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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 5pm

Red Bell Run

Home to The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run, a Special Needs Equine Sanctuary and Grape Vineyard. We encour They come here in need.

The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run is home to special needs equines, those with medical or behavioral issues that make them unadoptable. Many times our residents are able to have a good quality of life with managed care; care that other organizations may not be able to provide due to staffing or financial restrictions. We strive to give each horse, mule, or donkey we care for the things that they lacke

d before coming to Red Bell Run. We do a lot of things here but at the Sanctuary, the most important thing we do is simply love them. We fulfill as many of those needs as we can. OUR MISSION:
To rescue abused, neglected or at risk equines and other animals, offering rehabilitation and permanent placement including lifelong sanctuary. Foster the animal-human bond through empathy building, community assistance, educational and therapeutic programs.

02/17/2025

UPDATE : 2.16.25

Great day serving animals and people! Brandy Ravert, Seth Ravert; Dr. Luci, and Tina Walker as well as the Red Bell Run staff helped get people loaded with feed and hay all afternoon. We are so blessed to have their dedication and generosity.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels Equestrian Aid Foundation Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue Humane World for Animals State Affairs (The Humane Society of the United States,) 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC Fenway NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team, Brandy Ravert, Seth Ravert, Teresa Russo and her wonderful friends, A Home For Cavallo Hoof Boots, Sandy Larson, the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it!

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: This week Open Thursday and Friday 12-6, and Saturday 9-12. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/15/2025

UPDATE : 2.15.25

Rainy day 🌧🌧🌧 but taking orders for folks needing hay and feed this weekend! 🐎🫏 We have plenty and the weather is supposed to be decent Sunday afternoon. We're open 1-4.

Thank you to Tina Walker, Brandy Ravert and Seth, and Maggie Keegan Monty for brightening an otherwise gloomy day and getting a LOT of hay bank paperwork done! We can't thank you enough!

If you're needing hay or feed call the office at 828-863-2017, or send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels Equestrian Aid Foundation Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue Humane World for Animals State Affairs (The Humane Society of the United States,) 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses , NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team Brandy Ravert, Teresa Russo and her wonderful friends, A Home For Every Horse Absorbine WeatherBeeta North America Cavallo Hoof Boots the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it!

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: Open Thursday and Friday 12-6, and Saturday closed this week. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/14/2025

UPDATE : 2.14.25

Busy day! Brandy Ravert and Seth arrived, and promptly took a HUGE load of hay to the Spruce Pine Roan Mountain Drafts hay bank to replenish it, so people could get their supplies before this next round of cold and wet weather hits! Maria Hogge took a load of feed to them also, and Stephanie Rideout NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team NC ART - showed up with plenty of Allstock which she also shuttled to Spruce Pine, plus took care of a delivery for some hungry goats on the way! We are SO thankful for these HEROES who come week after week to help. Foothills Humane Society needed dog and cat food, so thanks to Teresa Russo and friends we had plenty to share! Lots of happy animals tonight!

📣📣📣📣 The not so great news is the weather report. Please be aware that we cannot load hay if it's raining, and unfortunately that is the forecast for tomorrow. Please CALL or text me (Mary) before you come at 863-956-7571. We will be open on Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4.

If you're needing hay this weekend, send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels Equestrian Aid Foundation Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue Humane World for Animals State Affairs (The Humane Society of the United States,) 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team Brandy Ravert, Seth Ravert, Teresa Russo and her wonderful friends, A Home For Every Horse Absorbine WeatherBeeta North America Cavallo Hoof Boots Sandy Larson, the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it!

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: This week Open Thursday and Friday 12-6, and Saturday CLOSED. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/13/2025

UPDATE : 2.12.25

Rainy day 🌧🌧🌧 but taking orders for folks needing hay and feed this weekend! 🐎🫏 We have plenty and the weather is supposed to break so let us know what you need. Looking forward to Brandy Ravert arriving Friday! We have a couple of deliveries (one in Swannanoa if anyone can make a pick up at the local feed store there and deliver 20 bales of hay about 20 minutes down the road ) so let us know if you can make a run.

If you're needing hay or feed call the office at 828-863-2017, or send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels Equestrian Aid Foundation Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue, The Humane Society of the United States, 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses , NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team, Brandy Ravert, Teresa Russo and her wonderful friends, A Home For Every Horse Absorbine Cavallo Hoof Boots ,the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it!

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: Open Thursday and Friday 12-6, and Saturday closed this week. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/11/2025

UPDATE : 2.11.25

Guess what?! Another big delivery of cat and dog food delivered today!
🐕🐕🐕 We're so grateful to Teresa Russo and friends for sending it!
😇❤️😇
We're happy to say that our friends at the Spruce Pine hay bank are feeling much better and will be open Thursday and Friday! 😇🐎🫏

If you're needing hay or feed call the office at 828-863-2017, or send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels Equestrian Aid Foundation Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue Humane World for Animals State Affairs (The Humane Society of the United States,) 4Hooves Large Animal Services, Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team Brandy Ravert Teresa Russo and her wonderful friends, A Home For Every Horse Absorbine WeatherBeeta North America Cavallo Hoof Boots, Sandy Larson, the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it!

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: This week Open Thursday and Friday 12-6, and Saturday closed. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/11/2025

We will once again be hosting Special Olympics Polk County for their Polar Plunge fundraiser on Friday, February 28th here at the Sanctuary! This event is open to the public and we encourage you to sign up and go "freezin' for a reason"!

When you raise $50, you will receive the 2025 Polar Plunge T-shirt and be able to plunge! But why stop there? Every dollar you raise helps support Special Olympics athletes across Polk County, NC.

We will kick off with walking and hayride tours of our upper farm at 10am followed by the opening ceremony at 11:50. Plunging starts at noon!

Register now: https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/2025PolkPlunge

02/11/2025

UPDATE : 2.10.25

Guess what?! Even more dog food delivered today! 🐕🐕🐕
We're so grateful to Teresa Russo and friends for sending it! 😇❤️😇 Plus a lovely load of hay came in from our Florida angel! 😇🐎🫏

If you're needing hay or feed call the office at 828-863-2017, or send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels Equestrian Aid Foundation Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue, The Humane Society of the United States, 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses , NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team, Brandy Ravert, Teresa Russo and her wonderful friends, A Home For Every Horse Absorbine Cavallo Hoof Boots ,the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it!

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: Open Thursday and Friday 12-4, and Saturday 9-12. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/09/2025

UPDATE : 2.9.25

Guess what?! More dog food delivered today! There are going to be some very happy puppies! 🐕🐕🐕We're so grateful to Teresa Russo and friends for sending it! 😇❤️😇 More hay coming in tomorrow! 🐎🫏

Thanks so much Tina, Dr. Luci, & Patti Oates Lovelace for helping out today!

If you're needing hay or feed call the office at 828-863-2017, or send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels Equestrian Aid Foundation Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue, The Humane Society of the United States, 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses , NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team, Brandy Ravert, Teresa Russo and her wonderful friends, A Home For Every Horse Absorbine Cavallo Hoof Boots ,the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it!

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: Open Thursday and Friday 12-4, and Saturday 9-12. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/08/2025

UPDATE 2.08.25

Another awesome day at the hay bank! Super volunteers Maggie Keegan Monty , Dr. Luci and Tina cleaned, loaded and kept things going! Martha Lott dropped off very nice blankets and rain sheets, and the amazing Teresa Russo and her friends filled the porch with dog and cat food! 🐈‍⬛️🐕 Jeremy Bailey and Bob came all the way from West Virginia and Ohio to run a huge load of hay and feed to our Spruce Pine location Run by Roan Mountain Drafts, and then made even more runs once they got there! We're so grateful to all of you! 😇❤️😇

If you're needing hay or feed call the office at 828-863-2017, or send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels, Equestrian Aid Foundation, Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue, The Humane Society of the United States, 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses, NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team, Teresa Russo, Brandy Ravert, the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it!

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: CLOSED this weekend except by appointment due to illness. Next week open Thursday and Friday 12-4, and Saturday 9-12. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/07/2025

UPDATE 2.07.25 🙏😇🙏
More awesome donations! Thank you to Absorbine and Special Thanks to A Home For Every Horse through the Equine Network Foundation for arranging a whole pallet of wonderful and much-needed Absorbine products for equines here in North Carolina! Our wonderful Brandy Ravert is collecting supplies for another trip next week, and Teresa Russo and her network are sending down lots of dog and cat food!

We love 'feeding the flock,' - from horses to chickens- and we are so very grateful to our donors and supporters who are providing for all the animals needing help!

If you're needing hay or feed call the office at 828-863-2017, or send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels, Equestrian Aid Foundation, Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue, The Humane Society of the United States, 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses, NC ART - North Carolina Animal Response Team, Teresa Russo, Brandy Ravert, the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it!

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: CLOSED this weekend except by appointment due to illness. Next week open Thursday and Friday 12-4, and Saturday 9-12. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/07/2025

UPDATE 2.06.25

More donations from our wonderful donors out the door and going up the mountain thanks to Starlyn Thompson and her volunteers! Lots of nice hay, plenty of horse feed and supplies available here in Columbus!

If you're needing hay or feed call the office at 828-863-2017, or send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels, Equestrian Aid Foundation, Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue, The Humane Society of the United States, 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses , Teresa Russo, Brandy Ravert, Back Country Horsemen of the Croatan WeatherBeeta North America A Home For Every Horse, the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it! We do not have cattle feed or hay.

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: Unfortunately, the Spruce Pine location is closed this week due to illness. Next week, they'll be open Thursday and Friday 12-4, and Saturday 9-12. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

02/06/2025

An incredibly valuable reminder when it comes to bandaging your horse’s legs, courtesy of the horse doctors at Mid-Rivers Equine Centre.

“Even the slightest wrinkle, fold, or lump in the bandage can cause discomfort for your equine companion. Imagine wearing socks and shoes and the sock has a crease in it. It will be incredibly uncomfortable to walk on.

Improperly applied bandages can not only cause discomfort but also lead to skin irritation and even injury. Be aware of the entire bandage's placement and the padding beneath, ensuring zero wrinkles or bumps. Your horse's leg injury needs the utmost wrapping care and taking the time to ensure a smooth and comfortable bandage application is vital.

APPLYING A BANDAGE
So how exactly can you achieve a flawlessly wrapped bandage? First, start by laying the padding smoothly over the area you intend to wrap. Make sure it's evenly distributed and covers the entirety of your horse's leg. Then, carefully wrap the bandage around the leg, applying gentle pressure as you go. Check frequently for lumps or folds, smoothing them out as you continue wrapping.

Another tip to remember is to avoid wrapping too tightly, which can impede circulation and cause discomfort for your horse. Instead, aim for a snug but comfortable fit, ensuring the bandage won't slip or shift during exercise. Once you've finished wrapping, visually inspect the bandage for any irregularities before securing it in place.”

Our final piece of advice: If you have any questions or concerns about bandaging your horse’s leg, be sure to talk to your veterinarian!

02/05/2025

UPDATE 2.05.25
We've been blessed with everything from feed and blankets to beef stew! Thank you so much for your generosity! Mr. Turtle, the pony you all have helped support, is doing well and his dad Michael Blackwell came by today to get some Senior feed for him. We couldn't do this without those of you who have been donating to the Hay Bank!

If you're needing hay or feed call the office at 828-863-2017, or send an email to [email protected] letting us know your contact info, how many/ type of animals you have, what you'd like to pick up and when you'd like to come. It helps if we can get the paperwork done early.

We truly appreciate the support of our donors, volunteers and staff. Without them, we couldn't do this. Fleet of Angels Equestrian Aid Foundation, Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue, The Humane Society of the United States, 4Hooves Large Animal Services, Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses Teresa Russo, Brandy Ravert, the Roberts family and so many more individuals and groups have worked so hard to help Western North Carolina. We cannot tell you how thankful we are. ❤️❤️❤️🫏🐎🐓🐈🐏🐐🐈‍⬛️❤️❤️❤️

At the Columbus location, we have: orchard grass hay, fescue, alfalfa pellets, Senior feed and regular pellets, shavings, all kinds of supplies and much more. Call and tell us what you need and we'll see if we have it! We do not have cattle feed or hay.

🙏 Wish list 🙏
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE HAY BANKS AT SPRUCE PINE & RED BELL RUN⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat food-wet/dry⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dog food- ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cattle feed
Water troughs-all sizes⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goat feed⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sheep feed
Chicken scratch
Gently used or new waterproof horse blankets or rain sheets-all sizes
Horse Hay-Always!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shavings
Manure forks
Dewormer
To measure for a blanket put a tape at the center of your horse or donkey's chest, go around the shoulder along the belly to the end of the buttock.

🌲Spruce Pine 🌲hours: Unfortunately, the Spruce Pine location is closed this week due to illness. Next week, they'll be open Thursday and Friday 12-4, and Saturday 9-12. For emergency hay or feed Contact: Jonathon @ 828-467-0714. Address:
12183 NC 226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Go around the back to the loading doors.

🔔Red Bell Run 🔔 hours: Saturday 9-12 & 1-4; Sunday 1-4. Call the office for appointments outside of these hours. 828-863-2017. Address: 319 Blackwood Road Columbus, NC 28772. Look for the silver horse trailer and turn left!
Email your contact info, number/type of animals, and needs to [email protected] so we can start paperwork before you come.

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November was a month of sacrifice, hard work and love as we helped our neighbors recover from Hurricane Helene. Every moment was worth it.

When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, Red Bell Run & Fleet of Angels stepped up to help. Redbellrun.org

Red Bell Run and Fleet of Angels Delivering for Equines in Need! #WNCStrong

Now presenting: The Red Bell Run "Forelock Fade". Minx's forelock will never compare to Normando's luscious locks, but we love her anyway!

Someone call Miss. Trunchbull, we've got some pigtail wearing pint-sized ponies on the loose! 😂

Thank you Mary Kay Hanamann in Wisconsin for sending us this Jolly Ball! Lou Lou Willette especially took an immediate liking to it! Donkeys are such curious animals with playful personalities. If you would like to shop our wish list and send us some items for our equines, you can do so through the Chewy link below. https://www.chewy.com/g/red-bell-run-foundation-inc_b96391907#wish-list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT Any item(s) purchased will be automatically shipped to the Sanctuary. You can even add items from our wish list to your existing Chewy order for your pets!

Who needs a back scratcher when you've got a fence? Our miniature donkey Nick was caught getting just the right spot this morning! Video by staff member Ash Rollins

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