Rufus

Rufus was a rescue from New Holland, PA with the help of the FOB’s. We quickly learned he was a young guy with a lot of problems. He loved you with all that he had, but was also terrified of any sudden movements, new noises, etc. He would bolt without any notice. He found a family willing to take on such a troubled horse and offered him the best care he could get. He was trusted enough to be started under saddle, but soon things took a turn for the worse. He bolted unexpectedly with a rider; ran through a metal gate and the rider fell. After that incident his trust in people declined. He was returned to FPF and was worked on his trust issues more. The tough decision to euthanize him was made because of the danger he could have brought to another potential family and anyone that associated with him. RIP Rufus

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DISCLAIMER: We are in NO WAY, nor have we or will we EVER be affiliated with Drafty Barn Rescue located in Lore City, OH. The operator of the Drafty Barn Rescue organization has tagged the phrase "Frog Pond" on her website, used a portion of our trademarked slogan for her organizational name, and has placed frog pictures all over her pages. Additionally, she seems to be overly concerned about the length, content and requirements of our adoption application and contracts. This is a small part of her efforts at causing issues for our organization. One very good reason this "rescue" should be watched is shown in living color from Channel 3-Cleveland News Footage. The photo of the operator of the Drafty Barn rescue is shown on the still shot in the video. You will hear her own words and feelings on horse slaughter by watching the link.

There is also a 2008 USDA/Ohio Dept of Agriculture citation against them for Non-burial of Livestock after they left a horse lying in a ditch for days unnoticed by anyone that resides at the farm -- only the children who ride the bus past the farm daily to school. We received numerous phone calls from parents requesting assistance. Should you wish to see this document, please feel free to email us and it will be forwarded.