Rescued horses get more space

Access to a larger pasture setting will make all the difference for these horses and free up stall space in the barn for more rescues.

When the Stilliguamish Tribe heard of People Helping Horses' need of open pasture for the coming summer, they offered 12 acres of pristine land for the organization's use.

People Helping Horses (PHH) is a horse rescue organization located in Arlington.

"We have a number of yearlings whose growing bodies need room to roam as well as three mares that will be foaling soon," said PHH Founder and Executive Director Gretchen Salstrom. "Access to a larger pasture setting will make all the difference for these horses and free up stall space in the barn for more rescues."

Unwanted horses have always been a sad reality, but with the current economic climate has come a drastic increase in the need for services. In addition, the organizations donations for the first quarter of 2009 were down 62 percent from what they were a year ago, and they now find themselves in the position of having to say no to horses and people in need.

"With the Stilliguamish Tribe's help, more horses will have a chance to find their forever homes," said Salstrom. "We are extremely thankful for the tribe's generosity and proud to be partnering with such kind and thoughtful individuals."