Those Majestic Rescue Horses
provided by Pride Equine Rescue

Misconceptions are common when one hears the words “rescued horse.” The most common misconceptions are: rescued horses are unhealthy; they are unsound; they are flighty; they will never settle into a new home properly. The most common words that I hear are “rescued horses will never be normal again, there is a reason why they needed to be rescued.” All of which are untrue!

Rescued horses are generally in the age range of six months to 15 years old. We do get the older horses as well but our majority are young healthy vital horses. Our horses generally come to us in relatively good health, with the necessity of worming, hoof trimming, and teeth floating.

Many of our horses are very well rounded and trained, registered and beautiful. They are kind and loving, and very respectful. The type of horses anyone would be proud to call a part of their family, that love to spend time with their people.

The majority of our horses are only in need of rescue due to human issues, not their own. Divorce being the main culprit, and finanaces being the next. Horses do not have the ability to take care of themselves and need their people to provide them with feed and a safe haven.

The Horses that we are lucky enough to rescue are amazing! They adapt extremely well to new situations, because they now realize that humans are kind and will provide for their needs.

We do what we do because we love them; it matters to them and it matters to all of us and our wonderful volunteers!

Adopting a rescued horse is an experience like no other. Knowing that for the rest of their lives, you will have a partner who will be eternally grateful for all that you provide and will love you like no other.

Being a non-profit is not an easy business, we rely on kindness of public donations as well as business donations to keep helping these amazing creatures. We also rely heavily upon the loving hands of volunteers to make the horses lives better and to ready them for their new homes.

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If you would like to donate or volunteer your time, please call Krissy Matterson at 971-998-2271 or visit www.prideequinerescue.org.

Pride is located in Gaston, Oregon.