Improving the lives of horses and humans in our community through education and assistance

Mustangs To The Rescue

Central Oregon’s Community Equine Rescue, Rehabilitation & Adoption

 

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Getting Involved

Adoption Program

Prospective adopters are screened for compatibility with the equine they are interested in to assure that the adoption will be in the best interest of both the horse and the adopter. The application process requires extensive question and answer sessions as well as personal reference checks and an inspection of the location that the horse will call its new home. Once adopted, Mustangs To The Rescue follows up with the new owners and references to check the status of the horse and ensure that the adoption is working out for both the horse and adopter. Adopters are required to provide regular updates. Horse adoption fees are $500 regardless of the perceived value of the animal.

What we do

Our Services

Equine Rescue Program

Mustangs To The Rescue obtains horses through reassignments of wild horse and private-party adoptions, sheriff-induced owner surrender and law enforcement seizures. We work with the local, state and national authorities to discover at-risk horses and encourage people to donate/reassign horses they can no longer care for properly. Once rescued, the horse(s) are transported to Mustangs To The Rescue or a pre-approved foster home.

Educational Outreach

As part of our mission, Mustangs To The Rescue’s goal is to help our local community by providing horse owners and potential horse owners with assistance, educational opportunities and resources to ensure safe and secure homes for our equine partners.

Rehabilitate & Retraining

We rehabilitate and retrain equines in order to facilitate their adoption into new homes. Our comprehensive program includes housing the horses, providing proper nutrition, vet, dental and farrier care, while we determine the horse’s best potential and suitability to a new home. Some horses might take longer to regain proper strength and weight before they can be rehabilitated for adoption. Some horses once again become riding horses, while others will simply become companion animals or personal pets. Experienced horsemen and women with strong equestrian skills work with the horses on skills needed to ensure their adoptability.

What Drives Us

Our Mission

To help horses in need by providing positive options for both horses and their owners

To help our local community by providing horse owners and potential horse owners with assistance, educational opportunities and resources to ensure safe and secure homes for our equine partners

To assist local, state and federal agencies in managing horses and horse populations; wild or otherwise

To elevate the public’s view of wild horses by placing them in roles of service such as Search and Rescue, Packing Services and Mounted Patrols

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Available for Adoption

Get Involved

The best way to be involved in the welfare of our local horses is to attend our educational events and help grow our social media community! During this pandemic we are all doing our part to keep everyone safe, however if you are interested in becoming a volunteer  please fill out our application and we will get back to you.

Upcoming Events

IT'S TIME TO ORDER YOUR HORSE HEAD WREATHS!! NOW THROUGH 12/15 UNLESS WE SELL OUT SOONER....

It’s wreath and Corkie time once again!!

This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and one of our absolute favorites.  We look forward to bringing our lovely, unique, handmade evergreen horse head wreaths and adorable wine cork horse ornaments we call Corkies to you every year.

Wreaths are $75 each, with a discount for five or more ordered at the same time.

Corkies are $10 each or three for $25.

They make amazing Chrsitmas gifts for the horse lovers in your life!

We also ship within the continental US (shipping paid by purchaser).

Bringing a bottle of wine to a party?  A Corkie will liven it up and be a nice gift for the host too!

You know you want some!!!

Taking orders now through December 15. Don’t delay, we’re only making so many and once we’re sold out, you’ll have to wait until next year!

To order, email us at wreaths@MustangsToTheRescue.org or leave a message at 541-330-8943

JOIN US FOR MUSTANGS MONDAYS FROM 2--4 PM MONDAYS AT MUSTANGS TO THE RESCUE!

 

Come join us at Mustangs To The Rescue for Mustangs Mondays with Three Treasures Farms!  All presentations will take place at MTTR’s location: 21670 McGilvray Rd, Bend, OR 97702.  Remember, you MUST take Larsen Rd to get the correct portion of McGilvray.

Questions?  email us at info@mustangstotherescue.org or threetreasuresfarms@gmail.com

for specifics on what to expect.

We hope to see you there!

 

Still Prineville Trails Weekend May 5, 6, and 7, 2023!

Join us May 5, 6 and 7, 2023 in the Crooked River Grasslands for 

Still Prineville Trails Weekend!

For more information on AERTC Endurance rides each day, and to register for ALL rides, please go to  http://StillPrineville.org

Your participation helps support all of MTTR’s mission and daily operations

Hope to see you there!!

 

Happy Birthday to MTTR! Matching opportunity for new monthly donors through December 31,2022!

A generous donor has created a challenge for you. Your new recurring monthly donation will be matched – up to $20,000!

December 10, 2022 – Happy Birthday to Us! 

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its founding, a generous anonymous donor has offered to match new monthly donations to Mustangs To The Rescue for one year, effectively doubling  those contributions in their first year. This offer will have a significant positive impact on MTTR’s operations, especially since the cost of hay and feed has seen unprecedented increases this year.

You can support Mustangs To The Rescue’s efforts by setting up a  your recurring monthly tax-deductible donation through PayPal or our Everyday Giving Campaign between December 10 and 31, 2022 to qualify for this opportunity. All new recurring donations will be matched through the end of 2023. When you start in December, that’s twice as much for 13 months!

Each time we get called out for a downed horse, a Sheriff’s Office needing help with the horses of a neglect case, or another rescue organization needing transportation assistance, our work load and our expenses increase. Doing so is our mission. We wouldn’t change that for anything. 

Help us celebrate our anniversary this month. I sure would like to share the news of your support with our hard-working all-volunteer crew. I am happy to answer any questions you might have.

In appreciation,

Kate

 We depend on the generosity of those who value the work that we do.

Please don’t let this opportunity to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION pass you by! 

Everyday Giving Campaign: https://mustangstotherescue.networkforgood.com/projects/148494-everyday-giving-campaign

PayPal address: giving@mustangstotherescue.org 

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 MTTR was founded by Kate Beardsley, who continues to serve as Executive Director, and incorporated as a non-profit on December 10, 2012. It is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Bend dedicated to improving the lives of horses and humans in Central Oregon through education and assistance, including its equine rescue, rehabilitation and adoption program. 

MTTR provides community resources such as Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue training, horsemanship clinics, barn and equine safety classes, assists law enforcement and first responders with calls involving large animals, provides scholarships to local horse trainers to continue education, and most importantly, is there for anyone who needs help with their animals.

All the funds generated through this donation-matching opportunity will support these essential services and programs that benefit our entire community, horses and humans alike.

Hay Buddy! Your Support Means a TON!

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Hay Buddy!  Which horse will YOU help us feed?

As summer winds down, it’s time for second cuttings of hay.  We are fortunate to have great relationships with several growers who offer the best cost they can to help support our rescue.  But hay is in short supply and the prices are higher than ever this year.  To make sure we have enough to get through the winter and into next year’s hay season, we need to purchase 150 tons right now.  We already have 19, so only 131 to go!  The hay we buy ranges from $300 to $450 per ton, so that’s a ton of cash.

This is where YOU come in!

Donate Now

How it works:

(Easy to do with your phone or computer)

  1. Choose a type of hay
  2. Choose the number of tons
  3. Do the math (price x number of tons)
  4. Finalize your contribution – thank you!
  5. Celebrate being part of our inspirational community!

Don’t forget to include your contact information, anyone donating a ton or more will receive a gift: Your choice of a custom water bottle OR wine growler with our Hay Buddy, your support means a TON! design plus our MTTR logo emblazoned on it for all to see!

Which horse will you help us feed?

The Average Horse – Grass Blend          $300/ton

The Metabolic Horse – Low Sugar Hay   $350/ton

The Sensitive Horse – Organic Grass     $400/ton

The Senior Horse – Alfalfa                       $450/ton

We are proud to be part of the Central Oregon community, and are happy to be able to help horses and the people who love them in their time of need.  Thank you so much for helping ensure we get the hay we need now, while it’s still available.

Inquiries can be directed to 541-330-8943 or hay@mustangstotherescue.org.

Donate Now

November 13, 2022 1:30--4:00 pm

Last chance of the year to join us for Equine Massage, Pranic Healing and Herbs for Equines! 

Ferronato Shen will be at Mustangs to the Rescue on November 13th from 1:30-4:00 PM to provide Equine Massage and Pranic Healing sessions to MTTR horses. Everyone is invited to attend. There will be a hands-on section where people get to practice the techniques that Ferronato is using on the horses for both the Equine Massage and Pranic Healing sessions. For those interested in herbs Ferronato will have a 15 minute break in between the sessions as well as at the end where people can learn about the various immunity herbs Ferronato brought. The herbs will be available for purchase and all sales will be donated directly to MTTR. 
In January Ferronato is offering indoor classes so that people are able to stay fresh on what they have learned so far as well as advance their knowledge and be ready to practice their new skills once the weather gets warmer. Make your preference known! Class topics available are Equine Massage, Pranic Healing and Herbs for Equine. The number of days and times haven’t been decided and Ferronato would like to hear directly from you what your interests are. Classes are two and half hours in length, cost is $50, with a percentage being donated to MTTR. Days of the week for classes are flexible, so please let Ferronato know your favorite ones. In person and online options for attendance will be available. Contact Ferronato 3tfexecdir@gmail.com or message her on Facebook.  
For those interested in holistic forms of healing Three Treasures Farms offers a free monthly newsletter. The newsletter includes 3TF events at MTTR. To sign up email Ferronato directly 3tfexecdir@gmail.com. 
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Our Educational Outreach

As part of our mission, Mustangs To The Rescue’s goal is to help our local community by providing horse owners and potential horse owners with assistance, educational opportunities and resources to ensure safe and secure homes for our equine partners.

We believe by providing educational opportunities that promote public education and awareness, develop horsemanship and equestrian skills, we can make a greater impact on the health and welfare of the horses in our community. Ensuring secure homes and useful lives for horses while enhancing the lives of people who benefit from horses, and educating the public on the significant impact horses have in our everyday lives.

Our educational opportunities consists of a number of events including Technical Large Animal Emergeny Rescue (TLAER), on-site training, clinics and seminars such as Basic Horsemanship, Barn and Equine Safety, Equine Body Language, Equine Sign Language, Equine Air Scenting, Pasture Management, Trail Course Practice, and more.

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