A Horse Rescue that Boards Horses Why do you board horses? You are a horse rescue, not a boarding stable. Doesn’t that take space away from horses that need to be rescued? MVHR gets these questions often. The short answer is no. We would not board horses if it in anyway adversely affected our ability to take in and care for our Rescue horses. The longer answer includes reasons like these: - It helps new adopters who elect to board at MVHR begin the journey with their new horse in a familiar setting, and with the support of MVHR staff and trainers who are familiar with the horse and with them. A successful start means a more successful future.
- MVHR's boarding rates are some of the most affordable in this area (currently $325/month). Offering an affordable boarding opportunity grows the pool of potential adopters in our local community - horse lovers who may not have been able to afford board elsewhere.
- Boarding income is good "business" because it gives our operation regular monthly cash flow to supplement the donations that are the lifeblood of MVHR. Most donations to MVHR are made around a fundraising event or during year-end giving. Monthly boarder income helps MVHR to run our operation smoothly day-to-day to care for the rescue horses even during months when donation income is lower.
Learn even more about why MVHR offers boarding at the "Why Boarders?" blog on our website. | 
