Whispering Meadows Horse Farm

01/24/2025

A tuff week of frigid weather was certainly warmed up with the fantastic help of our wonderful volunteers today. The work of cleaning all the stalls was made so much easier with their hard work and warm smiles. Thank you so much Jen and Rondine. You always make our day ❤️❤️

01/22/2025

Safe Haven Rescue Inc., at Whispering Meadows, would like to thank all our volunteers who braved the cold today. Without your help we would still be cleaning stalls😂 Thank you, Roberta, Sarah, Juanita, Margo, and Marilyn. Great teamwork ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

01/20/2025

01/20/2025

01/12/2025

So happy to have another run in shed added today.

01/02/2025

As we reflect on 2024 at Safe Haven Rescue Inc. located at Whispering Meadows LLC, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support. Your generosity, compassion, and commitment have made all the difference in the lives of of the horses we care for, and we could not have accomplished what we did without you. Every donation, every volunteer hour, every act of kindness has helped us give our rescued souls a second chance to find safety, love, and forever homes. We have seen firsthand the transformation that takes place when a horse is given the care, love, and attention they deserve. We know that our mission to remove horses from the slaughter pipeline would not be possible without support ers like you. Whether you contributed financially, volunteered your time, or spread awareness of our mission, you have helped to ensure that we can continue to make a meaningful impact for horses in need. Looking ahead to the new year we are excited about all the possibilities that await. With your continued support we will be able to take even greater strides toward rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming these sentient beings who need us the most. Together we can provide these magnificent, souls a future free from the evils of the slaughter pipeline.. All of us at Safe Haven Rescue Inc. Extend our deepest gratitude. Your belief in our mission and our commitment to making a difference are what keep us driving forward each and every day. There are so many who need our help. We are truly blessed to have our as part of our community. Thank you for making this year so special

01/01/2025

12/27/2024

Whispering Meadows LLC , home of Safe Haven Rescue, Inc. would like to wish all a peaceful time of renewal and reflection.

12/25/2024

12/25/2024

As we enter the season of reflection I look back on our last rescue of “Christmas “ pulled from certain death 12/25/23. He was dumped in a kill pen scarred, afraid, not knowing why or what he did to deserve this. The look of despair in his eyes spoke volumes and so he came to be at Safe Haven Rescue Inc., located at Whispering Meadows horse farm, 2426 County Route 27, Hudson, NY , 12534. This past year Christmas was allowed to heal and just be a horse . He is learning that no one will ever hurt him again. Time and patience are bringing forth a new found softening in his eyes and once again a joy in the simple things life has to offer. To stand still in a pasture and feel the warmth of the sun , the soft breeze through your mane , and the nickers of your pasture mates as you regain a sense of peace and safety. Unfortunately there are so many others who like Christmas are searching for safety and love. Safe Haven Rescue Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 org .committed to removing equines from the slaughter pipeline, rehabilitate them, retrain them, and when ready , rehome them to their forever home. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with our goals as well as donations of any size to ensure we can provide all these souls need. Visitors are always welcome by appointment. Please help us help save another soul like “Christmas “.

12/03/2024

Dear friends , On this day of giving please don’t forget the rescued souls of Safe Haven Rescue Inc. a 501c3 nonprofit . We depend on your generous support in order to fulfill our mission of removing and rehoming horses from the slaughter pipeline. All proceeds received go to the direct care of these magical creatures. Thank you.

11/30/2024

"Will you still love me now my riding days are over?"

Your value in this world was never measured by how many races or ribbons you won.

Riding was a small part of your story and there are still so many chapters to be written....

The way you protect your herd with the alertness of a horse half your age.

For that I love you.

The way you nuzzle the silent tears that I hide from the rest of the world gently off my face...

For that I love you.

The way you embrace the smallest little human with such gentleness all whilst using your warm breath to touch their tiny soul.

For that I love you.

For the lives you have changed.

For the souls you have touched.

For the life lessons you have taught.

And for the sunsets you have made me notice.

For that I love you.

So will I still love you the same now your riding days are over?

No my beautiful boy I will not....

For I will love you even more.

And with that love I promise you....

Your belly will always be full...

Your ageing body will never go cold...

And your home will be for life.❤️

Jo Harmer

11/28/2024

“THE DREAM THAT MANY WILL NOT UNDERSTAND:
My horses are my personal dream.
One day when I am very old and when I can not walk anymore, it will be in my heart as a trophy of my memories.
I met people who taught me something and have the same spirit and I met others that I'm glad I forgot.
I got wet,
I felt cold,
And I felt warm;
I was afraid,
I fell,
And I stood up.
I even hurt myself, I have been broken,
But also, I laughed out loud inside.
I spoke a thousand times with myself.
I sang and shouted with joy like a madman,
And yes ... sometimes I cried.
I have seen wonderful places and lived unforgettable experiences.
I climbed on horses that made me feel brave and excited...and then there were ones that terrified me......
I stopped a thousand times to see a landscape.
I spoke with perfect strangers, and I forgot people I see every day.
I went out with my demons inside and returned home with a feeling of absolute peace in my heart.
I always thought how dangerous it is, knowing that the meaning of courage is to advance even feeling fear.
Every time I go out to my horses I think about how wonderful they are.
I stopped talking about it to those who do not understand, and I learned to communicate with other riders.
I have met some amazing people I now call friends because of my horses.
I spent money that I did not have, giving up many things, but all these things are not worth even one special moment with my horse.
They are not a means of transport or a piece of iron with wheels, they are the lost part of my soul and my spirit.
And when someone says to me: "You have to sell the horses and you have to be more sensible", ... I do not answer. I just swing my head and smile.
A horse..... only the person who loves them understands it.
May God bless my friends and all their horses...
And the adventure continues...”
Author unknown

📸Photography credits: Rockin’ Pj Photography
Elsabe Hausauer