Melody was down when we arrived to pick up the kids. She had been down through the night, and by the time the tractor arrived to pick her up, it was almost noon.
The more times a horse goes down, and the longer each time, the more damage is caused, and can lead to death. She obviously was in very critical condition prior to us even rescuing her, and had marks/injuries on her underside from being lifted improperly with straps.
She was transported into her stall at the vet on the glide shown. She sat up like a princess and just rode on in while all of the rest of us puffed and huffed and pulled with all our might.
She is in critical condition, but her blood work showed a very good chance of her surviving and Doc said she was worth fighting for, as she was obviously fighting to be here.
I had a choice of euthanasia, or committing to the costs of giving her a chance. It was $1500 in the door, as this type of care is extremely expensive and time consuming. These Docs are beyond amazing. She said it would be anywhere from $1500 to $3500.
As of today, she is still in the ICU. She is moving around more, but doing worse as far as standing.
I will keep you posted, but as of right this minute, she needs massive prayers and we need the funds to try to save her. We need a miracle, but I could not just give up on her, as she has been failed by people for who knows how long. These last 2 days have been the best she has had in a long time. She and Bunbun, the clinic bunny, have formed a friendship. She is being spoiled and loved on and if we do lose her, she will have 2 of her best days ever.
We never even raised nearly enough to pay for the haul, and I am sorry but when my leg is too fragile, I simply have to hire help. We HAVE to cover her vet bill, and I am praying we do not have to pay for her to be buried if we can’t save her. This has been one of the hardest rescues, and it has been devastating emotionally. The other kids are home safe and I will update later.
Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated.
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
The final leg of their journey….. Sadly I need unexpected help,
I have to apologize. I was planning on doing the last leg of the haul myself. The horses have started their quarantine and have had a few days to settle and get stronger and feel better. However, it is time to get them home now. They need to be settled into their homes and have their little barns and continue their quarantine and start their healing.
However, my leg is simply not up to me doing the haul myself. With quarantine, board and the last stretch of the haul, Chilly Pepper needs around $1540. It would have been so nice to haul myself, but it simply is not a good time leg wise. I won’t take a chance on the safety of our precious kids. It is humiliating, but it is what it is. I will still be able to haul sometimes, but it is not always possible. I love to do it as it saves much needed funds.
I hope y’all will understand and help me with this last leg of the journey. They need to stop and rest for a few, but it is time to get them now. Weather is coming in and we have a narrow window to get them home.
Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated.
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
It’s beyond “go time”. I paid bail for all 4 horses, Athena, Feather, Sampson and Angel, even though we are shy $795 for the last two. I did receive another $50 towards them, so we are only short $745.
THEN – Another 911 call. MELODY – broken, sad, starving; an emaciated mess. Yet there is still a tiny bit of hope in her eyes.
I COULDN’T BELIEVE IT when I got the call. Of course I had to step up, as I had enough room for 1 more on the trailer. What started out as a logistical nightmare with the high cost of transporting Feather has turned into one of the most stressful, successful & unusual rescues. Thanks to all of you and your willingness to help save these lives, 5 horses avoided the trailer of death, and will be heading home.
WE NEED $1395 to turn this from a 1 horse rescue to a 5 horse rescue. and that covers the costs of getting the horses through the 1st leg of their journey and starting their TLC.
I am exhausted, way too much ice, and there is always so much stress when trying to figure out these types of saves. However, we couldn’t ignore these horses and Melody is in the worst condition by far. PLEASE help us “git ‘er done” and have a chance for the life they deserve.
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
Great News! Y’all came through and Feather has transport for the first leg of her journey. Even better – the hauler offered to haul 2 more rescues for the price of Feather’s haul.
Meet Tulip. The information I was given is she was a bucking pony. This means she was trained to buck, which makes her pretty non desirable for a child’s pony. She seems thin, but is said to be very heavy in foal. Look at that beautiful little face. Will you help me save her?
Hauling is one of the most expensive parts of rescuing these precious souls. Now instead of Feather’s hauling fee covering one rescue, the same dollar amount is covering 4 lives. Feather, Tulip and her unborn baby and Athena.
Athena needs some attention asap. I believe she is a hinny? Her knee appears to be very swollen, and her hoof is extremely messed up and that is most likely from the way she protects her knee when she walks.
I was told these two were on the 48 HOUR LIST. That means they have less than that now to be saved. Let’s make the most of this beautiful gift from the hauler. Let’s save 4 lives instead of 1, for the same hauling fee.
Clock is ticking on that 48 hours. Please help us save all 4!
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
Time is of the essence, and we need to raise at least $3500 to pay her bail, get her home to Chilly Pepper and start providing the emergency care she needs. I have received so many pleas to help this mare that I had to step up on faith. We are running on fumes, as always. There are so many emergencies right now, but I truly believe we are supposed to save this baby.
She needs out of TX asap, and sadly no one has stepped up for her. Therefore, it’s up to you. Will you help me save her? The $3500 will initially cover her bail and transport and hopefully some of her desperately needed critical care.
Look in those eyes and you can see the betrayal, pain, and lack of hope. They definitely send a clear message of how ugly and painful her life has been. You can also see where the halter dug in, and one of the multiple spots where her halter grew and was embedded into her skin. She needs us yesterday!
PLEASE help us help Feather. We need to be her Mustang Miracle!
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
PLEASE NOTE – IF you donate through Zelle – PLEASE send me an email or a text with your address so I can send your donation receipt.
I was stuck in CA for 10 days when the truck broke down over the holidays, but am now home safe and sound. That in itself was another unexpected expense, but as always, God kept me safe. I was able to stay in the trailer I was pulling at a campground, so that was half the cost of getting a hotel. The truck is fixed and ready for the next rescue. I was also able to pick up some wonderful donations for the rescue while I was there,
Lilah is still VERY thin, although she is slowly gaining her much needed weight. Her unborn baby is growing like crazy, which is often the case with these skinny Mama’s. They put their little one first, so I definitely need to get her some more groceries.
The barns that blew over are completely down, as well as some of the fencing. I still can’t believe the wind doesn’t just go through the panels with their huge gaps, but it doesn’t. It flings them around like toothpicks. At this point I am still hiring help to “catch up”, from the last folks that were here. I need to get a lot of cleaning done, as well as rebuilding etc.
I am so grateful we were able to save Grandma – aka Star. She is gaining weight nicely and has a wonderful home offer.
Wendy actually came over to the near side of the property. Normally she has stayed as far away from any people activity as she can be in the 9 acre pasture. But yesterday she was front and center. This is a miracle for this beautiful girl. She is healing! Thank you for saving her!
Its time to order hay again, and PTL, the vet bills are both down to zero for the first time ever!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I am hoping to get enough funds raised to rebuild 2 barns, purchase some hay, stock up the nursery with supplies for orphans and make sure we have milk on hand for any orphans in need. I have been asked to be ready for the babies, so that is one of our most urgent needs, with the exception of hay and the special feed for the pregnant Mamas. It is also time to restock the meds that we always need to have on hand. Sadly the price of the meds, like everything else, has gone up dramatically.
If you like “shopping”, we need Paper towels, Baby Wipes, Gloves, Vaseline, Foal Lac Powder, and the list goes on. I know lots of folks would rather shop for what they want, so here is our list from Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/FEV9E2B7MPEA?ref_=wl_share
These are the standard items, (minus the meds we need) that we have to stock up on every single year. If you would like to help with any of these items, it would be very much appreciated.
I am so excited that both of the Vets are completely paid off as of this minute. THANK YOU for making that happen. We still have a beautiful crypt orchid stallion who will eventually need major surgery, but for now Doc wants to wait until it is warmer and I am fine with that. So for now I am enjoying having a zero balance for the first time ever??
I hope y’all are looking forward to saving more lives in 2025. I sure am, and although there is so much work ahead to get ready, I wake up every day filled with the excitement of knowing that together, we will “git ‘er done” again!
I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING Y’ALL DO FOR THE RESCUE AND THESE HORSES! THANK YOU AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL 2025!!
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.