Layla Rose Ranch Horse Rescue

Layla Rose Ranch Horse Rescue Layla Rose Ranch is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization, tax id # 86-1754070. If you would like to help, donate to our webpage.

Layla Rose Ranch is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer based organization whose mission is to help the abused and neglected horses have a safe place to heal and rehab with the goal to find them a forever home when they are ready. Layla Rose Ranch relies on your donations for all of the cost associated with horse rescue, sheltering and care. We rescue horses that are in need, get them vet care, farrier ca

re and help them learn to trust people again after they have been failed by humans, after some time with us and when we feel like they are ready we let people know they are ready to be adopted. Please follow this link. https://laylaroseranch.org/

If you would like to help supply Catherine and her horses, we have a Amazon wish list with items: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RLOLLMW6QCZ1?ref_=wl_share

Maseratis adopted. His new owner lost his wife 10 months ago, and then his horse lost its best friend; since then, the h...
08/09/2025

Maseratis adopted. His new owner lost his wife 10 months ago, and then his horse lost its best friend; since then, the horse has been unhappy and wants nothing to do with anyone. So he reached out to us and asked if he could adopt Maserati, because even though he has horses over a fence, it wasn’t enough. The horse Maserati is with is a 28-year-old Walker, and right when the trailer opened up, his horse started talking to Maserati. You can already see a change in Rocky, his horse; all he needed was a friend. Oh, Maserati, I will miss your calm, gentle spirit, but you have an important job now, and that's to make a friend and also help heal the veteran's heart, and it's the perfect job for you.

Mystic is off to his new adventure with a good ol' cowboy who takes the same approach we do when it comes to horses. He ...
08/09/2025

Mystic is off to his new adventure with a good ol' cowboy who takes the same approach we do when it comes to horses. He told me all about his life growing up with horses and showed me tons of pictures of his adventures. He plans to start working with him on the ground, but not riding until he's 3. Once he's rideable, he will be going on trips to the mountains to ride and just be a ranch horse. He truly believes in keeping a horse for all its life and has two that are getting older and slowing down, but they have a home with him forever. He's excited to have Mystic and start him from the ground up. He took his time loading him, as he said, and I agreed he's had a rough start to life and didn't want to force anything. He loaded up, and his owner shook my hand, gave me a hug, said thank you, and we will stay in touch, though my wife is faster at responding, so talk to her. We will miss him, but we couldn't have asked for a better home, and you gotta love when the vet raves about them. Bye, sweet boy. Can't wait to watch you grow up.

Let's talk about skinny seniors and the saying I hear all the time, which is that it's normal for them to be skinny when...
08/08/2025

Let's talk about skinny seniors and the saying I hear all the time, which is that it's normal for them to be skinny when they are seniors... that's not true at all. If a horse is a senior and is skinny, they are either not being fed enough or there's something going on that needs to be seen by a vet. Here are things we have seen: full of sand, which requires sand rid for 7 days, maybe longer, depending on how bad it is; dental issues like broken teeth or too-sharp teeth, which makes it painful to eat because of the cuts in the mouth. We had one with ulcers in the mouth due to sharp teeth. Parasites can also cause nutrients to not be absorbed, therefore they start losing weight. You wouldn't believe the worms we have seen. Other things it can be are Cushings, digestive issues, or underlying medical conditions. Please contact your vet to have your horse checked out, but also make sure your senior is on a senior feed and good-quality hay. There is no excuse for a skinny senior or any horse, for that matter.

Where Maserati is going, they want him to be with a 28-year-old Tennessee Walker, so yes, we called the vet and spoke with them, but we also drove out to get eyes on the senior horse, which was also going to be a determining factor for me. If the senior was skinny, it was going to be a no for me, but we would have helped them get the senior on the right track. Turns out the horse was the perfect weight and was just dealing with arthritis, so they got approved.

Every month, the local kill pen ships 300-400 horses across the border to Mexico, where they will never be seen again. T...
08/06/2025

Every month, the local kill pen ships 300-400 horses across the border to Mexico, where they will never be seen again. These horses were once cherished, but ultimately discarded for financial gain. They enter this facility in a state of fear, unable to comprehend why they were abandoned. If they are not rescued, they are loaded into overcrowded trailers devoid of water, food, or rest, destined for Mexico. The well-being of the horses is disregarded, with profit being the sole concern. It is disheartening to note that some individuals are unaware of the risks associated with relinquishing their horses, which may result in them being shipped to Mexico. Some people are horrified upon discovering the fate of their former horses, while others remain indifferent. When horses are given away for free, there is a high likelihood that they will end up in this situation, particularly senior horses. The auctions facilitate this process by allowing horses to be dropped off with ease, regardless of their condition, without scrutiny. This practice must be reformed. If fortunate, horses may be euthanized by rescue organizations or saved, but most are shipped to Mexico. It is essential to support rescue organizations and provide assistance beyond the initial rescue efforts. Whenever a space becomes available, we take in another horse. It is challenging to rescue only a few when many require assistance. Adopting from rescue organizations not only helps the horse but also enables the organization to free up space and rescue additional horses, thanks to the adoption fee. While rescuing horses is relatively straightforward, providing aftercare can be costly and labor-intensive. This is when we require the most support. Engaging in rescue efforts can be emotionally draining, yet rewarding when horses recover, and bittersweet when they are adopted. We urge you to contact your senator today and advocate for the passage of the Safe Act and the Farm Bill, with provisions for equine protection. Furthermore, auctions must be monitored, and individuals must be held accountable. 🐴

This is why you don’t give a horse away for free. The kill buyers are lurking for free horses and will promise you that ...
08/05/2025

This is why you don’t give a horse away for free.
The kill buyers are lurking for free horses and will promise you that your horse will have a forever home and ect when in reality they go straight to the auction. Her baby was stripped off her as well.

This is exactly what happened to this mare who once was a kids horse and her family loved her but just couldn’t do it anymore. Please don’t give your horse away for free.

She’s is quarantining somewhere else for a few weeks,as we can’t risk a sick horse right now around the babies who are just now better. She’s a sweet girl who’s 15-16 years old. We look forward to getting her and with your help we can get her healthy again.

She will need to be caught up on vaccines, and teeth.

We will need help raising the funds for her care. Help us raise 500 towards her care. Every little but helps.

https://donate.clearthesheltersfund.org/page/laylaroseranchhorserescue

Good morning from Maserati and Angel. They get along so well, and they are both so sweet. Angel talks a lot, especially ...
08/03/2025

Good morning from Maserati and Angel. They get along so well, and they are both so sweet. Angel talks a lot, especially when it comes to food, and if she even thinks you forgot to feed her, she starts calling out, but you can't blame her - she was hungry where she was, since she was being fed only once a day. She had a round bale, but once that was gone, that was it. Angel is on daily pain meds, as we are going to keep her comfortable as long as we can and make sure we spoil her. She will soon realize food is always coming. She also loves having horse friends, since she was just with donkeys for many years.

We have a deer who likes to hang out and graze. Not sure where the rest of her family is but the horses don’t mind her h...
08/02/2025

We have a deer who likes to hang out and graze. Not sure where the rest of her family is but the horses don’t mind her hanging out with them.

We don’t mind having her around either or the others when we see them.

Maverick made it home. He’s going to be so spoiled and so loved. He is stalled next to his new buddy Zeke.
07/31/2025

Maverick made it home. He’s going to be so spoiled and so loved. He is stalled next to his new buddy Zeke.

07/31/2025

DSLD (Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis) is a chronic, progressive connective tissue disorder in horses that most often affects the suspensory ligaments and can eventually lead to severe lameness and dropped fetlocks.

Key points about DSLD:

Cause: DSLD’s exact cause is not fully understood, but there is strong evidence for a genetic component, especially since it appears in particular family lines and certain breeds (notably Peruvian Pasos, Arabians, Quarter Horses, Warmbloods, and others).

Pathology: The disorder is characterized by the degeneration and weakening of the suspensory ligament, sometimes involving other tendons, ligaments, and even systemic tissues (such as the cardiovascular system).

Symptoms: Early DSLD signs may be subtle, including tripping, stumbling, mild or shifting lameness, behavioral changes, and back soreness. Advanced signs include:
- Dropped fetlocks—fetlock joints sink toward the ground, sometimes with a swollen or “sweet potato” look
- Stiff or unstable gait
- Lying down more frequently or difficulty rising
- Leaning/sitting on objects to relieve pain
- Heat or swelling in the fetlocks

Distribution: DSLD commonly affects more than one limb—either both front, both hind, or all four limbs, usually without a history of injury.
Diagnosis: Vets suspect DSLD when they see bilateral or multi-limb suspensory ligament changes without trauma, especially with dropped fetlocks

Progression: The disease worsens over time, leading to greater pain, instability, and loss of function.

Treatment & Management: There is currently no cure or proven way to halt disease progression. Supportive care focuses on:
- Pain relief
- Corrective shoeing and hoof care
- Controlled exercise or turnout
- Special diets to support connective tissue
- Modifications for comfort and safe mobility
- Prognosis: DSLD is incurable and progressively debilitating; many horses require humane euthanasia as quality of life decline.

If you suspect DSLD in a horse, prompt veterinary evaluation is essential, as early management may improve comfort and delay decline.

Layla Rose Ranch is a horse rescue located in North Texas. Check out more at laylaroseranch.org

Good Morning from Cookie, Roxanne and Cream. Roxanne is looking lopsided and still holding on to that baby.
07/31/2025

Good Morning from Cookie, Roxanne and Cream.

Roxanne is looking lopsided and still holding on to that baby.

Good Morning from Dakota, Mystic, Willow and Zakari. They got their double dose of dewormer yesterday and vaccinations a...
07/30/2025

Good Morning from Dakota, Mystic, Willow and Zakari.

They got their double dose of dewormer yesterday and vaccinations are sometime this month.

They are getting healthier everyday.

If you want to adopt one of these babies you can go ahead and get preapproved and once they are ready we will let you know.

https://laylaroseranch.org/adopt/

Update: pending Look at the transformation of Maserati from Feb 22nd to now. He went from auction to auction and no one ...
07/29/2025

Update: pending

Look at the transformation of Maserati from Feb 22nd to now.

He went from auction to auction and no one wanted to take a chance on this gentle giant when I saw him I knew he was coming home with us. He was sick and his teeth were years behind and his feet hadn’t been done in months. It took three trims to get him back to normal.

I am so glad we took the chance on him, he is a gentle giant. The kids love him and can lead him around, he’s a great babysitter and is just a chill gelding. He’s 24 years old and not rideable but he has a heart of gold and just wants to be near you. His favorite thing to do is be in the shade that’s where you will always find him. He loves to be groomed and stands still for his mane to be braided. He is the best.

He is ready for his person and to have another horse friend and just be a horse the rest of his life. If you want to bring Maserati into your home for the rest of his life applications can be filled out in this link. https://laylaroseranch.org/adopt/

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Annetta, TX
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