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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Scouting then and now ... Jeffrey Gillespie: The United States and Iran make a deal ... Guest Opinion: Synthetic turf is the wrong answer ... Our View: Scouting then and now ... Jeffrey Gillespie: The United States and Iran make a deal ... Guest Opinion: Synthetic turf is the wrong answer ... EQUAMORE Liking Tango helps make hay for abused horses Comment By John Darling For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By John Darling For the Tidings Posted Apr. 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM By John Darling For the Tidings Posted Apr. 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News If it weren’t for Equamore Foundation, neglected, abused and abandoned horses would literally have no place to go to recover and spend out their years in peace.  The 22 acres of rolling pasture and giant barn on Highway 66 east of Ashland are a permanent paradise for 53 rescue horses, says Ruth Kennedy, president of Equamore Foundation. Taking care of them is a big job, one that requires about $20,000 a month.  “That’s a lot of hay,” says Kennedy. “If it’s an abused dog, the government always has an answer for that, but not for horses.”  “We need to build a strong donor base to cover expenses,” says Equamore founder and Executive Director Linda Davis, who bought the land in 1979  To do this, Equamore is hosting a (Kentucky) Derby Day buffet, called “Party With Tango Beyond the Finish Line.” Tango is a horse on premises.  It features chicken florentine or lasagna, no-host mint juleps, wine and beer, on the lawn, on-site, at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Donations and monthly pledges are invited and, says Kennedy, “We’d like to find a very nice philanthropist who can arrange really good credit for us.”  Equamore was founded in 1991 and became a nonprofit in 1996. It is one of the longest-running equine rescues in the nation. Most horses are aged teens to 20s and come from Southern Oregon. Most become unwanted because of old age, injury, unmanageability or the owner lost interest.  Troubled horses are regularly reported to the sheriff, but, says Davis, if they try to work with the owner and fail, they require the horse to be surrendered. The owner may get a few months probation at most. Deputies call Equamore and, says Davis, “We never turn them down.”  She notes that many animals are lame from poor care of hooves or they’re starving and also dangerous to ride. Because of this most are not adoptable.  “When they come in here,” says Davis, “many are just skin hanging from bone.”  “It’s heartbreaking work,” adds Kennedy, “but also heart-warming.”  The event will be emcee’d by Julia Roupp, who notes, “I am very touched by the heart-wrenching but ultimately happy-ending stories, thanks to the foundation. And, I was proud to know that a place like this exists a mere five minutes or so from Ashland. The group has high hopes for the fundraiser, and the future of the sanctuary may depend on its success.”  The Equamore Foundation is at www.equamore.org. The event website is www/equamore.org/afterparty. Tickets are $40 and can be bought online or by calling Kennedy at 541-482-5550. John Darling is an Ashland freelance writer. Reach him at [email protected]. By John Darling For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By John Darling For the Tidings Posted Apr. 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501