Horse Rescue

Our Equine Rescue Program:

Those desiring to volunteer in our rescue program have the opportunity to learn and practice the science skills necessary to care for mild -to- moderately abused or mistreated horses. While we can not provide a clinical environment or direct in-house veterinary care we can and do supply a comfortable setting and excellent care for our angels in horse hair while they recover. Throughout the restoration process our goal is to return each horse to its useful and beneficial state. The children, youth and families of the Valley Trotters Youth Ranch develop broad expertise when caring for the recovering horses including, but not limited to; proper equine nutrition, disease prevention, wound care, parasite control, grooming techniques, rehabilitation methods and conditioning of the equine mind and body. Many horses recover completely and can be placed into service here at the ranch. After careful and complete evaluation by the ranch staff some horses are selected to be trained for use in our riding program. Horses that are not suited for our riding program are offered to a good home under mutual adoption terms.