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Our mission is to teach horsemanship, not just riding;
by striving for excellence in the care and training of the horse, and practicing safety in the proper handling and riding
techniques of the horse. All of this should be done in a way that the horse understands what we are asking of him.
This is accomplished by using the tried and true EQUI-VENTURE standards of DEDICATION, SAFETY, DISCIPLINE, EDUCATION and DETERMINATION.
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A good man takes care of his horses and dogs, not only when they are young, but also
when they are old and past service" -Plutarch
"Here are these exquisite, immensely powerful creatures, who
willingly give us their labor in return for our stewardship. They have attended
us throughout history, bearing us across frontiers
and into battle, pulling our plows, thrilling us in sport, warming us with
their beauty. We owe them more than we can ever repay. To send these trusting
creatures to slaughter is beneath their dignity and ours." -Laura Hillenbrand, author of Seabiscuit
"In
this new century I think it is horrific and slightly strange to realise that horses,
traditionally man's friend,
are still being transported and slaughtered for
human consumption in the United States." - Sir Paul McCartney
"It’s
a lie. It’s not true. That is not euthanasia. When we take our
dogs to get them put down, we’re not taking them to slaughter houses.
It’s not euthanasia. It’s blood money."
~ Willie Nelson talking about Horse Slaughter
“All horses deserve, at least once in their lives, to
be loved by a little girl.”
- author
unknown.
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NOTE:
Some of the pictures and videos
that are linked from this page are
very violent and graphic.
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| HSUS Investigations of Horse Slaughter |
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| WARNING: This video is extremely graphic! |
WELCOME
to our Horse Rescue webpage! Our facility is licensed as an Animal Shelter with the Carroll County Humane Society.
We raise funds for our horse rescue efforts and facility through other programs that are held at our full service stable.
These programs include lessons, stable activities, shows, clinics and clubs to name a few. We also rely
on donations and fundraisers. Please take a few minutes to review our Facts About Horse Slaughter and Operating Equi-Venture Horse Rescue. We are currently adding links for our Success Stories and In Memory Of webpages are at the bottom of this page.
OUR EQUINE RESCUE
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our purpose
is to rescue, offer refuge, rehabilitate, retrain
and
rehome unwanted and at-risk equines;
while advocating public and owner compassion
and responsibility for horses through
awareness, education, outreach, and intervention.
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| A Horse's Prayer |
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| Bo Derek Highlights the Cruelty of Horse Slaughter |
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| What I Could Have Been if Given the Chance |
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WHAT WE BELIEVE: We
are against the killer auctions and slaughtering of horses and will promote anti-slaughter legislation as well as, the humane
treatment of horses (and all animals). Every horse deserves a chance and
to be treated with respect and dignity. We teach our students, staff and volunteers to see things
through the horse’s eyes. We do believe in, promote and practice natural horsemanship techniques.
These have been proven to be the best training methods (by far) for horses as this form of training is done by communicating
with the horse using a simulation of his language. The horse understands more quickly what we are asking and then does
so out of respect; not out of fear or pain. Education will reduce the number
of at-risk horses. By creating better horsemen and women; horses will be more understood, be better trained and
cared for. A healthy horse that is well mannered and trained is less likely to end up in the slaughterhouse. The
general public, (as well as some of the horse community), is not aware of the unwanted horse problem. We strive to create
awareness of what really happens to the unwanted horse and to prevent it from happening in the first place. The horse
does not have a voice of it's own. This is true for all animals and even a lot of human beings. It is up to
caring people to intervene in the abuse or neglect of any living thing. Sometimes though, neglect is not intentional.
Again, education is a key for the prevention of unintentional neglect. Sometimes if people
pull together, we can use resources to help families in need to keep their beloved pets (especially during these hard
economic times). Thus preventing broken hearts and horses from going to auctions as a last resort.
ABOUT OUR STAFF: Equi-Venture is family owned and operated. RuthAnn is the founder and president of the organization.
Her other immediate family members all play a vital role in it's operation. They DO NOT receive
salaries for their time and they DO NOT receive compensations for their purchases of feed, hay, bedding, farrier serives,
vet services, etc. It fact, they support a lot of the rescue operations with their own personal funds and have
done so for over 15 years! Equi-Venture
is also “staffed” by other family members along with committed and caring volunteers. Without
their support, we would not be able to help the large number of horses that we do. We are always in need
of responsible volunteers to help take care of the horses. We provide free training. Please
consider volunteering!
SERVICES WE PROVIDE: - We are licensed as an Equine Animal Shelter through the Humane
Society of Carroll County.
- During these difficult
economic times; we offer a place for horse owners to turn to for help without surrendering their horses. We will try to come
up with funding to provide feed & hay for those in need.
- Not all rescue horses are
abused or neglected. Sometimes owners just can’t afford their horses, or owners are relocated to
a place where they can’t take their friends. We offer a place for owners to surrender their pets.
If we do not have the available space, we network with the horse community and try to find a suitable home.
- We rehabilitate abused, neglected, ill or sick
horses.
- We have rehoming and adoption programs that allow
us to find new devoted and educated owners with permanent homes to place unwanted horses in.
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- We train older horses that
were never saddle broken and retrain horses for new careers. We do work on all breeds but, specialize in
the OTTB.
- We work with other rescues
to rehome and promote OTTBs (Off The Track Thoroughbreds). These wonderful animals are ex-racehorses that
are no longer used in the sport and are at a very high risk to end up in the slaughter house.
- We outreach to the public through our lessons,
horsemanship programs, courses, e-zines, clubs, stable activities, soical events and fundraisers.
DONATIONS: We have applied for our 501(c3) Non-Profit
status. This filing may take several months. Until we actually receive the certificate; donations are NOT tax deductible.
We will keep this webpage updated with the proceedings of this filing.
Be
sure to check out our Horse Rescue Basic Monthly Needs webpage for information about the areas of care that are in need of donations. Feed, hay, bedding, vaccinations,
farriery, dental needs, veterinary services, and needed horse equipment and supplies are just some of the items that
we need donations for. We ask everyone to please consider making donations in actual items or to help monetarily.
If you are not in the position to help out monetarily, then please consider volunteering. We need caring people like
you. Thank you!
SPONSORS: We
are always in need of caring individuals to sponsor our horses. If 10 people sponsored $20 a month; that
would feed one of the rescued animals. Any regular amount, no matter how small, adds up and can help.
VOLUNTEERS: We rely on our volunteers to help take care of the horses. Some duties include: feeding,
watering, stall mucking, grooming, exercising, socialization, fundraising, public relations, advertising, stable maintenance,
grounds keeping, and office help. And that is just some areas we need volunteers to help! As
you can see, if you love horses, there is a way for you to help save a forgotten equine at Equi-Venture Equestrian Centre
& Horse Rescue! Please take a minute
to call us. The horses need people to care and even though they can’t say it; the horses will appreciate
it!
WHAT ELSE YOU CAN DO TO HELP US
SAVE THE HORSES: If you don't have free money sitting around (and believe me,
not a lot people do with the bad economy) there are still many different ways to help. Perhaps you were not aware of
some of these ideas. Check out the list provided in the link below. Be creative! Every dollar helps.
And we truly do appreciate everyone's efforts!
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COME & VISIT: Bring
your family to one of our Open Stables. Make an appointment to take a tour. Join in our equestrian programs.
Come to one of our horse shows or play day and watch the rescue horses in their new careers. Consider volunteering.
We provide FREE training!
ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE This site
is loaded with factual information about the unwanted horse problem and horse slaughter. Please visit the site by clicking
on Stop the Slaughter. Check out all of the pages pretaining to the plight of our equine friends. Once you are
properly informed of the truth; you will learn what you can do to help. Stand up for what you believe is right!
While
you are there, check out the sad predictaments of the other animals as well.
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