Free or low-cost hay for horse owners in need
U.S. Hay Bank programs : to provide short term relief to individuals owning horse(s). Each is independely operated. Eligibility and other requirements vary.
** If you know of a hay/feed bank not on this list, please let The Equi Hab Foundation know by emailing a Msg info@equihab.com or write her on Facebook at 'May Snyder'. List last upodated 8/17/2011
California
S.A.F.E.R. Hay Assistance Program: www.saferhorse.com
Colorado
The Hay Bank of Colorado: http://thehaybank.com/letter.html
Kentucky
Mountain View Rescue http://www.mountainviewrescue.com/mvr_hay_bank_project.htm
Kentucy Horse Council http://www.kentuckyhorse.org/safety-net/
Michigan
Michigan Horse Welfare Calition Hay Bank : www.michiganhorsewelfarecoalition.org
New Mexico
Equine Protection Fund www.equineprotectionfund.org/programs.php
Oregon
Oregon Hay Bank: http://www.oregonhaybank.org
Please be sure to Share this list with your friends! Let's work together so no horse has to go hungry.
** If you know of a hay/feed bank not on this list, please let The Equi Hab Foundation know by emailing a Msg info@equihab.com or write her on Facebook at 'May Snyder'. List last upodated 8/17/2011
California
S.A.F.E.R. Hay Assistance Program: www.saferhorse.com
Colorado
The Hay Bank of Colorado: http://thehaybank.com/letter.html
Kentucky
Mountain View Rescue http://www.mountainviewrescue.com/mvr_hay_bank_project.htm
Kentucy Horse Council http://www.kentuckyhorse.org/safety-net/
Michigan
Michigan Horse Welfare Calition Hay Bank : www.michiganhorsewelfarecoalition.org
New Mexico
Equine Protection Fund www.equineprotectionfund.org/programs.php
Oregon
Oregon Hay Bank: http://www.oregonhaybank.org
Please be sure to Share this list with your friends! Let's work together so no horse has to go hungry.
The Horses Voice Newsletter August 2011
**UPDATE on Jackety Jack @ 4:14 PM Saturday
8/6/11: Jack came home last night, was tired from the trip a little stressed. Today he ate for us seems still a little depressed but I am sure the traveling in the heat did not help, He is on Ulcer Meds, has electrolytes in his water which is changed out twice daily, he has 2 new fans we bought him and he has his fly armor on as well, is content in his 12" x 24" stall enjoying the fans and his pampering. we did not take pics today he did not feel it. New pics coming soon
8/6/11: Jack came home last night, was tired from the trip a little stressed. Today he ate for us seems still a little depressed but I am sure the traveling in the heat did not help, He is on Ulcer Meds, has electrolytes in his water which is changed out twice daily, he has 2 new fans we bought him and he has his fly armor on as well, is content in his 12" x 24" stall enjoying the fans and his pampering. we did not take pics today he did not feel it. New pics coming soon
Our 1st Outreach Recipient "Gizmo " & Ellie of Shelby NC July, 26, 2011
Voice For Horses Was able to grant the wish of Ellie Wilborne of NC her Wish Upon a Hero request for her dog Gizmo through the Voice For Horses Rescue Network Community Outreach Program. FB Friends made this happen by donating the Nutrena white tags and we collect 495 of them which brought us $108. we spent $60 buying Gizmo a 2 month supply of dog food (Iams toy breed 15# bag, Iams (6 pk 13 oz) can dog food and Iams small dog treats & milk Bone treats) plus a few toys we have left in the account $48.00 God Bless Everyone, Keep sending those tags so we can keep granting wishes. You can also be a HERO of your own.
You too can be a HERO by clicking this link http://www.wishuponahero.com/profile/?user=ForeverMore
Hello, my name is Ellie. I am a disabled elder that lives with my dog. Gizmo is a terrier whom is my best friend, child and companion need help with a small list of items. on disability and having a hectic month due to in and out of hospital. i no longer have a phone turned on, would like to have minutes for my cell to be able to contact doctors and my dog is in need of food and maybe a couple toys/treats. i hope with several hero's i can receive a couple items from walmart list that my neighbor had helped me with.
thank you
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You too can be a HERO by clicking this link http://www.wishuponahero.com/profile/?user=ForeverMore
Hello, my name is Ellie. I am a disabled elder that lives with my dog. Gizmo is a terrier whom is my best friend, child and companion need help with a small list of items. on disability and having a hectic month due to in and out of hospital. i no longer have a phone turned on, would like to have minutes for my cell to be able to contact doctors and my dog is in need of food and maybe a couple toys/treats. i hope with several hero's i can receive a couple items from walmart list that my neighbor had helped me with.
thank you
*** Voice For Horses Rescue recommened safelink https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Safelink/enroll_lifelineto get her phone services FREE
The Horses Voice Newsletter. June/July 2011
**Things have been busy at the rescue with horses coming and going. VFHRN is working on alot of fundraisers to keep the rescue going and the horses fed well. We are Blessed enough to have generous donars who believe in our cause and mission. without them we could not help as many as we do.
** The Communiuty outreach program has collected 495 Nutrena tags with the help of all our Facebook friends and we will receive $108 to go towards our program.
**July 5th Jackety Jack was taken to a Equine Hospital for treament, he has not thrived since he came to the rescue all tattered and torn. Blood work came back norman but he has chronic weight loss and refusing to eat or drink, he was diagnosed with severe ulcers, fractured rib (got this before he arrived). He will remain hospitilized unrtil he recovers, you can watch his updates at: http://www.voiceforhorses.org/jackety-jack-needs-your-help.html
** The Communiuty outreach program has collected 495 Nutrena tags with the help of all our Facebook friends and we will receive $108 to go towards our program.
**July 5th Jackety Jack was taken to a Equine Hospital for treament, he has not thrived since he came to the rescue all tattered and torn. Blood work came back norman but he has chronic weight loss and refusing to eat or drink, he was diagnosed with severe ulcers, fractured rib (got this before he arrived). He will remain hospitilized unrtil he recovers, you can watch his updates at: http://www.voiceforhorses.org/jackety-jack-needs-your-help.html
The Horses Voice Monthly Newsletter May, 2011
Horses adopted or have been placed with breed rescues in March, April & May
We Want to Thank Tractor Supply for their OUT THERE FARM DAYS and allowing your rescue to set up and sell Hotdogs and Burgers to raise funds for the rescue sas well
The Horses Voice Newsletter. February 24, 2011
Donkey Update: Today was a big Day for the three donkeys (Dora, Jinx & Johnny) we rescued back on December 23, 2010. Crossroads Donkey Rescue will continue their rehab, have the two boys gelded and when they are able be placed up for adoption. We want to say Thank you to Fran and her volunteers for the great job they do with the donkeys and asisting us in the rehabbing of our three angels saved before Christmas.
Farm Update: We are still looking for a place to move to with the rescues. We have had many leads and checking others.
Fundraisers: VFHRN is holding fundraisers and selling flowers as well as Magazines, we also have Hero's for Horses Campaign going on as well. Check out our fundraisers page for details and show your support or just make a general donation at the link below.
March Madness Adopt-A-Thon: VFHRN is holding an adopt a thon during the Month of March. ALL Horse starting March 1, 2011 will be $200 and if you adopt two them the fee will be $300 what a great way to show your support and give two great horses a home.
Voice For Horses Rescue Community Aimal Outreach Program: VFHRN has started a community outreach program to assist families with animlas in their time of financial distress, Applicants can contact murphy-diana@att.net for further information. As part of funding for this program we are asking people to tear the tags off of their Nutrena bags, this tag is the white sewn tag that has the product information on it., and send them to VFHRN PO Box 566 Toledo, Ohio 43697. we are also part of the Dad's Have a heart program and are also collecting UPC codes off all dog and cat food bags you can submit that as well to the above address 100% of the proceeds made from the tags and UPC codes collected will go into the community outreach fund.
Shop & Support Horse Rescue: Voice For Horses Rescue is having an ongoing fundraiser- on any purchases, add VHF in the comments section and 10% will go to the rescue and help the horses waiting for homes. You can see the items at these sites:www.bunnygreenjeans.etsy.com and www.cherishedsaints.etsy.com
What a great way to show your support while getting great gifts for friends and family. Hope you have a great Day of Shopping!!
Farm Update: We are still looking for a place to move to with the rescues. We have had many leads and checking others.
Fundraisers: VFHRN is holding fundraisers and selling flowers as well as Magazines, we also have Hero's for Horses Campaign going on as well. Check out our fundraisers page for details and show your support or just make a general donation at the link below.
March Madness Adopt-A-Thon: VFHRN is holding an adopt a thon during the Month of March. ALL Horse starting March 1, 2011 will be $200 and if you adopt two them the fee will be $300 what a great way to show your support and give two great horses a home.
Voice For Horses Rescue Community Aimal Outreach Program: VFHRN has started a community outreach program to assist families with animlas in their time of financial distress, Applicants can contact murphy-diana@att.net for further information. As part of funding for this program we are asking people to tear the tags off of their Nutrena bags, this tag is the white sewn tag that has the product information on it., and send them to VFHRN PO Box 566 Toledo, Ohio 43697. we are also part of the Dad's Have a heart program and are also collecting UPC codes off all dog and cat food bags you can submit that as well to the above address 100% of the proceeds made from the tags and UPC codes collected will go into the community outreach fund.
Shop & Support Horse Rescue: Voice For Horses Rescue is having an ongoing fundraiser- on any purchases, add VHF in the comments section and 10% will go to the rescue and help the horses waiting for homes. You can see the items at these sites:www.bunnygreenjeans.etsy.com and www.cherishedsaints.etsy.com
What a great way to show your support while getting great gifts for friends and family. Hope you have a great Day of Shopping!!
February 14, 2011 Happy Valentines Day, Enjoy the video
The Horse's Voice Newsletter February 8, 2011
* Adopted Horses: We would like to thank the families who are giving 9 of our horses homes ( Kit & Kat, Tumbleweed, Chocolate Madam, Sadie, Ty, Reddick, Cool Ropin Hazard & Mucho Bar Gal)
* Horses Returned: We have a few horses coming back due to changes in the adoptive family structure or other reasons so we will be looking for homes for them as well ( Nick-TB, Mystic-TB, Dreamer-QH, Honey Dew-QH, Harmony-Pony)
*Fundrasiers: VFHRN is holding fundraisers and selling flowers as well as Magazines, we also have Hero's for Horses Campaign going on as well. Check out our fundraisers page for details and show your support.
*Gift Shop/Logo Ware: VFHRN has partenered up with Cafe Express and has designed several different shirts with sayings show your support or send an Idea for shirt or other logo items.
Pictures Wanted: VFHRN is asking all adopters to send in their updated photos of their rescue horses for the happy endings pages on Facebook and the website and send them to murphy-diana@att.net
Wanted: Farm for rent or lease in Northwest Ohio, VFHRN is finding themselves needing to move due to the owner of the property selling it at a short sale. so we are now i need of a new place to call home, if you know of a farm or have one contact us at murphy-diana@att.net
Adopters Wanted: Looking for homes for many great horses, visit our available horses page and see how you can give a horse a second chance.
* Horses Returned: We have a few horses coming back due to changes in the adoptive family structure or other reasons so we will be looking for homes for them as well ( Nick-TB, Mystic-TB, Dreamer-QH, Honey Dew-QH, Harmony-Pony)
*Fundrasiers: VFHRN is holding fundraisers and selling flowers as well as Magazines, we also have Hero's for Horses Campaign going on as well. Check out our fundraisers page for details and show your support.
*Gift Shop/Logo Ware: VFHRN has partenered up with Cafe Express and has designed several different shirts with sayings show your support or send an Idea for shirt or other logo items.
Pictures Wanted: VFHRN is asking all adopters to send in their updated photos of their rescue horses for the happy endings pages on Facebook and the website and send them to murphy-diana@att.net
Wanted: Farm for rent or lease in Northwest Ohio, VFHRN is finding themselves needing to move due to the owner of the property selling it at a short sale. so we are now i need of a new place to call home, if you know of a farm or have one contact us at murphy-diana@att.net
Adopters Wanted: Looking for homes for many great horses, visit our available horses page and see how you can give a horse a second chance.
The Horse's Voice Newsletter January 21, 2011
*Fundraiser: Voice For Horses Rescue Network (VFHRN) has many fundraisers going on right now Check out our Fundraiser Link for Details and how you can help spread the word.
*Homes Needed: Many horses are still looking for their forever homes, if you can help by giving a horse a home or know someone who can contact us at murphy-diana@att.net. or visit our Available Horses Link
* Update on Jinx, Johnny and Dora the three donkeys who were rescued on December 22, 2010. All are doing well and will soon be heading off to a Donkey Rescue to finish their rehab and them be placed into homes.
* Update on Ransom & Alex the two Christmas Eve Rescues, Both are doing well on their Plan of Care. Both are gaining weight but Alex is showing signs of EPM and has muscle loss in the hind quarters, we are hoping for the best for him, but prognosis is not good. Ranson will be available for adoption soon, get your applications in now.
*Homes Needed: Many horses are still looking for their forever homes, if you can help by giving a horse a home or know someone who can contact us at murphy-diana@att.net. or visit our Available Horses Link
* Update on Jinx, Johnny and Dora the three donkeys who were rescued on December 22, 2010. All are doing well and will soon be heading off to a Donkey Rescue to finish their rehab and them be placed into homes.
* Update on Ransom & Alex the two Christmas Eve Rescues, Both are doing well on their Plan of Care. Both are gaining weight but Alex is showing signs of EPM and has muscle loss in the hind quarters, we are hoping for the best for him, but prognosis is not good. Ranson will be available for adoption soon, get your applications in now.
The Horse's Voice Newsletter December 31, 2010
The holidays are upon us and 2010 is drawing to a close… on behalf of Voices for Horses, thank you to everyone who has helped a rescue horse this year! Your support is the key to many happy endings.
The past year has been full of challenges and opportunities at Voices for Horses. While our rented farm went to sheriff sale 10 days after we found out via a letter (and we’re currently awaiting an update on its status), the news put our network of supporters into action and helped place many of our adoptable “residents” with private owners or other reputable rescue agencies. The horses that are too old or sick, lame, unbroke young were the ones we kept knowing they had no chance of placement at this time. they are with us until a home can be found– wherever we are. We were able to secure a grant to assist with the financial part for our horses due to the situation being urgent for the agency who took them in. with the majority of the horses being ones who have been in our rescue for months and years, not just the 9 broker horses who have been with the rescue from March of this year, who again were forgotten once they were bailed.
Voices for Horses also participated in a fundraising program aimed at rescuing horses from broker lots who were slaughter bound, we joined Facebook 2010 to help them as a fundraiser for this year, our first time ever doing something like this. While we helped save 100+ horses and made many new friends, we also learned first hand that the program is a complicated one. Never intended on any horse coming into the rescue but adopters backed out of adoption for one reason or another, we have incurred a 6K vet bill during this fundraiser which we are trying to make payments on. It seems that every step forward has been met with a step or two back…
With these challenges and opportunities in mind, it is important to tell you that we will be refocusing on Voices for Horses’ core mission in 2011.
We will be going back to working locally and Nationally helping horses and horse people in our community and serving as a resource for information and assistance to all of our neighbors and horse owners in need. We’re refocusing because we want to have the time and energy to do what is right – and to work with other people who share our commitment and put the animals first.
Thank you again for all of your support, and happy holidays!
**Go to AC4H.com and click on broker owned horses and see how you can save a Slaughter Bound Horse Today!!
The holidays are upon us and 2010 is drawing to a close… on behalf of Voices for Horses, thank you to everyone who has helped a rescue horse this year! Your support is the key to many happy endings.
The past year has been full of challenges and opportunities at Voices for Horses. While our rented farm went to sheriff sale 10 days after we found out via a letter (and we’re currently awaiting an update on its status), the news put our network of supporters into action and helped place many of our adoptable “residents” with private owners or other reputable rescue agencies. The horses that are too old or sick, lame, unbroke young were the ones we kept knowing they had no chance of placement at this time. they are with us until a home can be found– wherever we are. We were able to secure a grant to assist with the financial part for our horses due to the situation being urgent for the agency who took them in. with the majority of the horses being ones who have been in our rescue for months and years, not just the 9 broker horses who have been with the rescue from March of this year, who again were forgotten once they were bailed.
Voices for Horses also participated in a fundraising program aimed at rescuing horses from broker lots who were slaughter bound, we joined Facebook 2010 to help them as a fundraiser for this year, our first time ever doing something like this. While we helped save 100+ horses and made many new friends, we also learned first hand that the program is a complicated one. Never intended on any horse coming into the rescue but adopters backed out of adoption for one reason or another, we have incurred a 6K vet bill during this fundraiser which we are trying to make payments on. It seems that every step forward has been met with a step or two back…
With these challenges and opportunities in mind, it is important to tell you that we will be refocusing on Voices for Horses’ core mission in 2011.
We will be going back to working locally and Nationally helping horses and horse people in our community and serving as a resource for information and assistance to all of our neighbors and horse owners in need. We’re refocusing because we want to have the time and energy to do what is right – and to work with other people who share our commitment and put the animals first.
Thank you again for all of your support, and happy holidays!
**Go to AC4H.com and click on broker owned horses and see how you can save a Slaughter Bound Horse Today!!
BROKER vs AUCTION
IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT, "WE" as a community of people, rescues, rescuers etc... ARE making a market for the the auctions and brokers who send these horses through to slaughter. Week after week rescuers try to save horses from going to slaughter by attending auctions all over the US to outbid the KB and save a horse, when in reality we are just encourgaing them to bring a "LARGER" number of horses through the auctions knowing that the rescuers will buy them to save them. . This applies to brokers as well... the only difference is the price .
IF WE as a community educate and be pro active, maybe we can reduce the number of horses going to auctions by educating horse owners & providing a resource center for them. WE know there is always going to be a market for the horses it is a vicious cycle, Times are tough right now and people sometimes have no where to go because rescues are "FULL" as well as sanctuaries. We need to reach out to the breeders/horse owners/rescues etc.. Many rescues are closing their doors due to the economy but seems like another one always comes to surface. This is happening all over the US.
There are numerous issues raised in all of this and none of them has just one answer the ethics and consequenses of "BUYING" horses to "RESCUE" them is akin to going to a pet store buying the older stock or going to an exotic animal auction and buying the ones that aren't being bid on. The problem is this creates a market and stimulates the broker/auction/pet store/puppy mill etc...economy. Yes, it may save an animal but in the long run but thousands of animals become another commodity to be sold as "rescue" for profit
So "WE" need to make a change and start looking at the big picture and structure our rescues to be more productive in the community and network with other rescues/human socieites/shelters/ and law enforcement agencies and become the solution and not the cause.
Diana Murphy
Voice For Horses Rescue Network
IF WE as a community educate and be pro active, maybe we can reduce the number of horses going to auctions by educating horse owners & providing a resource center for them. WE know there is always going to be a market for the horses it is a vicious cycle, Times are tough right now and people sometimes have no where to go because rescues are "FULL" as well as sanctuaries. We need to reach out to the breeders/horse owners/rescues etc.. Many rescues are closing their doors due to the economy but seems like another one always comes to surface. This is happening all over the US.
There are numerous issues raised in all of this and none of them has just one answer the ethics and consequenses of "BUYING" horses to "RESCUE" them is akin to going to a pet store buying the older stock or going to an exotic animal auction and buying the ones that aren't being bid on. The problem is this creates a market and stimulates the broker/auction/pet store/puppy mill etc...economy. Yes, it may save an animal but in the long run but thousands of animals become another commodity to be sold as "rescue" for profit
So "WE" need to make a change and start looking at the big picture and structure our rescues to be more productive in the community and network with other rescues/human socieites/shelters/ and law enforcement agencies and become the solution and not the cause.
Diana Murphy
Voice For Horses Rescue Network
Voice For Horses Rescue Network
PO Box 566
Toledo, Ohio 43697-0566
(419) 247-0025
www.voiceforhorses@wmconnect.com
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PO Box 566
Toledo, Ohio 43697-0566
(419) 247-0025
www.voiceforhorses@wmconnect.com
This site and it's content are Copyright Voice For Horses Rescue Network 1999-2011 All Rights Reserved, No picture can be reproduced or used without the express and written permission ofVFHRN. Any copy or reproducing of photographs will be considered copyright infringement.
