Jill Starr, president of Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue in Lancaster, Calif., pats Arrow, who was saved from slaughter. She said she often has to deny requests for help from horse owners because of increased expenses and fewer donations. Illustrates HORSES (category a) by Ann M. Simmons (c) 2009, Los Angeles Times. Moved Thursday, March 5, 2009. (MUST CREDIT: Los Angeles Times photo by Anne Cusack.)

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Recession snags plan for wild horse sanctuary

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• March 8, 2009