Congratulations!! Horse of the Year RACHEL ALEXANDRA
We will be auctioning off a Shadow Box containing Rachel Alexandra stable halter with the signatures of Steve Asmussen and Calvin Borel to kick off our BARN RAISING fundraiser at Remember Me Rescue.
Thank you Steve Asmussen and Mr. Jackson for supporting Remember Me Racehorse Rescue by donating RACHEL ALEXANDRA's halter to help support retired racehorses.
CURRENT BID $2000 (by L. King) FOR SILENT BID ON THE HALTER SHADOW BOX EMAIL remembermerescue@live.com On March 20th the silent auction will end and the two top bidders will be asked to participate in a live auction either by phone or in person. Live auction will be held at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans on March 26th, 2010 during the dinner party the night before the Fair Grounds Oaks, which Rachel Alexandra won last year.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Remember Me Rescue is a non profit horse rescue organization formed by Dallas and Donna Keen to assist retired and injured racehorses after their careers at the track are over. We accept, rehabilitate, and retrain exracehorses with the hopes of finding them new homes with responsible owners.
WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT We rely totally on donations from horse lovers, horse breeders and racing fans alike. Please consider donating to our continuing efforts to place these horses with new families.
For more information on donations or adoptions please email us at
CATSKY has been donated to Remember Me Rescue by his owner and trainer at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. Catsky was injured in his last race tearing a suspensory ligament which ended his racing career. Catsky is currently receiving Salt Water Spa treatments to help with pain and inflammation as well as to aid in the healing process of his injury. Soon he will be transported to RMR where he will be continue his rehabilitation. Catsky will reside there until a prognosis is made about his injury. In most cases horses recover from suspensory ligament tears with 6 to 9 months of stall rest. After he has been properly rested we will re-evaluate him and decide whether he will be suitable for light riding or need a companion home. We are currently seeking donations to help pay for the long term care he will need while at Remember Me. Please consider being a sponsor for Catsky with a monthly donation to help cover the costs of his rehabilitation and recovery.
Thank you to everyone who has donated to Remember Me Racehorse Rescue in 2009. Because of your generosity we placed an AMAZING 36 retired racehorses in forever new homes.
With winter coming new challenges are coming as well. Up to this point our program has done very well keeping horses in outside paddocks but the lack of shelter has me concerned with colder weather right around the corner. We will either have to suspend our horse rescue efforts until spring or put forth a huge fund raising effort to build a new barn. I refuse to stop taking in horses so the fundraising begins.
We will be sending out letters and proposals to companies involved in horseracing as well as to local companies in our area. If you can help or know someone who might be able to please contact us at remembermerescue@live.com .
WHAT WE NEED
Winter Blankets, size 72" to 78" Water hoses Water Heater Hay, round & square bales Golf Cart Paddock Sheds 10 Stall Barn Round Pen New Fencing Employee Quarters Septic Services Wash Racks New or Used Drill Pipe for Building Manure Spreader Sand for Round Pen
Somebody's Birthday???
Are you looking for a unique gift idea for a 'hard to buy for' friend or family member. Make a donation of $100 or more in their name to Remember Me Rescue and we will send them a plaque with their name and a special recognition for your donation. Send your donation and the information you would like printed to
Remember Me Rescue 4100 Conveyor Drive Burleson, Texas 76028 don't forget to send the address to where you would like your gift sent.
Yammi arrived at RMR very thin on May 18, 2009. His owner said he couldn't afford the expensive he needed to stay in a healthy condition. Yammi had major problems. His teeth were in terrible condition. The bottom molars were going through the top gum and one bottom front tooth was going straight out of his lip. His hooves were actually starting to turn loose of the foot from malnutrition. In 2 months and and with lots of help from loving donors Yammi has been fully restored to a healthy condition. His hooves have grown and he has put on much needed weight. He is now fat and slick with tons of personality. We are even riding him bareback and bridle-less now. Yammi's care is ongoing although he is in great shape he will be hard to place in a new home due to his age. Any donation towards his care will be very much appreciated. You can donate through paypal or send us your tax deductible donation by snail mail. We appreciate all of your help, we couldn't help old guys like him without donations to keep our program going.
July 7th, 7 weeks at RMR
Beautiful Yeah Me Do
Or make your check payable to
Remember Me Rescue 4100 Conveyor Drive Burleson, Texas 76028
GO TO THE 'HORSES AVAILABLE PAGE' FOR MORE INFO ON THESE BEAUTIFUL HORSES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT REMEMBER ME RESCUE!!
"Each and every horse I rode in my career helped make my career. Each one meant something to me, whether it was a low level claimer or a Derby winner. Every horse deserves a happy life at the end of their racing career. Unfortunately, most don't get one. Remember Me Rescue can make a difference by giving horses the happy life they deserve after their racing career."
Hall of Fame Jockey, Gary Stevens
Donna and Lights
We need your help. Since Gary West covered the story of Lights On Broadway in the Ft Worth Star Telegram we have been overwhelmed with requests to take retired racehorses into our program. I am looking for a few people who are dedicated to racehorse rescue to pledge to donate on a monthly basis or to volunteer their time to helping us care for the horses in our program. Please contact Donna at remembermerescue@live.com if you think you can help.
Volunteer at Remember Me Rescue
We are looking for volunteer grooms to help care for horses. We also need a part-time bookkeeper. Email us with a short resume to be considered as a volunteer.
LOOKING FOR SPONSORS
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WFAA news anchor Joe Trahan and Wyatt
Local news anchor Joe Trahan from WFAA channel 8 at the farm interviewing for a story on Remember Me Rescue.
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About us...
Dallas and Donna Keen Founders of Remember Me Rescue
Dallas Keen has been working with thoroughbred racehorses since he was a child. He is a third generation horse trainer originally from Colorado where his father and mother operated a thoroughbred farm and training facility. Dallas started galloping racehorses at the age of 7 and by age 9 he was placed on the payroll. After high school Dallas moved to Texas and started his own horse training business where he not only worked with racehorses but specialized in breaking problem horses that no one else could break. Needless to say he has dedicated his whole life to the horse industry and loves horses.
Donna Keen also started working with horses at a young age. Although neither of her parents were involved in the horse industry, Donna was set on making a career working with horses. She has been breaking and training horses since 1985 and has training in almost every discipline. Donna started training thoroughbred racehorses in 1992 now she and Dallas have successfully raised and trained many thoroughbred winners.
In the last few years the need to place retired horses has weighed heavy on their hearts. In 2004 Dallas and Donna started small, rescuing and placing a few horses a year. Since then they have successfully placed over 50 horses in new homes around the country.
Remember Me Rescue got it's start in 2008 which will allow the Keens to help more horses than ever. With the ability to accept donations for the care, rehabilitation and retraining of exracers Dallas and Donna with the help of many others will make a difference in the lives of hundreds of horses.
