Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. 501c3

Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. 501c3 Our Mission Statement: GAIT, Inc. facilitates the rescue of gaited horses and other at risk equines www.gaitrrr.org Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc.
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is a MD registered Tax Exempt, Non-Stock Corporation. 501c3 approved. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:

Who is GAIT RRR - Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. - Rehab, Retrain, Ride... ?? We are a team of gaited horse enthusiasts who have been working for the last several years as individuals working with various rehabs on at-risk gaited horses in addition to training gaited horses in traditional an

d non-traditional gaited disciplines. All of our members are SOUND horse advocates and only train flat-shod horses. The majority of our team met through our work as sound horse advocates trying to stop soring in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Those of us active in that facet of the industry found that we needed to do more than work on the humane issues facing the TWH and soring. We decided to expand that work and focus on gaited horses that are at risk of going to slaughter or suffering in the hands of uneducated owners or unhealthy environments. Along the way, the team has expanded to include many other individuals that have a similar mindset - helping the gaited horse. We are a 501c3 non profit Corporation and not a traditional rescue. We are fully volunteer run, all of us also work full time jobs, so please be patient. We do not have a central location where we house horses for rehab and rehoming like some traditional rescues. Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. IS a registered corporation in the state of Maryland and have a federal EIN number 81-3550579. Our officers of record are Denise Parsons, of Boyds, Maryland and Lyn Montgomery of Fallbrook, California. Articles of Incorporation for a Tax-Exempt Nonstock Corporation have been filed in the state of Maryland. We would be happy to send copies of those Articles as well as our Bi-Laws to anyone that requests to see them - please message us for those files. We are NOT interested in debate about the pros and cons of how these at-risk horses are purchased. We ARE about the HORSE not an agenda - a SAVE is a SAVE regardless of where that horse is acquired from. If you do not agree with this philosophy, we understand your opinion and welcome you here, however, we are not interested in debating this issue. We are here to help HORSES not debate politics or the rights and wrongs of purchasing from various sources. With that said, we will not perpetuate the current trend of brokers and fake kill pens by advertising for these lots. On occasion, GAIT, Inc. will decide to purchase a horse from a broker or dealer, but when we do, we do so from those that are local to our area so that we don't incur exorbitant transport costs. We prefer to get horses before they end up at these lots and will not advertise for the lots by sharing posts about their horses. Only horses that are coming to our rescue will be shared as fundraisers so that people know where their donations are going. WHAT WE DO:
Since our team is a diverse group of people from around the country, we can DO a lot! Each member of our team is a very experienced horse owner and all of them contribute in different ways. We have team members with skills in graphic arts, legal issues, business professionals, trainers and more. All with a common background in horses. With this background, we are able to help the HORSE in many different ways.

1. We work with other RESCUES... Many of our team members work directly with with established non-profit rescues throughout the country that may not have a network for the gaited horse and help them to network for horses they have in their program or have found at-risk. This work includes offering evaluation rides and videos for horses that they have in their programs as well as networking these horses to try and match riders looking for a horse with horses already in rescue programs. We also accept rescue-to-rescue transfers when we are able.

2. We are a REHAB/RETRAIN/RIDE team... Each horse that is brought into the rescue receives a thorough evaluation of their health needs. We take the time needed to get them healthy and sound if possible. When no longer pasture sound or when their quality of life is diminished, we follow AAEP guidelines for humane end of life by a licensed veterinarian. But in most cases, our horses, once healthy, are then able to move to the next step, and that's evaluation under saddle. If training issues are identified, they receive training before being offered for adoption. If a horse is pasture sound but not rideable, we offer safe sanctuary until we either find a suitable companion home or until they are no longer pasture sound. Those horses that are brought into our programs for rehab and retrain that are riding sound are adopted into to private homes (well below the cost of the actual purchase/rehab) with contracts to protect the horses in the future. Each horse is carefully evaluated for their skill and training level, those needing retraining are then worked with that they will have the skills to be a great riding partner and homes are then carefully screened to make sure each horse is a match for their new owner. We stand behind any horse that we place so that they are not at risk of ending back into an unsafe situation. Funds obtained from placing any of these at-risk horses are then put back into helping future horses.

3. We are happy to SHARE ADVICE... Because of the vast collective knowledge that this group has both in the training and in rehabbing horses, many of us actively post in sites giving advice to those who have or would like to save an at-risk horse. This helps many transition the new horse from being at-risk to being a healthy, happy and productive member of the equine family.

4. We are MATCH MAKERS... Many of our team members have become a go-to source for folks looking for that special horse. We maintain a list of "find me a horse" folks. People that want something specific and are good homes for horses. Many don't know where to start looking - we keep an eye out for quality horses from reliable sources and become match-makers for the rider looking for a horse and the horse looking for their new home. WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Like and visit this page. Watch for our SOS stories - horses in immediate need and SHARE, SHARE, SHARE. Be INSPIRED, if you have the skills to take on an at-risk horse, please contact us and we can help you make those steps towards making your first save. Let us HELP you - if you are looking for the perfect new riding partner, message us and let us know where you are and what you're looking for. A rescue horse is NOT a cheap horse, but they are a worthy horse. Let us help you find your perfect riding companion. GAIT, Inc. adopts to within a reasonable driving distance of Maryland or So. California (for those horses that are on the west coast already). CONTRIBUTE FUNDS to help horses in need. You can direct funds to help a specific horse, or you can send funds for a general pool. Every week we see horses that are in need. As a 501c3, your donations are tax deductible under the limits of the law. OFFER HELP - can you offer inexpensive hauling, offer short-term quality quarantine care, or have other skills that you can offer to the team. We would love to hear from you. Please message us with your ideas. IN CLOSING
Our team looks forward to working with you. As we begin to work together, you will be introduced to individual team members who will help guide you through any processes in which you would like to become involved. You will get to know that team member so that you can build trust with us and we can, together, give another great horse the HAPPY ENDING that they deserve.

*** Denise Parsons, President, Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc.

08/27/2024

SadieRose has just been released from quarantine so we can start assessing her. She has not gained weight the way she should considering her young age and the proper diet she's receiving. If you watch her backend, she has profound weakness showing at the walk, hock wringing that is way more than a typical Walking Horse. Based on symptoms we are starting her on an EPM protocol with hopes that the damage is not permanent. This would also explain her mood swings and failure to thrive. EPM treatment is not inexpensive, costing as much as $1000. A donation to her care would really help us. paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2417873

It's time for another update on Maverick. It's been just over a month since the sweet senior was ridden through auction,...
08/12/2024

It's time for another update on Maverick. It's been just over a month since the sweet senior was ridden through auction, purchased by a dealer and then repurchased in the parking lot for $200 by GAIT, Inc. He's done his quarantine, he's had his teeth done and getting tons of TLC and good food. He's a barn favorite, they're calling him the barn puppy because he follows everyone around looking for attention. He's recovering, he's making steady progress in his weight gain, and while he still has quite a way to go, this just goes to show that age is not an excuse for weight loss. Here's some intake and today's photos for comparison.

We love sharing happy stories about the GAIT horses, but there are times when the best we can do is give our horses love...
08/08/2024

We love sharing happy stories about the GAIT horses, but there are times when the best we can do is give our horses love, hugs and a few months of peace. We believe in transparency here at GAIT, Inc. even though the news is not always happy news. Sadly, Willow is one of those horses that can not be "fixed". She came to the rescue with slipper feet and years of neglect after her owner passed away and the family "turned her out with the cows". Every aspect of her well-being was ignored. She showed signs of rough handling, her body condition was poor, and her feet were atrocious.

Willow has been lame since she arrived.. We had hoped it was just the poor care of her feet. In addition to the extreme long toes, her soles had dropped. After her 3rd trim, she was still not sound and her weight gain had plateaued. Yesterday we had the vet out to xray and were going to run some basic blood tests. Sadly, xrays show she has profound calcifications of the ring bone with no discernable space between the joint - bone on bone. This is a degenerative, painful and chronic problem that can't be fixed with time. Her quality of life is suffering, thus the weight gain issues and following AAEP guidelines, we have made the decision to help Willow to cross the rainbow bridge.

Every one of these horses that can't be helped beyond giving them the final rest of euthanasia is a loss everyone involved in their care feels deeply. It's hard for everyone to do the right thing. Please keep Willow in your thoughts as well as all of the people that have been involved in her care that will grieve when she's gone, even though we know in our hearts we've done everything we can to make her last months on this earth, good months.

Meet Mandy. This sweet gaited girl is in her early 20s. She was being used as a camp horse but they returned her to the ...
08/05/2024

Meet Mandy. This sweet gaited girl is in her early 20s. She was being used as a camp horse but they returned her to the owner saying she couldn't keep up with the needs of the camp. Well no wonder! look at her feet. She has a club foot, which, with good farrier work won't impede most horses. Mandy has been no exception, she's been a good riding horse her whole life. But she's ready for a slower pace and with some attention from a qualified farrier she's going to be in good shape. Mandy was offered to a rescue or approved home at no charge by her owner and we thank him for looking to do the right thing for his girl. One of our fosters offered to take her in if we brought her into the rescue, we said yes. Her foster is donating all of her medical (she needs her coggins, dental, vaccines all updated) and of course she has a great farrier. Mandy also got thrush in all four feet that will need attention. Mandy is being placed as a long-term foster and will be keeping another senior GAIT horse company. She'll stay with the person that offered to sponsor her, so we are not fundraising for Mandy. It's just nice when we can help out and others help us to do more.

Maverick is THE sweetest boy, aged by our equine dentist to be 25+, although he was being advertised at the sale to be m...
07/30/2024

Maverick is THE sweetest boy, aged by our equine dentist to be 25+, although he was being advertised at the sale to be mid-teens. Maverick was RIDDEN through the sale in the condition you see in the "before" pictures. We're about 3 weeks into his rehab and had to start him out slowly the first 2 weeks to make sure not to overwhelm his system. His coat, which is dry and damaged, has gotten very sun bleached but as his body utilizes the good nutrition that he's finally getting, eventually that dry, dead hair coat will be replaced by shine! There's definite improvement, take a look at the haunches, that's where they gain first - there and behind the withers. It's going to take months for him to really recover from this level of starvation, but the fact that he's gaining tells us that he can! Thanks to Amber Ludwig for your hard work on helping Maverick, it's starting to pay off! We're still fundraising, any support you can give will be appreciated. paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2417873

Thanks for the donation boost today, we had stalled at $460. We've now raised $2057.52 of our $3000 goal. Please underst...
07/29/2024

Thanks for the donation boost today, we had stalled at $460. We've now raised $2057.52 of our $3000 goal. Please understand that, especially the two thin horses, are literally eating 100s of dollars of food alone each week. Your support is needed if GAIT, Inc. is going to keep doing what we do. We operate solely on the generosity of private donors, we receive no money from government or breed organizations and are volunteer run. Every dollar is appreciated and it matters. If you aren't able to help financially, please consider sharing the original fundraiser post. Please help us do what we do!

FUNDRAISER for emergency intakes...  Goal $3000, amount needed to reach goal $970.  paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/241...
07/27/2024

FUNDRAISER for emergency intakes... Goal $3000, amount needed to reach goal $970. paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2417873 for tax deductible donations - please be sure to keep your receipt from PayPal for your end of year taxes. Now, let me introduce you to Maverick, SadieRose and Lada, three very special equids that needed our help.

Maverick was sold at auction after being ridden through with a body condition score of a 1.5. He was sold to another dealer and the likelihood of him getting out of the auction pipeline alive was getting slimmer by the day. A follower contacted us and she was able to negotiate with the dealer to purchase him in GAIT's name for $200 at the auction. He was being advertised as a mid-teens walking horse, in reality, he's probably closer to 25. The day our caretaker put his feed soup in front of him and he realized it was food, his eyes just lit up! Maverick has a long road ahead of him, but he's eating like it's his job, he's had his teeth done and is currently on ulcer medication. His bloodwork came back normal except for anemia (thus the ulcer treatment) and we are hopeful for a full recovery for this sweet soul.

SadieRose was purchased from a dealer in VA by a private party. We had actually been tagged on the post, but she was priced above our purchase threshold. We received a message from one of our trainers that this mare was now going to be sold at New Holland if the follower that contacted our trainer wasn't able to sell her first. The owner had paid $750 for her and wanted $500, we offered $300 and our follower offered to make up the other $200 so that she could come to GAIT, Inc instead of having her sent to New Holland. SadieRose grew up on a farm not far from the Virginia dealer and has some training issues. She's approximately 8 years old and is under weight, a 3 BCS. She is currently in quarantine, getting ulcer treatment and will be heading to training after her quarantine.

And last but not least, a very special equid - Lada, a coming 6yo gaited mule. Lada is a big girl and her mom loves her very much. Sadly though, her mom was not in a safe home situation but refused to leave until Lada was safe. Thanks to our friends at Gentle Giants Horse Rescue, who notified us of the situation. They were the folks Lada's mom originally contacted, and we were able to say yes. Lada is a TWH mule who has extensive ground work, but has not been backed yet. So she too will need several months of patient training before she is ready for adoption.

All three of these beautiful souls will need time with us, and as we all know, time is money. Please help us to give them the best possible care by donating. Don't do PayPal, we are happy to receive donations through the mail, payable to GAIT, Inc. 14515 Chrisman Hill Dr, Boyds, MD 20841 or Venmo at -Parsons-GAITInc

Jasmine came to us on New Years Eve through auction. She was under weight (not obvious when tacked up), slightly older t...
07/25/2024

Jasmine came to us on New Years Eve through auction. She was under weight (not obvious when tacked up), slightly older than advertised and definitely not the "anyone can ride" horse that was being advertised. She's spent the last 5 months gaining weight, learning to trust and getting all of the foundation training. She is ready to transition to more trail time and boy has she bloomed with love and good food. She's almost ready for adoption!

07/24/2024

Yesterday was Willow's dental day. She did great and our dentist aged her at around 20. Her mouth was full of sharp points that also made it difficult for her to chew. We are still in the rehab process with her feet at this point, the neglect she suffered, is to be a long road for recovery as her soles are cupped from years not being trimmed. Thanks to Ashley Blordstat for your support and thank you to Jamie Dice for coming down to lend a hand.

A little update on Willow, she arrived from a dealer in April. Her feet were such a mess and it caused some rotation in ...
07/15/2024

A little update on Willow, she arrived from a dealer in April. Her feet were such a mess and it caused some rotation in the coffin bone that will need rehab time. But she's comfortable, enjoying the rubber mats and fans in the run-in and her fly boots. Her hair coat hid a pretty underweight horse, but she's slowly gaining weight. She didn't do well in a busy environment so she's currently being fostered at a private farm during rehab.

We would like to send a thank you to the anonymous donor who sent a check in memory of Diego. This sweet Paso Fino geldi...
07/15/2024

We would like to send a thank you to the anonymous donor who sent a check in memory of Diego. This sweet Paso Fino gelding was rescued privately and later came to live under the protection of GAIT, Inc. When his first adopter was no longer able to care for him, he came back to us and was placed in a long term foster, where he was loved. This sweet boy passed away last month after several years in the foster's care and is greatly missed by them. It's wonderful that in the memory of his life, he will go on to help other horses like him that need care. Thank you Kelsey for being his forever home and thank you to his anonymous benefactor who sent funds in his memory. Everyone that has loved Diego misses his larger than life personality.

Got a message that this emaciated Walking Horse gelding had just sold to a dealer after being ridden through auction. We...
07/06/2024

Got a message that this emaciated Walking Horse gelding had just sold to a dealer after being ridden through auction. We were able to buy him for $200 from the dealer and get him out of the pipeline. He has a long and costly road of rehab ahead of him and we don't know anything else about him, but we couldn't say no. We'll be doing a fundraiser soon.

A fellow horse rescuer and I were having a conversation today and I thought I'd put this out there. Rescues (large and s...
06/10/2024

A fellow horse rescuer and I were having a conversation today and I thought I'd put this out there. Rescues (large and small animal) do NOT have any law enforcement powers of any kind. We CAN NOT take animals from bad situations without the permission of the owners, we can not seize animals and we can not enforce any laws regarding animals. We are support organizations. We take animals from private owners when possible, we rescue from auctions, we may take in animals from law enforcement cases. But we DO NOT and CAN NOT interfere with the legal ownership of an animal. We CAN NOT write tickets. We can NOT investigate complaints. That is the job of law enforcement, animal control and the courts of the county, state or country. Our hands are TIED! other than to support law enforcement if they ask our help or supply information about the law enforcement agencies that can provide help.

From sickly late weanling to stunning 4yo - this is why we do what we do. Link was purchased at auction, was adopted the...
05/15/2024

From sickly late weanling to stunning 4yo - this is why we do what we do. Link was purchased at auction, was adopted the following spring after rehab, castration and halter training and look at him now!

His adopter did an amazing job getting him grown and started, but she has had health complications and called and asked us to take Link back. She is no longer able to safely ride due to her health. So Link is now back with us and getting some evaluation rides before we decide what type of new home will be appropriate for him.

As a real Win-Win for everyone, the adopter asked to take a non-rideable horse because she still wants to work with them on the ground and see horses out in her pastures. To our surprise and joy, she opted to take Neo as a long-term foster. Neo is the young walking horse that came in to us over the winter with a severe roach back congenital deformity. He's pasture sound, but should never have been ridden, even though he was being ridden through auction after auction before we rescued him.

Willow update. 12 days into her quarantine, he feet have been done and she's so much more comfortable. She nickers at he...
04/21/2024

Willow update. 12 days into her quarantine, he feet have been done and she's so much more comfortable. She nickers at her caretaker, Tina, and is seeking out attention, very sweet girl. She's a totally different horse than we picked up two weeks ago. We are still short of our fundraising goal, so if you can help, we would certainly appreciate it. paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2417873

Willow got her badly neglected feet done today. She's so much more comfortable now. Check out our fundraising post for m...
04/11/2024

Willow got her badly neglected feet done today. She's so much more comfortable now. Check out our fundraising post for more information on this sweet girl. We are still very short of our fundraising goal. https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/2417873

FUNDRAISER Started. Goal is $1100, amount to meet goal, $525 (see below for breakdown) paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/...
04/09/2024

FUNDRAISER Started. Goal is $1100, amount to meet goal, $525 (see below for breakdown) paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2417873 to make donations. Meet Willow, a senior Walking Horse mare. Her owner passed away a couple years ago. She was thrown out with the cows and has remained untouched until the son decided even that was too much trouble. She was given to a dealer to sell with the instructions that he couldn't care less what happened to the horse. The owner's son couldn't even give her the dignity of passing along her name. Thankfully the dealer decided to give her a chance at a rescue or private sale before taking her to auction. We were tagged in the sale post and at just $400 we decided to go into action. After a shout out for help with transport and quarantine, Maryland Horse Rescue stepped up with an offer of help.

As you can see, her feet are a mess, clearly neglected over quite a long time. But she's safe now. She was happy to be in caring hands and quickly knew she was in a good place. After a happy roll in the grass she got a groom and the farrier is coming tomorrow.

Now we need your help. Our fundraising goals include her $400 purchase, fuel down and back 2.5 hours each way, farrier, minimum 21 days quarantine care, initial vetting to include coggins, vaccines and possibly bloodwork to check for cushings, and a good dental, her teeth are probably as bad as her feet.

Your tax deductible donation towards Willow's care will be greatly appreciated.

Don't do PayPal? We're happy to accept checks payable to GAIT, Inc to 14515 Chrisman Hill Dr, Boyds MD 20841. Thank you for your support.

Please give a warm welcome to Strider. He's a 20ish Racking Horse gelding. He comes as an owner surrender. His mom loves...
03/28/2024

Please give a warm welcome to Strider. He's a 20ish Racking Horse gelding. He comes as an owner surrender. His mom loves him very much but she is facing a critical health challenge and wanted to make sure her beloved boy was cared for if the worst happens. Her family are not horse people and it was important to her that she be able to take care of Strider even if it meant allowing us to do that for her. We were happy to say yes. We'll be doing health work-ups and evaluations in the coming weeks and once we know more, we'll start looking for the right adopter for Strider, someone who will love him just as much as his mom loved him.

Another busy week at GAIT, Inc.  We were able to welcome Apache and Cowboy to the rescue. They arrived earlier this week...
03/22/2024

Another busy week at GAIT, Inc. We were able to welcome Apache and Cowboy to the rescue. They arrived earlier this week as owner surrenders. Their owner loved them very much but he is no longer able to ride and moved out of state. The person that had been caring for them after his move decided they were not working out and they needed somewhere to go by the 1st of April. Thanks to several adoptions and foster placements that happened at the end of February, we were able to say yes. Both of these geldings are broke to ride and we will give lots of information once they've had time to decompress and are then evaluated.

Speaking of placements, we were able to find a wonderful long-term foster home for Beauty. It was a quick placement after the person boarding with the foster provider decided to move their horse leaving her horse alone. Alone is never a good thing for a herd animal and we were looking for a placement for Beauty where she can hang out and just be a horse where there wasn't a lot of grass since she is a very easy keeper. It was a win-win for everyone.

We want to take this opportunity to introduce three new intakes to GAIT, Inc. With an unexpected group of adoptions occu...
03/11/2024

We want to take this opportunity to introduce three new intakes to GAIT, Inc. With an unexpected group of adoptions occurring in February, we were able to say yes to several owner surrenders. Zephyr, Jetsun and Lilla. Zephyr and Jetsun come from an owner that is no longer able to care for horses. She rescued Zephyr, this sweet chestnut, from the Moore's feedlot several years ago, he's around 22yo and will need to be tested for cushings. Next up, Jetsun, is a nicely broke and nicely gaited palomino gelding, around 13yo - it's been a couple years since he's been ridden, so he'll be getting a refresher and evaluation in the ring and on the trails, once he settles in that is. And last but very not least is Lilla, this little Paso Fino mare was rescued by a GAIT foster, rehabbed and now she's in the last phases of being ready for adoption. She's in Littlestown PA with one of our trainers for some final evaluations before we are ready to place this low brio Paso mare in a forever home under contract.

All three horses will need at a minimum of 30 days and while they came with most of their vaccines done, the boys will need a dental, Zephyr needs blood work and cushings tests and Jetsun will need at least a 30 day refresher. We are happy to accept donations to help with our first 30 day expenses as these three settle in at GAIT, Inc. Donations can be sent to paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2417873 please be sure to save your receipt from PayPal Giving Fund for your taxes.

TC came to GAIT, Inc. in early December, he was ready to retire from life as a field trial horse. His owner didn't want ...
01/27/2024

TC came to GAIT, Inc. in early December, he was ready to retire from life as a field trial horse. His owner didn't want him to end up somewhere bad, so she let him come to us. TC is a mid-20s Spotted Saddle Horse. He has some dental challenges, his front teeth are worn down, and have been for many years - likely from either a grazing muzzle, extended use of feed bags or metal hay feeders. So pulling hay from round bales, or even cropping short grass is difficult for him. He arrived under weight, no doubt from his dental issues. We treated him for ulcers on arrival since he had loose stools and he was anemic - both indicators for ulcers. He was changed over to a varied diet of chopped hay, soaked Purina Ultium feed and soft flake hay and as you can see, he has bloomed! TC left today as a temporary foster while he continues to gain weight in preparation of riding evaluations later this winter. He is blind in one eye, but sweet as pie - honestly, we're hoping for a "foster fail"! Big shout out to Jamie Dice and the Starry Night Stables crew, there was a lot of effort put into his feeding program but it worked! TC looks amazing.

Jasmine was our New Years Eve auction save. She had been in the auction pipeline since at least October and that saddle ...
01/27/2024

Jasmine was our New Years Eve auction save. She had been in the auction pipeline since at least October and that saddle in the catalog was hiding her diminishing condition. We got her home, got her warm and clean, treated her for ulcers (no way a horse goes through months of dealer to dealer, auction to auction without major stress). That quiet and subdued but friendly horse has quickly blossomed, she feels really good and looks great. She may not be the "beginner, quiet" horse she was advertised as, we'll see, but she'll be the right horse for someone special eventually. Your donations make this work possible! paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2417873

It's our goal to change the lives of horses and the people that find them. "Skinny Sid" arrived as an owner surrender, s...
01/25/2024

It's our goal to change the lives of horses and the people that find them. "Skinny Sid" arrived as an owner surrender, she wanted what was best for him. After purchasing him from a dealer who lied to her, he arrived in terrible condition, nothing like the pictures she was sent by the dealer. She knew his rehab was above her abilities to deal with and asked us for help. We said yes. Today, Skinny Sid is now happy, healthy "Handsome Syd" - lots of kuddos go out to his adopter Olivia, who continued the work we started. He looks absolutely amazing! It's hard to believe it's the same horse! And we also give a shout out to his previous owner, who knew he needed the specialized rehab work that we do and asked for help!

Remember Jasmine? She was our surprise New Year's Eve save from Eyler's auction. She had been in the auction pipeline si...
01/20/2024

Remember Jasmine? She was our surprise New Year's Eve save from Eyler's auction. She had been in the auction pipeline since at least October with no other known history. She was underweight, which was being concealed by tack at the auctions. Well today was her first day post-quarantine where she could go out, run and be a horse. We'll begin her riding evaluations soon.
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We are still fundraising for Jasmine, we collected about half our goal toward her purchase, vet bills and initial rehab. She could still use your help!

Status: AvailableName: BoboBreed: Grade TN Walking HorseAge: 16yo (est) ​Gender: GeldingSize: 14.3h (est)Handler Appropr...
01/13/2024

Status: Available
Name: Bobo
Breed: Grade TN Walking Horse
Age: 16yo (est) ​
Gender: Gelding
Size: 14.3h (est)
Handler Appropriate: Confident Novice
Rider Appropriate: Confident Intermediate
Limitations: none
Adoption Fee: $1600
Location: Frederick, MD
Video Link: https://youtu.be/CllGRXd5sT8

Bobo is a beautiful black sabino TN Walking Horse that joined GAIT, Inc. after his owner's circumstances changed and she was no longer able to keep him. Bo has a very lovely 4-beat natural gait and is currently barefoot. He's happy to quietly walk along, or slide into his natural gait - no tricks needed here. He has over 120 days of professional refresher training and is working well in a lesson program while he awaits his forever home.

Bobo does well in a mixed herd and is middle to low in the pecking order. He is great on trails and will work in the ring as well. He is more on the sensitive side, so we recommend him for a rider who has good hand, seat and leg aids, he's not as stoic about mistakes as some Walking Horses. He does best with other horses on trails and we do not recommend him for folks that ride alone. He prefers to follow, but with that said, he is more than happy to put up with the antics of less settled horses and will lead for short periods if asked. Bo is good for the vet and farrier, he knows his groundwork and is easy to deal with on the ground and in the saddle.

Now for the "bad", Bobo does have a past history of ulcer induced bolting. Remember we said he's the more "sensitive" type? Well he is not about to suffer pain without expressing it. He may stress when moved to a new environment, his adopter is going to need to take some time to build trust, do the work to establish a partnership and may need to do an ulcer treatment when he arrives to his new home or proactively when doing stressful activities away from home. But not to worry, we are more than happy to help you with all of this and even have a very cost effective ulcer treatment that we are more than happy to share.

Bobo is available through Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. and is located in Maryland. We adopt to within a reasonable driving distance of Maryland and do not adopt sight unseen. Visit www.gaitrrr.org for more details or to apply to adopt

Status: AvailableName: BoboBreed: Grade TN Walking HorseAge: 16yo (est) ​Gender: GeldingSize: 14.3h (est)Handler Appropriate: Confident NoviceRider Appropria...

01/12/2024

AVAILABLE through GAIT, Inc. under an adoption contract
Name: Starling
Breed: Grade Spotted Racking Pony
Age: 18yo (est) ​
Gender: Mare
Size: 13.3h (est)
Handler Appropriate: Novice
Rider Appropriate: Confident Novice
Limitations: None - but easy keeper - so no lush pastures
Adoption Fee: $1300
Location: Frederick, MD

WOW is all we have to say about this amazing pony. She does it ALL! Solid 4-beat racking gait nice enough to keep up with the big horses. Looks? you know it! She's as flashy as they come. Sweet - yep, she's happy to have you loving on her. Trail rides - you got it! Obstacle clinics - yep, she's done those too. This is just a nice all-round pony mare.

Starling needs a size appropriate rider, she's a stocky 13.3h gaited pony. The video shows her being ridden in a snaffle and barefoot. The bad? well she is more than happy to move out, she needs a confident rider because she will move forward when asked. Starling has been with us since July, she needed to lose a few pounds on arrival and needed some rest from an injury, but she's 100% sound and being used consistently in a lesson program.

If you're within a reasonable driving distance of Frederick MD and would like more information on Starling contact us at [email protected]. GAIT, Inc. is a 501c3 Horse Rescue that specializes in gaited horses. All of our horses go out on a LIFETIME no rehome, no breeding contract. We do NOT adopt sight unseen, so plan to come and get to know the horses before you adopt. Adoption applications must be received before appointments are set up to visit any horse that is available through GAIT, Inc. Visit www.gaitrrr.org to see other available horses.

We would like to give a thank you to Darlene S. She donated funds today to cover the care costs for our sweet Amigo for ...
01/05/2024

We would like to give a thank you to Darlene S. She donated funds today to cover the care costs for our sweet Amigo for the month of January. She donated in the memory of her dear friend, Peggy Parker Blackmon who lost her battle with cancer. Peggy was a long-time Paso Fino enthusiast. We were honored to accept this donation in Peggy's name and our sympathies go out to Peggy's family and friends.

Amigo has been with GAIT, Inc. since 2021 and while he has not found his forever home with a private adopter, he is loved and cared for and will stay in sanctuary until his forever person comes along. If GAIT ends up being his forever people, that's ok too, because he's safe, happy and well fed.

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Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. is a MD registered Tax Exempt, Non-Stock Corporation. 501c3 approved. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO: Who is GAIT RRR - Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. - Rehab, Retrain, Ride... ?? We are a team of gaited horse enthusiasts who have been working for years doing rehabilitation for at-risk gaited horses in addition to training, riding and showing gaited horses in traditional and non-traditional gaited disciplines. All of our team members are SOUND horse advocates and only train flat-shod horses. We have team members located across the country, however our focus area is the Mid-Atlantic and So. California. While we focus in these two regions, we have resources around the country as well. This national presence allows us to work with a HUGE network of folks. Our team originally met through our work as sound horse advocates trying to stop soring in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. A few of us active in that facet of the industry found that we needed to do more than work on the humane issues facing the TWH as it pertains to soring. We decided to expand that work and focus on gaited horses that are at risk of going to slaughter or suffering in the hands of uneducated owners or unhealthy environments. We are a 501c3 non profit Corporation but not a traditional rescue. We do not have a central location where we house large numbers of horses for rehab and rehoming like some traditional rescues. Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. is a registered corporation in the state of Maryland and have a federal EIN number 81-3550579. Our officers of record are Denise Parsons, of Boyds, Maryland and Lyn Montgomery of Fallbrook, California. Articles of Incorporation for a Tax-Exempt Nonstock Corporation were filed in the state of Maryland in 2016. We would be happy to send copies of those Articles as well as our Bi-Laws to anyone that requests to see them - please message us for those files. We are NOT interested in debate about the pros and cons of how these at-risk horses are purchased. We ARE about the HORSE not an agenda - a SAVE is a SAVE regardless of where that horse is acquired from. If you do not agree with this philosophy, we understand your opinion and welcome you here, however, we are not interested in debating this issue. We are here to help HORSES not debate politics or the rights and wrongs of purchasing from various sources. WHAT WE DO: Since our team is a diverse group of people from around the country, we can DO a lot! Each member of our team members is a very experienced horse owner and all of them contribute in different ways. We have team members with skills in graphic arts, legal issues, business professionals, trainers and more. All with a common background in horses. With this background, we are able to help the HORSE in many different ways. 1. First and foremost, we NETWORK. This is where we can make the biggest impact. No single person can ever save them all, but networking allows us to join together with thousands of people to save many more than any one person can. We watch national groups and lists, these include broker programs (kill buyers that offer resale), sale sites in areas of the country where many horses are at risk, many gaited and non-gaited social media sites, CraigsList, etc. We find horses that we feel we can help and we post these horses out to various social media sites and through personal networks that we have established via our sister page Gaited Rescue Team, Sharing and Caring here on Facebook. We then attempt to find good homes for these horses that are at risk. 2. We work with RESCUES... Many of our team members work directly with with established non-profit rescues throughout the country that may not have a network for the gaited horse and help them to network for horses they have in their program or have found at-risk. This work includes offering evaluation rides and videos for horses that they have in their programs as well as networking these horses to try and match riders looking for a horse with horses already in rescue programs. We have also taken several gaited horses from more traditional rescues as a “Rescue to Rescue” transfer as many traditional rescues simply don’t have the network or resources to home gaited horses in their rescue. 3. We are a REHAB/RETRAIN/RIDE team... We directly rescue at risk horses. These horses come from a variety of sources including from private owners that are in trouble and need to place horses, private owners that are selling below meat pricing, auction purchases and direct broker purchases. Those horses that are brought into our programs for rehab and retrain are then placed to private homes (well below the cost of the actual purchase/rehab) with contracts to protect the horses in the future. Each horse is carefully evaluated for their skill and training level, those needing retraining are then worked with that they will have the skills to be a great riding partner and homes are then carefully screened to make sure each horse is a match for their new owner. Each of us stand behind any horse that we place so that they are not at risk of ending back into an unsafe situation. Funds obtained from placing any of these at-risk horses are then put back into helping future horses. 4. We are happy to SHARE ADVICE... Because of the vast collective knowledge that this group has both in the training and in rehabbing horses, many of us actively post in sites giving advice to those who have or would like to save an at-risk horse. This helps many transition the new horse from being at-risk to being a healthy, happy and productive member of the equine family. 5. We are a COLLECTIVE RESOURCE... We advise folks on how they might be able to be involved in helping an At-Risk horse. There are many that would like to be involved but have no idea where to start. We help folks by offering suggestions for resources like quarantine and transport. We help by offering advice on the risks and rewards involved in helping at-risk horses. We help to facilitate the purchase or adoption of an at risk horse. 6. We are MATCH MAKERS... Many of our team members have become a go-to source for folks looking for that special horse. We maintain a list of "find me a horse" folks. People that want something specific and are good homes for horses. Many don't know where to start looking - we keep an eye out for quality horses from reliable sources and become match-makers for the rider looking for a horse and the horse looking for their new home. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Like and visit this page. Watch for our SOS stories - horses in immediate need and SHARE, SHARE, SHARE. Be INSPIRED, if you have the skills to take on an at-risk horse, please contact us and we can help you make those steps towards making your first save. Let us HELP you - if you are looking for the perfect new riding partner, message us and let us know where you are and what you're looking for. A rescue horse is NOT a cheap horse, but they are a worthy horse. Let us help you find your perfect riding companion. CONTRIBUTE FUNDS to help horses in need. You can direct funds to help a specific horse, or you can send funds for a general pool. Every week we see horses that are in need. Funds can be made available to our team members for private rescues, or sent on to non-profit rescues to help them pull at-risk horses. OFFER HELP - can you offer inexpensive hauling, offer short-term quality quarantine care, or have other skills that you can offer to the team. We would love to hear from you. Please message us with your ideas. IN CLOSING Our team looks forward to working with you. As we begin to work together, you will be introduced to individual team members who will help guide you through any processes in which you would like to become involved. You will get to know that team member so that you can build trust with us and we can, together, give another great horse the HAPPY ENDING that they deserve. *** Denise Parsons, President, Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc.


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