FearNot Stables

06/19/2024

JOIN US THIS SUMMER at KVHA Shows for our "Fun on Foot" series. The first one is THIS COMING SATURDAY (June 22)!

OPEN TO ANYONE -- The horse does NOT have to be a rescue horse. The entry fee for this class only is $10. It will be on the show bill as class 57 and it will start SATURDAY'S at 5:30p.m. before the evening session of the main show.

As part of our "Fun on Foot" program that invites people and horses of all skill levels to enjoy time showing "in-hand" -- we are sponsoring an "in-hand" trail obstacle class on Saturday nights on the weekends of regularly scheduled KVHA shows (see dates that this class will be offered on the flyer).

1st through 6th place ribbons will be offered at each show.

There will also be special HIGH POINT prizes offered by West Virginia Horse Network, Inc. at the end of the season.

We encourage adopters and fosters to come and participate but please realize this class is OPEN TO ANYONE!!

06/15/2024

Stewart loving the in hand trail obstacles. He should would love a forever home.

06/15/2024

Looking for an in hand trail obstacle horse. Here is your girl!

06/15/2024

CHARLIE (you may recall) was recently castrated. He will be ready for adoption soon. Please click on his ASPCA Right Horse adoption listing for all of the important information as well as more photos and an option to submit an Adoption Interest Survey: https://www.myrighthorse.org/available-horses/gelding-american-quarter-horse-from-elkview-charlie

06/14/2024

DONATION MATCH ALERT!!! Our friend and adopter Nicole Diley has once again issued a MATCH CHALLENGE!!

IF we can raise an additional $250 toward our West Virginia Day Donation Drive between NOW (Thursday 6/13) and JUNE 20th -- she will MATCH IT.

You can give through:

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:
Through the official fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/453693110728814/

or by mail to:

WVHN
PO Box 973
Elkview, WV 25071

You can also give through the donate tab!

Help us celebrate West Virginia Day by raising funds for rescued horses in the month of June!

06/07/2024

CELEBRATE WEST VIRGINIA'S BIRTHDAY by supporting our mission at West Virginia Horse Network, Inc.!

June 20, 2024 marks the Mountain State's 161st birthday. In honor of this we will be discounting ANY ADOPTION between now and June 20th by $161.

Additionally we have set a goal to raise $1,863 dollars this month to cover the sponsorships of several of our horses whose expenses are a little more than some of the others.

TWO WAYS TO GIVE:

*Donate $100 or more toward this and we will send you a WVHN t-shirt! Be sure to message us with your size and address.

*If you can't afford to give that much right now, we invite you to instead donate $20 (for June 20th). If you send us your name, along with your $20 donation we will enter your name in a drawing to win a WVHN T-Shirt (drawing to be held on WV Day).

You can donate via the donation tab on our page.
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:
or by mail to:
WVHN
PO Box 973
Elkview, WV 25071

Donations should be sent by June 20th at noon to count for a prize or chance at a prize.

We'd sure appreciate your help!

PLEASE SHARE!

06/03/2024

06/03/2024

GREAT NEWS.... West Virginia Horse Network, Inc. is now on Benevity. If you work for an employer who is part of this program please search for "West Virginia Horse Network" and support our charity.

Thanks to adopter Nicole D. for pushing us to do this so that her donations can be matched by her employer.

We've also set up a way for donation through this platform to go directly to our "STAI: Solutions to Avoid Intake" program that has been so successful in allowing us to keep horses in their homes without needing to come into our rescue. Through STAI we have been able to help and support nearly double the number of horses that we would be otherwise!

PLEASE SHARE!

05/30/2024

MEET CHARLIE...he became a gelding today. He came to us a few weeks ago. We didn't know he was a stud when we agreed to take him, so his castration today was a cost we hadn't necessarily planned for. It had to be done though, of course. By the time he got all his vaccinations, a Coggins pulled, a lot of sedation and also the castration....his bill alone was $745.

Becca, Obie, P***y all had their teeth floated and booster shots.

Stewart and Juni got their booster shots.

In total our bill today was $2,344.54.

That is a major ouch for our small rescue.

Our two most recent fundraisers (Hayghetti and the Fun Show/Clinic) weren't as profitable as we needed them to be.

Meanwhile there is a long list of horses waiting that need us. We won't take in any horse that we can't give 100% to. So that unfortunately means pumping the brakes for a bit. With some adoptions coming up, we will be below our normal "capacity"...but higher bills combined with lower donations means our "capacity" is going to have to be lower.

If you have room in your budget to donate...please consider donating toward this tremendous vet bill.

June 1st we will be paying out money for board on some of our horses that are in training. In total that'll be around $1,500.

Horse rescue is expensive. To keep saying yes, we need the consistent help of donors.

It is vital.

Please donate as much as you are able, if you are able.

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:
MAIL:
West Virginia Horse Network, Inc.
PO Box 973
Elkview, WV 25071

Or through the donate tab on our page.

If you work for a company that uses Benevity, we are on there.
If you shop at Kroger, you can support us through your Kroger purchases.

If you know potential donors, please suggest they give to West Virginia Horse Network so that we can sustain the great work that we do.

05/13/2024

Today at lunch the thoughts tumbling around in my head were of training a horse and all the differing opinions and conversations I 've been a part of or heard. Some include: Who's your favorite clinician? What method do you follow? I like so & so, they can really ride, I don't like ____ because they ruined my horse, duh duh dutta duh and the list goes on.... There are many training methods available to choose from out there today. There are lots of Clinicians to choose from and there are lots of good horseman both male and female that we've never heard of that are out there doing a great job. And yes, there are also ones out there causing more harm than good but, in the horse world word gets around about it.
At the end of the day I think the horse will let you know what works for them. I don't think a person should get tunnel vision about a particular "method" because at some point, there is always going to be a horse that it isn't going to work for.
When I approach a horse I haven't worked with I try to just get a feel for it...I like to see what its eye is saying to me, what its body is telling me,and what energy I feel from it. I want to look at it as an individual without hearing any bad history so I don't have any preconceived notions about it. I don't worry about a program or a method...I look at the horse and I go with my gut. That may sound crazy to some but, if I go with my gut, it usually works and I am able to communicate with the horse and start from where they're at. The horse will show me what they need and what works for them, I just listen.
Listening to them is the most important part.
I have studied various books and training methods and took in lots of clinics and I'm not saying those haven't been a benefit because they have but, at the end of the day, listening to the horse in front of me and going with my gut has served me well. It is always where I start.

05/12/2024

This clinic is a week from today. Don’t miss out on this amazing clinic!

JOIN US SUNDAY MAY 19 for an exciting opportunity to become a better rider! Donna Bishop is volunteering her time and talents to present a Riding with Awareness and Clarity Clinic with Donna Bishopc to benefit WVHN at Winfield Riding Club! Spots are limited! REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFKV9WC

The clinic starts at 10am and continues until 4pm.

From 10am to noon you'll be participating without your horse learning about biomechanics and balance. After a lunch break you'll be invited back to the arena in smaller groups WITH your horse to learn even more.

Donna Bishop is a Certified Riding Instructor residing in central Kentucky. She blends her knowledge of biomechanics of movement, balance and use of self to help riders communicate their intent to the horse with clarity. Donna has worked to bridge the gap between riders and their horses for over 20 years.

Tickets to participate are $100 per person. Pre-registration is required no later than May 15 . Participants must pay a non-refundable deposit of $50 to secure their spot at the time of registration. The remaining amount will be due the day of the clinic.

You can audit the clinic (watch without bringing your horse) for $20 per person. You can pay in advance or at the event. Children under 12 may watch for free.

West Virginia Horse Network, Inc. ADOPTERS or current active volunteers who have made arrangements to ride/participate with a current adoptable horse can bring the WVHN rescued horse and participate for HALF PRICE.

Stall reservations here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/23G8F6G

Payment can be made through PayPal using the email address [email protected] or by mail to West Virginia Horse Network, Inc. PO Box 973 Elkview, WV 25071 or by Venmo to

Checks should be made payable to West Virginia Horse Network and include in the memo that you are registering for the clinic.

**DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY DEPOSITS IS MAY 15, 2024**

PLEASE DIRECT ALL ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLINIC TO THE EVENT COORDINATOR Marie Gravely at [email protected] or you can email [email protected] and we will put you in touch with Marie.

Spots are limited! REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFKV9WC

We will also be having a FUN SHOW that same day at the same venue. The schedule for the clinic may allow you an opportunity to show as well.

05/11/2024

JOIN US SUNDAY MAY 19 for an exciting opportunity to become a better rider! Donna Bishop is volunteering her time and talents to present a Riding with Awareness and Clarity Clinic with Donna Bishopc to benefit WVHN at Winfield Riding Club! Spots are limited! REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFKV9WC

The clinic starts at 10am and continues until 4pm.

From 10am to noon you'll be participating without your horse learning about biomechanics and balance. After a lunch break you'll be invited back to the arena in smaller groups WITH your horse to learn even more.

Donna Bishop is a Certified Riding Instructor residing in central Kentucky. She blends her knowledge of biomechanics of movement, balance and use of self to help riders communicate their intent to the horse with clarity. Donna has worked to bridge the gap between riders and their horses for over 20 years.

Tickets to participate are $100 per person. Pre-registration is required no later than May 15 . Participants must pay a non-refundable deposit of $50 to secure their spot at the time of registration. The remaining amount will be due the day of the clinic.

You can audit the clinic (watch without bringing your horse) for $20 per person. You can pay in advance or at the event. Children under 12 may watch for free.

West Virginia Horse Network, Inc. ADOPTERS or current active volunteers who have made arrangements to ride/participate with a current adoptable horse can bring the WVHN rescued horse and participate for HALF PRICE.

Stall reservations here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/23G8F6G

Payment can be made through PayPal using the email address [email protected] or by mail to West Virginia Horse Network, Inc. PO Box 973 Elkview, WV 25071 or by Venmo to

Checks should be made payable to West Virginia Horse Network and include in the memo that you are registering for the clinic.

**DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY DEPOSITS IS MAY 15, 2024**

PLEASE DIRECT ALL ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLINIC TO THE EVENT COORDINATOR Marie Gravely at [email protected] or you can email [email protected] and we will put you in touch with Marie.

Spots are limited! REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFKV9WC

We will also be having a FUN SHOW that same day at the same venue. The schedule for the clinic may allow you an opportunity to show as well.

05/11/2024

SUNDAY FUN-DAY!! Please mark your calendars for an exciting day of fun with your horse, all to benefit West Virginia Horse Network, Inc.!! We will be at Winfield Riding Club SUNDAY May 19th for TWO great activities.

CLINIC: If you are hoping to improve your riding, we encourage you to sign up for the Riding with Awareness and Clarity Clinic with Donna Bishop with Donna Bishop which starts Sunday morning at 10am in the RED BARN. Register for the CLINIC here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFKV9WC

FUN SHOW -- STARTS AT NOON IN THE MAIN RING: We will also have a Fun Show Featuring In-Hand and Riding TRAIL CLASSES!! Please see the attached showbill for some unique classes you may have never seen before.

Classes are just $10 each! Ribbons awarded 1st-6th. Attire is casual.
There will be multiple obstacles set up in the ring. Each class will have a unique set of 5 obstacles to complete for judging.

ATTENTION BARNS WITH LARGE GROUPS -- we welcome different handlers and riders to compete with the same horse if necessary.
Also, if you want to get a head start on completing your registration forms just message us and we'll send a copy of the .pdf that you can print and have filled out already when you come to the show office.

These "in-hand" classes are a great opportunity to get involved in showing even if you can't or don't want to ride. It is also a phenomenal opportunity to school horses who are green and need to get used to being at shows.

Elk River Boots and Saddle Club is running a show Saturday. We'd love to have anyone showing there, stick around for our show (and/or clinic) the following day!

We can't wait to see you there.

JUDGING STARTS AT NOON IN THE MAIN RING
1. Novice Horse in hand Obstacles (horse must not have attended more than 3 shows prior)
2. In hand obstacle ADULT (18 and up)
3. In hand obstacle YOUTH (17 - 13)
4. In hand obstacle P*E WEE (12 and under)
5. Novice Handler in hand obstacles (handler must not have placed in more than 3 shows prior)
6. Generation in hand obstacles (2 handlers with at least 10 year age gap each take the same horse through the course. Their scores will be combined) * both pay entry fee *
7. Trail Under Saddle ADULT (18 and up)
8. Trail Under Saddle YOUTH (17 and 13)
9. Trail Under Saddle P*EWEE (12 and under)
10. Trail Under Saddle Leadline (riders 8 and under/can’t cross enter to ride independently) ← this class is scored and placed
11. Ba****ck Obstacles (riders complete the course ba****ck)
If you have questions about either event email [email protected]

05/09/2024

GREAT NEWS....West Virginia Horse Network is now on Benevity. If you work for an employer who is part of this program please search for "West Virginia Horse Network" and support our charity.

Thanks to adopter Nicole D. for pushing us to do this so that her donations can be matched by her employer.

We've also set up a way for donation through this platform to go directly to our "STAI: Solutions to Avoid Intake" program that has been so successful in allowing us to keep horses in their homes without needing to come into our rescue. Through STAI we have been able to help and support nearly double the number of horses that we would be otherwise!

05/08/2024

Come have some fun and help the West Virginia Horse Network, Inc. at the same time.

SUNDAY FUN-DAY!! Please mark your calendars for an exciting day of fun with your horse, all to benefit West Virginia Horse Network, Inc.!! We will be at Winfield Riding Club SUNDAY May 19th for TWO great activities.

CLINIC: If you are hoping to improve your riding, we encourage you to sign up for the Riding with Awareness and Clarity Clinic with Donna Bishop which starts Sunday morning at 10am in the RED BARN. Register for the CLINIC here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFKV9WC

FUN SHOW -- STARTS AT NOON IN THE MAIN RING: We will also have a Fun Show Featuring In-Hand and Riding TRAIL CLASSES!! Please see the attached showbill for some unique classes you may have never seen before.

Classes are just $10 each! Ribbons awarded 1st-6th. Attire is casual.
There will be multiple obstacles set up in the ring. Each class will have a unique set of 5 obstacles to complete for judging.

ATTENTION BARNS WITH LARGE GROUPS -- we welcome different handlers and riders to compete with the same horse if necessary.

Also, if you want to get a head start on completing your registration forms just message us and we'll send a copy of the .pdf that you can print and have filled out already when you come to the show office.

These "in-hand" classes are a great opportunity to get involved in showing even if you can't or don't want to ride. It is also a phenomenal opportunity to school horses who are green and need to get used to being at shows.

Elk River Boots and Saddle Club is running a show Saturday. We'd love to have anyone showing there, stick around for our show (and/or clinic) the following day!

We can't wait to see you there.

If you have trouble seeing the attached Class List you can also view it here:

JUDGING STARTS AT NOON IN THE MAIN RING

1. Novice Horse in hand Obstacles (horse must not have attended more than 3 shows prior)
2. In hand obstacle ADULT (18 and up)
3. In hand obstacle YOUTH (17 - 13)
4. In hand obstacle P*E WEE (12 and under)
5. Novice Handler in hand obstacles (handler must not have placed in more than 3 shows prior)
6. Generation in hand obstacles (2 handlers with at least 10 year age gap each take the same horse through the course. Their scores will be combined) * both pay entry fee *
7. Trail Under Saddle ADULT (18 and up)
8. Trail Under Saddle YOUTH (17 and 13)
9. Trail Under Saddle P*EWEE (12 and under)
10. Trail Under Saddle Leadline (riders 8 and under/can’t cross enter to ride independently) ← this class is scored and placed
11. Ba****ck Obstacles (riders complete the course ba****ck)

If you have questions about either event email [email protected]

05/07/2024

Winnie would love to have a forever home.

MAY is ADOPT-A-HORSE MONTH -- we are interrupting Winnie's dinner to highlight her "Horse Power"...which is being absolutely GORGEOUS!

Winnie wore a saddle yesterday for the first time since coming to the rescue. She's also really been enjoying pasture time!

To learn more about Winnie and to see more photos click here to view her profile: https://www.myrighthorse.org/available-horses/mare-arabian-from-elkview-winnie

Winnie is currently fostered in Mason County, WV.

If you think you may be interested in adopting Winnie, we'd love to talk to you.

05/07/2024

MAY IS NATIONAL ADOPT A PET MONTH
This is Winnie. I am fostering her for the WeWest Virginia Horse Network, Inc. She came to me in March underweight, suffering from ulcers and lacking energy and self-confidence.
Yesterday, she completed 11 out of 14 Basic Behaviors Profile (more detail in the link). We are unaware of her riding status so we tried putting a saddle on her. This appeared to be all new with her but with slow and gradual introduction, she did quite well for her first try. She is girthy on the right side.
If you are interested in starting a horse, Winnie is your girl. She is willing to try when given the time to think it through.
Winnie is also a good candidate for a pasture mate. She does well on my rolling hills and gets along with my geldings, mare, and mini.
Check out Winnie in the link below.

WINNIE does excellent in a herd setting and gets along just fine with the other horses at her foster home. Winnie is sound. But we have not assessed her undersaddle yet because we were waiting for her to get to a healthy weight. She is looking great now and is getting ready to transition to a traini...

05/02/2024

JUNI came to West Virginia Horse Network yesterday as an owner surrender. She is a yearling.

Juni will see our vet tomorrow to determine why she isn't thriving. We anticipate she will need bloodwork, which is necessary but expensive...as well as other testing.

Please consider a donation on Juni's behalf.

Our expenses right now are at an all time high. Donations are down. The number of horses needing help is endless. Your support allows us to say "yes" in times of need.

You can give via mail to:
West Virginia Horse Network, Inc.
PO Box 973
Elkview, WV 25071

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:

Thank you!

05/02/2024

MAY IS ADOPT-A-HORSE month! Throughout the next several weeks we'll be shining a spotlight on all of our awesome adoptable horses! We will also be helping you get to know our incredible network of fosters! Without them we wouldn't be able to do a fraction of the good we do.
We are leading off with Marie Gravely at FearNot Stables! She is currently fostering Winnie!
Marie's niche for the rescue has been helping horses who have ongoing health concerns that need careful management, helping horses overcome ulcers and helping horses gain that last little bit of weight before they start training or find an adopter.
Learn more about Marie's current foster horse WINNIE here: https://www.myrighthorse.org/available-horses/mare-arabian-from-elkview-winnie

ASPCA Right Horse

04/23/2024

Noelle found her forever home!!

04/17/2024

HAY-GHETTI 2024 is coming up April 27th. If you are from out of town or aren't able to make it for some other reason...we encourage you to purchase a VIRTUAL MEAL for one of our very deserving volunteers.

You can sponsor a volunteer's meal for a donation of just $15.

You can donate today via...
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:
or by mail to:
WVHN
PO Box 973
Elkview, WV 25071

Please make sure to let us know what the donation is for!!

This is one of our most important fundraisers of the year! Please help us make it a huge success!

04/17/2024

WVHN Hay-ghetti Dinner 2024 is coming up April 27th. We will have ALL YOU CAN EAT meals for our "Dine In" guests. We will also have single serving TAKE-OUT meals. All are offered at extremely reasonable prices.

Besides the great food...we'll also have dancing, drawings and more.

100% of the proceeds from the event benefit West Virginia Horse Network, Inc.! This is one of our bigger fundraisers of the year and we could really use your help spreading the word!

All of the details are on the flyer.

The event is at the St. Francis Gym at 1023 6th Ave. in St. Albans, WV.

To-Go Service starts at 5pm.
In person dining and the drawing and dancing start at 6pm.
You CAN still get take-out meals during that time.

If you can't make it, we encourage you to still support the cause by purchasing a "Virtual Meal" for $15. Details HERE: https://www.facebook.com/wvhorsenet/posts/pfbid02PCP76HLHq5M1udqKHBjXBcWVXJs69f1E2Ay1QEtWDV3A165QdTCChGGhJ9zRMWjCl

Want to help in an event BIGGER way? Consider being an event sponsor! https://www.facebook.com/wvhorsenet/posts/pfbid02u2vd1ks2n11SFvT2h5NDnPqkjKChPbBbgQoWTUu9RPL63GWyw4WEE4Sgbdxtvr7yl

There are TONS of ways to help!

This event helps us purchase hay for the first few months of summer. We need ALL the help we can get.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization operating almost entirely through public donations.

Please make plans to join us!

03/20/2024

SAKARA, JIMMY LLOYD and BOURBON all had farrier visits this week. We'd love to get donations to help offset this expense.

It is easy to forget how much care and maintenance costs while our "long-timers" wait to find adopters.

Our farrier bill just this week is $210 so far.

If you'd like to make a contribution toward this cost...we'd really appreciate it.

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:

Mail:
West Virginia Horse Network, Inc.
PO Box 973
Elkview, WV 25071

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps horses thanks to donations from the community.

03/14/2024

NOELLE will be making the trip to Columbus, OH with us for Equine Affaire, Inc. (Official) if she isn't adopted before then. We hope that you will come by the adoption barn at Equine Affaire and meet our adoptable horses as well as horses available for adoption through other ASPCA Right Horse partners.

Noelle is a senior pony who really enjoys children. Her body language is entirely different with children than with adult handlers. Not to say she doesn't like adults...she just really prefers to be led around by kids.

To read more about Noelle and see more pictures of her, check out her profile. You can also submit an adoption inquiry at this link.
https://www.myrighthorse.org/available-horses/mare-pony-from-elkview-noelle

Keep in mind...you CAN adopt Noelle before Equine Affaire. That will open up her stall for us to take another adoptable horse. If you have your eye on Noelle and want to meet and potentially adopt her AT Equine Affaire we encourage you to go ahead and submit an Adoption Inquiry so that you can get pre-approved to adopt!
CLICK HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J36WJPB