Hope for Hooves Rescue

12/17/2024

12/15/2024

Mark your calendars and come join us on Monday, December 16th between 5-8pm. Your Pie will donate a percentage of sales to Hope for Hooves Rescue!!
You'll get to meet some of our Board Members and volunteers AND enjoy delicious pizza!
We look forward to seeing you there!!!

12/12/2024

DIY horse butt ornament! This is a fun project for the kids during Christmas break!

Each kit includes a wooden horse butt, paint, a brush, a bow and real horse hair from one of our very own rescues who has crossed over the 🌈 bridge.

Each kit is $8. Your purchase not only helps us raise funds but it also keep the horses memories alive!

Thank you for all you do for our equine!!

Kits can be shipped at purchasers expense.

12/11/2024

Could you be the one to make a life changing difference?
We are overjoyed to share that 20 children have already registered, each one eager to grow, learn, and connect with a mentor who will guide and inspire them. Now we are searching for compassionate individuals who are ready to step into this rewarding role.

Being a mentor isn't about perfection, its about offering encouragement, a listening ear, and a steady presence in a child's life. These children are full of potential, and with the right guidence, they can achieve incredible things.

Please take a moment to pray and reflect on whether this might be your calling. If mentoring has been on your heart, dont hesistate to reach out to us. Together, we can create beautiful, lasting connections and truly make a differnece in the lives of these children. We'd be honored to have you join us on this journey!!!!!

12/05/2024

I want to extend a very special THANK YOU to those of you who donated to our fundraiser.

We have many, many generous givers who donate on a monthly basis which helps us provide basic needs for the horses such as feed, hay, supplements, farrier work, and vaccines. However, occasionally we will have a horse land himself in the hospital which can often times create ginormous vet bills. This is when additional funds become crucial.

Take this guy for instance. This is Warren, you know, the one we just acquired 5 days ago. Between EPM, gas colic, heart murmur, stress and who knows what else, he had to spend the night at the clinic last night. I was actually told that I needed to 'be prepared to make a decision'. His prognosis was not good at all and his chance of surviving surgery was almost zero due to his preexisting conditions.

You will never know just how difficult it is to make that decision until you're the one forced to make it. Your heart shatters into a million pieces while you're trying to keep from vomiting in front of everyone. At least that's always been my experience.

I asked the vet to give me a few moments so I could get myself together. The devil instantly came into my mind saying, 'you can't afford for him to stay a couple of nights while they explore other options. You already owe the vet $xx,000!' Then my spirit said, 'But he's worth every penny'. I could never live with the thought that I just gave up and didn't give him every opportunity to live a healthy, fruitful life after recovery! Besides, there are many children waiting to meet him!!

The funds that you donate when we have fundraisers help us to do all we can to save horses like Warren!! When I say 'we appreciate you'! Please know that those words are genuine! We CAN NOT do what we do without YOU!!

Thank you for being on this journey with us as we rescue and rehabilitate these magnificent creatures, all for the Glory of God!!!

Update on Warren: God heard my prayers!! He pulled through the night!!! He's not quite out of the woods yet, but I will NOT give up hope!! He is an amazing horse who deserves a second chance!! (pic is from this morning)

Please continue to agree with me that God will restore him back to perfect health!

If you feel led to help with Warren's vet bills you can donate by one of the following ways:

Venmo:
Cash App: $hopeforhoovesrescue
Zelle: 803-292-0496

🌟 You can even donate stock!! If you're interested in this option please reach out to me at [email protected]. This is a fabulous way to give without being penalized!!🌟

If you can't donate please pray and share his story!! Thank you so much!!

xoxo,
Michelle

12/04/2024

Can you help us finish decorating our Christmas tree??

Venmo:
Cash App: $hopeforhoovesrescue
Zelle: 803-292-0496

12/03/2024

Today is not an ordinary Tuesday, it is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

If you would like to be a part of this movement, please consider giving to our organization.

When you donate to our rescue, you are changing the life of a horse and, more importantly, the life of a child. Every dollar donated has a significant impact.

Thank you to each and every one of you who support our mission! We value you!

xoxo,
Michelle

Venmo:
Cash app: $hopeforhoovesrescue
Zelle: 803-292-0496

12/03/2024

Today is not an ordinary Tuesday, it is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

If you would like to be a part of this movement, please consider giving to our organization.

When you donate to our rescue, you are changing the life of a horse and, more importantly, the life of a child. Every dollar donated has a significant impact.

Thank you to each and every one of you who support our mission! We value you!

xoxo,
Michelle

Venmo:
Cash app: $hopeforhoovesrescue
Zelle: 803-292-0496

We provide hope for horses.
The horses provide hope for humans.

11/28/2024

As we thank God today (and every day) for our many blessings, we count YOU as part of those blessings! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

xoxo,
Michelle

11/27/2024

🌟 2nd UPDATE: WE JUST PASSED OUR HALFWAY MARK! PLEASE KEEP SHARING. 🌟

🚨 UPDATE: We are so close to half way meeting our goal, raising $950!!! 🚨 Please keep sharing!!

You guys and gals are awesome!!! In just 24 hours we have raised $841 of our $2000 goal for Warren!!!

I may have shed a tear or two! Then again, its my birthday so I'll cry if I want to!! 🎂 🤣

It was confirmed today that Warren is suffering from a severe case of EPM. We will be picking him up on Saturday to bring him to the rescue and will begin his rehabilitation ASAP. Dr. This will not be a quick, easy 'fix', however, we think he's worth it!!

Thank you all for your generous donations! Please share this post because we still need additional funds. Thank you!!

We have several ways to give:

Venmo:

Cash App: $hopeforhoovesrescue

Zelle: 803-292-0496

11/25/2024

This poor guy desperately needs our help!!
Warren is a 22 year old gelding. He is the sweetest boy with a big personality when he's feeling good (I've seen videos).

While with his previous owner Warren developed a horrific sunburn on his face, he was emaciated, and had unexplainable lacerations all over his body. The owner was planning on putting him down.

Having very little knowledge of horses, a big hearted neighbor nearby heard about Warren and inquired about him. Within 24 hours the previous owner literally hauled him down the road to the neighbors, led him off the trailer and drove away, leaving poor Warren wondering where he was, who his new person was, why he was there, what he did wrong and if his owner was ever coming back.

It didnt take Warren long to settle in as his new owner instantly fell in love with him. Wanting only the best for him his new owner had a vet come to check Warren out so she could try and save him. Much to her surprise the vet recommended that she 'take him to auction'!!!! 😠 ugh!!!

Two years later Warren is still with his new owner and is still very much loved. She managed to take care of his badly sunburned face and put some much needed weight on him. Unfortunately, their newer vet did not pick up on him having neurological issues, to the point of having trouble walking. We can only speculate the amount of pain he is in. 😔

At this point, Warren needs around the clock care. His owner isn't able to provide this due to working a full time job so she did the next best thing, she contacted us!!

We had our Veterinarian run some tests and she highly suspects that Warren has EPM. Although it looks really bad in the video, it is treatable!!!!

EPM treatment can be quite costly but he is so worth it!!! We are reaching out to our faithful friends to ask for help. Warren desperately needs sponsors to help provide feed, hay, vet bills, teeth floating, weight builder, injections and medication to help him heal.

Dr. Lindsey expects Warren will make a full recovery and even thinks he will be rideable again by February when our next semester begins. (Lead lined with light riders only of course) This is fabulous news!!!!

We will be picking him up to bring him to the rescue this coming Saturday so watch for updates and videos!!

Please do not make any negative comments about his current owner. She is surrendering Warren to us because she knows that we can help him and that he will get more love and attention than he'll know what to do with!

If you feel led to help Warren you may do so one of the following ways:

Venmo:

Cash app: $hopeforhoovesrescue

Zelle: 803-292-0496 (if you choose this option please send me a note letting me know)

Thank you all so much!!!

❤️ Love Heals ❤️