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Chapter Twelve (Chappy) - Available for Adoption |
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Chappy is a flashy 2008, 16.2 hand, Thoroughbred, gelding. Chappy was relinquished to the ILEHC by his caretakers when his owner suddenly passed away. Chappy was a decent racehorse having retired from racing in 2013 with 13 in the money finishes out of 36 starts, and with earnings over $42K. Chappy is very sweet, super quiet, and sound for any riding discipline. He is currently being trained in basic dressage and would make an excellent hunter or dressage prospect. Chappy also has lots of miles hacking around the farm and out on the trails. Chappy has no sight in his left eye, however, it does not deter him from anything! He is very quiet and not at all spooky despite being visually impaired. Adoption fee $1,500.
Santini - Future Adoptable
Meet Tini (registered Jockey Club name, Santini) a 2014 Florida bred thoroughbred horse. As a yearling, Santini was sold for $100,000 at the Ocala Breeder’s sales, he was then sold once again at racing age and went onto win his maiden race at Gulfstream Park. Records show he raced in one further race. Santini had fallen into the wrong hands, hands that led to us finding Santini at at Alabama kill pen.
At rescue Santini was 1 of 3 stallions found duking it out together in the same pen. We were able to rescue Santini along with the bay, Louis. The gray stallion found a safe landing and is doing well.
Santini arrived with neglected feet, teeth and was in need of groceries. Since he arrived in ILEHC’s care, Tini has shown us just how resilient and full of personality he is. He LOVES his food, is very chatty and full of knickers and whinnies when he see’s his humans. He is already rounding out quite sufficiently ! He’s playful and a little mischievous but kind and friendly. Santini arrived with us a stallion, as part of his rehabilitation and preparation for future adoption he has recently been gelded. Watch this space for further information on his progress and future adoption.
At rescue Santini was 1 of 3 stallions found duking it out together in the same pen. We were able to rescue Santini along with the bay, Louis. The gray stallion found a safe landing and is doing well.
Santini arrived with neglected feet, teeth and was in need of groceries. Since he arrived in ILEHC’s care, Tini has shown us just how resilient and full of personality he is. He LOVES his food, is very chatty and full of knickers and whinnies when he see’s his humans. He is already rounding out quite sufficiently ! He’s playful and a little mischievous but kind and friendly. Santini arrived with us a stallion, as part of his rehabilitation and preparation for future adoption he has recently been gelded. Watch this space for further information on his progress and future adoption.
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Proper Empire (Louis) - Future Adoptable
Proper Empire is a 2009 Kentucky bred horse (Empire Maker - Proper Cielo, Conquistador Cielo).
Proper Empire (Louis) earned almost $80,000 in 18 starts during his racing career; he’s raced in Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, Arkansas and Kentucky! At time of rescue, Proper Empire, had fared the least well in the kill pen. Attacked by the other 2 stallions on top of being malnourished, Louis had nasty infected bite wounds on his left shoulder, a fractured skull, rib and was body sore all over. Not to mention the state of his teeth and feet.
Even at rescue his beauty and class shone through, this boy is in a league of his own. During his first few weeks in quarantine, he underwent almost daily vet visits, which involved painful flushing of his wounds/stitches and medications. He wins over the hearts of everyone he meets. Louis has been eating like a hippo and has already made good progress putting on weight and regaining condition. His shoulder wounds are looking incredible, healing much better than anticipated. We are still concerned over his skull fracture, which will need time to heal. Louis is still sore through his body and has a long rehabilitation journey ahead. Watch this space to follow his rehabilitation progress.
Thank you Jo Ann Spitzer for helping with Louis' monthly expenses.
Proper Empire (Louis) earned almost $80,000 in 18 starts during his racing career; he’s raced in Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, Arkansas and Kentucky! At time of rescue, Proper Empire, had fared the least well in the kill pen. Attacked by the other 2 stallions on top of being malnourished, Louis had nasty infected bite wounds on his left shoulder, a fractured skull, rib and was body sore all over. Not to mention the state of his teeth and feet.
Even at rescue his beauty and class shone through, this boy is in a league of his own. During his first few weeks in quarantine, he underwent almost daily vet visits, which involved painful flushing of his wounds/stitches and medications. He wins over the hearts of everyone he meets. Louis has been eating like a hippo and has already made good progress putting on weight and regaining condition. His shoulder wounds are looking incredible, healing much better than anticipated. We are still concerned over his skull fracture, which will need time to heal. Louis is still sore through his body and has a long rehabilitation journey ahead. Watch this space to follow his rehabilitation progress.
Thank you Jo Ann Spitzer for helping with Louis' monthly expenses.
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The Holy One (Lizzie) - Future Adoptable or Foster
The Holy One, foaled in 2003 (Holy Bull - Seattle Byline, by Slew City Slew), rescued alongside Louis and Santini from an Alabama kill lot. Lizzie arrived with us underweight and in poor body condition, however in the few months she has been with us is already gaining weight and looking rehabilitating very well. Lizzie, is a stakes winner, out of 11 starts she won 5 firsts and 2 seconds earning over $138,000 in her racing career. She went on to be a broodmare, having 3 foals. Lizzie is an incredibly sweet, kind and smart mare and would make an excellent horse and human companion/partner.
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Way to Success (Winnie) - Companion or Foster
Way to Success (Winnie - a name selected by ILEHC volunteers) is a 16 hand, bay thoroughbred mare, last raced in 2020. Winnie had 7 starts but proved to be an impressive racehorse winning over $33,000 and placing in 5 of those races. An injury sustained during her racing career led to her early retirement and owner relinquishment. Winnie is still full of spirit and now enjoys kicking up her heels in the mare paddock and being pampered by ILEHC volunteers. Winnie is proving to be a sweet girl who very much enjoys love, attention and.... treats. Winnie is suitable as a companion or ILEHC foster horse.
Alpha Fox (Foxy) - Foster
Alpha Fox (Foxy) is a beautiful, 16.1 hand, 2005, dark bay thoroughbred mare. Foxy had a brief career racing but due to her notable breeding, impressive looks and kind nature came into her element as a broodmare. Foxy's breeding days are over and she is now sharing her sweet and gentle soul with the horses and humans of ILEHC. Foxy loves to be pampered with treats and scratches and would make an excellent choice as an ILEHC foster horse.
Red Match (Red) - Available for Adoption
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Red is a 1999, 15.3 hand, bay Thoroughbred, gelding. The ILEHC rescued Red from a kill buyer in December 2015. Red was on his way to slaughter in Mexico when the ILEHC was able to secure his last minute rescue along with that of his buddy, a senior Thoroughbred mare, named Around Marry Lou (who is available for foster or sponsor). Red is a very good looking boy, who is quiet and has a super nice way of going. Red is now in good health and appears to be sound for any riding discipline. Red is currently available for adoption, $500. |
Red Match (front) helping mow the pasture.
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Sharp N Appealing (Pee Wee) - ADOPTED!
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Pee Wee is a 2006, 15.2 hand, dark bay, Thoroughbred gelding. Pee Wee had some minor race-training before as a 2 year old prior to being rescued by the ILEHC at a dispersal auction. Pee Wee is fully recovered from an injury that he sustained while playing in the pasture, and is suitable only as a companion horse. So happy for the Karloski Family.
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Veloce - Foster
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Veloce is a 1997, 16.2 hand, gray Thoroughbred gelding. Veloce is a super sweet guy who just loves attention! Very quiet and easy going. Veloce would be suitable only as a companion horse.
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INTERESTED IN ADOPTING OR FOSTERING? Please see below, as it may answer some of your questions:
2. Return the completed adoption or foster application along with pictures of where the horse will be stabled and pictures of horse(s) you may currently have to the ILEHC. You can scan and email the form to info@ilehc.org. You can also fax the form to 815-366-8208 and follow the prompts. The adoption or foster application will be reviewed. Please be sure to include how we should reach you with any additional questions or request for further information.
3. Adoption fees vary.
Please refer to the bios of each horse, as that will give you summary of their background, age and abilities.
- 1. Please complete the adoption or foster application that is available at this site, under the Forms tab. Link to
2. Return the completed adoption or foster application along with pictures of where the horse will be stabled and pictures of horse(s) you may currently have to the ILEHC. You can scan and email the form to info@ilehc.org. You can also fax the form to 815-366-8208 and follow the prompts. The adoption or foster application will be reviewed. Please be sure to include how we should reach you with any additional questions or request for further information.
3. Adoption fees vary.
Please refer to the bios of each horse, as that will give you summary of their background, age and abilities.