We treat them with the Love
and Respect they Deserve
This rescue began in June
of 2005 in memory of Rascal...the love of my life. Love does not die.
Friendship isn't about
who you have known the longest.
...but about who came
and never left your side.
As of
December 2009 we have personally SAVED
103 horses, ponies and mules primarily from
SLAUGHTER!
We have assisted HUNDREDS of
others. 99% of our time is spent
CARING
for the horses and the small farm animals still with us, so please FORGIVE
the delays in updating the
website! We refuse to waste
countless hours sitting in front of a computer when the horses need us!!!
Phone if you are wondering about a specific horse that has not been
updated yet! We would
LOVE
to hear from you! We occupy 6
separate locations throughout the eastern Hamptons, one small sanctuary
in Ohio and our dream is to
find the one
25-40 acre location which could house our
entire
sanctuary.
Please contact us if you too believe our next generation needs to be
taught to treat all living beings with dignity
and if you believe all "blue collar"
working equines deserve the right to retire in peace and comfort.
Join our mission to save, educate and
ultimately change the world for the animals.
One horse at a time.
Our mission is to save slaughter
bound horses, ponies and mules, rehabilitate them as necessary and give
them a second chance at life and love. We look for forever homes
and offer sanctuary for as long as needed by each individual horse.
We are prepared to care for each horse we save for
the rest of their lives, this is one principle that separates us from
other "rescues". We do not turn our backs
on our horses and we do not utilize euthanasia as a means of thinning
the herd as many do. Quality of life is
first and foremost and we strive to meet EVERY need each horse has.
We speak for the horses,
especially the equine work force. The racehorses, show horses,
police and carriage horses, lesson horses and therapeutic horses no
longer able to perform. We are often their last hope.
Amaryllis operates a center for
special needs horses...the visually impaired, unsound, aged or with
varying physical or emotional issues which render them inadaptable to an
adoptive home. These special horses have every right to live a
happy and peaceful life and we intend on allowing them to do just that.
Thrown away once and saved off a slaughter bound truck, these horses
almost all EARNED their pensions........the greedy humans had stolen
that from them too. As you scroll through the Horses Index page,
you will see "special"
marked next to the horses who's futures are promised by Amaryllis.
These are horses you can and should visit
(by appointment)
to tell them they are appreciated and loved for who they are and not
what they can do. Please help us meet their feed and medical care
needs.
Domestic horses are the most dependent of ALL animals
and yet receive the LEAST support!
Please do NOT retire, adopt out or lease your horse without checking
up on them. I could fill this entire website with graphic stories
that will give you nightmares. Out of sight, out of mind is NOT a
principle to live by when it comes to responsible ownership of any
animal. As owner it is YOUR responsibility to ENSURE your animal
is being taken care of REGULARLY. I will give you just one small example
of why. I believe I will add several others on the facts page.
Binky (above) is not impressed, hahaha! While the others were playing in
the snow, he was just looking annoyed with it.
Sierra and Ginger (below) celebrated Ginger's 33rd birthday.
Theodore E Bear (above) is still enthralled with the goings on at the
barn. From YEARS of standing facing a wall in a tie in straight
stall as an employee to a huge box stall and as much turnout time as he
wishes, a great buddy horse to play with (Promise) and a wall full of
Christmas cards from Girl Scout troop 78....Teddy is just in awe all the
time. We took this horse in as he headed to slaughter.
So, when the question comes up yet again as to why
Amaryllis WILL NOT adopt a horse out to a lesson barn, therapeutic
riding academy or a child who will soon outgrow him........remember
Teddy and the dozens of others who share his past. Remember too
those THOUSANDS we were not able to save. Horses are not workforce
commodities. They are living, breathing spirits with dreams and
desires of their own. Do you think they understand when they are
thrown out once unable to perform? Horses rely on us more than ANY other
animal. Without question, this sweet boy served humanity as best
as he could and what was his reward? He almost got served TO
humanity. It is horses like this one that make me want to deny
being a human. It is a disgrace. Teddy has
zero support. Please consider sponsoring him so he may remain in
sanctuary for the years he hopefully has left. We want to make
them great years for him.
New!
We have just included a new
button called the "Horses Index" which simplifies finding most horses on
the site and is the only place to find new admissions.
1. I wish to be with you all the days of my life. Separation from you is
painful for me.
2. Give me time to understand what you wish from me. I love you, please
be patient. I am trying
my best.
3. Trust in me as I trust in you.
4. Don't be angry with me, I love you and need you. You are all I have.
5. Talk with me, tell me your dreams and hopes. I want to be there as
they come true. I will never
leave you.
6. Treat me with respect so I can honor you.
7. I am so sensitive, a small fly can upset me so! Please never strike
me. I am here to serve you.
I love you.
8. If I act out of character, please try to find out if something is
hurting me or if I have a reason. I
am never "bad" without good reason.
9. Take care of me when I am old, you have been my life. I will need you
more as aches and
pains begin. I would never leave you.
10. Be with me as I take my last journey. Please be brave and strong for
me as I was for you in
my youth. Allow me my dignity.
Hold my head and tell me of the wondrous place I will go to await you. I
love you and I will
wait for you. When your time finally comes...
I would be honored to carry you into Heaven my trusted friend.
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