Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network

08/12/2024

Set up at Clarke County Fair! Stop by to see us and these cuties! Shannon Ott will hopefully make it out here at least a couple days this week! She is always holding down the day to day on the farm!

08/11/2024

Our Benefit Trail Ride for Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network is in the books! A great time was had by all! Fun Picnic afterwards for all riders & non riders did not disappoint! Thank you to all who came out to support this great rescue, and huge shout out to Chloe Dibley for pulling it together!

08/10/2024

Our very dear friend has suffered some significant damage to her farm during the storms. We are all so thankful all humans and animals are ok, but this rebuild is going to take a lot. Please consider donating to this farm that has provided so much comfort and education over the years to our community.

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08/09/2024

Hi everyone we are doing a 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐅 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑!
🙌🏻 We are so close to our goal with this Pampered Chef Fundraiser that closes this weekend. I just need to have at least 6 additional orders to reach it!
🛒 Pampered Chef has something for everyone… lower prices, higher prices, items that save time making meals, multi-purpose tools that save space, and more!
😍 These items are just $25 or less! I hope you’ll take a look. It’s SO nice to have things that make your life easier in the kitchen!
😊𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑: https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/svern0801 (𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤)

08/07/2024

We have changed the date to Saturday due to some much needed rain coming on Friday! Tickets are still available at svern.org, we hope to see you there 😊

08/05/2024

Come enjoy a classic movie with us and the horses!!
Tickets can be found at:
https://www.svern.org/movie-night-at-the-farm

08/04/2024

Don't forget to sign up and get your tickets so we can get plenty of delicious food for everyone! We have plenty of riding tickets left, and an unlimited amount of non-riding tickets for anyone that wants to enjoy some dinner with the SVERN crew! 🐎 ❤️ svern.org/trailride Benefit Trail Ride and Picnic

08/04/2024

Double adoption for Barbie and our sweet Rocket! I can't think of a more beautiful pair of horses to adopt, or a more loving home! We will miss them, but so happy they are onto greener pastures ❤️

07/31/2024

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07/23/2024

Adoption day is our favorite day!!!! Valkayrie is settling wonderfully into her new home. We are so happy for her and her new family! ❤️

07/20/2024

Yes!

The Houston Mounted Police Patrol Unit has been gaining global attention recently and is being acknowledged as a leader in the natural horse movement.

The Houston Mounted Police Patrol Unit has been gaining global attention recently for its leadership in the natural horse movement. After transitioning to barefoot years ago, the Unit has now also opted to go bitless.

The mounted unit herd was previously managed in a very traditional manner, however, the officers soon realized that they were frequently faced with hoof issues and other ailments that could be attributed to the use of metal shoes. Metal shoes on asphalt create concussive force that travels through the hoof and up the leg of the horse. In 1984, the Swiss Cavalry at the University of Zurich conducted a study on the effects of metal shoeing. The research revealed that the impact force on a shod hoof on hard ground is 10-33 times greater than that of an unshod hoof. The vibration caused by the shoe in the hoof is approximately 800 hz, a level that is high enough to cause damage to living tissue.

The metallic footwear was impeding the natural flexibility of the hoof under pressure, consequently reducing essential blood flow to the hoof and lower limb.

As a result of these challenges, the unit concluded that it was worth trying something different. In 2004, they decided to experiment by allowing one horse to go barefoot. The outcome was extremely positive, leading them to transition their entire herd (40 horses) to barefoot. They observed a significant improvement in the health of their horses, resulting in a 50% reduction in vet bills. Moreover, they noticed enhanced traction on slippery surfaces, contributing to a sense of safety for both the officers and horses during patrols. It is difficult to dispute the benefits of these changes! Furthermore, the force has recently made the decision to transition to Bitless equipment, which has been met with great success.

07/16/2024

This is the current state of our paddocks. We are having to purchase $172 in hay every morning to sustain these horses. Please help us by making a donation today! Visit SVERN.ORG and simply hit the donate button. Check out our adoptable horses while you are there! These animals should never go hungry again! We appreciate any help you can give.

07/13/2024

Just a week.away from our fun show!

Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network (SVERN) is dedicated to providing care and rehabilitation for unwanted, abandoned, neglected, abused and malnourished horses while educating the public in equine rescue and all aspects of horse ownership and care.

06/19/2024

Last night there was a heartbreaking fire at Longbranch. If you are able to help there us a gofundme set in place for the tenant of the barn who lost everything. Clearbook feed is accepting donations for anyone who would like to give items such as: halters, leads, buckets, grain, bins, scoops, etc. We at SVERN express our deepest sympathies for everyone involved in this heart wrenching tragedy.

Below is Longbranch's statement.
"We are devastated by this fire and express our heartfelt sympathy for our tenant, part of our Long Branch family, for the loss of her beloved horse. At the same time, we are deeply grateful for the health and safety of all the other horses here at Long Branch who were not affected by this tragedy and the fact that no humans were injured.

Our stable was an architectural icon set on the most picturesque landscape that our entire community appreciated. The massive outpouring of love and support from our friends and neighbors is absolutely inspiring.

Join us in thanking the local and regional fire and rescue services for their prompt and professional response.

At this time Long Branch asks only for your patience and understanding as we work through this while investigations are underway. We encourage you to consider helping our tenant and the best most effective way is here:"

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06/18/2024

It is HOT. Here are some tips to help your horse stay as comfortable as possible during these extremely hot days! Please also remember that us humans need plenty of fresh water and cool shade too! If you don't take care of yourself you cannot take care of your horse!!!

06/16/2024

06/11/2024

From then to now! Pixie is ready for her new home!! Special shout out to Alax at Valhalla Farm for making this one chonky girl!! It takes a village to get these results and we are thankful for ours ❤️ apply to adopt at svern.org and send your app into [email protected]

05/24/2024

This awesome girl is looking for her next home! She has had a few rides with us here and everyone is so excited to see her grow into all her potential! Apply to adopt sweet Valkayrie at svern.org or if you have a question about her or any other horse send us a message!

05/20/2024

05/18/2024

We are looking for some fosters at this time! Please reach out if you are interested, and keep in mind this can be a long term commitment 😀

05/12/2024

Cute lil photo dump of some of our adoptable horses 🐎 💕

05/02/2024

So fun to have a celebrity visitor today!! Jon Huertas is here for the Apple Blossom Festival and stopped by to give the rescues some love! You may recognize him from This Is Us, Castle, and my personal favorite credit, Sabrina the Teenage Witch! We hope everyone has a wonderful Apple Blossom and gets out to give Jon a shout-out at the parade this weekend!

05/02/2024

Shout outs for everyone that attended the cash party! We appreciate all our supporters and are so glad everyone had a great time supporting us and the horses! Thank you to our volunteers, board members, and everyone behind the scenes that kept things running!

05/02/2024

How cute is our Valkayrie? This young lady just returned from her foster and is ready for her forever home! She is around 9 years old and just as sweet as can be. Check her and our other adoptable cuties out at svern.org!