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Delta Five Rescue

    ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING:
    This post describes severe animal cruelty and neglect.

    Imagine driving up to a 40-by-40-foot pen enclosed by T-posts and barbed-wire fencing. Inside, terrified horses were crowded together—many badly injured, bleeding and suffering. One horse lay dead among them.  Elsewhere on the property, a second horse was found dead. A third was discovered hog-tied and deceased inside a horse trailer.

    This was the horrifying scene Delta Animal Control and the Delta County Sheriff’s Office encountered in June 2022. Because of the violent and threatening behavior of individuals at the property, officers had to call for additional armed backup before they could safely enter.  A local veterinarian was brought in to assess the surviving horses and the severity of their injuries. Five of those horses were removed by law enforcement and brought to End of the Trail Rescue.  We came to know them as the Delta Five out of Delta, CO.

    Through absolutely no fault of their own, these innocent horses endured unimaginable cruelty, neglect and abuse. Once again, our hearts were broken by the suffering human beings had inflicted upon such vulnerable souls. Since their arrival, our staff, volunteers, veterinarians and supporters have worked tirelessly to help the Rescued Five heal—physically and emotionally.

    Their rehabilitation has required extensive veterinary treatment, daily care, patience, consistency and time. At the direction of law enforcement, we did not publicize this case because of concerns about possible retaliation by the individuals involved. We respected that guidance while quietly providing the horses with the safety and care they desperately needed.

    We finally were awarded custody/ownership of the Delta Five after numerous court postponements and cancellations and we now feel that we can finally share their story – and ask for your continued support as we move forward with their training.  The Rescued Five have already traveled an extraordinary road toward healing, but their care continues. Please help us give these innocent survivors the security, compassion and second chance they have always deserved.

    Every donation—no matter the amount—helps provide feed, veterinary treatment, training, farrier care and a safe place to recover.
    Please stand with the Rescued Five out of Delta. Help us continue Giving Horses a Second Chance. ❤️🐴

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    The magic of lily, born in safety at the ranch

    Baby Lily, the beautiful filly born to Bree – one of the horses brought to End of the Trail Rescue in 2022 as part of the severe cruelty case known as the Delta Five has begun training.  The Delta County Sheriff’s Office brought five horses to our rescue suffering from horrific wounds, serious injuries and profound emotional trauma. After multiple court hearings and several years of uncertainty, End of the Trail Rescue was recently awarded ownership of the Delta Five.
     
    Throughout those years, the horses remained safely in our care. We treated their wounds, restored their health and patiently worked to help them recover from emotional injuries that are often much harder to heal.  In the midst of this heartbreaking story came a beautiful blessing: Lily was born at the Rescue on Easter in 2023. ❤️🐴
     
    At the direction of the Sheriff’s Office, we could not publicly share the details of the rescue because of concerns about retaliation and the violent nature of the individuals involved. Now that the court has granted us ownership, we can finally move forward with professional training for Lily and the other horses.
     
    Lily’s mother, Bree, is also beginning training. Bree arrived with a horrendous leg injury and was so emotionally traumatized that it has taken years for her to begin feeling safe and comfortable around people. Her progress is a testament to what patience, kindness and consistent care can accomplish.
     
    Lily’s story is one of hope born from unimaginable cruelty. She entered the world surrounded by safety, compassion and love – and she has never had to experience the suffering her mother endured.  We are so excited to watch both Lily and Bree begin this next chapter. Their training will require continued patience, professional guidance and financial support, but they are finally free to move forward toward the futures they deserve.
     
    This is why we do what we do – Giving Horses a Second Chance. ❤️

    Bree learning to trust again

    Bree – one of the horses brought to End of the Trail Rescue in 2022 as part of the severe cruelty case known as the Delta Five, is beginning her training. FINALLY!
     
    The Delta County Sheriff’s Office brought five horses to our rescue suffering from horrific wounds, serious injuries and profound emotional trauma. After multiple court hearings and several years of uncertainty, End of the Trail Rescue was recently awarded ownership of the Delta Five.
     
    Bree arrived with a horrendous leg injury and was so emotionally traumatized that it has taken years for her to begin feeling safe and comfortable around people. Her progress is a testament to what patience, kindness and consistent care can accomplish.
     
    Throughout those years, while waiting for the courts to legally give us ownership, the horses remained safely in our care. We treated their wounds, restored their health and patiently worked to help them recover from emotional injuries that are often much harder to heal.
     
    At the direction of the Sheriff’s Office, we could not publicly share the details of the rescue because of concerns about retaliation and the violent nature of the individuals involved. Now that the court has granted us ownership, we can finally move forward with professional training for Bree and the other horses.
     
    Training will require continued patience, professional guidance and financial support, but they are finally free to move forward toward the futures they deserve.
    This is why we do what we do – Giving Horses a Second Chance. ❤️
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