She became an absolute expert and, essentially, an encyclopedia," said Ratliff “Prior to Kathy, most animal control officers didn’t know the front end from the back end of a horse."
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“Kathy did an unbelievable job of educating herself on horses, horse health, and how to run a non-profit organization. One of those experts was Carolyn “Nicky” Ratliff, who is a current member of Days End's Advisory Council. With help from local experts Schwartz-Howe enlisted the State to handle horse seizures as well as the legal aspect of abuse cases, so she could focus on keeping the animals safe and getting them rehabilitated for their next owners. So it became her calling, and Days End Farm Horse Rescue was born.īut it didn't come easy. NBC10 takes a look back at his legacy that has inspired meteorologists f. Schwartz-Howe soon realized Maryland was not equipped at the time with facilities that could treat horses like Toby, who faced long odds of survival.Īpproximately 70 percent of horse rescues fail within the first three years. After 27 years at NBC10, Glenn Hurricane Schwartz is hanging up the iconic bowtie. The couple got their first up close experience as to what the process is like to acquire a horse in need, and care for it through rehabilitation. It was back in 1989 when Schwartz-Howe and her then-husband ,Allan Schwartz, discovered Toby, a malnourished gelding. Kathy Schwartz-Howe, co-founder of Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Woodbine, died Monday at the age of 71, following a battle with Alzheimer's.Ĭoincidence led to Schwartz-Howe becoming a trailblazer in the world of equine rescue. Animal rescue and welfare advocates are mourning the loss of a pioneer.
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