About me
My name is Courtney Metzger and I am currently working on completing my Girl Scout Gold Award.
If I could change one thing about the world...
I would banish abuse and neglect amongst both animals and humans.
Languages
English
"Turned the Adoption Book over to Mrs. Diane Lowery, president of Panhandle Equine Rescue!"
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"Signs of Abuse: There are many telling signs of abuse and neglect among horses, however in this post I will describe the most basic ones to look for. The following are questions to ask yourself if/when you encounter a horse in questionable conditions: Is there food and/or water around or near the horse? Is there adequate space for the horse to live in, along with proper fencing? Is the pasture/enclosure clean? Lastly: Is the horse's body filled out with no hipbones and/or ribs protruding? Is its coat clean and clearly groomed and kept up with? If you answered no to any/all of these questions, then chances are you have found an equine abuse/neglect case. If this is the case, the first step is to find the horse rescue nearest to you and make them aware of what you have found."
Informed me"Knowing how to care for horses properly is the most important part of owning a horse, and lack of knowledge of this topic is one of the leading causes of horse abuse/neglect. Here are a few basics of horse care: -Lots and lots of water! Horses can drink, on average, 5-10 gallons of water per day! -Fresh, clean and dust-free hay to feed your horse 1-2 times per day. -Grain or pellets in addition to hay, or, depending on the horse, in replace of hay all together. Grain/pellets are nutrient-packed and give horses beneficial energy and protein. -Adequate pasture space with proper fencing. A good rule of thumb is a minimum of one acre per horse for pastures. Fences should be sturdy and safe, and without barbed wire or sharp edges that the horses could injure themselves on. -Lastly, lots of TLC! This is one of the most important basics, especially rescue horses that need lots of love and care in order to learn to trust humans again."
Informed me"In the process of photographing Jumper for the Adoption Book that I have been working on, I noticed that he was not in the best condition. I notified Mrs. Diane Lowery, president of Panhandle Equine Rescue, about Jumper's condition, and she had him brought back to the rescue from his foster home. This news article about Panhandle Equine Rescue from the Santa Rosa press gazette describes when Jumper was rescued by Panhandle Equine Rescue the first time, and how he is still seeking his forever home: http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/20160126/panhandle-equine-rescue-seeks-hearts-for-horses"
Informed me"Hi, I am Courtney Metzger. It was a little over a year ago that I began volunteering at the Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment, Florida, and it was there that I learned that abuse and neglect towards horses is very common in this day and time. I have thus since developed a passion for raising awareness about equine abuse and neglect through this organization, and I have based my Girl Scout Gold Award around this rescue. Panhandle Equine Rescue (PER) hosts numerous awareness-building events and fundraisers throughout the year, and to each they bring with them their Adoption Book. Inside the book are pages of horses that are available for adoption. The book is extremely important, as it gives an overview of PER. However, I feel as though the book could be updated and given a fresh, new look, and that is my project: updating the adoption book and using it to raise awareness about PER and what they do."
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