Bergen County Horse Rescue at Mahrapo Farms

Bergen County Horse Rescue at Mahrapo Farms For any inquires please visit our website to contact us. www.bergencountyhorserescue.org
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Bergen County Horse Rescue's Mission is Caring for Horses Mind, Body & Soul, and our focus is rescuing and rehabilitating horses in need. Our beautiful 17-acre facility provides a safe and healthy environment for our rescues to live and interact in a herd community. We provide reconditioning and behavioral training for horses who are fit and healthy in order to place them in a forever home where t

hey can be loved and cared for. For horses that are no longer capable of working due to a disability or old age, our facility provides a tranquil and safe sanctuary. All horses not adopted out will always have a loving home at Bergen County Horse Rescue. Our vision is to generate awareness within our community about equine care as well as act as an environmentally conscious resource for educational tours for groups and organizations. Bergen County Horse Rescue has been recognized as an EQUUS Foundation 2020 and 2021 Guardian. The purpose of the Guardians program is to encourage equine organizations to be transparent and accountable to the public through the disclosure of their equine care and use practices and to reward equine organizations that are operating at the highest standards for horse care and use. The EQUUS Foundation is the only national animal welfare in the United States 100% dedicated to protecting America's horses and strengthening the bond between horses and people. At the core of our mission is safeguarding the comfort and dignity of America's horses throughout their lives and sharing their ability to empower, teach and heal with as many people as possible. Like BCHR, Equus is committed to ensuring that horses are safe, protected and treated with dignity.

On February 4, 2019 we said goodbye to our Golden Palomino, Goldy. When Goldy was in his late 30s, his longtime owner br...
02/04/2025

On February 4, 2019 we said goodbye to our Golden Palomino, Goldy. 

When Goldy was in his late 30s, his longtime owner brought him to a stable in Rockleigh, NJ. There he met a woman named Betty, and she took an interest in his welfare. Eventually, Goldy’s owner claimed that he could no longer support Goldy and gave him to Betty. After her horse, Dallas, had died, she arranged for Goldy to be transported to another facility. When a stall became available at BCHR, she asked if Erin would take Goldy and give him sanctuary. Erin agreed and, in old age, he became a beloved member of the rescue. 

His favorite treats were carrots and gingersnap cookies, and because of his old age and slow gait he was given free roam of the farm with his best pal Summer. Goldy had a very gentle, easy-going personality and was great with children, especially those with special needs.He also had a very close bond with Betty, who was also a BCHR volunteer. Everyone who met him fell in love with him! 
 
 At the age of 43, Goldy crossed the Rainbow Bridge on February 4, 2019. When his ashes were returned to the rescue, Erin, Betty, and a large group of volunteers held a memorial service.After the service they walked the farm and spread his ashes in his favorite places.  A portion of his ashes is also buried under his stone in the memorial garden. When you visit the farm, there is a picture of him in the Gift Shop.

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Have a ❤ for Horses - Valentine’s Day Facebook Fundraiser 2025Remember your favorite BCHR horse with a Valentine’s Day d...
02/03/2025

Have a ❤ for Horses - Valentine’s Day Facebook Fundraiser 2025

Remember your favorite BCHR horse with a Valentine’s Day donation of $10. Each donation will buy one bale of hay for one horse. If you have a favorite horse pair, then $20 will buy two bales of hay.

In winter horses rely on hay for the fiber necessary to maintain their body heat. Our horses must eat at least 2-3% of their body weight in hay each day. For the average 1000 lb. horse that means 15-20 lbs. of hay daily.

For each donation, your name and the name of your favorite horse(s) will appear on a red heart posted on the stall or turnout.

When you donate be sure to also include the name of your chosen horse(s). You also have the option of visiting the rescue on Saturday, February 15, from Noon to 2 p.m. to post the heart yourself. If you would like to do this, please send us a
private message.

We will be running this fundraiser now through February 16th.

Thank you for helping us care for our horses mind, body, and soul!

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We are so appreciative of our Amazon Wish List donors! Thank you for helping us care for our horses! We could not do thi...
01/29/2025

We are so appreciative of our Amazon Wish List donors! Thank you for helping us care for our horses! We could not do this without you!

Ft. Murphy and Panda!

To learn more about our nonprofit organization and to see our Wish List, visit our website! bergencountyhorserescue.org/donate

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Best friends alert! ‼️In August of 2020 we were introduced to our newest resident Picasso; a 15 hand Quarter Horse who w...
01/17/2025

Best friends alert! ‼️

In August of 2020 we were introduced to our newest resident Picasso; a 15 hand Quarter Horse who was around 20 years old at the time. Picasso came to us through Tyco Professional Animal Control. They reached out to us and we were eager to do what we could to help. We worked closed with Carol and the whole team to get Picasso out of a dire situation. Shortly after his arrival at the farm, he quickly became friends with the other horses.

Fast forward to October 2021, a feisty 15-year-old chocolate palomino pony arrived at the rescue named Tucker. His family wanted to make sure he was given the best care possible. He made fast friends with Picasso and they have been inseparable ever since. 

When they are separated it is only ever  for a short time, as both shout for each other across the farm. (On Monday, while Tucker was away briefly for some grooming, Picasso eagerly awaited for his return)

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We are incredibly devastated about the fires in Los Angeles. Despite being 3,000 miles away, we want to not only speak o...
01/12/2025

We are incredibly devastated about the fires in Los Angeles. Despite being 3,000 miles away, we want to not only speak out, but also share some resources specifically focused on the safety and care of horses that have been affected.

- Fleet of Angels - a nonprofit whose mission is to help horse owners and small rescues who need emergency funds for emergencies such as wildfires.

- The Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund - Provides emergency grants to cover essential costs.

- American Humane Society - Has created an Emergency Relief Fund for Animals to provide food, water, and basic essentials for animals that need immediate assistance from the fires.

- Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control - Since the fires, they have been coordinating evacuation shelters for large and small animals. Their efforts are focused on more in person help and they are currently seeking experienced volunteers to assist with the mucking for over 200 horses.

- USEF Disaster Relief Fund - Working with agencies and organizations to help equine populations. This relief fund is managed by the U.S. Equestrian Association

Links:

1. Fleet of Angels - fleetofangels.org/
2. The Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund - equestrianaidfoundation.org/
3. American Humane Society - https://americanhumane.donorsupport.co/page/ca-wildfires?utm_medium=blog
4. Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control - animalcare.lacounty.gov/donate/
5. USEF Disaster Relief Fund - usef.org/donate

We are so appreciative of our Amazon Wishlist donors! Thank you for helping us care for our horses! We could not do this...
01/09/2025

We are so appreciative of our Amazon Wishlist donors! Thank you for helping us care for our horses! We could not do this without you!

Peep Patches on slide 1 looking for treats!

To learn more about our nonprofit organization and how you can get involved, visit our website. bergencountyhorserescue.org

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A waxing crescent over the farm after feeding time!🌙::
01/03/2025

A waxing crescent over the farm after feeding time!🌙

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From all of us at Bergen County Horse Rescue, we wish you a healthy and Happy New Year! We are so grateful for all of th...
12/31/2024

From all of us at Bergen County Horse Rescue, we wish you a healthy and Happy New Year!

We are so grateful for all of the support we received in 2024 and we are looking forward to 2025!

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From all of us at Bergen County Horse Rescue, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see what 2025 brings! ...
12/25/2024

From all of us at Bergen County Horse Rescue, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see what 2025 brings! ✨

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On Dec 20, 2023, baby goats Holly and Noelle came to the Rescue. Dec 20, 2024 - On their one year anniversary, the girls...
12/21/2024

On Dec 20, 2023, baby goats Holly and Noelle came to the Rescue.

Dec 20, 2024 - On their one year anniversary, the girls celebrate with their favorite treats and their barn-mate Lily!

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We are so appreciative of our donors! Thank you for helping us care for our horses! We could not do this without you! Li...
12/20/2024

We are so appreciative of our donors! Thank you for helping us care for our horses! We could not do this without you!

Link in bio to visit our website and learn more!

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Winter fun fact! ❄️Do horses grow winter coats? If so, how? While hair growth helps in the colder months, horses’ hair g...
12/17/2024

Winter fun fact! ❄️

Do horses grow winter coats? If so, how?

While hair growth helps in the colder months, horses’ hair growth is influenced by the changing levels of daylight. It’s getting colder, and the days are shorter, and so as the sunlight diminishes little by little, horses coats begin to thicken until the full winter coat is in. 

There are other factors as well: 

• Environment - If a horse lives in warmer climates, warmer temperatures typically halt or slow down hair growth. 

• Exposure to Light - While horse hair growth is primarily based on the changes in daylight, it also depends on the areas of exposure. 

Most of our horses enjoy the winter months but some need a little extra warmth with a blanket or a coat. Whatever our horses need, we do our best to accommodate those needs. 

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Thank you so much to everyone who was able to visit with Santa and our Horses this past Saturday! And thank you to every...
12/10/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who was able to visit with Santa and our Horses this past Saturday! And thank you to everyone who purchased one of our handmade wreaths.

All proceeds go directly toward feeding and caring for our horses. Thank you all so much for your support!

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Love and Calm = Positive Results Horses are highly attuned to changes in their environment, more specifically horses can...
12/05/2024

Love and Calm = Positive Results

Horses are highly attuned to changes in their environment, more specifically horses can feel what you’re feeling.

Longtime volunteer John Salerno shares the importance of being aware of your emotions when you’re around horses:

“In some cases, horses become the punching bag for a trainer with emotional issues. You see trainers going through a rough time in their personal lives, and they’re taking that to the horse. Therefore the horse ends up on the receiving end of a lot of emotional baggage from unstable humans. You think you’ve got a crazy horse? Just keep in mind that your horse is your mirror.”

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We wanted to take a moment to thank one of our volunteers, Gary Welles. Gary took this project on to raise money for the...
12/04/2024

We wanted to take a moment to thank one of our volunteers, Gary Welles. Gary took this project on to raise money for the rescue. He built the wood shed seen here, split, and bundled all the wood. Thank you so much, Gary!

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Happening Now/Upcoming ✨♦️Have you ordered your wreath yet? Make your Holiday one of a kind with our made to order wreat...
12/04/2024

Happening Now/Upcoming ✨

♦️Have you ordered your wreath yet? Make your Holiday one of a kind with our made to order wreaths; handmade by our volunteers. We’re closing online ordering tomorrow for preorders, so place your order today! Wreaths will be available for purchase during our Santa event this Saturday.

♦️Saturday 12/7 - Santa will be at the farm!!! We hope you’ll choose the Rescue for your holiday card. 🎅

Visit our website to learn more!

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It’s  ! There are so many different ways you can help our horses! All proceeds go directly toward caring for our horses....
12/03/2024

It’s ! There are so many different ways you can help our horses! All proceeds go directly toward caring for our horses.

To learn more, please visit our website: bergencountyhorserescue.org.

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♦️Saturday 12/7 - Santa will be at the farm!!! From 1-4pm he’ll be saying hi to our horses, checking his list twice, and...
11/29/2024

♦️Saturday 12/7 - Santa will be at the farm!!! From 1-4pm he’ll be saying hi to our horses, checking his list twice, and taking pictures. We hope you’ll choose the Rescue for your holiday card. 🎅

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