Indy's Haven, LLC Desert Hills, AZ

18/12/2022

Welcome Red and Rosie to Indy's Haven!. Due to her health issues their owner had to find them a new home. Red is scheduled for a therapeutic massage to work out some kinks and hopefully he will gain some weight. Rosie is doing great! They are settling in and getting used to goats, a pig and the turkeys and chickens and ducks.

31/10/2022

Binx has arrived. 13 month old BLM who was not wanted anymore. Owner threatened to send him to slaughter.

You are safe and loved my friend, welcome to Indys Haven.

09/09/2022

We have some new residents of Indys Haven.. Henrietta and Harrianne. New names for a new life. Mom and daughter. Welcome friends. We have a visit from the farrier on Monday and the vet after.

20/03/2022

Amie working with Jovie.

19/03/2022

Baby steps. The mule who can't be haltered

12/03/2022

Indy's Haven, LLC Desert Hills is looking for a special person or persons. We have taken in a lot of critters and in need of volunteer help.

The person or persons would be responsible for cleaning 12 stalls. Making sure water buckets are clean and full and light grooming. No expectations on days or times, whatever fits into your schedule.

In exchange for...

Informal riding lessons, lessons in horse/animal care and having a relaxed, fun place to learn about horses in a judgement free environment.

What is required..

You have to show up when you say you will. You have to work and be responsible.

This is the perfect volunteer opportunity for someone who wants to get into the horse life or back into the horse life. We are a private horse sanctuary. Currently working on our 501C3. We don't ask more of someone than what we put into it ourselves.

Our horses:
We have a geriatric population ages 20 to 30 as well as some youngins and those who need some redirection. They are polite and used to being handled. The are NOT dead broke and mindfullness is expected.

Our staff:
We are all skilled equestrians from different disciplines. We are of the mindset of safety and best care practices for our rescues.

We don't judge or criticize. We don't expect someone to know something they don't know. We are willing to teach and help someone learn about this lifestyle. We hope to find someone who loves these animals as much as we do and willing to put in the time and effort.

It's hard to find the right person who will fit in. The three of us have come from different directions to meet together for a mutual purpose.

12/03/2022

Good Saturday morning!! We have another addition to our rescue ranch. Welcome Dublin Rose! 6 yr old mule Jenny. Our numbers are increasing which means more work!!

07/01/2022

Meet the Staff:
Bonnie Mora: has 43 years riding and training horses. She has Western, hunter/jumper and dressage training and taught lessons for 10 years. She believes that every horse deserves a chance. She works with them on their terms and they learn together what works to succeed.

Amie Jackson: started riding at age 5 and got her first horse at 11. She has ridden and competed in every discipline. Now she enjoys trail riding and less stress. She is a firm believer that there is always more to learn and is always researching for better solutions. Her heart lies in working with scared/neglected horses, rehabbing rescues and watching them thrive.

Becky Kopp: Is new to the horse world, only about 2 years. She is learning fast and discovering her strengths and limitations. She is a great asset in her construction skills and problem solving. She has a huge heart. She believes that there is nothing that can't be done.

03/01/2022

03/01/2022

It all started with an unhandled reservation horse with no name. She and a c**t by her side came to us in bad condition. She was so skinny we weren't sure if she'd make it. She was rounded up with 40 other mares and foals and taken to auction. Mares and babies were sold separately and those that didn't sell were most likely headed for slaughter. She and her baby were saved with a few others and brought to trusted rescues by TNT Rescue. She was soon to be named Indy, and the c**t at her side is Rio. It has since been determined that Rio probably isn't her baby but bonded with her because she was still producing milk and he was hungry. From her condition, it was clear there wasn't a lot of food available and she had to fight for what she had. She was covered in bite marks and all her ribs and hip bones were showing.

Jump to present day, Indy and Rio are thriving. She is a normal weight and possibly pregnant. Indy likes carrots and treats and will now eat from our hands. But still is very cautious and won't get close enough for a pat or touch. Rio has become a kind and happy young gelding. We estimate him to be about 1 1/2 and Indy in her early teens.

19/12/2021