Spring 2024
Willow
Willow arrived a body-score 2, guarded and reactive. Six months later she meets you at the gate every morning. She was adopted by a retired veterinarian in Vermont this fall.
Rescue stories
The horses behind the mission.
Every horse who comes through USERL has a story. Here are a few of the ones who changed us as much as we changed them.
Summer 2023
Sunny
Born at the rescue after her dam was pulled from an auction, Sunny has been handled every day of her life. She's now started under saddle and finalizing her adoption to a family in North Carolina.
Winter 2022
Hank
Hank came to us at 17 after a life of hard work. He'll never be adopted — he's earned his retirement. He mentors every new arrival and quietly changes anyone who meets him.
Fall 2024
Biscuit
Biscuit was surrendered when his family fell on hard times. He tested every fence in the first week. Now he's testing puzzle-feeders instead — and looking for the right confident partner.