The greatness of a nation and its moral progress
can be judged by the way its animals are treated. -- Gandhi
Horse Success Story:
Chino arrived at Days End Farm Horse Rescue in late 2009…a chestnut
paint quarter horse reduced to nothing more than skin stretched over
a skeleton. This beautiful gelding arrived 300+ pounds underweight,
dehydrated, with severely overgrown teeth, parasitic infestation,
overgrown hoofs and itchy, painful rain rot.
Chino’s posture said it all…a dull flat expression with no interest
in his new surroundings. He stepped off the trailer grinding his
teeth, foaming and salivating at the mouth. An emergency vet visit
revealed horribly long, sharp teeth that were immediately filed
down, but not before the inside of his cheeks had been cut rubbed
raw.
Chino was not interested in munching hay or drinking water and less
than 48 hours after arrival, he was rushed to an equine hospital for
intensive, 24-hour treatment of a potentially fatal gut impaction.
Chino fought to live and after five critical days, he returned to
Days End.
Eventually, this gorgeous boy blossomed and found his forever home
with an amazing woman who already owns eight Days End horses. Thanks
in no small part to a generous grant from the Brennan Equine Welfare
Fund, Chino’s life today is full of love and affection, in the safe
hands he has always deserved.
Read more about Chino..
Stop in and Tour the Farm and Facilities
- Tours daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Meet our staff, volunteers and horses
- Hear stories of successful rescues and adoptions
- Visit our souvenir and tack shop
Discover our volunteer opportunities, events and programs!
Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation
Days End Farm Horse Rescue is a Maryland-based organization that is nationally
recognized for responding to calls for help when a horse is in
trouble. We help Animal Control remove horses from situations
of abuse and neglect, provide shelter for abused/neglected horses,
and offer rescue services during disasters.
Our dedicated team of veterinarians, farriers, staff and
volunteers nurse horses back to health while handling and preparing
them for loving homes.
Horse Adoptions & Sponsorships
Are you thinking of adopting a horse? Check out or
Adoption
Guidelines and come meet our horses! Not looking to adopt but
long to be involved? We have
foster care and
sponsorship
opportunities for horses not yet ready for adoption, or for seniors
and other special needs horses.
Educational Training for Youth & Adults
Thinking about buying your first horse? Want to know what
to do if your horse falls and can't get up? We offer a variety
of
Educational Training for Youth & Adults, horse care
clinics, large animal rescue training, cruelty investigation
workshops... We also have internships for adult students thinking of
an equine career.
Events & Lectures
Do you have a horse lover in the family? Bring the kids to
one of our many
year-round events - like our Spring Carnival or
Fall Festival, where you'll enjoy games, pony rides and a pettying
zoo. Girl Scouts can earn their horse lovers badge at Days
End. Fun-loving adults may want to take in our Holiday Party
or Grapes of Hooves event. You can also invite a
Share A Heart facilitator to come speak at your school
or organization!
Volunteer Program
Volunteers are the foundation of our rescue and
rehabilitation work! Our horses wouldn't get all the time and
attention they deserve, and we couldn't offer our various programs
without volunteers. Join us and receive an in-depth
orientation and training on horse care and management. The
horses neeed you, and we need you!