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But I Had a Horse

From: Michelle Boyd
Length: 00:04:50

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Abused horses get a second chance at life. Read the full description.

Horses-23-04-11---015_small This piece tells the story of Joey, a horse living at Hope Reins, a children's equine therapy ranch in Raleigh, NC. Formerly an Olympic dressage competitor, Joey suffered from years of abuse and neglect after retirement. When one of his owners nearly starved him to death, he was rescued and brought to Hope Reins. Despite years of maltreatment at the hands of humans, he has retained his gentle, giving spirit, serving as an inspiration to all those who meet him.

Piece Description

This piece tells the story of Joey, a horse living at Hope Reins, a children's equine therapy ranch in Raleigh, NC. Formerly an Olympic dressage competitor, Joey suffered from years of abuse and neglect after retirement. When one of his owners nearly starved him to death, he was rescued and brought to Hope Reins. Despite years of maltreatment at the hands of humans, he has retained his gentle, giving spirit, serving as an inspiration to all those who meet him.

Broadcast History

This is a debut piece produced at the Center for Documentary Studies in July 2011.

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