Due to recent slanderous accusations by Quarter Acre Rescue
Ranch,
Meadowgate and it's board members would like to make it perfectly clear that we are not "breeders" and never have been. If there are babies at our facility it is because they were rescued at that age or we rescued a pregnant mare. It is not and never has been our intentions to breed. Due to QARR's owners misconstrued conception of Meadowgate we are providing a link that you may look at if you so desire.
New England Equine Rescue
This link has posted the "garbage" nonsense of QARR, however it also explains the truth of New England Equine Rescue and Meadowgate's combined efforts to help QARR when they posted an SOS nationwide in which we both responded. This generous offer by NEER and Meadowgate to help, has turned into a slanderous fiasco in which we no longer will step forward in this manner to help others who claim to be equine rescues without first investigating their credibility regardless of their claimed financial distresses. This has also educated us in the fact that there are "rescues" out there who are not genuine rescues. I highly recommend before establishing any kind of relationship with equine rescues that their credibility is checked. Most reputable rescues will be a non profit 501(c)3 organization. Those that are not should be investigated by you so that you will know whether or not you want to be associated with them. There are always exceptions.I highly urge you to be very careful in what internet groups you become part of. Groups that are formed to discuss "issues" and "causes". Are these genuine problems or a figment of someone's twisted mind? Beware of what and who has formed the group. Discernment is part of every day life. Learn to discern and protect yourself and your own interests by investigating.
Meadowgate is a registered non profit 501(c)3 organization that is committed to standing in the gap for those that cannot. We remove horses from suffering lifestyles and "make tears disappear". We have high credentials and work right along side of several different county SPCA's, Humane Society's, and law enforcement at every level.
Tidbits
Natural Insect-Repelling String Ties
These insect-repelling string ties are really easy to make, and are great for keeping insects away from camping areas, picnic tables, and other outdoor events! The compact case/dispenser this string is stored in is small enough that it can easily be taken backpacking, hiking, biking, or on any outdoor excursion…such as riding your horse.
Ingredients Needed:
Cotton yarn or thick string
1 oz. plastic salve container
15 ml glass spray bottle
Jojoba oil
Essential Oils: Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, and Thyme.
Instructions:
Wind cotton yarn into a ball or coil until it is approx. 1.5’ in diameter. Place the ball/coil into the 1 oz. plastic salve container. In the 15 ml glass bottle, blend 50 drops Lavender, 50 drops Lemongrass, 30 drops Peppermint, and 10 drops Thyme essential oils. Add jojoba oil to the essential oils until the 15 ml glass bottle is nearly full. Cap or cover the bottle opening and shake the bottle for a few seconds to help mix the oils. Allow the oil mixture to sit for a few minutes to allow it to meld together. Slowly pour about ½ of the oil mixture onto the yarn ball/coil inside the plastic container, allowing the oil to soak into the yarn before pouring in more. Turn the ball/coil over, and pour the remaining ½ of the oil mixture onto the other side of the ball/coil. Screw the lid onto the plastic container, and let the container sit for 2-3 hours to allow the oil mixture to soak thoroughly into the yarn.
To use the ties, remove the desired length of string from the container and tie onto branches, fences, tents, poles or other objects around the desired area. (If you tie them onto tree branches, be sure to remove them when finished or the string may end up causing damage as the tree branch tries to grow wider.)
Extra Ideas:
If you want to make a spray in the 15 ml bottle, leave a small amount of the oil mixture remaining in the glass bottle, then, add distilled water to the oil mixture until the bottle is nearly full. Screw the spray top on the bottle. To use, shake the bottle vigorously for a few seconds to mix the oil and water, then, spray in the desired location as needed. |
To make the 1 oz. salve container into a great dispenser for your string with a few easy steps, drill a small hole through the lid of the container. Thread a small amount of the yarn/string through the hole in lid. Screw the lid back onto the container, being certain to hold onto the yarn/string that has been threaded through the hole so that it doesn’t slip back down through hole. Apply a small label or sticker over the top of the hole and yarn to help seal the container until needed. To dispense, simply pull the desired length through hole and cut the yarn/string approx. 1” above the hole.
For a more formal event, create string ties from two or more complimentary colors. Hang the different colors in attractive patterns, braid colors together, or twist colors together to create a decorative element with the strings.
Hope you enjoy and if you need help obtaining the essential oils please email me.
Pam Watros
Founder
Signs of Neglect and Abuse
Neglect and abuse is a big issue. Horses found in questionable situations are investigated by local law enforcement officials and cruelty investigators. If the case is indeed neglect and/or abuse the horse is removed and brought to Meadowgate. After receiving a veterinarian evaluation the horse will start rehab and get back on the road to health and happiness.
Meadowgate is a place of peace and recuperation. It is located in the Fingerlakes Region of the New York State. It’s Founder, Pam Watros, has many years invested in the lives of horses. Her patience and soft touch has changed lives for the better. She is dedicated to the cause and is standing in the gap for horses of all breeds, in all conditions.
Please notify your local Human Society, SPCA, and local Law Enforcement if you are questioning the condition of any animal. You may contact Meadowgate for more information.
Horse abuse and neglect can occur anywhere, from any backyard pasture, to a private or public boarding stable. Besides the obvious (no food, water, or shelter), the following contains some additional signs of abuse and neglect:
- Unusual thin or ribby horses
- Lack of condition-dull coat & glossy eyes
- Untended & overgrown hooves
- Lethargic manner
- Limping (any form of lameness) or extreme stillness
- Reluctant to move
- A “sawhorse” stance…(front legs extended)
- Any unusual discharge from nose, mouth, eyes, or wound
- Weakness or distress
- Cuts & whip marks
- Spur marks
- Tack sores
- Extreme fear, depression and distrust
- Unattended wounds/injuries that are infected, ulcerated, or oozing
Failure to provide proper medical care is also a form of abuse. Beating and overworking are also forms of abuse. If you believe that a horse is in distress, contact the local Humane Society, SPCA, animal control agency, local law enforcement agencies, or Meadowgate. Be prepared to give a full description of the condition of the horse and the address of the property, and if you are not knowledgeable about horses be aware that horses vary in size and body condition and may already be under a veterinarian’s care.
When reporting a case, never be afraid to use your name because authorities will not use your name without your permission. Once you initiate an investigation, follow up to make sure that the situation has been investigated and resolved. To learn more, contact Meadowgate at Meadowgatehorses@aol.com. |
