Our original mission was to save horses in imminent danger of death by slaughter, neglect or abuse. 

We could be found on any given Monday morning at the horse auction outbidding kill buyers ( meat men) to save horses from slaughter and offer them refuge in the storm with full rehabilitation. This costly and lengthy process includes nutritious food, medical care, quarantine, training through trust, and in some cases providing a pain-free humane end of life.

 Over the years we've come to recognize the urgency in getting to these horses BEFORE they end up at the very terrifying and disease ridden auction or become so depleted that they are now a ward of animal control and a owner who simply had no help to call on is now seen as a criminal. Many once decent horse people know that letting a beloved horse of less market value out of their hands often ends with the kill pen. Therefore they hang on far past what is best for the horse or themselves. Nobody wants to live with euthanizing a horse simply because they can no longer physically or financially care for it.

NOTE: The average euthanasia and removal is about $1000!  Unlike the small animal world, there is no drop off shelter for horses or places to be humanely euthanized for free. 

Often owners just have no choice but to send them to the auction or the scam dealers who will promise a "good home" but will go straight to the auction. 

Our journey of evolution increasingly centers on lending a helping hand to owners in their times of need—whether it be financial aid for emergency veterinary care, temporary assistance with feed or hay, facilitating rehoming, physically taking in a horse, or guiding an owner through the poignant end-of-life process.

Through this noble endeavor, we have unveiled the profound truth that individuals from a myriad of backgrounds and abilities find solace in the enchanting bond with a horse. These magnificent creatures, often deemed worthless, can bestow incredible value upon at-risk teens, seniors, veterans, and those grappling with PTSD and other mental health challenges, as well as the neurodiverse community.

The demand for our services resonates deeply within our Maryland community, not just to rescue horses in need but to nurture the emotional healing and comfort that these majestic beings offer to a fragmented society.

To meet the surging need for both horses and humans, we must expand our services, our reach, and the offerings we provide.

Goals:

• Rescue: increase intake capacity
• Sanctuary: offer safe haven to displaced horses
• First-Time Adopter’s Training Program (with board)
• Rehab Center: low cost/no cost rehabilitation center available to the public
• Internships (with housing): triple current capacity for equine industry, agriculture work, non-profit management, or veterinarian medicine students
• Equine Educational Center, Accessible and open to the public
• Full horsemanship program with riding and training