Butterscotch and Caramel (the darker of the two) came from a Premarin farm to HORSE of Connecticut in April 2004. They both were pregnant and gave birth within two weeks of each other in May 2004. Both their babies, Bronson and Baron, were born healthy and along with their mothers thrived under the tender and compassionate care of the volunteers at H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut.

The mares were absolutely terrified of people when they first arrived and were in terrible condition. Their coats and manes were matted; they probably had never been groomed in their lives. Their feet were also in terrible condition and it took many, many months before a farrier could even pick up their feet, let alone work on them. Through the gentle work of HORSE volunteers, these two remarkable mares began to let people touch them and eventually groom them. 

Their babies, never knowing the mistreatment and neglect of a urine farm, not only thrived, but also pretty quickly figured out that people were “good” and with “good” came treats and gentle scratches. These two foals were handled daily and within a few months, they were going out for walks with volunteers, having their feet trimmed by a farrier and even tolerating the vet when it came time for shots. “Baby” Baron, now a young gelding, has been adopted and lives with his personal pet pony; “Baby” Bronson still lives at HORSE, undergoing regular training and looking for the right person to offer him a forever home.

Today, Butterscotch and Caramel are two beautiful, healthy and happy mares who are enjoying their lives. With much patience they have learned to like being handled, and they undergo regular training as they learn to become real horses. As you can see from these latest pictures, life is good for these two “escapees from the Premarin farm!”

We do our work at HORSE of Connecticut without the benefit of federal or state funding -- just donations from individuals and some grants. It came as quite a surprise to us when we received a cheque in the mail sent in to H.O.R.S.E Connecticut from an individual that was making a contribution on behalf of Voice for the Horse!  Organizations like Voice for the Horse helps H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut fulfill our goals by raising awareness of horse welfare and cruelty issues; and we especially value the work  of Voice for the Horse specifically, who has informed people in our area of our work and our mission. We have met some new friends and supporters through Voice of the Horse and it indeed performs a valuable resource. 

Pam Mozier - Volunteer

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