story by Anna Sewell. The ranch has a history of helping equines in crisis, and the very first residents were hundreds of burros who were airlifted from the Grand Canyon.
The Doris Day Animal Foundation recently agreed to sponsor construction of a new state-of-the-art horse rehabilitation and adoption facility at the ranch, which will be called the Doris Day Horse Rescue and Adoption Center.
What You Can Do
You can help support the ongoing care of these lucky horses. Click here to donate»
