Even non-equestrians are familiar with the world of horse racing. The coveted Triple Crown. Churchill Downs. Kentucky Derby. These are terms we all know. There is no denying the majestic beauty as the perfectly honed horses thunder around the course, vying for the lead. However, when the horse is no longer able to compete, either […]
Horse ownership usually conjures images of galloping off into the sunset on a trail ride or perhaps winning a blue ribbon in a skilled equine sport, such as dressage. And while those typical horse activities are delightful, a satisfying relationship with a horse is not based solely on the horse’s ability to carry a rider. […]
“Equestrian sports originated over two thousand years ago when the Greeks introduced dressage, a highly regimented training program to prepare their horses for war. [1] Later, during the Middle Ages, cooperative effort between horse and rider further developed with the introduction of the three-day event, also known as eventing. This triathlon consists of the original Greek […]
RVR Horse Rescue has doubled down on efforts to reach the most impressionable, compassionate, and eager-to-learn audience… children. What better way is there to promote learning than to feed a child’s natural curiosity with information? The organization has always recognized the value of teaching children about animal care and encouraged children to ask questions, which […]
Who knew that horse rescue was even a “thing”? I didn’t. Sure, I’d seen my share of television advertisements of pathetically thin canine or feline fur balls, with sad, droopy heads and glistening puppy-dog eyes. Small animal shelters have done a good job of getting in front of the public and exposing the dirtbags who […]
In the world of horse rescue, there are a handful of us warriors who network together to save defenseless equines in need of help. In the case of three horses named Angel, Halo, and Crosby, a call for help came to us via Louisiana in August 2015. Good Samaritans had rescued the trio from a […]
These past weeks RVR has been blessed with 3 beautiful horse friends! One of these cute fellas goes by the name of Charlie and he is quite the sweet spirit. Although this amicable gelding was not in good condition when he arrived. He was severely emaciated and had a tremendous injury on his private area. […]
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