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The Lazy Coyote Ranch |
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Horse Rescue Page |
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The Lazy Coyote Ranch no longer operates as a Horse Rescue Ranch due to financial and logistic limitations. However, we fully support the efforts of W.H.O.A. to protect and preserve the wild mustangs of Placitas and of New Mexico. Please help us to help a part of Placitas's living history. The mission of W.H.O.A. is to help preserve the existence of the wild horses while acting as advocates for their continued protection. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like to become a member of this group, or make a donation to help support this important work please visit www.whoanm.org
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August 2003 Rescue: Molly Brown and Moon Pie:
This mare and her foal were rescued from a public livestock auction in Albuquerque in August of 2003. We got them just in time. Molly Brown (becasue she's unsinkable!) was only days from death, was starved and dehydrated and had a massive infection. She was giving 110% for her foal and had been abandoned. "Moon Pie", her young colt had a severe case of strangles, was malnourished, and was headed for the killers. Thanks to everyone who pitched in to help us rescue these two. Note: Molly Brown had to be euthenized one year later for "failure to thrive" but Moon Pie is doing well and is currently available to a good home. Please report any cases of animal abuse or neglect to your local authority. If you need information on how you can help rescue a horse please contact WHOA at www.whoanm.org or contact your local animal rights chapter or Humane Association.
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Update
Despite 8 months of intense care and feeding, Molly had to be euthenized in May of 2004. The intolerable cruelty she suffered in the hands of her previous caretaker could not be reversed. May she rest in peace. |
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This was MOON PIE the day we saved him from the slaughter house auction with his Mare. He has two holes in his head, a bad infection of strangles, and is severely malnourishd and dehydrated. He needed immediate medical attention. We were unable to save his mother Molly Brown, despite 8 months of intensive feeding, medications, and TLC. His mother was put down in May of 2004 by Dr. Jackie Stone of the Albuquerque Equine Office. |
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Moon Pie:
Look at him NOW!!!!!
A Year Later!!!!! |
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Moon Pie in October of 2004, He is a year and a half old here and is fully ground trained. He will not carry a rider for another year and a half (when his spine fuses) but it's never too soon to start saddle training. He is very courageous and is not afraid of anything. It's hard to imagine he was someone's "throw away" colt (see above) He follows us around like a puppy dog and thinks he is a human. Luke is his best buddy. As of October of 2007 Moon Pie is being ridden and trained by a young lady from Bernalillo, New Mexico named Taylor. Taylor is only 14 but she hopes to help Moon Pie realize his full potential. I will be posting more recent photos of Moon Pie under saddle with Taylor so stay tuned. |
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Lucky, (above photo) was illegally captured as a wild horse (above) day one of her rescue back in May of 2002. She was very malnourished and stressed after seeing her herd captured and slaughtered. She is too exhausted to be terrified, and walks with her head down and drags her feet. Her only contacts with humans have been bad experiences. *She was purchased at auction by WHOA members after her illegal capture, transfer, and sale. |
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Look at her now! This is "Star Lady", formerly "Lucky" after 6 months of TLC! She is now enjoying a new life with a band of ferral horses in New Mexico. Many thanks to Ellen Rawlings for fostering her and finding her a permanent home. |
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