Chase's Precious Time with Us

Chase, this sweet, amazingly resilient horse brought something out in all of us.

For some it was outrage. Cries for justice and offerings to assist in bringing it!

For all, it was love and concern. Together, we joyously celebrated as he seemed to improve within a few days of his arrival at HWH. The hope was for a Christmas miracle to unfold before our eyes.

For many, it was sadness and grief. Even though we see it every day, our hearts were broken by the suffering and loss.

You shared with us in that grief. For others, including us, it was the resolve to do more. Resolve to fix a broken system that allowed this to happen.

After only one week with us, this kind horse had burned an impression into our hearts and those of our followers so deep that he will never be forgotten.

Almost immediately after arriving, Chase brightened. He greeted us with eager eyes and nickered a request for food to each person who approached. He excitedly lapped up his warm mash as we would expect of any horse who had suffered as he had.

Chase showed appreciation to every staff member and volunteer who took the time to help him in any small way, even if it was just a hello or a scratch on the neck. In his final days, he knew that he was surrounded by love. His fragile body was given all that we and veterinary science had to offer but sadly, it was too late. He had suffered too much for too long.

Within a week Chase could go on no longer. He went down onto a deep, soft cushion of dry bedding in his stall. His body is no longer strong enough to support the frame that had carried him for over 20 years. After a valiant life-saving effort by every person both near and far, the decision was made to help this beautiful soul on his final journey. It was the very least that we could do.

Then as is with all creatures, no matter the lives that they have lived or the horrors they have lived through… In the end, there is peace.

Rest easy Chase.

You are forever in our hearts

We are in awe of how many of you have reached out to us asking what you can do to help. Help us to honor Chase and the many other horses to whom we provide compassionate care with the Chase Fund.

As an organization, we are so busy caring for these unfortunate souls that we don’t have enough time to get to the root of the problem. Change can happen but it takes work. Help us to prevent this tragic outcome from happening to others! It happens so much more than you can possibly imagine!

Chase is only one of the thousands of voiceless horses, but let him help to be the catalyst for CHANGE.

Together, we can make the future better for horses like Chase!​