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501c-3 NonProfit (Tax ID: 88-1660703)

Intercepting horses in need BEFORE they end up in auction.

MN Nonprofit / US 501c-3 charity organization (88-1660703)
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Rescue and rehabilitation, western riding lessons, therapeutic horseback riding, horse training (both on and off site). Birthday parties, and private day camps available- contact for details!

10/31/2026

🐴❤️‍🩹 King Kong will be helping me represent the rescue in something BIG coming up next Saturday! Stay tuned to see what our biggest biggun' has been hard at work preparing for!!

10/31/2026

"Animals were once, for all of us, teachers. They instructed us in ways of being and perceiving that extended our imaginations, that were models for additional possibilities."
~ Joan McIntyre

10/30/2026

🐴❤️‍🩹 Our next introduction - meet Oscar Wilde. Not as skinny as Yoshi, but still VERY malnourished with a 2.5/9 BCS. I can't help but take note of the similar markings, and wonder if the big boys from Yoshi's Crew are related.

Oscar was locked in a tiny cluttered stall. No room to lay down, no room to move, surviving on his own f***s and hanging his head out the window in hopes of food. Water. Attention...

Hoof and vet care neglected, standing atop 3 feet of packed waste, Oscar has nothing left of his frogs from the deterioration caused by the severity of his long term thrush. White line separation, and painful soles - he's now getting soaked and treated daily. And has seen our friend and farrier Olivia Good for his first trim in a long time. His feet are tender, so we kept to a conservative trim and he'll be seen again in 2-3 weeks once his thrush is under control.

Sweet, curious, friendly, and well mannered, Oscar is such a forgiving and loving soul. At just a week in, his weight is showing improvement. He's learning about regular feed, proper vet and farrier care, and the biggie - turn out. Time outside with his buddy, moving and stretching his body.

Being a horse, and healing. 🧡

GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary is a registered 501c-3 charity organization (88-1660703) All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE and go DIRECTLY to the horses of GRG Ranch.

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10/30/2026

🐴❤️‍🩹 Critters saved by Yoshi - introduction number two. Porky Pig, because of COURSE that's the name I chose!!

This cute LITTLE porcine pipsqueak is some sort of specialty breed, and we are so grateful to our friend - well, family, whether she likes it or not - Tawny at Astleford Ranch for giving this hungry little nugget a safe landing. Where the tasty vittles are readily available!! 💜

10/29/2026

A comprehensive list. 😘

10/28/2026

🐴❤️‍🩹 Yoshi was more than a beautiful soul. He was the savior to 6 other horses, and so many more critters. We'll be introducing them, one by one, starting with this sweet little miss.

Her farrier video has been posted, and her state of neglect is undeniable. Feet untouched for years, her coffin bones forever effected, she's also got extensive dermatitis - and our friends at Cleary Lake Veterinary Hospital Equine confirmed that she is pregnant. Early to mid-term.

At just 8 or 9 years old, this little lady has likely spent half of her life enduring neglect. Her feet years overgrown and painful, yet - she stood like a little lady for our friend and farrier, Jake Fivecoate.

Her hoof rehab, like her new life, is just beginning.

Our little momma-to-be is in need of a name. She is sweet and a little spicy, and as cute as they come. Her name should match her strength and resilience. 🧡

10/28/2026

Tonight, I will listen for the sound of thunder... 💙

10/27/2026

🌾 With how the weather has been this year, it's going to be a VERY tough year for hay! So we'd like to take a minute to talk about - FOXTAIL.

🤔 What is foxtail?

Foxtail grasses and grains belong to several primary species and cultivars, divided into wild/w**dy foxtails (primarily Setaria and Hordeum species) and cultivated foxtail millet or forage varieties.

Foxtail seed heads (often called seed pods) are highly dangerous to horses and other animals due to their physical structure. While the immature green leaves of the foxtail plant are harmless, the mature seed heads feature tiny, stiff bristles called awns. These awns are lined with microscopic, backward-pointing barbs that act like a drywall anchor: once they pierce soft tissue, they cannot move backward and instead work their way deeper into the flesh.

⚠️ Primary Health Risks
Horses rarely eat standing foxtail in a pasture if they have other grazing options, so exposure most frequently occurs through contaminated hay.
Oral Ulcers and "Hay Blisters": The barbs embed heavily in the horse's gums, inner lips, tongue, and cheeks. This mechanical trauma causes deep, agonizing ulcers, lesions, and severe inflammation.
Tissue Migration and Abscesses: Because the barbs only move forward, they can burrow deep into oral tissues, leading to severe secondary bacterial infections and abscesses.
Gastrointestinal and Eye Damage: If swallowed, they can irritate the lower digestive tract. If a horse rubs its face against contaminated hay, the awns can lodge behind the eyelids, causing painful corneal ulcers or blindness.

🔍 Symptoms to Watch For
If a horse has ingested foxtail seed heads, it may show the following signs:
Excessive salivation (drooling, frothing, or foaming at the mouth).
Difficulty chewing or "quidding" (dropping partially chewed wads of hay).
Reluctance to eat hay or a total lack of appetite, though they may still attempt to eat softer feeds.
Behavioral changes such as tossing the head, rubbing the muzzle obsessively, or suddenly resisting the bit.
Foul mouth odor (halitosis) from trapped bacteria and infected tissue.

🛠️ Action and Prevention
If you notice these symptoms, immediately stop feeding the current batch of hay. Mild cases often resolve on their own once the source is removed and the horse's body naturally expels the remaining barbs. However, severe infestations require a veterinarian to sedate the horse, manually flush and pull out the embedded awns, and prescribe antiseptic mouth rinses or antibiotics.

To protect your horses, thoroughly inspect all hay bales before purchasing or feeding them. Look for seed heads that resemble tiny bottle-brushes or miniature fox tails. In pastures, practice strict w**d management by mowing fields before foxtail grasses can mature and drop their seeds.

10/27/2026

🐴❤️‍🩹 It's - and 2 of our favorite little's and share what goes through a mind. Every single second- of every single day. 🥨

10/26/2026

🐴❤️‍🩹 Official introductions are yet to come - but we bring you the start of for one of our newest, littlest intakes from our most recent ...

This sweet little lady suffered - but her new lease on life has begun. 👣

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Prior Lake, MN
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