We simple cannot bear to see the animals suffer. We finally decided it was time to do something, which prompted the beginning of the Common Ground Foundation. They are confused, frightened and do not know where to go, as they are used to being led and handled by professionals. They are then loaded unto Kill Trucks with many other horses generally in free open trucks like cattle. Most of the time they are frightened and struggling for secure footing.
Some horses go down and are trampled.
Most survive but are injured by flashing hooves, during their struggle to stand up during transportation. It is horrifying to us to see such noble animals in pain and distress. They are looking for the secure structures they have known, and it is no longer there. This sale barn scenario goes on in every state in hundreds of locations. She clearly was a children's pony that was neglected.