As we look into the coming year, there are several goals that I would like to meet. We would like to open the farm to youth groups and special needs children. We would like to begin a therapy program. We need to grow our volunteer base so that the horses are getting more attention. In ...
General, How You Can Help!A billboard on Interstate 95 made the news today. These billboards are part of a campaign by Angel Acres Horse Haven. The billboards are designed to raise public awareness of horse slaughter. I was delighted to have the opportunity to meet Wayne Covil from WTVR and talk with him a little bit about horse slaughter. ...
GeneralNote: As of 2/28/2011 we have purchased a truck! Thank you so much for your donations and support. While on our way to pick up horses on February 5th, our old Western Hauler truck caught fire and burned. It is a total loss. The truck was 25 years old and we just had liability on ...
GeneralAs a special Valentine’s Day fundraiser, we are offering these special Valentines. Each Valentine is printed on glossy photo stock and will be mailed on February 10th unless you specify an earlier or later date. Each card has a Valentine’s message and the cards all state that: Central Virginia Horse Rescue has received a donation ...
General, How You Can Help!In trying to decide what our goals are for 2011, I have been going back over the facts and figures for 2010. With your help, Central Virginia Horse Rescue accomplished more than I would have thought possible. We incorporated the Rescue on July 19, 2010. We got our 501(c)3 designation in November. This by itself ...
GeneralBeing a new Rescue, CVHR feels that it is important for our donors to understand where our money goes. We often have people ask why we charge an adoption fee if the horses are surrendered to the rescue. Basically, adoption fees go to pay for the grain, hay, and farrier. If we have something like ...
GeneralWe are currently working to save these two gorgeous standardbred geldings from the feed lot. They are hip #837 and #825 on the Camelot Auction NJ Feedlot 825 – Stdbrd. Geld, 16.2 hhBay, stout bodied, legs have pin-fire marks. 7 yrs old, Freezebranded. Supposed to ride as well, but they didn’t try him. . . ...
GeneralHorse abuse and neglect takes many forms. It can be as obvious as having no food or water to not having necessary veterinary or hoof care. There is a nationally recognized chart that describes a horse’s body condition based on fat deposits and body structure. It is called the Henneke Body Scoring system. There is ...
General, Horse HealthWe have a short survey set up to determine the current needs for hay in VA. Please take a moment or two to take the Virginia Hay survey! With the drought and the severe heat, many are concerned about the amount of hay available for horses this fall and winter. CVHR is looking into the ...
GeneralDisasters I used to wonder why in the world would I want to microchip my horses. Then I spent 3 weeks in New Orleans working with LSU taking care of the horses that were rescued after Hurricane Katrina. Louisiana has a brand law. All horses have to be uniquely identified by a brand, tattoo or ...
General, Horse Health
We are doing our Valentine’s fundraiser again. You can pick one of the valentines design below and the valentine...
Once upon a time when I was a child, I had a dream of rescuing the beautiful horses who...
Melody was Hip # 861 at Camelot on 1/5/11. She was brought to the rescue and quickly adopted to...
Last year we asked everyone to send us a card to decorate the barn and include a dollar. It...
Our adoptable horses would all like to be snug and warm in their new home for Christmas. Final Script...
In 2009, Jelly Bean fell in the pasture and hurt himself. He was later diagnosed with a fractured hip...
Twilight came to the rescue as the result of a seizure in Powhatan County. She is an 8 yr...
It’s that time of the year again and our beautiful embroidered sweatshirts are available for pre-order. It takes approximately...
While attending the Equine Extravaganza this year, we met and fell in love with BLM mustang yearlings. These yearlings...
There is just something about donkeys that warms the heart. Everyone that has come to the rescue has been...
We are doing our Valentine’s fundraiser again. You can pick one of the valentines design below and the valentine...
Once upon a time when I was a child, I had a dream of rescuing the beautiful horses who...
Melody was Hip # 861 at Camelot on 1/5/11. She was brought to the rescue and quickly adopted to...
Last year we asked everyone to send us a card to decorate the barn and include a dollar. It...
Our adoptable horses would all like to be snug and warm in their new home for Christmas. Final Script...
In 2009, Jelly Bean fell in the pasture and hurt himself. He was later diagnosed with a fractured hip...
