We are extremely happy to announce... 1 Year Anniversary
Our first anniversary get together, July 1st, was great. Thanks to all the volunteers and guests that showed up. Fun was had by all.
If you want to donate you may send a check to PO Box 1128, Tecate CA 91980 or PayPal to djeanbecker@gmail.com.
The BABIES (the mares came to our rescue pregnant)...
Brianna came to us with a 2 week old filly, now she is the proud mother of a little colt. It is our intention that she never has another young one, but we will adore Micky while he is at the rescue.
May was the one we thought was going to have her baby first, well she came in third with her new foal on May 18th. They are both doing well here at Tecate Horse Rescue.
Annie came with her baby, Tommy, to Tecate Horse Rescue. It came apparent that she was having another baby. Annie had the presence of mind to have new baby about noon. All three have been adopted by another rescue in Campo...
Barbie had a baby (Honey). She is our first birth ever of an equine so the two of us were very anxious as the night came on. At 10:18 pm the herd announced the arrival of the new addition, DJ was able to witness the birth. About a worrisome hour later the foal was finally able to stand. After a long night, both are doing great....
Whoa Nelly, How Did This Happen???
Another rescue had to move some rescues so of course we agreed... We now have 21 of their horses of which 19 are mustangs. Let the fun begin...
First 6 of 19 Mustangs on our property.
Why do we do this?
Because they do not deserve how they were treated... We know we cannot save them all, however those that we do save make it all worth while. The picture on the left is what shape they were in when rescued, the picture on the right are during their rehabilitation. Not the final result, but well on their way. While there are worse examples, not all are in bad shape when we get them. People for different reasons get rid of their equines, we just don't believe in some of the ways this is done. We do what we can do, each life we touch is magical in its own way. Each one deserves love...
This is Gracie, a mare that had been reportedly savaged by a stud and gotten stuck in a fence. Gracie spent a lot of time rehabbing and at the vets in Texas before arriving at Tecate Horse Rescue. She had a crushed skull and teeth that were jammed into her sinus cavity with major infections. After serious attention, she is now enjoying her life here in California. Who are we to say that she did not deserve a 2nd chance?
The American Horse Council Foundation reported that in America there are over 1 million horse owners with over 7 million horses in 2017. The vast majority of those have owners that are responsible and caring. It is the other horses, while a small percentage of the total, that need help. At Tecate Horse Rescue we are trying to be a small part of that help.
Our first rescue, Brandy and our first staff member Shannon
The USDA has documented that 92.3% of horses sent to slaughter are in good condition and are able to live out a productive life. These horses represent less than 1% of the U.S. population and could easily be reabsorbed. The remainder of the horses that are able to enjoy a good quality of life could be saved by the approximately 700 horse rescue operations across country.
Tecate Horse Rescue strives to be part of the bigger picture and to do our best to save that 1% while working with other rescues and doing what we can personally.
Tecate Horse Rescue is a 501(3)(c) non-profit charity. We will gladly accept help financially or physically. If you have a unique way to provide help, please give us a call.