Rodeo City Equine Rescue

12/22/2025

From the folks here at RCER, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season.

12/18/2025

Meet Dexter 🐴
Dexter is one big, curious guy who loves to peek over the fence to see what’s happening around him. Over the past few years, he’s been ridden off and on, and while he hasn’t had consistent hoof care recently, a couple of trims will get him back on track.

He’ll be fully up to date on vaccinations, teeth floating, worming, and foot care before heading to his new home. We’ve been told that Dexter is kid‑gentle, making him a wonderful candidate for a family looking for a steady, kind companion.

Dexter has a sweet nature and a watchful eye — always interested in the world around him. With a little routine care and attention, he’s ready to shine for the right adopter. www.rodeocityequine.com

12/15/2025

✨ Rodeo City Equine Rescue is proud to present the Helping Hand Award to James McKean, CPA.

For the past 20 years, James has generously dedicated his time and expertise to preparing our taxes. His steadfast support has been a true blessing to our organization, allowing us to focus on what matters most—the care and welfare of equines in need.

The Helping Hand Award is given to individuals or businesses who go above and beyond in giving to the mission of Rodeo City Equine Rescue. James exemplifies this spirit of service, and we are deeply grateful for his commitment and kindness.

Pictured are James and several of RCER board members

12/12/2025

Fun Fact Friday
Did you know Bostonian horses once enjoyed their very own Christmas celebration?

Yep! In the early 20th century, the holiday season came with a delightful surprise for the workhorses of Boston’s Post Office Square. These horses were the powerhouse of everyday travel and transportation—especially in smaller towns—and one festive season, they got a holiday treat worthy of their hard-working status.

Right in the square, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals set up a small Christmas tree decked out with corn, translucent ornaments, and bright red banners. Nearby barrels brimmed with apples, and bushels of oats lined the area like an equine buffet. It didn’t take long before the workhorses swarmed the tree, happily nibbling away at all the goodies. And just to sweeten the scene, locals stacked 40 to 50 crates full of carrots at the foot of the tree—because what’s a proper holiday party without snacks?

These early-century celebrations grew as humane societies picked up the idea, especially around Christmastime. Not only did the horses get a rare holiday break, but the events also opened people’s eyes to the rough living conditions workhorses faced—and sparked a push for better treatment, all thanks to a little festive cheer.

And this year? Go ahead and throw your own mini celebration for your equine buddy. A few treats, a touch of extra care, and some heartfelt appreciation can let them know just how much they mean to you!

12/05/2025

Graphics for our tack hauler. They look great and we would love to thank Blackbird Wraps and Vinyl https://www.blackbirdwraps.com/ nice jobs they did for us.

12/01/2025

Rcer is a all volunteer organization and 100% of funds raised goes to the care and welfare of our equines. Please donate today.

https://rodeocityequine.com/donate/

11/28/2025

Moe in His new home. Congratulations to Bill and Moe, this is a happy ending for everyone.

11/25/2025

♥️Helping Hand Tuesday♥️

Whether it’s $5 or $500, every dollar is a hand up for an RCER horse.

Your support goes directly to providing feed, veterinary care, farrier visits, and steady, patient care and love these horses have always deserved. With every contribution, they are lifted one step closer to safety, healing, and a life where their needs are met.

If you’re able, please consider being the helping hand a horse is waiting for today!

👉https://rodeocityequine.com/donate/ 🐴

11/20/2025

💔💔In Loving Memory of Syndi Duehn💔🐎

With heavy hearts, we share that Syndi Duehn—beloved past board member, steadfast caregiver, and passionate advocate for horse rescue—has gone to her next home with our Father.
Syndi’s compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication for rescue, she cared for the vulnerable, fought for the voiceless, and gave her heart to every horse who crossed her path. Her legacy is etched in every life she helped save and every soul she comforted.
We will miss her deeply, but we take comfort in knowing she is now at peace, surrounded by the love she so freely gave.

11/18/2025

❤️ Helping Hand Tuesday ❤️
Whether it’s $5 or $500, every dollar is a hand up for an RCER horse. 🐴💛
Your gift provides feed, vet care, farrier visits, and the love they’ve always deserved. Together, we lift them toward safety and healing.

👉 Donate today & be the helping hand they need:

Rodeo City Equine Rescue goes beyond "basic care" to rehabilitate and care for horses under their supervision. Rodeo City Equine Rescue is extremely

11/13/2025

Ernie is looking a home, please log in to our website for more information. www.rodeocityequine.com

11/07/2025

Remember me? I adopted Peaches (the chestnut mare) in 2020.

Just thought I'd say Hello and give you a quick update.

Just wanted to let you know that Peaches and Stitch are still doing really well. Attached is a photo of me with Stitch and Peaches. They still love each other and spend the days together in the field. Peaches is such a sweetheart. She is kind to the barn cats (we have three of them) and they are not afraid of her at all. Unlike Stitch, who chases the cats around the pasture. It's so funny to watch them all play. We have our neighbor's horses in part of our pasture as well, and Peaches and Stitch are very good with them as well.

Thank you for allowing me to adopt Peaches. I love her. She is an awesome companion horse.