Adoptable Horses
At EERC, every horse has a story—and every story is in a different chapter.
Some of our adoptable horses have just arrived and are beginning their journey toward recovery, while others are nearing the end of their rehabilitation and are ready to step into their next adventure. No matter where they are in their progress, each one is looking for the same thing: a loving, forever home.
We invite you to meet them, follow their transformation, and discover the partner who’s waiting for you. Every adoption opens a stall for the next horse in need—and continues the circle of healing.
Meet Phoenix, the EERC flagship horse.
Gathering Evidence, a former champion who gave his all on the racetrack. After years of racing, Gathering Evidence was ready for a well-deserved retirement, instead, he fell into the hands of neglect and starvation. Walking in Circles Rescue (WNCR) was able to rescue him, where he earned the name Phoenix, symbolizing a firebird emerging from the ashes. It took over a year of careful care to bring his body back to a healthy weight, and now it is our turn to turn his recovery into rehabilitation. Although Phoenix is our first racehorse to enter the EERC program, we know he will be one of many we will help.
Sept. 2022 Pheonix arrives at WNCR with a #2 body score.
One month into his recovery.
May 2023. A little over a year into recovery.
Feb. 2024. Moving from recovery with WNCR into rehabilitation with EERC!
April 2024. Enjoying pasture time with the Enchantment Equitreks herd.
The Road to Rehablitation
In addition to racehorse habits, Pheonix still has lingering physical lameness issues in his feet due to his severe neglect. Working with our vet, chroiprator, farrier, and trainers we have developed a plan to
Physical :
Treat pre-navicular diagnoses with OSPHOS injections.
Prevecox as needed for inflamation flare-ups due to Pedal Osteitis.
A round of antibiotics for lingering infection in toe due to thin sole.
Three rounds of Compass, a hyaluronate solution to replace synovial fluid and help with arthritis.
Biotin and other supplements to promote the healthy growth of his hoof.
Corrective and padded shoes for underrun heals and flat feet.
Chiropractic appointments to treat overcompensation in the shoulder girdle due to foot lameness.
Mental :
Race horses are high paced competetors. We have developed a training guide to engage Phoenix’s mind in a more thoughtful and precise way.
Our number one priority is slowing down. We start by creating new experiences from old habits. For example, as we introduce him to the western saddle, saddling doesn’t’ necessarily mean that he will be required to work. He’s learning to associate saddling with human interaction instead of human experience.
As he physically improves, we will start in the round pen, learning to move through all gaits quietly and on voice command.
His next step in groundwork is moving over and around obsticles to increase his confidence and body awareness.
He will be introduced to different trails as pack horse and wrangler horse with Enchantment Equitreks.
Our ultimate goal is to help Phoenix find his forever home at a trail companion through adoption.
Perpertually Donatello
Donny was lovingly bred, raised, and trained by his original owner, developing a solid foundation in dressage and a light start on the trails. After an injury, his owner made the difficult decision to surrender him to EERC for the specialized care he needs. Donny is currently undergoing evaluation to determine a clear diagnosis, which will guide his recovery plan and future training. With his willing nature and elegant movement, we’re hopeful for a bright next chapter in his journey.
The Road to Rehablitation
Donny’s initial evaluation will take place soon and will include a full team assessment:
Veterinarian: Will evaluate his overall condition and perform imaging on his right front hoof to determine the cause of his lameness.
Chiropractor: Will identify any areas affected by compensation related to his injury.
Farrier: Will review his trim and shoeing needs to support comfort and balance.
Trainer: Will assess his personality, responsiveness, and behavioral cues to help guide his future training plan.
This comprehensive evaluation will help us create the best possible path for Donny’s recovery.
How can you help ?
The horses physical rehabilitation is our number one priority before they can be introduced to the riding aspect of our program. The cost of supplies, supplements, medicines, vet, farrier, and chiropractic visits can be costly. Donations are certainly appreciated to help them on the road to rehabilitation.
