JD Acres Horse Rescue
501(c) 3 Non-Profit Organization
9004 El Modena Ave
Elverta Ca 95626
916-628-6008~ VM
916-307-5731 ~ Fax
Copyright © 2009 JD Acres Horse Rescue
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Jezzebelle's Story
The idea for our rescue started with the purchase of my first horse, Jezzebelle. When my sister and I decided to purchase horses, I knew I wanted to rescue a horse. I had adopted all my other pets through rescues, and I had the image in my mind of me rescuing this horse from a horrible situation and bringing her into my wonderful, loving home and us riding off into the sunset together happily ever after….needless to say, that is not what happened. I set out to find the horse of my dreams, and saw an add for a rescued Friesian cross mare for $600.00. I called immediately and set and appointment for my sister and I to come meet her. I informed the “rescue owner” that I was looking for a sound, beginner trail horse and she said this was the horse for me. Upon arriving, she told us the “story” of this mare. She had acquired her from someone in the Bay Area, and she was starved and in bad shape. The “rescue owner” raised Friesians and took her and was trying to put weight on her and had her vetted and her feet done. She said the mare was sound and was about 16 years old and great on trail. I was introduced to the mare. She was so thin you could see every bone in her body, but she was beautiful. She was black with a small white star, and all I could think of was Black Beauty. I knew she would be mine. I paid for the mare, and made agreements to have her delivered the
following week. We named her Jezzebelle.
“Jezzie” was delivered on a Thursday morning to her new home, along with my sister’s new gelding (not a rescue) we loved all over them and promised to come back on the weekend. On Saturday, we pulled them both out and I noticed Jezzie was limping severely. I immediately called the “rescue owner” and she said to give it a few days, she had just had her feet trimmed and she was probably sore. I was not comfortable with this answer, so I called my vet….and got the worst news I could imagine. Jezzie was no where near 16, more like 25, and was also no where near sound, she had high and low ringbone, very bad arthritis, had foundered, and had cushings…..needless to say, we would not be riding off into the sunset, or riding at all. I was devastated, I called the “rescue owner” and expected her to be as shocked as I was and immediately take the mare back, but I couldn’t be more wrong. I had been scammed. The “rescue owner” basically said nothing and I was stuck with her. Upon much research on my end, I found out the truth about the mare I purchased. The “rescue owner” was no rescue and had purchased the mare to breed. When she found out she was not able to be bred (probably due to her age) she let her starve out in pasture…then decided to sell her as a rescue, knowing her true age and all her issues. I was one of the “lucky” ones..if you can call it that. I sued her and won, but I only won my initial $600.00 back. However all things happen for a reason, I
found this mare and did take her from a horrible situation, and brought her into my wonderful, loving home. We spent thousands of dollars to make her as comfortable as possible. She became the matriarch of her herd, living her life as the boss mare in our 10 acre pasture, and being spoiled rotten.
Jezzebelle was put to rest on a nice fall night last November, after colicking. The whole herd stood with us, as we tearfully said our goodbyes to this amazing horse. My sister's gelding let out a loud whinny when she went down. He has not been the same since she passed away. I know people say horses do not mourn, but I believe they are incorrect, Charlie mourned with us at the loss of our best friend. Jezzebelle was my first horse, and though we could not ride off into the sunset together, what she gave me was so much more. And this rescue is dedicated to her.
Our mission is to rescue horses that still have a serviceable life and match them with the proper, forever homes. We will be HONEST, and do our very best to make sure the horse and the new owner will be a lifetime fit. Our goal is to take horses from horrible situations, bring them into our wonderful, loving home, rehabilitate them, and match them with the right owners and watch them ride off into the sunset, happily ever after. We hope you find the horse of your dreams here.
Warm Regards,
Jessica, Jenni, Alan and Jezzebelle
SPECIAL THANKS
We would like to give special thanks to the people that make this rescue possible.
Jessica Parsley ~ Co-Founder
Jessica has loved horses all her life. She shares her life with JD, a 4 year old Kiger mustang, Willow, a 2 year old walkaloosa, and Toby, a 12 year old Warmblood. Jessica enjoys trail riding, jumping, and the occasional show. She is also very active with her son in pony club.
Contact Jessica at info@jdacres.org
Patrick McKinzey ~ Our Farrier
Patrick is an amazingly patient person. He does a fabulous job with all the rescue horses, and is very kind and patient with our more challenging horses. Our horses love him, and we couldn't ask for a better farrier.
Patrick can be reached at 916-912-0823
Dr Bravos ~ Our Vet
Dr. Bravos has been with us since the purchase of our first horse. He is a truly amazing person, and was the vet who cared for Jezzabelle, and put her to rest. We cannot say enough about him. He has recently gone out on his own and has created Mill Station Veterinary Service.
Dr. Bravos can be reached at 707-344-5763.
Deanana Hazen ~ Our Mentor
Deanana was the founder of Sky's the Limit Horse Rescue and with out her generosity, knowledge, and kindness, JD Acres would not be possible. She has helped us every step of the way. We, and every horse we save, will be forever indebted to her. Since Sky's the Limit Horse Rescue has since closed their doors, she remains involved in horses as the Barrel Racing/Gymkhana Instructor at her barn as well as running the local shows.
Deanana can be reached at hazend@surewest.net
Alan Barnes ~ Vice President / Co-Founder
Alan Barnes is the backbone of the rescue. He builds everything we can think of! He shares his life with a 5 year old APHA mare, Seven.
Nicole Fowler ~ Our trainer
Nicki has been our trainer for several years and we couldn't thank her enough. She gives us countless insight on the horses, and best of all, she is willing to ride anything!!! Nicki is an amazing trainer, specializing in Jumping.
Nicki can be reached at 916-300-9166
Jenni Parsley ~ Executive Director / Founder
Jenni's love of horses began at childhood when she was involved with 4-H. She now shares her life with Charlie, a 13 year old Arab, Rusty, a 12 year old paint, and Zorro, a 4 year old BLM burro. Jenni enjoys trail rides and the occasional parade.
Contact Jenni at jenniparsley@jdacres.org
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