The Power and the Passion to Provide Hope!
Triangle Region of North Carolina
MEETINGS
The next Meeting is
June 8, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Come join us to learn more about how you can help the horses!
Click Here for dates and location.
June 8, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Come join us to learn more about how you can help the horses!
Click Here for dates and location.
Current Cases
October 23, 2007:
USERL has been following a case in Martin County where two thin horses have been continuously tethered for several months.
Read more....
USERL has been following a case in Martin County where two thin horses have been continuously tethered for several months.
Read more....
On October 4, 2007, Vance County Animal Control contacted USERL about an investigation in which 2 horses in poor condition were surrendered to the county.
Update coming soon!
Update coming soon!
How Can You Help?
Donate, Sponsor,
and Shop
at the USERL store
and Shop
at the USERL store
Become
a Member!
a Member!
For donations of hay, tack, and other horse-related items, view our
"Wish List"
or contact us at info@userltriangle.org
"Wish List"
or contact us at info@userltriangle.org
Highlights of the 2007 Equine Cruelty Investigator Course
The Equine Cruelty Investigation Course was held September 21-23rd and was a great success! Seventeen Animal Control/Law Enforcement Officers and nineteen civilians learned about many aspects of Equine Cruelty Investigations such as nutrition, vital signs of the horse, health issues of neglected horses, body condition scoring, criminal law and more.
Read More...
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Order a USERL Specialty License Plate!
Video Presentations
Your local website for news and events in the Triangle Region
Come join us at the Barns!
A new program launched earlier this year is becoming a favorite among volunteers, and the horses. The Barn Program involves volunteers coming to Triangle area quarantine barns to help out with the horses stabled at that location. Stalls are cleaned, horses are brushed, buckets are scrubbed and horses are held for the farrier. Both the volunteers and horses benefit immensely from the hands on care of the horses.
To organize these "barn days", Barn Moms were elected to schedule days, and to organize and supervise volunteers. This gives a much needed break to the property owners and allows the public to interact with the USERL horses. The horses also benefit from all the extra TLC!
For more information about this exciting new program, contact barnmomuserl@yahoo.com
To organize these "barn days", Barn Moms were elected to schedule days, and to organize and supervise volunteers. This gives a much needed break to the property owners and allows the public to interact with the USERL horses. The horses also benefit from all the extra TLC!
For more information about this exciting new program, contact barnmomuserl@yahoo.com
The Triangle Region would like to Thank! the following businesses for their donations of services and items to USERL Horses:
Neuse River Veterinary Hospital of Wendell, NC
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NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
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Danny Glover
(farrier services)
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Bruce Smith of
Father & Son Enterprises, LLC
Natural Hoof Care
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Triangle Horse Sports
Raleigh, NC
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Grady Creech
of
Wakelon Farm
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David Lohrey
of
DL Training Center
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Frank Marques
of
Frank's Natural Hoof Care
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NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
________
Danny Glover
(farrier services)
_________
Bruce Smith of
Father & Son Enterprises, LLC
Natural Hoof Care
________
Triangle Horse Sports
Raleigh, NC
________
Grady Creech
of
Wakelon Farm
________
David Lohrey
of
DL Training Center
________
Frank Marques
of
Frank's Natural Hoof Care
Other Rehab Cases
These are just a few of the horses that have received help this year. Over 85 horses have came into USERL in NC during 2007.
Click on photo to read more about the horse
Click on photo to read more about the horse
Chelsee
Briar Rose
***warning: graphic photos
***warning: graphic photos
Skippy
Cinnamon
Rejoice
Charlotte
Cisco
Dreamer
Kaleb and King
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For more information for Triangle events and program information, email us at:
info@userltriangle.org
info@userltriangle.org
Two new programs are available for NC Horse owners to provide some relief from the drought-initiated hay shortage. The first is "Equine Partners", which is a program that reimburses $1/loaded mile of transportation cost of hay from outside NC, with a maximum cap of $500 per shipment (an increase from the original $300 cap when the program was first announced earlier this month). To find out if you are eligible for this program and the ins-and-outs of applying for it, Click Here.
The second is the "Emergency Hay Program". The state has authorized use of state funds to purchase and transport hay into NC to provide relief to livestock owners (including horses) in emergency need of hay. The hay will be transported to six pre-selected areas of the state where it can be purchased at cost (of hay and transportation). Some limitations apply. To learn more, Click Here.
You can also call their hotline
Hay Alert Hotline: 1-866-506-6222
The second is the "Emergency Hay Program". The state has authorized use of state funds to purchase and transport hay into NC to provide relief to livestock owners (including horses) in emergency need of hay. The hay will be transported to six pre-selected areas of the state where it can be purchased at cost (of hay and transportation). Some limitations apply. To learn more, Click Here.
You can also call their hotline
Hay Alert Hotline: 1-866-506-6222
For a list of alternative sources of forage to extend your hay, as well as a compiled list of sites listing hay for sale, Click Here!
EDUCATION
Have a question about putting weight on a horse, or how to extend your hay supply? The AAEP website has a Q & A that covers these and many more equine nutrition topics.
Click Here to go to the Q&A
Click Here to go to the Q&A
4 Horses seized in Wilson County
January 16, 2008:
County officials seized 4 horses in Wilson County and charged the owner with 5 counts of animal cruelty (a cow was the 5th animal seized).
Click Here to read more.
County officials seized 4 horses in Wilson County and charged the owner with 5 counts of animal cruelty (a cow was the 5th animal seized).
Click Here to read more.
4 Horses seized in Halifax County; 1 euthanized
January 18, 2008:
Halifax County officials seized 4 horses and charged the owner with several counts of animal cruelty. The horses range from 1 to 3.5 on the Henneke Body... (read more...)
Read News Article Here.
Halifax County officials seized 4 horses and charged the owner with several counts of animal cruelty. The horses range from 1 to 3.5 on the Henneke Body... (read more...)
Read News Article Here.
Aged mare sheltered by USERL
Guilty verdict for starvation case in Sampson County
On January 30, 2008, a circuit judge found James Stevens, Jr. of Turkery, NC guilty of 1 count of misdemeaner cruelty to animals. Mr. Stevens has appealed the decision. For those that remember, this was a case in the spring of 2007. Sampson County Animal Control was called to a property...
Read more....
**Warning: graphic photos
Read more....
**Warning: graphic photos
WRAL story Here.
USERL shelters a severely neglected horse from Johnston County
February 7, 2008:
Johnston County Animal Control contacted USERL for immediate assistance with a "down", malnourished horse. During an investigation of animal neglect, the owner surrendered the 2.5 year old Appaloosa colt...
Read more...
Johnston County Animal Control contacted USERL for immediate assistance with a "down", malnourished horse. During an investigation of animal neglect, the owner surrendered the 2.5 year old Appaloosa colt...
Read more...
January 28, 2008: UPDATED!
USERL accepted a surrender of an aged TWH mare earlier today. This case had been previously reported early last year; the owner was educated on aged equine care (other horses were in good condition), and the owner had complied with care needed...
Read more...
USERL accepted a surrender of an aged TWH mare earlier today. This case had been previously reported early last year; the owner was educated on aged equine care (other horses were in good condition), and the owner had complied with care needed...
Read more...
NC Hay Programs!
**************************************Barn Day Program is a success, for both volunteers and horses!
The new Barn Day Program in the Triangle has been a huge success, for both the volunteers giving their time - and the horses receiving their loving care.
Two foster farms in the Triangle that quarantine and rehabilitate new horses coming into USERL have opened their farms up to volunteers wanting to interact with the horses they are helping (see "Come Join us at the Barns!" on right side column for more info).
Read more...
Two foster farms in the Triangle that quarantine and rehabilitate new horses coming into USERL have opened their farms up to volunteers wanting to interact with the horses they are helping (see "Come Join us at the Barns!" on right side column for more info).
Read more...
FOSTER
A rewarding experience where you open your farm, and heart, to a horse in need.
ADOPT
Many are available as they come out of rehabilitation. If you're looking for your next horse, please consider adoption.
Volunteer
Have time and talent you can spare? You can volunteer in many ways to help the horses! Come join us at a meeting and learn more about how you can help.
A rewarding experience where you open your farm, and heart, to a horse in need.
ADOPT
Many are available as they come out of rehabilitation. If you're looking for your next horse, please consider adoption.
Volunteer
Have time and talent you can spare? You can volunteer in many ways to help the horses! Come join us at a meeting and learn more about how you can help.
Guidestar us! Find out more about our programs, plus financial information at:
Program and Financial information for USERL is available at:
An injured mare finds refuge with USERL
February 13, 2008:
USERL received a call from a veterinarian regarding a horse with challenging injuries to her hind legs. The owners could not afford the care to treat her, and the injuries were not serious enough to warrant euthanasia. Hence, the owners donated the mare to USERL in hopes... Read more...
USERL received a call from a veterinarian regarding a horse with challenging injuries to her hind legs. The owners could not afford the care to treat her, and the injuries were not serious enough to warrant euthanasia. Hence, the owners donated the mare to USERL in hopes... Read more...
Mare and newborn foal in critical condition come into USERL protection
March 27, 2008: UPDATED!
A mare and newborn foal were found in critical condition when USERL investigators and Animal Control arrived on the property. The mare was down and weak, unable to get up at first but eventually did stand. Obvious signs of her recently giving birth sent investigators searching for a foal. The foal was later found in a ditch down an embankment on the property, very weak, unable to stand. It is believed the foal was born sometime during the previous evening.
The owner signed over the mare and foal and a veterinarian was called to examine and treat the mare and foal. Read more...
A mare and newborn foal were found in critical condition when USERL investigators and Animal Control arrived on the property. The mare was down and weak, unable to get up at first but eventually did stand. Obvious signs of her recently giving birth sent investigators searching for a foal. The foal was later found in a ditch down an embankment on the property, very weak, unable to stand. It is believed the foal was born sometime during the previous evening.
The owner signed over the mare and foal and a veterinarian was called to examine and treat the mare and foal. Read more...
UPDATED!
April 2, 2008:
Four additional horses have been sheltered from the same group the mare and foal came from (above). They are thin and one is receiving medical care for an open, infected wound on it's neck. Read more...
April 2, 2008:
Four additional horses have been sheltered from the same group the mare and foal came from (above). They are thin and one is receiving medical care for an open, infected wound on it's neck. Read more...
Latest News!
Recent Cases
The expenses for this group are high due to their medical needs (in addition to their nutritional needs). Please consider making a donation to USERL to support these horses and others that have found shelter and care with USERL. Go to www.userlstore.org for online donations.
Contact info@userl.org if you have any questions.
Contact info@userl.org if you have any questions.
Two newcomers find shelter and care in the USERL Horse Program
Left: Lizzie arrived April 3, 2008 to a Triangle quarantine facility. She was surrendered during an investigatin in Johnston County. She is foundered and had not received any medical care. Her weight was declining. Read more...
Right: This fellow arrived April 10, 2008. He was rescued by a private citizen who then could not afford his rehab care. He is possibly foundered (at the very least very overgrown hooves) and severely overweight. Read more...