Our guest speaker on Friday, March 1st was Barbara Gordon one of the founders of Helping Our Miniature Equines (H.O.M.E.) with a focus on rescuing and serving the miniature equine community. The first home rescue arrived on a cold, rainy, early morning of January 28, 2021. Many of these miniature equines are unwanted, neglected, abused and no longer cared for.
Demand is greater than supply in the Pacific Northwest. Mini horses can live to 30, 35 and 40 years old and mini donkeys can live 40-50 years. To date, Barb and Lori have brought in over 107 animals to date.
They focus on the whole animal. Each of their animals receives all necessary physical and mental services needed including veterinary, dental, farrier, nutritional, bodywork, training and socialization. They ensure excellent lifetime homes for each animal they take in and the responsibility does not end when they are adopted into a new home. Careful screening of applicants and lifetime commitment to each animal including follow up check in every 3-5 months. Barbara showed pictures of Bandit, Grandma Bettie, Napoleon and Spitfire with a bit of information on each equine.