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Christine Ponte

Ranch Owner

My name is Christine and I own and operate Legacy Ranch, an equine rescue facility in Green Sea, SC. I am dedicated to undoing the damage done to these wonderful animals and giving them a second chance to be loved and cared for properly. I have many stories to tell about rescues that passed through my gates. Many success stories will warm your heart, and some of the failures will make your heartache. I am looking forward to being a contributor to this site, and through my articles, raise awareness about the neglect and cruelty that happens in the horse world.

Posts by Christine Ponte

Equestrian Advice & Guides · Horse Care

Big Ben - The Art of the Rescue

By Christine Ponte 17-09-2019

To all of you horse lovers out there that have ever taken in a rescue, I thank you. I have broken down the steps I take when a new horse arrives and have created a checklist that may be helpful. There are three aspects to diagnosing the issues you may be faced with.. Abuse can be physical, psychological and nutritional. Upon arrival at my ranch, each horse is placed in a quarantine paddock. A full body check is done to check for obvious injuries. Fresh water and good quality hay is giv...

Equestrian Advice & Guides · General Equestrian

The Calm Before The Storm In Carolina

By Christine Ponte 06-09-2019

It was a beautiful day here on the ranch and as I sit here at my desk this evening my mind is racing with a list of things to do before the hurricane begins to pummel the North and South Carolina coast. It seems that I go through this year after year and I have developed theories and practices that I put to use each time. My opinion and advice has not been asked for, but that never stops me from giving it, so here I go. First let me say that I am so lucky to have acres and acre...

Equestrian Advice & Guides · General Equestrian

Welcome to

By Christine Ponte 29-08-2019

Welcome to "Legacy Ranch" and my first contribution to the Horseclicks blog. I have been an animal advocate since I was a child. My parents never new what I might bring home when I went out to play. Birds, rabbits, stray cats and dogs and occasionally something that would set their teeth on edge. If it was injured or hungry I brought it home. My Mother was a horsewoman before she married and held on to her love of horses all her life. The ranch is dedicated to her with a photo ...