03/14/2026
It's the time of year when you might be looking for summer camp or 'horse camp' for your kids.
These images are local. Even further, more than a few horses we've rehabbed and adopted have come from so-called 'camp' environments.
Learn what passive neglect looks like. Learn what maximizing profits by skimping on good care looks like.
A horse's spine should not be prominent. A visable rib or 2 is ok - especially in a horse prone to being overweight - but seeing multiple ribs or all of them is not. Hip bones should not protrude. Open sores where tack sits - especially across the withers or back - means tack does not fit. In the summer, coats should be shiny, not dull.
Each horse should have their own tack that fits. Each horse should receive food tailored to its specific needs; senior feed for seniors, for example. Hay and clean water should be available if the horses are not working.
Unfortunately, this is an area where 'the law' and reality do not intersect; if there is 'food, water, and shelter' on site, the law is on the side of the owner, not the horses. The best thing you can do is take your business elsewhere - and let your friends and family know why.
