What's in a Word

I've been mulling over the word "rescue" for awhile. The majority of the horses at Borderlands aren't really "rescues" where it was a life or death situation. The majority of the horses at Borderlands come from good owners trying to do the right thing for their horse. There are only a few horses that are true "rescues" where they would have entered into the slaughter pipeline and been lost.

I haven't yet come up with a good word to best describe these other non-rescue horses so for the time being that's what they have been called and will probably continue to be called. I am pleased that people have reached out to do the best they can for their horses instead of dumping them at an auction. And I'm finding that even those that take their horses to an auction don't want to but have no other choice. Unfortunately many of these same people are unaware of the kill buyers and horse traders warming the seats.

I also realize that I am very opinionated on this blog so if I offend, I apologize. Everyone has options and opinions when it comes to their horses. I am pleased that those people I have worked with to bring horses in to Borderlands are concerned about their horses and want to make sure that their horses live out their lives safely.

So, here's a challenge to you. If you can come up with a better word than "rescue" send me a note. I welcome all ideas. For now, I am trying to teach myself to use "sanctuary". Still probably not politically correct but it's better than "rescue" for those horses that had loving owners wanting to find their horse a forever and safe home.