H.E.R.O. Horse Education and Rescue Organization

06/22/2025

A Huge HERO Thank You
to our supporters of our Michelle Bednar Memorial Show June 21, 2025 it was a success !!

The Forging M - Hamptonville , NC for hosting this show

Angie Mabe for judging

Sherry Wilson for announcing

*Anne Nelson
*Bev Duval - In Memory of Jay Lankford
*Bev Duval - In Memory of Eddie Leagans
*Bonnie Stafford - In Loving Memory of Don Stafford
*Bonnie Stafford - In Memory of Michelle Bednar
*Debbie Finney - In Memory of Michelle Bednar
*Smiley Miley - In Memory of Michelle Bednar

Helping equines would not be possible without YOU, our sponsors and participants.

We have 3 more shows this year! You still have a chance to sponsor classes and support our cause

06/22/2025

We had a GREAT day hosting The Michelle Bednar Memorial Show at Forging M Farm LLC . So happy to have the ever fabulous Angie Mabe as our judge. Also we partnered with Wilkes County 4H Horse Club and they were SO helpful!! An amazing group of english riders in the morning and fabulous western riders in the afternoon. THANK YOU everyone who came and supported our wonderful organization!
If you missed this one plan on coming to the next one!

06/17/2025

A Big HERO Thank You to our supporters of our Michelle Bednar Memorial Fun Show June 21, 2025
The Forging M - Hamptonville , NC for hosting this show
*Anne Nelson
*Bev Duval - In Memory of Jay Lankford
*Bev Duval - In Memory of Eddie Leagans
*Bonnie Stafford - In Loving Memory of Don Stafford
*Bonnie Stafford - In Memory of Michelle Bednar
*Smiley Miley - In Memory of Michelle Bednar

YOU can make a difference this year! Sponsor a class, or two! Sponsorship Form posted in comments

06/10/2025

Y'all get your tack clean and your show clothes ready! Get your ponies on track to win some blue ribbons!
This show is in memory of Michelle Bednar who was a huge asset to HERO. As always, all proceeds of every show go to support HERO and the horses in our care, as well as the many programs we provide to the public.
Please SHARE this far and wide!!! Let's get the word out!
See ya there!!

06/04/2025

05/28/2025

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!
This is Lady. She is an Arabian who is in her early 20's. She does ride and is a really fun ride (Arabs IYKYK). She is currently an occasional lesson horses but full time stand to be groomed and fussed over. She is about 15.1h and all legs. Floaty mover just like a good Arab should be. She does require a special diet and daily meds for cushings, but Arabs are the energizer bunny of the horse world and to be around her you'd think she isn't a day over 5 years old. She is up to date on all vaccines, farrier visits and dental. She does require a buddy to live with. She takes the term herd animal very seriously.
Please don't hesitate to inquire with any questions you have about her or better yet, to schedule a visit to meet her!
Videos posted in the comments below.

05/28/2025

We owe Hasty’s Haven a huge THANK YOU!!! They jumped up and came to the rescue for our sweet girl, May. They arranged transport and she arrived safe and sound in her new home. Hasty's Haven has experience with blind horses which is exactly what May needed. Thank you again oh so very much for stepping up for May. This is a picture of May in her new home after an almost 4 hour ride. She did great and we couldn't be happier.

05/28/2025

Available for adoption 💗😁

Sue is a 19 year old petite Arabian cross mare looking for a forever home to live out her golden years! Despite being unhandled most of her life, she has quickly learned that humans aren’t so bad and really enjoys grooming, going for walks, and spending time with her people. Barefoot, trailer loads, mid rank in the herd and gets along well with others, stands for vet and farrier. She does have mild heaves that is managed with daily Zyrtec during growing months. She is fully up to date on everything to include teeth floating. Due to her age and prior neglect, Sue is being offered only to non-riding homes. Adoptable through HERO with an approved application.

Please share this far and wide so we can get Sue a forever home!! She is such a lovely little mare.

05/20/2025

A Big HERO Thank You to our supporters of our Michelle Bednar Memorial Fun Show June 21, 2025

The Forging M - Hamptonville , NC for hosting this show

*Bev Duval - In Memory of Jay Lankford
*Bev Duval - In Memory of Eddie Leagans
*Bonnie Stafford - In Loving memory of Don Stafford
*Bonnie Stafford - In Memory of Michelle Bednar
*Smiley Miley - In Memory of Michelle Bednar

YOU can make a difference this year! Sponsor a class, or two! Sponsorship Form posted in comments

05/17/2025

May was adopted by Hasty’s Haven !!!

This is a post we hate to make but here goes...
We have had a horse in a wonderful foster care family for the last few years. Unfortunately, due to no fault of her own she needs placement. She is a sweet and docile large pony mare standing about 14h. She is 10 years old and completely up to date on everything. We are considering her a pasture mate due to the fact that she is blind. She became blind not long after placement into her foster home. We know how hard it can be to place a blind horse which is why we are reaching out to anyone who can help. We have contacted other rescues and tried to pull some strings but we keep getting the same answer that no one is accepting intakes at this time because everyone is full.
If you gave any leads on placement please contact us so we can get May to her new home ASAP.
Thank you for your continuous support!!

04/28/2025