December 1st - 31st, 2025
In 1999, TIER became aware of an Arab or Arab-cross gelding with Strangles. He had scars on his legs which were evidence he had been used in “horse tripping.” No surprise that he was fearful and high energy!
Rio is now over 30 years old! For all his difficult start in life, Rio is a practical kind of guy and thinks beyond the usual feed and forage requests. After all, if you don’t have any place to put the grain, you can’t really feed it! And he’s been noticing that the buckets and tubs at TIER look like they’re almost as old as him.
An 8-quart utility bucket is $6.99 at SS Tack, and TIER will need 25 ($175). The 6-gallon rubber feed tubs are $14.99 each, also at SS Tack ($375).


Special Horses, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. It is a GuideStar Platinum Participant and has been a Great Nonprofit since 2015. Since 2009, our mission has been to provide outstanding 501(c)(3) equine rescue organizations with fundraising opportunities, marketing assistance, educational opportunities, grant assistance and community outreach. The organizations we support are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses in need, and are carefully screened and selected based on their trustworthy reputation, dedication, and excellent service to the animals in their care. Rescuing horses leaves these organizations little time to plan, organize, and execute fundraisers and outreach, and it is the mission of Special Horses to help them help equines in need.