Second Chance Stables & Draft Rescue Inc

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Second Chance Stables & Draft Rescue Inc

SCSDR is a 501c3 non profit (EIN 87-2261371) horse rescue focused on saving draft breeds. .
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09/04/2026

Jayne, Bean (Sage) and Winnie got their teeth done today and Sage got her fall vaccines. They were very good girls ❤️

Sage even did her hair for the occasion 🥰🤦🏻‍♀️

09/03/2026

We had a busy farrier week. Everyone on the farm got done in preparation for our big move.

Rip
Sage
Winnie (who was such a good baby)
Pony
Charlie (no drugs for the first time in years 🫣🫶🏼)
Beth
Milo (the fly boots are off 😎)
Little

Thank you to Zach for getting them all in. Thank you Cory and Mary for covering Monday’s group.

And thank you to Beth for being so cute and reminding me to take at least one picture 🤦🏻‍♀️

09/02/2026

When you’re being scolded after getting caught sharing your nap spot with the mouse you’re supposed to catching…

08/31/2026

Animals suffer as the hands of humans day in and day out.

When there is actual proof and action against an abuser and this is the result…it sets these creatures back drastically. How dare this judge let her off this easy.

Shameful is what it is.

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08/30/2026

Thank to everyone who came to see us today for farm day ❤️

08/27/2026

This is a courtesy post.

There is a dog rescue in New York that reached out regarding a chocolate lab.

He is in a dire situation and needs help now.

We know he is 2-3 years old great with kids and dogs , unsure with cats, neutered. UTD on vaccinations.

He is located in the Bronx so a meet and great would be be difficult if you are located around here. If there is no meet and great they are asking for an “only pet” situation to avoid any issues.

If you can help please reach out asap and I will connect you with the rescuer.

Please share…Thank you 🙏🏻

08/24/2026

Today sucked. It’s only 10am and it’s already been a sad, painful, frustrating day…one of those days in rescue work that makes you question yourself and your choices. Honestly I’m just writing this now so I can check out for the rest of the day.

On Friday I got the results of Sammy’s biopsy. No clear-cut answer but they felt as though he was suffering from some type of autoimmune disorder. They couldn’t determine the cause but thought drug/nutrition induced or more along the idea of a Lupus type disease.

Dr Jaynes and I went through everything we have done since his arrival in comparison with the timeline of his illness. Nothing felt like a red flag, but who knows. There was also no clear answer regarding treatment. At this point he had more than 15 sores, he fights me tooth and nail for just about everything and was getting Banamine twice a day for discomfort. The cancer returned in his eye, consistent diarrhea, I knew it was time.

Yesterday I chose a date. I had a plan.

Very early this morning he colic-ed. Honestly, I think it started overnight. My plan fell apart. I felt panicked.

He stayed calm. I knew he was ready.

He stood for his halter instead of making me chase him. He went where I went rather than fighting me. He let me touch him everywhere rather than cringing and pulling away. He told me he was ready and gave me permission to accept it.

Alice…I knew she was ready. She was exhausted all day every day, there was no doubt in my mind, but again, today wasn’t the day I had chosen for her. However, there was no way I was letting Sammy cross that bridge without her and she would have been lost without him. She deserved peace.

Euthanasia is not always peaceful. This time it was. A small blessing in a horrible morning. The sun was shining, they were together, and when each of them were given sedation, they both gently laid down, Sammy almost delicately, and that was it. No fight, no discord, just peace, and for that I will forever be thankful.

Thank you, Dr Catalino, for getting to us quickly, thank you Betsy for your help. Thank you to all of you for your help with today. Thank you Emily for always offering your assistance. Recently both of their sponsors made a very generous donation to their care, and their somewhat unexpected passing will be covered.

Please send them both a little love as they journey to their forever peace. God knows they deserve it for all they have endured in their 30+ years of tireless work only to be tossed. We love you both and we will miss you. Rest easy sweet ones ❤️💔

Alice-Unknown to Aug 24 2026
Sammy-Unknown to Aug 24 2026

Together forever 🌈 ❤️

08/21/2026

Hello everyone…

We have some bittersweet news.

I am excited yet a little sad to announce that we will be relocating. This is not a decision that was made lightly, however, after last year’s land issues it was very clear that there was no long-term future for our rescue in Savoy.

We considered many avenues and while we would have loved to stay in Berkshire County, financially it wasn’t an option for us. There are very few properties that meet our needs and if they do, we can’t afford them.

We will be relocating to a property in New Salem, MA (just over an hour from Savoy) where the horses will finally have more space, true pasture, room to graze, and unlike now, the possibility of expansion exists.
An opportunity arose and it was impossible to pass up. The rescue operates on my personal property which has been a hindrance all along. We will now gain the opportunity to operate the rescue on its own land, which will be nice and easier to manage from the business side of things. It is an overall win for the rescue.

We will be relocating in Sept. I know that seems fast. Once the decision to relocate was made, what followed happened very quickly (by chance really) and smoothly. I never even had to list the property. I waited a couple weeks to announce it as I wanted to ensure our team and sponsors were notified, as well as, making sure we passed all our necessary inspections to move forward.

I hope that our community will continue to follow, share, and support our mission. Once settled it will be “business as usual”. I know the question will be asked, and YES, I am planning an Open Farm Day before we go.

Next Sunday, Aug 30th we will hold an Open Farm Day from 1pm-3pm. I hope that you can join us and we can get the chance to say thank you for all you have done for us.

Please know this is not a reflection on this community, but a decision made in the best interest of the lives we have saved and will continue to save. They deserve more than what we can give them here and that is the bottom line.

The herd on site will relocate with us, Church will stay in her foster home with Betsy, and Jayne in her foster home with her kid.

We very rarely get “no issues” kind of horse around here, but little Winnie is thriving and very healthy. I do plan on finding her a forever home once she is ready. I love having her with us but she deserves the best, and if we can find that for her we will. When that time comes, I will let you know.

I hope everyone can appreciate the time and thought that went into this decision and respect that everyone made in this process revolves around what best suits the herd.

Thank you for your love and understanding and we hope to see you next Sunday.

Yours truly…
Kristie ❤️

*pic MitchMcfarlanePhotos

08/20/2026

Winnie ❤️

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Savoy, MA
01256

Telephone

+14137431735

Website

http://www.scsdrinfo.org/

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