Volunteers Donate Hay, Blankets and Time to Rescued Horses - KXNet - Bismarck/Minot/Williston/Dickinson

Five days ago, around one hundred horses were found dead on a ranch north of New Salem.

Around 150 more are in the care of the Morton County Sheriff's Department.

But 25 were found in the most dire need of help.

Two of those horses have since died, and the ranch they were sent to, now has four more.

From all of the horse blankets to 27 hay bales, volunteers near and far have been helping the Triple H Horse Rescue cause.

"We've had stall muckers, people just coming to spend time with the horses, give them love and treats."says Alison Smith/Triple H Rescue Founder.

"Anything a horse can need, it has come through our doors and is greatly appreciated." says Sandy Kobs/Volunteer.

"The community from all over the state and country have given donations in one way or another." says Jane Marum/Volunteer.

They're attempting to save these horses in some of the worst health conditions caretakers have ever seen.

"Most all of the horses you can feel their ribs." says Glenn Belgarde/Volunteer.

"She is probably one of the worst ones, you can see her hip bones her ribs." says Sandy Kobs/Volunteer.

"We took four more on the property, one is injured, one is severely is a pony who is pregnant." says Smith.

"You can see this one has ringworm, most of them have ringworm around their eyes." says Glenn Belgarde/Volunteer.

But it's what is in their eyes that is showing a glimmer of hope.

"As bad as this one looks, there is life in her eyes." says Sandy Kobs.

"No amount of love, attention, vet care can save that horse, they cannot lose that will to live." says Smith.

"They do like to be touched and reassured that they're in a good place." says Jane Marum.

A safe haven full of supporters who just won't quit.

"It's just a labor of love, it's something you can't stay away from." says Jane Marum.

"You have to have a passion to do this work because it's extremely tiring, I have a full time job, it's sad at times, but it gives you a lot of happiness when you see people who can interact with these horses, these horses are bringing other people happiness." says Smith.

"Look at them, why wouldn't you do it, they're wonderful creatures, every horse deserves a chance." says Sandy Kobs/Volunteer.

Their most basic need is hay.

They have enough for about two and a half weeks right now.

If you'd like to help, visit the triple-h rescue facebook page or call Alison at 701-220-4449.