H.O.P.E. Acres Rescue

12/16/2024

🐴✨ 'Giving is a way of receiving.'

We are so excited to drop another short doc, this one featuring our volunteers Carl Skal and his daughter Ava. It's not just about the horses—it’s about the joy, healing, and connection that comes from giving back. We're so thankful for the work Carl, Ava, and all our volunteers do.

It's because of them we're able to continue rescueing and rehabilitating horses. 💛 If you're interested in volunteering with us or donating, please send us a message. Every little bit helps, and as this story shows, even one person can make true and lasting impact.

12/10/2024

Do you remember Fabio? He came to us as part of a large seizure out of Kershaw County. A gorgeous Mustang, he was adopted by his forever partner Jacquelyn and now lives the PERFECT life in Colorado!! There is nothing that Fabio won’t try, and he and Jacquelyn have many more years of fun times ahead of them!!

12/05/2024

Tuesday was a busy day at the rescue, as Dr. Kay and Taylor from Charleston Equine Clinic came to check out some of our horses and donkeys. Vaccinations, blood draws (for Coggins), Xrays, teeth floating, and microchipping were some of the tasks accomplished. It was a cold and blustery day, but it is part of our mission. All horses and donkeys receive appropriate medical care upon intake.

12/03/2024

This , you can give neglected horses and donkeys a way to get the care they need.

Whether it's bringing a new rescue to the farm, taking them to the vet clinic, or delivering them to their new forever home, we have to be able to transport them where they need to go.

We have been so fortunate in our years of rescue to have the generosity and support of our community to help us provide reliable and safe transportation for all of the equines that find themselves in need. Our gifted trailer (pictured), has reached end of life. The frame is rusted beyond repair and the doors and dividers hang crooked and will no longer close. These deficiencies make the trailer unsafe for transport.

We hope that you will consider a gift to HOPE Acres Rescue today, on this GivingTuesday!

We are a volunteer operated, non-profit so rest assured that every dollar you donate will go directly toward the purchase of a safe, reliable and dependable mode of transport for horses and donkeys right here in South Carolina!

Together, we can make sure the equines of H.O.P.E. are never without a ride.

Make a gift of support to HOPE Acres Rescue here: https://hopeacresrescue.networkforgood.com/projects/241850-new-trailer

This , you can give neglected horses and donkeys a way to get the care they need. Whether it's bringing a new rescue to the farm, taking them to the vet clinic, or delivering them to their new forever home, the volunteers of H.O.P.E....

12/01/2024

Meet Journey! This mare is one of our recent intakes. She lived with Cayenne, who we recently introduced you to.

Journey needed quite a bit of grooming when she arrived and has been receiving just that from our volunteers! Many of the mats and tangles have been relieved since she first came to HOPE. She will receive her physical and vaccines this coming week and is on the schedule to have her hooves trimmed.

Journey is already making friends with several of the volunteers with her sweet and patient disposition. She has been a trooper standing for minutes on end to allow us to work through her mane and tail.

We are delighted to welcome Journey to our HOPE family and are equally as grateful for our communities love and support which allow us to be able to offer equines, like her, a safe place to begin their healing. ❤️🐴

11/28/2024

We would like to wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving, from all of us at HOPE Acres Rescue!

11/25/2024

We have several new intakes to introduce you to that came in over the last couple of weeks but today we feature this incredibly sweet mare. She is already on her way to her best days!

Cayenne has settled in at the rescue and has begun her nutritional rehabilitation. She is doing fabulous thus far and we are all very hopeful that she will blossom back into the beautiful physique that she once had.

She is on the schedule to be fully vetted and to get her first trim!

If you would like to help support Cayenne’s recovery journey, please visit this link https://hopeacresrescue.networkforgood.com/projects/137178-sponsor-a-horse
to make your gift!

Thank you to all involved in saving this precious soul. We truly appreciate your partnership and efforts. We are certain that Cayenne echoes our sentiments. ❤️🐴❤️💯

11/22/2024

Being in animal rescue is hard! 😞

I will apologize now if this post ends up being a lengthy one, but there are currently so many emotions running rampant in my heart that I felt like I needed to put these thoughts and feelings in black and white. Perhaps it’s my way of dealing with the anger, frustration , sadness, and pain that comes with the responsibility of rescue. Often times these feelings are dealt with internally and act as a fuel that reignites determination and then at other times the emotion becomes so overwhelming that it can make a person feel defeated.

This last week or so has been one for the books. Days filled with phone calls, assessment and care conversations, emergent medical calls and visits, transport coordination, agency support requests, pasture preparations and much anticipation for the new journeys that lie ahead with each case.

Having been in equine rescue for 15 years and seeing well over 100 cases come in, you can never really say, “I’ve seen it all”. Inevitably there are more “firsts” coming your way. No need to go into the details here. I truly believe these instances are just His way of reminding me that I’ve got this and that He’s got me!

Nevertheless, you can continually give each intake your all, utilizing the experience you have, rally the troops of experts and team of volunteers – with everyone putting their best foot forward and still lose the good fight. The key is to not give up.

This morning, my heart is sad, but I am also finding that underlying determination. This is a new day - filled with possibilities and promise. Here’s to everyone involved in rescue, from those on the front lines to those behind the scenes, keep fighting the good fight!

With love and respect for all,
Tracey
President
HOPE Acres Rescue

11/09/2024

Come visit with us at the Coastal Carolina Fair. We’d love to meet you!

11/08/2024

We are back at the fair! This is the last weekend, so make sure to come to the and check us out in the barn. Come see the horses, volunteers and the mini cows!

11/04/2024

***Special Follow Up!!***
On October 30, 2014, ten years and two farms ago, we received an intake we named Molly. She was a large teddy bear of a horse, and she quickly became a volunteer favorite. We didn’t know it at the time, but Molly was destined for a larger calling.

Molly, now known as Ru, is an equine therapist at Hope Reins, a ranch in NC that helps children recover from trauma.

In the words of Jennifer Shepard, Director of Operations at hopereinsnc, “Ru is such a gem, and has made a huge impact on so many kid's lives. She's the lead mare in her herd of four sweet girls.

Ru has something truly special - a kindness, a sweet connectedness. Many kids are drawn to her for her quiet strength and the way she gently puts things at ease. Being around her is easy and calming. It's truly her gift. We are so thankful that you rescued her and that she found her way to Hope Reins!”

We are so grateful for the folks at Hope Reins for recognizing Molly/Ru’s unique gifts and giving her the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many children. Although horses, like people, can experience trauma, they can also move past it and help others in the process…❤️

11/02/2024

We would love for you to come out and visit us on Daniel Island at the put on by the 🐴🫏❤️Our volunteers are ready to spread the word about our mission and answer any questions you may have about our rescue. We will be here until 2:00!!

11/01/2024

It’s that time of year again, come see us in the barn at the !! We even brought Simba, Pumbaa & Timone!

11/01/2024

It’s that time of year again, come see us in the barn at the !! We even brought Simba, Pumbaa & Timone!

11/01/2024

It’s that time of year again, come see us in the barn at the Coastal Carolina Fair!! We even brought Simba, Pumbaa & Timone!

10/30/2024

***Adoption!!!***
We Are SO excited to announce that Callie has finally found her FOREVER home!! Poor Callie has really been through some tough times. She came to us pregnant, with a very diseased eye, two rotten teeth, and little trust in people. After giving birth to a gorgeous buckskin filly, getting her eye removed, undergoing surgery to remove her infected teeth, (and follow-up surgeries due to complications,) she has FINALLY found her . She will be loved on and spoiled by a wonderful family and have a sweet gelding for a friend❤️ Happy Trails Sweet Callie!!!🥰 ❤️

10/29/2024

🔥🐴 There’s a New Way You Can Help Us Make a Lasting Impact for Rescued Horses! 🩷Want to be part of this life-changing mission?

👇💫 DM us or comment "NEW WAY" below ⬇️ and we’ll show you how your support can make a difference! 🐎✨

At Hope Acres Rescue, every horse we save becomes part of our family for life, and your donations are what make this possible. 🌟🏡
We’re ensuring each horse receives ongoing love, medical care 🏥, and support, even after they’re adopted.