Begin Again Horse Rescue

04/28/2025

Not everyone knows that the Begin Again Tack Shop house is over 200 years old and surrounded by perennial gardens and ornamental trees. We have created a memorial bell garden in the space for all to reflect and enjoy. The beautiful Magnolia is currently in full bloom!

04/26/2025

Adopter Update from our little friend, Dutch! He is loving life with his family, even was able to drop a few lbs!

04/26/2025

Large collection of unused flexible vinyl fence and coated wire was donated and is for sale to benefit the rescue. Easily valued at $1000 of material, will sell for $750 or best offer!

04/26/2025

Wow! What a great turnout of both vendors and shoppers at our first spring tack swap! The gloomy cold rain made this a great day to shop. Thanks to all, especially our awesome volunteers, for making everything run so well!

04/25/2025

Our food vendor for tomorrow canceled! Anyone know of a last minute alternative?

04/24/2025

The old barn got a face-lift with shiny new doors! This project was a long time coming and much needed!

04/23/2025

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04/22/2025

There were a few cancellations, so if you still want a vendor spot, there are now 3 openings! Go to the website, www.beginagainrescue.org/events to register. Do not respond to anyone commenting, saying that they are registering vendors, they are dirty, rotten scammers!

04/21/2025

In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week we want to recognize one of our fantastic volunteers who goes above and beyond when it comes to the horses in our care! Kate Murphy serves on the board of directors, is the Saturday Morning Volunteer Coordinator and also works in the barn 2-3 days a week in addition to her full time job! She is an admirable horsewoman who goes above and beyond for our organization and our mission! THANK YOU KATE!

04/21/2025

5 days left until the BIG SALE!

04/21/2025

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
The next Super Saturday is coming up May 3 10am-1pm. No experience necessary, just the desire to help care for our rescue horses! Registration is required, just go to www.beginagainrescue.org.

04/19/2025

04/19/2025

Welcome 3 Burros Mexican as our food vendor at the 4/26 Tack Swap!!!

04/18/2025

We are thrilled to share that Skyler, the senior gentleman we took in from a neglect case in Schulyer County, is ready for adoption! If you're looking for a low maintenance companion brimming with personality, he may be your guy! Find out more at www.beginagainrescue.org.

04/17/2025

ADOPTION ALERT! Kisses left today with her adopter, who fell in love at first sight!

04/16/2025

Mark your calendars! This event is going to be a busy one, the arena is full and we are opening the new barn stalls to vendors as well! There are only a few spots left. The tack shop will also be open with deals to be had!

04/15/2025

A bright part of the day was getting health assessments, dental exams and microchipping done on the horses from the Chenengo neglect case. The mares are NOT pregnant! They are all recovering beautifully and have settled into our routine nicely. They may be ready for adoption sooner than expected! Thank you, Dr. Bernard of Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, PLLC for a productive afternoon. See photo captions for details on each.

04/14/2025

Rescue can be so rewarding, in more ways than one. The obvious successes are with those who enter our program skinny, lame, depressed or scared and leave with a forever family as a shiny, healthy, happy example of the incredible work our staff and equine professionals collaborate to achieve. So many lives can be improved with the individualized care, nutrition, training, and of course love, that they previously were not afforded, whatever the reason.
On the other side of the coin are the cases that are accepted knowing they are unlikely to get that family life. These are horses that we need to evaluate their quality of life and be realistic in making choices that are best with this in mind.
Tomorrow we will be giving a horse a final gift, a release from his body that is riddled with cancer. Tillman came to us with unknown history, after he was pulled from an auction killpen, but his owner was unable to keep him due to family upheaval. It was obvious he had been well trained and well loved, by his mild demeanor and obedience. When he came to us last year, we could see the clusters of sarcoma tumors surrounding his ear and eye but we had no way to know if any were effecting him internally. Over the winter his personality has changed, becoming short tempered and prone to outbursts. He can't comfortably wear a halter. Recent bloodwork shows his kidneys are failing. His manure is liquid, his appetite is poor. It''s obvious his life has little joy. We know he could probably exist for months or even years this way, slowly deteriorating, until his body can no longer support him. As a responsible rescue it should be a priority to objectively evaluate quality of life and humanely release these gentle souls from pain and discomfort. We have showered Tillman with love and care throughout his time with us and will gently help him cross the Rainbow Bridge to gallop on pain free. Tears will be shed, as we will miss him, but we will be glad that we could give him this gift of freedom.
Thank you for reading this long post and for your continued support through the happy and sad events that are a part of what we do.
💚Begin Again Horse Rescue💚
(PC: Lydia Anne Photography)