Award-winning not-for-profit equine rescue and rehabilitation organization. Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc.
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Platinum status on Candid, formerly known as Guidestar, placing us among the top tier of charitable organizations nationwide for our commitment to openness and integrity. was founded in 2003 after we received our certificate of incorporation, approval by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to serve as an animal welfare examination, and our recognition by the Feder
al Government as a 501c3 public charity. We receive no federal or state funding and no support by the ASPCA. We are funded by donations from individuals, corporations and foundations and adoption fees. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Crane Mountain is eligible for employer matching gift programs. To double your donation, check with your Human Resource Department to learn more.
08/26/2024
Introducing Zephyr, our horse of the week!
Born on Easter weekend of 2007, Zephyr was a surprise baby. His mom, Miss Enchanted Nellie, was rescued from slaughter. She was laid to rest here on the farm from cancer that had spread to her facial bones and brain. Zephyr is available for adoption. Great potential as a best friend and trail horse.
He’s slow to trust you but once he does, he loves you. He is playful and loves to play with yoga balls in the arena. Zephyr is a horse of many colors as the season changes due to his main color being black. Zephyr had a fear of saddles and riders from past trauma, along with a fear of farriers, veterinarians and men. He now accepts a rider and saddles. Although he is not ridden daily. He still has some trust issues. Due to his trauma in the past, he needs one special person who can focus on him to build confidence and trust.
For more information or to receive an adoption application, contact Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue at 518-962-8512 or [email protected]
08/25/2024
Horses can seemingly get hurt in a rubber room. We have no idea what Mommy cut herself on. Our best guess is a vine because she pulls them down off the trees and we clean them out of her paddock. We are cleaning and wrapping her wound daily. Here are a few photos from a bandage change.
Thank you to our donors and wish list item providers. Because of you, we have a full medicine cabinet for just these situations.
08/22/2024
Buck is hoping he can steal some of Bea's grain.
08/20/2024
Pelham Bay (age 36) is watching over his friend, Two Socks (age 19) while Two Socks sleeps. Pelham Bay donated 9 pints of plasma to save Two Socks' life when Two Socks was just 48 hours old.
Two Socks was born with low IGG levels and a compromised immune system because he didn't get enough colostrum from his mother. They have been best friends, and inseparable, ever since. Two Socks panics without Pelham. Pelham is truly his Godfather.
We moved Rio (age 26) in with them this year so Two Socks can develop a healthy new relationship so when Pelham's time comes (and we hope that's not for another 30 years), Two Socks will have a friend and a shoulder to lean on.
08/19/2024
Introducing Pelham, our horse of the week!
Pelham is a permanent resident of the farm who came to us about 23 years ago after his owner passed away. He is our second oldest resident, 36 years young. In 2005, Pelham donated nine pints of blood for a plasma transfusion for Two Socks who was born with a compromised immune system. They have been best friends ever since. We call Pelham the "Godfather". Pelham is not available for adoption. He is part of our sanctuary group.
Since Pelham has been with us, he has raised kids, healed hearts, helped people of all ages, weaned foals, taught law enforcement how to properly catch and lead horses, that old age is not an excuse for being underweight, and so much more. Pelham is the essence of hope, kindness and compassion.
If you're interested in volunteering or sponsoring Pelham, please reach out to us at 518-962-8512 or [email protected]
08/16/2024
Happy 13th birthday, LBJ!!
08/15/2024
Oh Baloo, you little cutie! 🐾❤
Baloo (our farm dog) LOVES our volunteers whom he affectionately knows as aunties and uncles. Auntie Laurie is among his favorites.
Auntie Laurie hasn't been here in two weeks, so when Baloo saw her today, he couldn't contain himself. She opened the car door to greet us. He jumped up and down in a happy dance, then gave her lots of Baloo hugs.
Laurie and I (Nancy) were chatting and turned our backs for a few seconds. When Laurie got back in her car, she asked where Baloo was so she could safely put the car in gear. As soon as she said his name, he jumped from the back seat to the front, causing us all to break out in laughter. He had jumped in when we were chatting. Laurie took Baloo on an adventure to her parking spot.
Good thing Auntie Laurie is a dog lover. Her bumper sticker reads; "Peace, love & muddy paws". Baloo's paws, thankfully, were clean!
08/13/2024
Marley and Bea had a vet visit today. Marley was limping this morning, so Dr. Amanda came out for an evaluation. It appears that Marley has some arthritis from older age and may have strained her knee. She showed improvement throughout the day, but we started her on pain meds to keep her on the mend.
Bea is losing weight, so we had her evaluated. She has lost most of her teeth due to her age (late teens, we guess). We are going to start her on a beefed up diet of beet pulp and sheep specific grain. [Sheep cannot eat feeds with copper.] We will need to feed Bea separately from Marley because Marley is, well pleasantly plump, and doesn't need extra nutrition.
Both girls were great for the vet. We were able to put sheep halters on them and they stood quietly. Marley generally avoids people, so the halter was a big help. Marley has grown to trust Nancy, so she was quiet as long as Nancy held her and comforted her. Bea, on the other hand, is an in your pocket kind of girl. She kept climbing on Dr. Amanda for hugs which made her exam a little more challenging than Marley's. But cute!
08/11/2024
A shoutout to the National Grid workers, tree clearers, and all who helped get the power restored after Hurricane Debby. Our power went out on Friday night at 5:30pm and was restored Saturday night at 8:00pm.
THANK YOU TO ALL who worked so hard across the state and region. We appreciate you!
08/09/2024
Hurricane Debby is on her way here. The worst of the rain and wind are coming this afternoon, so we are bracing ourselves. We clean stalls and paddocks EVERY DAY, rain, sleet, snow or shine. While the humans are getting soaked doing chores, the animals are hunkered in enjoying a meal, staying high and dry.
Here are a few photos of our adventures this morning. For those who may be new to us, a few introductions to the humans:
Eddie is Co-founder and President of Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc. He is a volunteer, not paid staff.
Nancy is Co-founder and Vice-President. She is a volunteer, not paid staff. Eddie and Nancy are married and have run the not-for-profit from their farm since 2003.
Dede is our Rehabilitator and Trainer. She has been our lead staff person for 5 years, but has been with us for over 20 years because she started as a youth volunteer. She is a ray of sunshine, even on a stormy day.
Nelson is our summer staff person. He worked with us last summer and returned this summer. In September, he starts his first year of college. We're very proud.
08/06/2024
Pony Boy enjoyed a good grooming today. He wanted to show off his new hairdo and how white his face is!
Pony Boy is estimated to be in his 40s
08/04/2024
Sparky is a rescued Starling. She was tossed from a nest in one of our barns. She bonded with Nancy during the rehabilitation and now lives in the house. Starlings are very intelligent and affectionate. And.....they can talk. Enjoy this cute video of Sparky asking Nancy; "Can I have a kiss?". Yes, that is Sparky's voice.
08/03/2024
A few of our feathered friends on the farm. In addition to the chickens, there are ducks, a goose, a guinea hen, and of course, Sparky the talking Starling. Her favorite thing to say; "Can I have a kiss?"
07/30/2024
Zephyr 🩷 Looking for a companion? Zephyr might be the one for you!
07/26/2024
This week marks 2 years since Bailey and Rio have joined the rescue.
This is Bailey's transformation! Top photo is a day or two after she arrived. Before we gave her a hair cut and a good grooming. Bottom photo is from Wednesday when our farrier was doing her feet!
Bailey's biggest hurdle to get over wasn't her feet or weight, it was a mental hurdle. Over the past few months, she has opened herself up and has little to no fear anymore.
Some love, time, and freedom made her look this way ❤️Oh, and some yummy Sentinel Senior too! Blue Seal
07/25/2024
FARRIER DAY YESTERDAY! We had 13 horses trimmed and two had shoes reset. Rio followers -- check out his amazing progress!
We always have to thank our donors for making it possible for us to give our animals the care they need, and deserve. We couldn't do it with you. These happy horses are because of you!
07/24/2024
Happy anniversary of the start of your new life, Rio. With gratitude to our donors for making it possible for us to give this boy the love and care he deserves. Your support truly save lives.
07/23/2024
Tongue out Tuesday? Sorta? It'll work!
Poncho had his teeth floated on Friday. Dr. Amanda asked Nancy if she could hold his tongue to the side. It made it easier to get to the teeth that needed to be floated.
07/22/2024
Happy Monday 😁
07/19/2024
DENTAL & SHEATH CLEANING DAY: Dr. Amanda was here today to do dental work on nine of our horses, and to clean the sheaths of the boys. Everyone was great and no major issues were found.
Thank you to our donors who make it possible for us to bring the dentist to our horses!
07/18/2024
We have four horses available for adoption. An application is required before scheduling an appointment to view the horse(s) of interest.
Each horse in our program has undergone a veterinary evaluation, is current on vaccinations, dental, and hoof care, and has tested negative for Coggins.
The horses differ in their training levels and rideability. Adoption fees are based on age, training, and ability. Please help us by sharing this information. Thank you!
For additional details, please email [email protected] or call 518-962-8512. The application form is now simplified and available as a Google Form.
All of the horses in our program have been evaluated by a veterinarian, brought up to date on vaccinations, dental and hoof care. They also have negative Coggins tests.
The horses vary in level of training and ride-ability. Adoption fees vary depending on age, training, and ability.
To receive an adoption application, contact Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue at 518-962-8512 or [email protected].
Old age looks good on these boys. Pony Boy is in his mid-40s and Pelham is in his mid-30s.
07/08/2024
Happy sheep! It was sheep shearing day at the farm. Marley and Bea couldn't wait to rid themselves of their wool in these 90-100 degree temperatures. They are very happy tonight, and we are grateful to our shearer, Siri, for helping them be more comfortable.
Marley came to us as part of a compassionate intervention in 2019. Her elderly owner was struggling to care for his animals while battling cancer. When he made the brave call to ask for help, we responded and took his two sheep, two cows, two horses, and a chicken. Marley's brother, Tommy, passed away a few years ago of kidney failure (a condition he battled since birth). Marley was very sad. A kind woman from Vermont who raises sheep brought us Bea to keep Marley company.
Thank you to our donors for making it possible for us to give our animals the care they need, and deserve.
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Sparky is a rescued Starling. She was tossed from a nest in one of our barns. She bonded with Nancy during the rehabilitation and now lives in the house. Starlings are very intelligent and affectionate. And.....they can talk. Enjoy this cute video of Sparky asking Nancy; "Can I have a kiss?". Yes, that is Sparky's voice. <3
PS - What's more amazing is that a human did not put the subtitles in this post. Facebook did. That means Sparky's voice is so articulate, whatever translated it could understand her. Kind of creepy, but cool.
LBJ loves to play with his tongue. He was in his stall until the sedation wore off and is eagerly waiting to go back outside.
Your eyes are correct... This is BAILEY! Bailey who was afraid of everything, even being sprayed! She was already sprayed for the day but while Jillie was being held and sprayed, Dede was able to spray a little more on Bailey without her running away! A huge win for her! She usually bolts when she sees the spray bottle or if the spray touches her.
#cmvhrbailey
Poncho comes when you call......❤🐎
Rio, Pelham, Two Socks, Jillie, Bailey, and Zephyr do too. 🥰
The others all comes to the sound of shaking grain buckets. 😂
Mama loves her baby, and clearly the feeling is mutual. So beautiful to witness the depth of their care for each other. <3
Rio coming in for his grain after being out in the big field with Pelham and Two Socks. Pelham and Two Socks are already in their stalls happily munching away. <3
The "Do I really need to get up for my pedicure today?". Yes, Rio, you do!
Today is a farrier day. More photos later!
#nohoofnohorse #farrier #cmvhrrio #horserescue #horselife #supporthorserescue
Rio is shedding like crazy! He enjoyed a good grooming session yesterday. Slowly those summer coats are making an appearance!
#cmvhrrio #sheddingseason
Rio, age 26, enjoying his freedom and strength, with his 35 year old friend, Pelham Bay (first one to pass him), and his 19 year old buddy, Two Socks (second one to pass him).
We rescued Rio in 2022 from having been locked in a stall for nearly six years, standing in feet of feces and urine, without the ability to move or lie down. He had not had hoof care in years and his hooves were severely overgrown. And hay only arrived every once in a while, along with the occasional bucket of water.
When he first arrived at our farm, all he wanted to do was lie down because his body ached so badly from standing still for so long. He also was standing on an angle in that stall, with his hind end elevated from the manure pile, and his front end low to the ground. We thought we would lose him. His rehabilitation required weight gain, extensive hoof care, and rebuilding the muscles he had lost.
Two years in our care have given him a new lease on life, and he has found pure joy at Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc.
Love wins. <3
PS - The chuckle at the end of the video is because these three big boys were afraid of the geese in the pond. They were out enjoying the big field, then ran back to the barn when the geese started squawking. Sound on. Volume up :)
Bailey enjoys a good snooze. She has been laying down all week. This is such a huge milestone for her. Not only is she laying down every day but she's laying for longer than 2-3mins! She's getting her full REM sleep now.
#cmvhrbailey #horserescue #adirondacks #horses #fjord #horsesofinstagram
Mommy's blanket was taken off today. A lot of horses love to roll and scratch themselves after wearing one. She looked like she wanted to roll but Pony Boy did instead!
At 43 (estimated age), he still gets up and down with no problem!
Will's Rehab, part 2!
We'll be posting videos and photos throughout the week! This is the earliest video we have. Nancy was walking Will for his 10 min walk and the video was sent to our vet. We could already see improvement. The unwrapped leg is his injured leg.
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Throwback to last week when we had no snow but semi warmer days. Mommy was enjoying herself!
#cmvhrmommy
Some of you may remember the story of Sparky, the Starling we saved last year after she was tossed from a nest at just a few days old. Though we had hoped to release her back into the wild, she imprinted on Nancy and now lives in the house. Well, she said her first word recently -- her own name; "Sparky"!
Starlings are known for their intelligence, socialization, strong bond with humans, playful antics, and the ability to learn to speak. Sparky imitates sounds like the dog squeaky toy. She also imitates long kissing sounds which we do when we put her back in her aviary and say goodnight. Recently, she started to say her own name very clearly and proudly. It's been hard to get a video with audio because as soon as we turn on the camera, she shuts down.
Tonight, we hid the camera, turned on the television, and did some computer work to see if she would demand attention by saying her name and making those sweet long kiss sounds. We were successful.
Enjoy this 1 minute video with audio. It is really Sparky the Starling saying her own name before Nancy repeats what she said. It's so clear and well pronounced. Rescues come in all sizes at the farm and Sparky is now enjoying her night time flight time around the house. <3
A year ago today, we had our first major snowfall on the farm. Before coming to the rescue, Rio had been locked in a stall for many years. He was very excited that morning to be let out and play in the snow!
#cmvhrrio
Dub, showing off his gorgeous trot!
If you're looking for a loving partner, he's the one ❤️
#availableforadoption #cmvhrdub
We're switching over to our winter buckets. KC and LBJ decided they wanted to drink out of the 5 gal bucket instead of letting Dede fill up the black one. Silly horses!
#cmvhrkc #cmvhrlbj
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Mission Statement: Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to equine rescue and rehabilitation and to restoring horsemanship, the heritage and humane treatment of the horse.
Founded in 2003, Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc. is an award-winning not-for-profit organization for equine rescue and rehabilitation located in Westport, New York. We're proud to have been featured in the June 2005 issue of Adirondack Life magazine in an article entitled "Horse Heaven", in NAFE magazine's member profile: "The Horse Rescuer", the Fall 2006 EMMA Bulletin, "Second Chance". Awards include a Humanitarian and Distinguished Alumnae Award from Emma Willard School in 2006, ASPCA lifetime achievement award nomination in 2008 and the Local Philanthropic Heroes Award in 2016.
Earned media includes a story featured in the Winter 2009 issue of ASPCA Action and listing in Bill Heller's book After the Finish Line: The Race to End Horse Slaughter In America. We are also the inspiration for the character, Rachel, in the novel Never the Light of Day. Author, Michael Kaye wrote to us; "Yours is a truly noble cause, and I wanted the world to know, through Rachel, a little slice of what you do each and every day. I'm sure I didn't get all the horse parts right (it is called fiction for a reason!), but I truly tried to convey her deep passion, and her determination to do even more. As I've said, you were the inspiration, pure and simple..."
We receive no state or federal funding, but rely on private philanthropy from the kind hearts and generous spirits of people like you. As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. As long-standing members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, integrity and honoring donor intent are our compass. Our administrative costs are less than 10% of our expenses, meaning that 90 cents of every dollar of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to the care of the horses. You can truly mean the difference between life and death.
"By saving the life of one horse, we may not be changing the world, but we are changing the world for that one horse."
In addition to saving equine lives, your financial support enables us to help children, adults and those with special needs through our education and outreach programs.
How to Contact Us / How to Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution
Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc.
7556 NYS Route 9N
Westport, New York 12993
518-962-8512
[email protected]
To make a tax-deductible contribution, checks are payable to: Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue and mailed to the above address or visit our "DONATE NOW" page on our website www.cmvhr.org and make a gift through PayPal.
Other Services Provided
* Tours, field trips, education and outreach programs for local schools, youth organizations and the community. We've participated in job-shadowing programs for high-school students, internships and externships for high school and college students to earn course credit for veterinary school and equine studies, and have hosted field trips to teach kindness and compassion as part of the local school's character development program.
* Volunteer opportunities in the areas of horse care, administration, fundraising, special events, horsemanship, etc.
* Adoption services to give these great horses the second chance in life that they deserve.
* Rehoming of horses for people in need. Sometimes it's about helping people as much as it is about helping horses.
* Natural Horsemanship training: one-on-one or clinics.
* Advising and assisting law enforcement and officials on cruelty cases.
Visiting our Farm
We are open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 518-962-8512 or e-mail us at [email protected].
