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| After the devastating
loss of her Thoroughbred horse, Sage, eighteen year old Brittany Rostron
of Valley Stream wanted his name to be remembered forever which began
the idea of “Project Sage” (Save A Grateful Equine), a rescue
program dedicated to saving horses from slaughter. Project Sage attends the New Holland auction in New Holland, Pennsylvania and other auctions to rescue horses where they are put under contract so they will never face the danger of going to another auction ever again. When Project Sage rescues a horse, they are sent to Another Chance 4 Horses, also located in Pennsylvania, where they are evaluated, rehabilitated and placed into a forever loving home where they live a healthier and happier life. Every kind of horse under the sun can be found at auctions. “These are our pets, champion show jumpers and race horses. They all end up at the auction which is mostly dumping grounds for unwanted horses,” said Rostron, Co- President of Project Sage. The most common reason for horses going to auction is because their owners can no longer afford their upkeep or they just simply don’t care about them anymore. At the site, horses vary from fat, healthy horses to sick, skinny horses. . “Some horses are extremely ill and skinny beyond anyone’s imagination… it is hard to not leave the auction with a sick stomach,” Rostron admits. Project Sage rescues as many horses as they can per trip since rescuing such animals is an expensive process. As far as fundraising goes, Project Sage sells candy bars at local train stations, gratefully collects used horse goods as well as selling riding gloves, organizes garage sales and Chinese Auctions, and financial donations from anyone who wishes to donate. “I know Sage will lead the way,” said Rostron “I want to help as many horses as I can in my life”. Recently, nineteen year old Nicole Rose joined Brittany as a partner for her rescues of Project Sage. Rostron’s goal is to teach everyone about the cruel industry of horse slaughter since many do not realize what actually happens and to open her own rescue facility within the next five to ten years. Brittany and Nicole are confident that together, they will continue to save the lives of these beautiful animals as their organization grows. As their motto states, “Making a difference, one horse at a time”, they know their dedication will actually make a difference. ~ Kristen Pierce |
© Dn'D Farms 2010