Tag: Horses of Tir Na Nog
Horses of Tir Na Nog Seeks Matching Donor for $5,000
Horses of Tir Na Nog’s efforts to raise $15,000 for their Medical Fund has just received a significant boost. An anonymous donor has offered a $5,000 matching gift for funds raised between Aug. 26 and September 26, 2017. “This summer we have been trying to raise $30,000 to cover our basic annual medical expenses. Through […]
Dental Care for Tir Na Nog Horses
This past June, the annual Dental Day at Horses of Tir Na Nog took place. Forty-four of our sanctuary equines had their dental needs addressed, their weights checked, and receive dewormers and vaccinations. Adult horses have between 36 to 44 teeth, depending on if a horse has retained its canine and wolf teeth. Horses’ teeth […]
Three Horses Find a New Home
As 2016 came to a close, County of San Diego Department of Animal Services continued to rescue abandoned and neglected horses throughout the County. While several have found loving homes, three had remained unadopted. • Elton’s family was evicted in June. He and his buddies were left behind. Chronic foot issues left him waiting for […]
Local Organization Earns Nationwide Grant
Horses of Tir Na Nog is thrilled to announce that it was one of eleven winners of the third annual ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Help a Horse Day contest. Help a Horse Day is a nationwide grant competition for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the year-round work […]
Bowling for Burros
Horses of Tir Na Nog is bowling for burros. Burro lovers and bowlers alike are invited to help raise money for the burros at Horses of Tir Na Nog and for Burro Brigade, their youth-empowerment program. It will take place from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 13 at North County Tavern+Bowl in North […]
ASPCA National Hay Bale-Out for San Diego’s Sanctuary Horses
Horses of Tir Na Nog was recently selected to receive a grant to help supply winter hay for the 47 equines at Horses of Tir Na Nog. The horses consume 32 bales of hay each week. The $5,000 grant will allow us to purchase 330 bales, and feed the horses for about 10 weeks. “The […]
Mustangs Moved to New Habitat
After three months of recovery at Horses of Tir Na Nog, the herd of semi-feral mustangs that County of San Diego Department of Animal Services rescued from starvation are ready to explore their new habitat. Early in August, County of San Diego Department of Animal Services rescued a group of mustangs from a property in […]
