Little Bitta Farm Animal Sanctuary

08/11/2026

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08/08/2026

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07/30/2026

One of the hardest truths in the horse world is this:

A lot of horses are trying their hearts out for people who are not listening to them.

Horses will compensate for us constantly.
They'll run hollow.
They'll brace.
They'll carry themselves incorrectly.
They'll keep showing up long after their body starts struggling.

Until one day they can't anymore.

And then suddenly it's:
-kissing spine
-injections
-ulcers
-lameness
-behavior issues
-"he just doesn't want to turn"
-"she's being hot"
-"he's lazy"
-"she's a problem"

No. The horse has been talking the entire time.

People just didn't want to hear it because slowing down is inconvenient.
Because sitting out is inconvenient.
Because rebuilding a foundation is inconvenient.
Because taking months to strengthen a horse correctly is inconvenient.

Everybody wants the quick fix.

The bit.
The tie-down.
The gadget.
The program.
The magic answer that somehow lets them keep doing exactly what they've been doing.

But here's the reality nobody likes:

If the horse doesn't have the strength or education to carry itself properly, it WILL compensate.

And eventually the horse pays for that compensation physically.

Not the rider.
The horse.

That's the part that bothers me.

The horse doesn't get a choice.
The horse doesn't get to say:
"Hey, this hurts."
"Hey, I'm struggling."
"Hey, I'm trying but I can't carry myself like this."

They just keep trying for us until they physically can't anymore.

And if you find out your horse is hurting, but your biggest concern is whether you'll miss runs, have to step down a division, or won't get to compete for a while...then maybe it's time to ask yourself whether this is really about the horse anymore.

I've sat out before.
I've made the hard calls before.
And I'll do it again if that's what the horse needs.

Because loving horses isn't about what they can give you.

It's about what you're willing to give them in return.

-Outside the Turn

07/18/2026

Here is your Jace update ❤️ same horse, 6 years later (one less eye). The excuse was “he is old” for his emaciated condition. Nope. He was NEGLECTED. There is never and I mean NEVER a good reason for a horse to look the way he did. I can’t stress enough that senior horses need more calories. If your horse is underweight and you are following a good feeding routine, getting regular dental checks and making sure they have appropriate forage, you need to call your Vet asap. Old is NEVER an excuse for an underweight horse.

07/13/2026

06/24/2026

Them: “You’re too attached to your animals.”

Me: “They made sure the bad days never won.”

05/25/2026

Remembering all that served this Memorial Day ❤️ All gave some. Some gave all.

05/23/2026

Excuses I have heard this week: 😢😠

“We are downsizing and wish we could keep her.”

“We want to travel and it’s becoming too expensive, so we want to rehome.”

“My boyfriend is allergic.” (This is about a horse that lives in a barn on a separate property)

This is real life. I cannot make this stuff up. There are valid reasons (very few) for someone to have to rehome an animal. Not one of these excuses is valid. Please think long and hard before you acquire a pet of any kind. Shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries are full, and most nonprofits are struggling to remain operational in this economy. Do your research. Adopt, don’t shop. Donate when you can, even a dollar makes a difference. And please prioritize your pets; they probably love you more than most humans ever will. ❤️‍🩹

05/22/2026

BREAKING: Today, the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced language that would bar the transportation of horses for slaughter for human consumption in the US and abroad.

Each year, more than 20,000 American horses are trucked to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico, where they are brutally butchered for their meat using ineffective stunning methods that can leave them conscious during dismemberment.

The bipartisan amendment to the Committee’s five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, led by Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV), would close the legal loophole that permits this practice, achieving the same policy goal as the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act.

AWI joins the ASPCA, Return To Freedom, Wild Horse Conservation, The Wild Beauty Foundation, and advocates throughout the country in urging Congress to bring this widely supported measure across the finish line.

📸: Alisha

05/09/2026

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