Horse Shelter Heroes – S2E40 | Full Episode

In this episode of Horse Shelter Heroes, viewers get an honest, boots-on-the-ground look at life inside Horse Plus Humane Society during a busy stretch filled with medical care, intakes and a few unexpected challenges. With several staff members out sick, Kory and Kim step up to keep the wheels turning and the horses thriving.
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The episode opens with hands-on veterinary care, including the careful removal of a tumor and the full intake process for newly surrendered horses.
Each new arrival is vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and thoroughly evaluated to ensure their health and safety while setting them up for the best possible future.


Horses like Taz, Blue, Ace, and Cassidy receive individualized attention, from treating rain rot and scratches to patient handling during microchipping.

As the day continues, the team focuses on evaluations that help determine each horse’s training level, physical soundness, and readiness for riding or rehabilitation.
These assessments are critical in matching horses with appropriate adopters and planning their next steps.

Some horses shine, others need more time, and a few setbacks like lameness or tricky microchips remind us that rescue work rarely goes exactly as planned.

The episode also highlights the heart behind the work!
Adoption conversations, youth education programs featuring calm ponies, and the arrival of new equipment for a growing vet hospital all point to a future built on care and preparation.

Even in the middle of a demanding schedule, the team takes time to decorate a Christmas tree and share handmade ornaments created by supporters, a small but meaningful reminder of the community that makes this work possible.

This episode of Horse Shelter Heroes captures the reality of rescue life: messy, meaningful, exhausting, and deeply rewarding.
Every vaccination, evaluation, and quiet moment of patience brings these horses one step closer to healing and hope…
Want to help more horses like the ones in this episode? Visit the Horse Plus Humane Society website to learn how you can support rescue, rehabilitation, and healing.
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