Phil Richards was roped into horses 30+ years ago when he got married. His first mistake was marrying a Crazy Horse Woman. His second was going with her on rescues. Even though he tries to keep up his hard core image, he just can’t stand by and see animals being neglected or abused. Phil is the person that goes out in the middle of the night on some pretext when he is really going to check on an animal’s condition. He is the one that will be pulling out all types of tools and gadgets to create something that will help a horse stand or move easier. He is the “go to” guy!
TRIPLE R EQUINE RANCH INC.
Rescue, Rehab, Retirement
Rescue, Rehab, Retirement
The TRIPLE R EQUINE RANCH INC was created by Phil and Deb Richards in 
memory of Casper…
a ghost of a horse!
Casper passed on to beautiful pastures and clear brooks beside the Rainbow Bridge. He will surely be waiting to accompany the herd of rescues.
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memory of Casper… a ghost of a horse! 
Captain is the official rescue poster model. He could only be described as skeletal when he arrived at the Ranch. Even thougth he had been virtually starved by humans he had the kindest, sweetest personality one could imagine. His age was hard to guess. He had the build and fuzzy hair a baby but a head and tail of at least a yearling. We weren't sure if his testicles had not dropped due to age or malnutrition or he had already been gelded. After several months he started filling out, losing the nasty fuzzy hair, finally had testicles. Captain's guessed age at the time of seizure was a late yearling. Because of his friendly attitude and natural curiosity he became the rescue ambassodor and was adopted by the farm to promote animal care.
Our family has been taking in needy or no longer needed horses for many years.
Most of these were referrals from friends and friends of friends. Some were auction purchases to save from the "killer pen". Some were Thoroughbreds or standardbreds that were retired or flunked racing for various reasons. 2008 was the first year we worked with the local Animal Control officers.Captain was in the very first group of "seized" animals we dealt with at the Ranch. He is the guy that prompted the slogan, "I Am Worth Saving!"
When the horses were transferred, and a plea for help went out to local horsemen, we found ourselves in a debate on the pros and cons of rescuing these animals. We fielded many questions at that time, such as, "Are they worth saving?" or "What will their value be after the process?" Captain is now of age to further his education. He has been handled since his arrival but it is time for bigger and better things. Captain is learning to drive, do showmanship, has been on the radio, and in parades.
He trusts his people to the extent that he will go ANYWHERE his people go. Proof of this can be seen in the picture of Captain inside the WTRE studio, literally "On the Air." .By examining the before and after pictures we hope you agree that they truly are worth saving.
No animal deserves cruelty, abuse, or starvation. While not all animals can be saved, with your help we will do the best we can for those that come to Triple R!
THE CONTINUING SAGA of Captain...a work in progress AND YES, HE WAS SOOOOO WORTH SAVING!!
AUGUST 2010 Showing everyone how pretty he is and...learning to be a driving pony.
Deb Richards is the founder of Triple “R” Equine Ranch. She is a kind hearted woman who believes that every animal deserves a chance to find their special niche in life...Just because they are bred to do one thing and can’t, doesn’t mean they can’t be good at something else. She can often be heard doting on her rescues and explaining to any one who will listen (and some that would prefer not to) the benefits of adopting a rescue animal. With her years of experience with a wide variety of horse disciplines, Deb will be more than willing to help you find a rescue that may suit your needs and your personality. She is obsessive about her equine friends and acquaintances. She is truly a “Crazy Horse Woman”...
