Saving the Horses of Appalachia - WVhorserescue.org: A West Virginia Horse Equine Rescue 501(c)3 Charity


We are all sometimes asked 'Why do you spend so much of your time and money talking about kindness to animals when there is so much cruelty to men?' I answer: 'I am working at the roots.' George T. Angell -

Heart of Phoenix believes that there is no place in the Nation with a greater need of equine advocacy than the area of Appalachia. Poverty in our region means the need for education and assistance is overwhelming. The conditions we encounter for neglected horses in West Virginia are shocking, and with your help, we can continue offer aid time and time again! Our team is constantly faced with situations where say, "There is No Hope." But over and over, Heart of Phoenix horses overcome odds very near the miraculous.

We stand as West Virginia’s largest, most effective equine advocacy organization. We also impact some areas of Kentucky and Ohio. We were founded in West Virginia at a time when no other organization existed to come to the aid of the horses, and we realize how important it is to expand the reach of rescue through out Appalachia. We realize how vital offering help to counties' animal control and law enforcement is in the overall picture of equine welfare.

This region offers a fate worse than auction or slaughter. Abuse, deprivation from water, food and basic care frequently go on at unspeakable levels where horses are left to suffer not for weeks, but years, even decades. There are many horrible issues facing horses and advocates working at various issues; our focus here is the rescue of the grossly abused and neglected horses of Appalachia.

The horses of this region are no longer without a voice thanks to your support of HOP. We implore you to continue to listen to the stories of our horses and allow us to continue to save many more. You can help change everything with HOP!

We know in order to see radical change, our organization must stay progressive and creative by expanding our programs, extending more education and empowering communities, law enforcement and horse owners.

We have changed the lives of hundreds of horses. We hope to impact thousands more in the coming years!

Because our high quality rehab and standard of care requires a solid financial budget and many hours of volunteer time, we are committed to sound financial management. We will not take in more horses than our funding allows. We intend to serve equines in Appalachia for many years to come.

We believe this is possible with you on board! Join us today!

We have a Board of Directors Team of 5, An Officer Team of 3 and around 70 Volunteers across 4 States. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit

Our Focus

We want to see as many adoptable HORSES out of dangerous situations and offered a chance at a real life with a wonderful home as possible. We focus on the very emaciated horse: Those who have lacked the most basic needs of food and water. We do not offer sanctuary to unsound horses or extensive long term training services for those with dangerous behavioral issues. We seek to place each rehabbed horse in an adoptive home on contract after approved application where they a high quality life. The horses carry very reasonable adoption fees to encourage those looking for an equine partner to consider adoption.

We offer an owner safer placement program, gelding and health clinic, emergency feed assistance, new equine owner clinics, animal control and law enforcement training and even more programs to help assure that we are working to help the "Neglected Horse Issue" from the ground up.

We are thankful to be able to cover the state of West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky and Southern Ohio by offering rescue, rehabilitation, Educational Events, Animal control assistance and Owner Outreach programs. We are always looking for innovative ways to help.

We build a stronger equine economy in the areas where we work by supporting our local equine veterinarians, boarding facilities, farriers, trainers, Chiropractors, feed store operators and hay producers.
We have a strong emphasis on the rescue and rehabilitation of the severely emaciated horse.

Our focus is to save as many adoptable horses in our areas as possible.
We believe in sustainable rescue, taking in only the number of horses we feel we can rehab, train and place while retaining stable financial ethics.

We intend to be here speaking for the Horses of Appalachia for decades to come.

We invite you to learn more about us, to consider becoming a monthly sponsor/donor, volunteer or foster.

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