Meadow Haven

I chose to dedicate my life to rescuing horses and Meadow Haven Horse Rescue reflects my love for the animals I save. I was a horse breeder and trainer for over 35 years, but when the opportunity arose to take over Meadow Haven Horse Rescue, I recognized my true passion was to save horses and I acted on it. Now we strive to find loving and forever homes for horses that come to us that are adoptable and provides safe haven and care for the ones who will spend the rest of their lives at Meadow Haven.   The rescue is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization and relies solely on donations to meet the needs of feeding and caring for over 140 horses.  

I feel strongly that the current high number of unwanted horses in the United States is due in part to indiscriminate breeding and people who buy horses without realizing how much time and resources are required to maintain a horse. I stopped my breeding program when I started the rescue to become a part of the solution to curb this epidemic.  Although faced with my own personal health challenge of being diagnosed with MS in 2000, I had refused to allow this slow me down in my mission of caring for and/or finding good homes for our charges.  

Since 2009, hundreds of horses and donkeys have entered the gates of Meadow Haven to be given sanctuary and the possibility of new homes through adoption.  Many of these horses come from law enforcement seizures and are the victims of neglect, abuse or abandonment.  Each horse is evaluated, brought back to good health and rehabilitated with the goal being to find their forever home.  Those deemed not adoptable will remain forever under Meadow Haven's loving care.  

There are  many stories that could be shared of horses that have come to Meadow Haven completely emaciated or having been horribly abused or neglected, only to be rehabilitated and given a second chance at life in loving, forever homes.  Accomplishing this is our passion and is what we is driven to do.  I also strive to educate people about horses and their needs and has often had school classes out to visit the rescue to show them  what all is truly involved with horse care.  Additionally, my long term goal is to incorporate this rehabilitation of these wonderful animals with therapy work to help physically and/or mentally challenged individuals. Will you please continue orjoin me in making this a true success story.