Canham Farm Horse Rescue and Rehab

07/24/2025

Remember Fiero, the frightened 3 year old Mustang rounded up from the Jackson Mountains in Nevada, then put up for auction in Oklahoma, and then sent to an auction in Texas? Well look at him now. He's made friends, halters, leads beautifully, picks up all his feet, and is as smart as a whip. (no pun intended)

If you would like to make a donation towards Fiero's continued care and training, please visit https://canhamfarm.com/donate-support We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit that exists to protect domestic and wild horses from abuse, neglect, emotional trauma, and put an end to horse slaughter. EIN: 82-0665406 Thank you for suppoorting us.

07/15/2025

Important News... 🐴💥

Straight from the horses mouth. Our Canham Farm Horse Rescue and Rehab rescue horses are interviewed (thank you super-star volunteer, Stephanie) about being horses; what they like, and what they don't like. Their star signs included although I think they made those up because (full transparency incoming) we don't know when they were born. 🐾💫🎉

Canham Farm is a 501(c) non-profit dedicated to protecting horses from abuse, neglect, emotional trauma, and slaughter. Our EIN # is 82-0665406. If you can't donate please like, comment and share with your friends.

If you would like to make a donation to help us continue helping horses in need, please visit: https://canhamfarm.com/donate-support

Check out stephy doodles’s video.

07/15/2025

53 Mustangs (oops make that...

three Mustangs.)

Three mustangs from three different round ups, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada - Jamaal, Willow and Fiero. All three were likely chased by helicopters, cowboys on horseback and driven into a corral, all mixed up together, stallions, mares, foals.

This is the American west today. These once valuable resources that worked tirelessly for humans, have been reduced to prey to be hunted down. If they survive the roundup, they are then sold to the highest bidder, or given away for a few dollars - we once paid $25 for a Devil's Garden Mustang. Some are ultimately discarded by their adopters and end up in the hands of unscrupulous trainers, and dare I say "rescues".

If you think this is OK, just keep scrolling. If you think this is barbaric, cruel and unnecessary, there are things you can do.

First, you can contact your Members of Congress and urge them to cosponsor H.R. 1661/S. 775 if they haven’t already—or to thank them if they have. And, also tell them you oppose the brutal roundups of America's iconic wild horses.

Then you can SHARE, SHARE, SHARE, COMMENT, COMMENT, COMMENT on this post. Tell your friends and networks to help spread the word about the urgency of the SAFE Act and the capture of our wild horses.

Learn more here: https://canhamfarm.com/support-for-wild-horses-2/

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Canham Farm Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 dedicated to protecting horses from abuse, neglect, emotional trauma and slaughter. Our EIN is 82-0665406
If you would like to send a gift to help us continue our mission, please consider a monetary donation.

07/09/2025

A HORSE IS FOR LIFE TOO!

Dropped off by her previous owners, Serif arrived bedraggled, underweight, shy and shut down. Her coat and mane were tangled, her teeth hadn’t been looked at for years, and her hooves we misshapen, cracked and worn down.

Serif was just another statistic among the thousands of unwanted horses that are abandoned each year. Abandoned by the very people who once rode her. Abandoned because she no longer served a purpose. Abandoned because they had no use for her. Abandoned because she cost them money.

They say, a child is for life, a dog is for life, a cat is for life. But, in the world of horses, that’s far from the case.

Horses are passed from owner to owner from place to place, and often sent to auctions (ever heard of a dog or cat auction? I doubt it) to be sold to the highest bidder.

Horses like Serif, are often bought by unscrupulous horse traders who ship them off to be slaughtered for human, and other predatory animal’s consumption. Every part of their bodies is used. There is no waste. Some body parts go to zoos (some still in the United States) to feed the big cats. Some are slaughtered to be eaten by humans, which, in some cultures is considered a delicacy. Even in the United States horse meat has been found as an ingredient in processed foods like lasagna and hamburgers. Some are slaughtered for their hides to make handbags, shoes, belts and other fashion items. And their hooves, they are used to make glue, especially for restorative purposes.

While horse meat consumption is not common in the United States, it is legal to sell and consume horse meat, and some restaurants still offer it.

As for Serif, she got lucky. Very lucky. We found her. Or rather, she found us.

It’s taken nearly two years to get Serif back to how she would have looked in her prime, when someone actually wanted her. We discovered she had Cushing’s disease, which is easily treatable. She was underweight because she couldn’t chew her food, was shut down because she lacked the company of other horses. There was no one to groom her, no one to feed her the nutrition she needed. There was no-one who cared!

But we cared. And look at her now!

Rehabilitating horses like Serif costs a lot of money, time and patience. Thousands of dollars in vet bills, farriers, bedding and feed. Not to mention, the chiropractor, the cost of transport, and the time it takes to re-train them in order for them become useful to humans again so they can be adopted into forever homes.

Serif was never useless to us, and she has proved her worth time and time again. Can we afford to keep her? No. But we will, because, like children, dogs and cats, a horse is for life too!

That’s why today, we are asking you for help. If, each and everyone of you could donate even a small amount, it will add up to a lot. And Serif can continue to be the amazing, much loved, horse she is today.

Please will you consider helping us continue to give Serif the life she deserves. Thank you all so much!

TO MAKE A DONATION TO HONOR SÉRIF GO TO:
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/canham-farm-horse-rescue-inc
PayPal: [email protected]
Donor Advised Funds https://canhamfarm.com/donate-support
Zelle: (831) 588-5198
Venmo @ canhamfarm
Or visit our website for our mailing address: https://canhamfarm.com/get-in-touch
Or donate via Facebook (PayPal Giving) using the link below.

07/01/2025

Today is International Joke Day -

What did the horse say when he fell over?
HELP! I've fallen and I can't Giddy-up!🤣🤣🤣
😂

About Us: Canham Farm is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Horse Rescue Dedicated to Protecting Domestic and Wild Horses From Abuse, Neglect and Emotional Trauma.

You can help our rescued horses by purchasing from our shop and many other ways. Visit us using the links in our profile to learn more.

06/26/2025

Yesterday we lost one of our most valued volunteers...

OK, to say we "lost" her isn't strictly correct as that would have been very careless of us.

But it is still a huge loss.

Emma has volunteered with us for over 2 years, driving 45 minutes or more each way every Wednesday and spending the whole day helping us take care of the horses. Unfortunately for us, Emma has purchased a house that is even further away and it would take her one and a half hours to get here. I think most people would think that was way too far.

That said, Emma, a Zoologist by trade, will still be a member of our board of directors.

Although Emma's experience with horses was limited when she first began volunteering her background in Zoology enabled her to be a fast learner and give us many insights into animal behavior. We are going to miss her very much. As will the horses.

If you are interesting in learning more about animals and birds in the wild, check out Emma's YouTube channel, Our Untamed Planet https://www.youtube.com/.untamed.planet

Au Revoir and not Good Bye, Emma from all of us here at Canham Farm Horse Rescue.

We will miss you!

06/20/2025

Canham Farm Horse Rescue is a wild horse rescue non-profit located in California. We choose to train our wild mustangs using a slow, gentle approach that creates a connection with the horse based on trust rather than fear and intimidation.

We rely solely on the support of people like you who care what happens to America's wild horses. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift or learn about other ways you can help by visiting https://canhamfarm.com/donate-support. Thank you.

06/12/2025

WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL?

🌾 RUBY’S WALK IS A MIRACLE IN MOTION 🌾

Ruby isn’t just any horse—she’s a 10-year-old wild mustang who spent most of her life free on the range before being suddenly captured. Imagine living wild and free for a decade, only to be torn from everything familiar. That kind of change doesn’t just affect the body—it shatters the soul.

When Ruby came to us, she wasn’t just untouchable—she was wounded. Not in the ways you could see, but in the deep, quiet places only time and trust can heal. She wasn’t aggressive. She was terrified. And so, we didn’t push. We sat with her. We read to her. We let her be. Slowly, Ruby began to see we weren’t a threat—we were her bridge back to safety.

But then, the CZU fires hit. We had to evacuate, and Ruby’s gentling came to a halt. Soon after, her body turned against her—severe allergies blistered her skin, leaving her raw, itchy, and in constant discomfort. We tried everything—changing her diet, immunotherapy, ointments.

We watched this brave mustang suffer—and still, she never gave up.

💛 And neither did we. 💛

Now, after years of trial and care, Ruby’s allergies are finally under control. The fear in her eyes has softened. The wildness in her heart has turned into trust.

✨ That’s why her simple walk down the road—with a halter and lead rope—isn’t simple at all. ✨

It’s a triumph. It’s a love story. It’s a testament to patience, compassion, and never giving up on a broken wild horse who needed time to believe in humans.

Ruby’s walk is proof that healing is possible—even for the wild ones. 🐎💫

06/11/2025

Wise words indeed.

Every day, well-meaning people tag us in kill pen posts or send auction bailout fundraisers, asking us to help. And we get it. Everyone wants to save horses. Clearly, we do too, as we’ve dedicated our lives to it.

But several years ago, we made a hard organizational decision: we will not purchase from or otherwise support the kill buyer network.

This is an advocacy post. If it’s not for you, you’re welcome to scroll on.

Here’s the truth: it used to be that rescuers could quietly buy horses at low prices to spare them from slaughter. In rare cases, that's still possible. But the game has changed. Profit-driven brokers figured out they could make more money by selling the *idea* of rescue than the actual horse. The sadder the story, the higher the price.

Today, some horses are deliberately starved or neglected just enough to trigger social media donations. It’s calculated cruelty—for profit.

And no, you don’t have to take our word for it. USDA horse export records are public and searchable. Slaughter numbers have dropped in the last decade, but it’s due to shifting markets—not because of online fundraisers. In fact, the rise in auction buyouts is creating a vicious cycle of exploitation, not breaking it.

The proof is seen in kill buyers and auction houses that are making record profits. Think about that.

Would we stop the drug trade by paying cartels? End puppy mills by buying every puppy? Of course not. You can’t end cruelty by funding it.

We know it’s painful to see broken-down horses online. It feels helpless. But remember—every horse you see posted is just the tip of the iceberg. There are thousands more out of view: in shelters, forgotten fields, long-term government holding.

That’s where true rescue happens. That’s where your support makes the most impact—before the suffering starts.

If you believe America's horses deserve more than being paraded across a screen for a quick dollar, we invite you to stand with us. Because real change takes more than urgency. It takes integrity.

06/10/2025

When it comes to horse rescues there's a lot of bad actors who use tears and sympathy to solicit donations. I have been researching some of the rescues that "rescue" horses because (in their words) they will ship to slaughter if xyz dollars cannot be raised.

So today, I came across something very odd indeed. A little paint foal being fundraised for by two "horse rescues". The foal is allegedly sick with strangles. What I found interesting is that there's a photo of the same foal posted for rescue 6 months ago!

The photos are exactly the same just posted 6 months apart. See photos.

I am asking for explanations from those involved:

Q: Why is the same horse being fundraised for by two different rescues?
Q: Why was the same horse being fundraised for 6 months ago?
Q: Where is this horse now?
Q: How much money was raised by the two rescues All Seated in a Barn ASIAB - TRUTH P.A.W 4 The Foundation
Equine Rescue Scams Kill Pen Fairytales

06/03/2025

LULU'S STORY

In 2018 or thereabouts we received a call about an pony that had been abandoned at a local boarding facility. She had been left by her owners in a 10x10 stall and because she was hard to handle that where she stayed - FOR FOUR MONTHS!

Let me repeat that FOUR MONTHS IN A 10X10 STALL!

The boarding stable reached out to us and off I went to pick her up. Yes, she was somewhat all over the place - cutting in front of me on the lead line and other leading shenanigans - but she was a sweet little thing, chestnut and white and oh so tiny. We named her Lulu.

After letting her settle in at the rescue for a few weeks we began training her right from the beginning starting with haltering, leading, groundwork, liberty work, putting a ba****ck pad on, putting a saddle on, giving her a bitless bridle and ultimately riding her.

Turns out this little pony was indeed LULU THE SUPER PONY!



She would walk, trot, canter and seemed to like to jump. From then on we called her LULU THE SUPER PONY.

Fast forward a couple of years and we felt she was ready for adoption. We had quite a few families looking to adopt her but one day this beautiful family with two little girls, came to see her and fell in love.

After a few visits, reference and home checks, the family adopted Lulu and took her home with them to their own property - not a boarding stable.

We ask all our adoptive families to keep in touch and periodically send us photos and videos of the horse they have adopted.

AND LOOK WHAT WE RECEIVED LAST WEEK!

Our beautiful, sassy, super pony is doing us proud, and is even winning prizes for the little girls that made her their own.

We are so grateful to the family for looking after her so well, and so happy for Lulu who found her forever home and is treated with love and respect.

Go Lulu!

Canham Farm Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 Non-profit located in California. We are dedicated to protecting horses from abuse, neglect and emotional trauma. If you would like to help us continue our work to rescue and rehabilitate horses, check out our "Way's To Give" page: https://canhamfarm.com/donate-support