Big Oaks Rescue Farm

11/23/2025

I want to Thank my Brother, Mike for finding Hay that was donated we got 14 bales. He supports me, And he understands that I love these Animals. Thanks Mary

11/22/2025

Hello Everyone: Mary and I talked yesterday about the EHV-1 that is affecting horses in the Southwest. We will be monitoring this disease outbreak carefully. The health of the equine and other animals at our farm comes first.
Our prayers go out to the horses and their owners that have been affected by the outbreak.

11/22/2025

Horse owners take note:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1318465466749061&set=a.550888923506723

*** EQUINE DISEASE ALERT UPDATE ***

Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health is suspending the use of Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (EECVIs) to transport horses into South Carolina for at least 30 days following an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 Neurologic (EHM- Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy) reported by Texas veterinarians during the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals in Waco, Texas, held November 5–9.

According to reports, the WPRA event involved approximately 650 horses representing 30 states and four Canadian provinces. The event was followed by the Barrel Futurities of America (BFA) World Championships, held November 15–22 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The remainder of the BFA event was cancelled on November 18 after a case of EHV-1 was confirmed.

Equine events in South Carolina may continue as scheduled, based on their risk assessments, and that they review the Certificates of Veterinary Inspection to ensure accuracy.

11/19/2025

I want to thank everyone for the prayers for me and my family,We said see you later to my brother in law Yesterday, It has been so hard these last couple of days ,As you all know how hard it is to lose a family member. Thank you so much for thinking of us. Mary

11/14/2025

Please send hugs and prayers to Mary and her family. They have lost a family member suddenly.

11/09/2025

August is improving. You can see it in her coat and she is much happier. We have to move slowly with her. She was very emaciated. We are so happy that she is making a comeback and it looks like her survival rate is good if she continues to flourish under Mary’s watchful care. Please send some good thoughts for August who was saved by animal control. We appreciate their hard work and concern for horses here in SC.

11/06/2025

I want to wish my Son , Christopher Matthews , A Happy Birthday today , I hope is a good day for you.

11/04/2025

Happy Birthday to Mary Moss. So grateful for all you do every day for all the rescues. I have donated to Big Oaks Rescue Farm in your honor.
We love you, Penny
If anyone else would like to donate to feed and care for the animals, you can do ate on any page of our web page; www.bigoaksrescuefarm.org

10/28/2025

So proud of Mary for continuing Big Oaks Rescue Farm. This is no easy task. She adopted out a lot of animals and still has over 100. She continues to rescue horses and other farm animals in need. We have also lost Jane and Martha seen in this video. We miss Joe every day. We know they all are watching over Mary and the rescues. The WYFF video below is from 9 years ago. It stirs some emotions within us because we miss our wonderful friends.
Love you all, Penny

After saving hundreds of animals for the past decade, Joe Mann's passing means big changes for Big Oaks Rescue Farm.