*Update From Lori*

I thought I had seen it all, there were no more surprises and then I met this young fellow. In 50 years, I have never seen a more thin horse. I had convinced myself that possibly, this young guy had thrown a rider and found himself alone by his own actions but that is not the case. The vet and I have gone over this mystery all day long. Three shoes, not terribly old. Feet trimmed certainly within the last few months. Eye removal, professionally done and if not, by one heck of a good sewer. Wearing a rope halter, still clean. This horses without a doubt has been dumped in the bush. The vet and I decided that this guy was hemmed up in someones pen or field. He got to be in this condition in lock up somewhere. Probably a small pasture with no water or grass and through the cold we have had. This guy has gone without for months. As Jeremy said, he doesnt make a one on the scale. Theres not enough left. This guy would have done a lot better all on his own if he had been out in the bush. He would have had access to water, he would have had access to the grass that remains out there and if not a lot of that, bushes and such. Even the round bales that all the farmers leave out here in open fields. He would have been found a long time ago cause he loves people. He would have done a lot better all on his own. This is nothing but cruelty in its worst form. They left him helpless. His urine is completely brown and the vet said it is because his muscles have completely broken down. Not a single horse I have ever had suffered like that even though they easily made a one on the scale and had lost a lot of muscle. This guy doesnt have any left.

Funds are being raised for a sling for Sunkissed Acres so that horses arriving in this condition will have a better chance at survival. This sweet horse has been named Mr. America Beau Jingles by the Chronicle of the Horse Forum members who have been rooting for his survival. If you would like to send a donation you can click here, and we would love to have your words of support…please share them in the comments below for Mr. Jingles!

Found along the highway, this approximately 4 year old horse simply walked out of the bushes and onto the roadway.

One of the most emaciated horses to arrive here, Lori is fighting to help him stay on his feet…he wants so much to stay down.

He is missing an eye, but still has three shoes…

This dear horse has about 4 inches of winter coat, which hides some of the extent of his starvation. The tufts of hair sticking out are actually his hip bones.

This sweet horse is being evaluated and his immediate needs are being met. He has a long road to recovery and rehabilitation ahead of him and Sunkissed Acres could use your support as it provides care for him. Because of his dire condition, his prognosis may not be a good one, please keep him in your thoughts and give a jingle for him as he fights for his life. Donations for his care and support can be made online or through the mail. Click here please for more information