Happy Tails Haven Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

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Happy Tails Haven Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

We rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home equines from a variety of situations. About Us: CoDreLea Farm started out as a horse breeding facility in 1996.
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After a few years of this, we came to realize that there were “too many horses”and many were unwanted and in need of homes or in danger of being killed. Later we came to realize the same was true for unwanted dogs and cats. So about 15 years ago, we started privately rescuing dogs, cats and the occasional horse. Many of the horses that remain here are part of the original breeding stock or a fe

w or their offspring. We began to advocate against indiscriminate breeding of horses, and for the spaying and neutering of pets. We have also been advocates for experiential learning with horses and other animals. Klara has been a certified member of EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning) organization in the past. EAGALA is a methology for doing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. CoDreLea Farm has contracted with mental health professionals to provide this service in the past. Animals, horses in particular, are great teachers utilizing metaphorical learning. In other words, our animals are very good at reflecting back to us what we need to learn. In April 2014, we incorporated Happy Tails Haven as a nonprofit corporation in South Dakota. In December 2014, we attained 501c3 nonprofit status. We now strive to make the lives of animals (horses in particular) better and to foster the animal-human bond.

06/29/2024

Huge thank you to BH Federal Credit Union for your generous donation! 🥰 It means so much to us especially during these times as of financial struggle for our rescue!!

06/29/2024

Happy Saturday! Have a great weekend!

06/28/2024

We want to thank volunteers Jeremy, Jayna, and Joseph for loading and unloading hay bales that were generously donated to us by Geri Heisinger and Lance Polluck. We are so grateful to you all! ❤️

If anyone has good quality horse hay that you would like to donate, please contact us. Any quantity...small or large...is always appreciated.

06/27/2024

Stay safe everyone!

06/26/2024

Great job!!

06/26/2024

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The South Dakota Air and Space Museum is set to reopen its gallery doors to the public on June 26 at 11 a.m.

06/26/2024

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06/26/2024

Yesterday, was reading at the barn. We started out with a round of pin the tail on the 🐎. Afterwards, we headed out to the horses. Kit Kat particularly enjoyed being read to this week. Aarin enjoyed socializing. It was about 95 degrees so before ending our session we all enjoyed a popsicle. We finished up before some storms rolled into the area.

The horse books we purchased came in and the children gravitated towards those. Maybe that is why Kit kat was so interested this week. Subject matter he relates to. Lol

06/25/2024

Sharing a screenshot of some interesting nonverbal "horse language" that was shared on Equestrian Seniors page a few days ago. How many of these have you seen in your horses??

06/24/2024

Remember Reading at the Barn tomorrow! We will have fun!!!

06/22/2024

I’m sure you’ve noticed we use mile markers to describe locations, and not everyone is familiar with where those mile markers are. Did you know you can get an app for your phone for that will show you where these mile markers are located? All you have to do is search for a mile marker app and choose what one works for you.

This can be helpful if you are ever in a situation where you need assistance and need to know what mile marker you are at. You are also able to search mile markers and it will show you where in the state it is located. This is a helpful tool for anybody!

06/22/2024

WE ARE OPEN FROM 8 AM-1PM!

06/21/2024

Hello friends. We want to remind you that you can still buy raffle tickets for this gorgeous quilt! Drawing is June 30th. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

06/19/2024

Thank you all for the birthday wishes! I had a great day!

06/18/2024

Happy Birthday to our founder Klara!
Wishing you a great day!

06/18/2024

Laurel Austin, Stephanie Owens, Zona Unruh, Debra Ritter, Kristy Cavenah. Thank you for being our top most engaged supporters this week. We appreciate you!

06/18/2024

This evening we kicked off our Reading at the Barn summer program in conjunction with United Way's Race to Read Challenge. The kids made book marks to begin, and then Sherry Garner read them a horse themed Dr. Seus book. Afterward they visited the rescue horses and began reading to some of them. Each child received a reading log to track which books they read. As you can see, the horses were quite interested. If you missed the kickoff, don't worry. You can join us next Monday at 6 pm. The program runs every Monday evening from 6 to 7 pm through July 22nd. Thanks to everyone who came! We sure enjoyed having you here!!

06/18/2024

We had a great clinic with Kat Davies this afternoon at Flying Changes Riding School. Thank you Kat! Also big thank you to Chelsey Willett for hosting us in the indoor arena. It was nice to have a roof overhead in this drizzle. We had so much fun, we totally forgot to take pictures. 🙂

06/16/2024

We want to thank the youth group from the Rapid Valley Ward of the Church of Latter Day Saints for all their hard work on this very hot Saturday! All the horses, donkey and goats are so happy to have clean pens! You were a blessing for us, and we so appreciate it!❤️🐴Notice that we had a couple if sweet puppies join in the photo. They loved interacting with the kids!

06/14/2024

Only a few more days until the summer reading program kicks off. Come join the fun.

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06/13/2024

We have been blessed with work crews from Fountain Springs Church all week— so much happening so our families are safer and our programs brighter!!! Thank you for loving your neighbors! 💗💗💗

06/12/2024

Remember. Spaying and neutering your pets makes all the difference in the world.

06/12/2024

Here are some better photos of the dogs I found last night. Please share and have anyone knowing anything about them contact Klara at 605-391-3122! Thanks!

06/12/2024

It is Wish List Wednesday, and we can always use these from Fleet Farm! Thank you!❤️

06/11/2024

We want to remind you that there are still spots available for you and your horse in this clinic. Hurry don't miss out!!! Contact Kat Davies if interested. Auditor spots are not limited, so if you can't bring your horse, come anyway and learn about the Masterson Method! Auditors can just show up and pay at the door. You will be glad you did!! 🙂

06/10/2024

Thank you Melissa Graham for volunteering on Saturday to body shave our sweet old Hanovarian gelding...William! He has Cushings disease that prevents him from shedding out properly in the spring. He feels so much better now!!🐴❤️ She also shaved some on our mini pony Floyd. See photos in the comments. He feels better too!🙂

06/09/2024

"Let them eat cake."🙂 We had a lovely time at The Barn Bar in Piedmont on Friday evening celebrating our 10th Anniversary. We enjoyed beautiful weather, lots of good food, entertainment by Brent Morrison, shopping for vintage cowgirl clothing, and a nice little Silent Auction. Big thank you to the folks at The Barn Bar for there kind hospitality! We highly recommend them!! Thanks to everyone who helped and participated! We appreciate you!! More photos and video to follow.

06/08/2024

Address

14898 Elk Creek Road
Piedmont, SD
57769

Telephone

+16053913122

Website

http://www.happytailshaven.org/, https://hthfr.itemorder.com/shop

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Videos

Thank you Brent Morris for playing at the Happy Tails Anniversary Celebration! We enjoyed your music! Thank you for supporting our non-profit with your talents!

Our farrier Jeremy found Missy's sweet spot!! She was LOVING the scratches! Look at that sweet face!!

Congratulations to Desi Lloyd for winning our chocolate fondue raffle basket!!

Our winner for the multiple item raffle basket is Jeremy Spriggs! Congratulations!!🙂

Just a bunch of senior horses enjoying a wintery evening!❤️🐴 Thank you Sherry Garner for taking this video!

KitKat says Happy Valentine's Day 💞 from all of us at the rescue!!

Saying good morning to the babies 🥰

Go follow us on TikTok! Who doesn’t love animal content 🥰 https://www.tiktok.com/@happy.tails.haven?_t=8jOHNsG9iDT&_r=1

Here is sweet Cheech checking out his new home with his new "dad"...Kelly McClure... feeding him some more grain. He loves scratches on his head. His hooves are long due to being in a small area but should begin to wear down normally now that he has room to roam. He is in an area adjacent to the pasture with the main herd to give him time to adjust and for the herd to get used to him. The herd is quite impressive to see. Listen and you can hear them calling to him. Stay tuned....🐂🐂

Here is Cheech getting off the trailer at his new home. Freedom rides are the best!!!🥰

Good morning Friends. Enjoy this lovely promotional video created by our Volunteer Coordinator, Jeremy Spriggs.

Horses enjoying a quiet evening on this Giving Tuesday. #southdakotagivesprogress

Happy Giving Tuesday!! #ForSouthDakota #SouthDakotaGives https://www.happytailshaven.org/donate

WOW!!! Have we been busy finding great new homes for these horses... Rescue is hard, emotional work. Taking horses from one situation and placing them in a better spot makes it all worth it. Our silver lining if you will. Here is just a snippet of the ones who have left our herd for greener pastures! If you are considering adding a horse…or two, please keep us in mind. We have pasture pals and a few riding horses still looking for forever homes!

Just a bunch of content horses enjoying a beautiful September afternoon!🙂❤️🐴

Erin got his new mask and fly boots today. It took a while to get those back boots on. Lol There are some other horses that need fly boots if any one would like to donate some.