Chickie arrived at DCER as an owner surrender on October 24th, 2025, and her journey to us was nothing short of lifesaving. After years of faithfully protecting the cows on her farm, she was at risk of being shot once the herd was sold. Thanks to our longtime volunteer, Curtis, who learned about her situation and immediately alerted our team, we were able to act quickly. Within hours, arrangements were made to bring Chickie to safety and welcome her into our barnyard family.

But when the trailer door opened, our hearts sank. Chickie’s hooves were in devastating condition; far worse than we expected. We moved urgently to get her the care she needed. Under sedation at the vet, our farrier removed a significant amount of overgrowth, giving her much-needed relief.

Chickie still has a long road ahead, but we’re hopeful. With consistent care, we believe she’ll make remarkable progress within six months. Through it all, she has shown nothing but gentleness and grace.

UPDATE:
She’s now out and about, and has become besties with Nellie and Otis!! She’s going to live her best life with us at the Ranch. Become her sponsor today!

Sponsored by

Julianna Hicks, Star, ID

A note to potential sponsor:

Every horse needs several sponsors to fully fund their care, averaging $400/month at Dove Creek Equine Rescue. Monthly sponsorships from $10-$150/month are greatly appreciated!