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
Adopt
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!!
Questions? 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.
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!
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!
How it works:
(Easy to do with your phone or computer)
- Choose a type of hay
- Choose the number of tons
- Do the math (price x number of tons)
- Finalize your contribution – thank you!
- 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.
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!
Learn
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.