Rescue

Stallion, Paso Fino, 20 years old. Policia belonged to a brutal Dominican owner, owner of many Paso Fino horses that he let carelessly run through the country lanes of Sosua. Policia was the head of his herd and took care of his mares despite the danger of cars and trucks passing on the main coastal road. One day, despite the owner’s protests, Angela picked up Policia to treat him at the ranch because he was already showing obvious signs of epilepsy. Today Policia is a noble and calm stallion thanks to a weekly treatment.

Donkey, stallion, about 10 years old. Ghandi was found on the side of the road after being struck by a car. His back leg was fractured. Compared to horses, donkeys are hardy and strong animals. In six months, Ghandi recovered 80% of his motor skills and his fracture healed completely. We called him Ghandi because when he arrived at the ranch he was calm and kind. But now that he’s pretty much healed he’s showing his true character and he’s really not easy. But we love him the way he is and we have left him his name of peace even though he doesn’t really deserve it.

Stallion, paso fino, 40 years old. He is the dean of the foundation. Merenguero was world champion of Paso fino in Puerto Rico in 1988. He is a noble and majestic horse that was bought by a Canadian friend for a bite of bread after many vicissitudes due to its former owner. Just before dying from a long illness, our friend Gerry made Angela promise to take care of his 5 horses because he knew his wife would not want to. This was the case, of course without any money to take care of these horses. Today Merenguero is living a well-deserved retirement life. He still eats his weed and vitamin supplements with such enthusiasm.

Castrated male, 15 years old, criollo. Frica was the first horse saved by Angela 14 years ago. She saw him one day in the street, still a baby, carrying heavy loads of wood and stones, dehydrated and thin. Angela gave 2000 pesos to the boy who was hitting him to keep him going, and without  more discussion led Frica to a better life. He’s the foundation’s mascot. He is adorable and has a clown temperament. He knows how to bow and roll on the floor on demand. I think he knows how lucky he was to cross Angela’s path that day …..

Mares, paso fino, 8 and 9 years old. With pedigree. Esmeralda and Monrtana are sisters and inseparable. When one leaves even for the shower, the other cries to the core. Angela knew the two mares had been put up for sale and was very familiar with the man who wanted to buy them. He was a man who mistreated his horses and was known for it. She therefore bypassed the sale with the help of the owner by putting two padlocks on the doors of the mares so that the man could not take them away. Then she raised funds from friends and bought the mares to give them a life worthy of the name. These two sisters are adorably sweet and let the children ride them without any problem.

Mare, paso fino, 12 years old, pedigree. 5 years ago seeing how badly, frightened and traumatized this mare was, Angela accepted her owner’s request to take her to the foundation. For him, the owner, he did not see the problems of his mare. She had been so beaten and probably raped that she couldn’t stand the presence of a man next to her. Angela worked a lot with her to restore her confidence in human beings. Today, she is better but remains very fearful. Angela won’t let her leave with her former owner anymore. In any case, he never paid a cent for the expenses of his mare.

Stallion, Pure blood, 12 years old, pedigree. A real champion at the Saint Domingue racecourse. Pure beauty, nobility, majesty, energy and yet calm and gentle. Saved by Angela from the harsh conditions of the racetrack then abandoned by his new owner. The foundation is honored by his presence.