PMU Mares & Colts

Caramel (darker, left) and Butterscotch just after arriving pregnant at H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, May 2004		Butterscotch (lighter, left) and Caramel at H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, May 2008.

Butterscotch and Caramel (the darker of the two) came from the hell of a Premarin farm to the heaven of H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut. They both were pregnant and gave birth within two weeks of each other. 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 Connecticut.

The mares were absolutely terrified of people when they first arrived and, as you can see from these pictures, were in terrible condition. Their coats and manes were matted; 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.

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 within a few 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.
	A H.O.R.S.E. volunteer makes friends with Baron.

Baron (left) has been adopted and today enjoys life with his family, including his very own pony friend.   Bronson (right) has grown to 16'3 hands tall (so far) and rides on the trail as well as in the ring.

Today, Butterscotch and Caramel are two beautiful, healthy and happy mares who are enjoying their lives. With much patience they have learned to like being handled, and they undergo regular training as they learn to become real horses. As you can see from these latest pictures, life is good for these two “escapees from the Premarin farm!”

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 Connecticut pre-adoption and adoption agreements thoroughly. More information can be found about all three under “Adoptions” on this website.

Caramel and Butterscotch thank you for reading their story and invite you to visit them. Don't forget carrots!		Bronson and friend discuss his training.