PMU Mares & Colts

Butterscotch- when she arrived pregnant. April 04

Caramel - when she arrived pregnant.April 04

Butterscotch and Caramel (the darker of the two) came to H.O.R.S.E. of CT from the hell of a Premarin farm to the heaven of H.O.R.S.E. of CT in April 2004. They both were pregnant and gave birth within two weeks of each other in May 2004. Both their babies, Bronson and Baron, were born healthy and along with their mothers thrived under the tender and compassionate care of the volunteers at H.O.R.S.E. of CT.

Sept 2004

Caramel's new baby "Bronson" 6/17/04

The mares were absolutely terrified of people when they first arrived and, as you can see from the here pictures, were in terrible condition. Their coats were matted, as well as their manes, and they probably had never been groomed in their lives. Their feet were also in terrible condition and it took many, many months before a farrier could even pick up their feet, let alone work on them. Through the gentle work of H.O.R.S.E. volunteers, these two remarkable mares began to let people touch them and eventually groom them. Halters were finally put on them…a little touch-and-go doing that, but the volunteers prevailed without using restraints and rough behavior.

Butterscotch with new baby "Baron" 6/17/04

Their babies, never knowing the mistreatment and neglect of a urine farm, not only thrived, but also pretty quickly figured out that people were “good” and with “good” came treats and gentle scratches. These two foals were handled daily and by nine months, they were going out for walks with volunteers, having their feet trimmed by a farrier and even tolerating the vet when it came time for shots.

July 2004

Oct 2004

In May 2005 Baron was adopted. He had turned into a very handsome young horse and is very happy in his new home. Bronson is still at H.O.R.S.E. of CT and is, at the age of two, 16 hands tall and still growing. Volunteers work with him and he is learning how to be a horse every day.

Dec 2004

Today, Butterscotch and Caramel are two beautiful, healthy and happy mares who are enjoying their lives. They have been bridled and saddled and a volunteer has been on their backs. More training will continue this summer. As you can see from these latest pictures, life is good for these two “escapees from the Premarin farm!”

Sept 2004

Butterscotch, Caramel and Bronson are available for adoption to experienced horse people only. If you are interested, please read the H.O.R.S.E. of CT pre-adoption and adoption agreements thoroughly. More information can be found about all three under “Adoptions” on this website.

Winter 2004