Royal
Equine Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
Year in Review,
2007 Newsletter
Seasons Greetings!
As 2007 comes to a close, we would like to take a
moment to reflect on the past year. Despite
difficulties such as rising hay prices, and a
surplus of horses needing homes, RERSI made it
through 2007 with many accomplishments, thanks to
you, our dedicated supporters.
We're very proud of our joint venture with Leg-Up
Counseling. Now our rescued horses are giving back
and helping humans in need as well. There is nothing
so beautiful as horses and children healing each
others wounds.
We are also proud to have found loving homes for ten
of our rescued horses this past year. There are many
stories with happy endings, among some of them are: *Angie (now Jetta)- An
off the track thoroughbred who had been at RERSI for
several years. Due to a broken coffin bone, she
could not be jumped, but she loved being ridden on
the trail. Sadly we found that not many people
will consider a thoroughbred mare for a trail horse,
but after many years, Angie was lucky enough to find
a person who would. She now thinks she's in heaven
with a human all her own to spoil her. *Cody-
A halflinger paint cross who we rescued in 2006 from
a kill pen in a PA auction. Cody was quite possibly
the most frightened rescue we have ever had. He was
completely unhandled at the time of rescue, and it
took several months just to be able to touch
him. After many months of kindness and attention
from our wonderful volunteers, Cody proved to be one
of the most gentle and well mannered ponies we have
ever met. He was adopted into a wonderful home,
where he continues to get lots of love
and attention.
*Promise- An Arabian cross PMU
foal that we rescued from a kill pen at a PA auction
when she was barely a year old. Promise was so
malnourished and sick with strangles at the time of
rescue, that we had doubts that she would survive.
After months of antibiotics and lots of hand
feedings, she pulled through! Promise has been
adopted into a loving home, and she will never face
starvation or an auction house again.
These are only three stories out of many. Since
opening our doors we have
rescued thirty-eight equines and counting. We
currently have nine adoptable horses waiting
for caring homes of their own, each with their own
story telling of how they got here, and why they
deserve a loving home of their own too.
To continue our mission we need help with money for
veterinary, farrier, and feed bills. We have no paid
staff, and rely solely on public donations to
continue our work. It is because of you that we have
been able to save these thirty-eight horses, and we
need your help to continue saving more. Any size
donation is greatly appreciated, and is goes
directly to the horses. We also have beautiful RERSI
calendars available for any donation of $20 or more.
We are a 501(C) 3 nonprofit and your donation is tax
deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Thanks again for your help, we couldn't do this
without you. Here's to a great 2008!
PS: Look for us at the Maryland Horse Expo Booth
3609 in the 4-H Building!
Yours Truly,
Alyssa C. Taylor
President and Development Director
Royal Equine Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.