| Newsletter May 2024 This past month several horses started their next adventure allowing us to welcome three new Journeys of Hope to the ranch. Are you looking for your next horse? Don't wait to contact us if one caught your eye! May marks ASPCA's Adopt a Horse Month with so what better time to come meet your best friend? Spring Program Season has been a blast! So many amazing people have visited and helped the horses in the last few weeks! We have welcomed over 218 program participants so far this Spring, from Kindergartners & 4th Graders to Highschoolers and College Students all the way from Ohio! We also welcomed many new volunteers during Spring Fling and local business volunteers from Alpine Bank just last week. The calendar is filling up with amazing groups ready to come to the ranch to help and learn from the horses. Summer Day Camp starts in 3 weeks and we can't wait to welcome all the children back to the ranch. The program team is busy preparing the horses for the daily hustle and bustle, and they too are ready to get back to enjoying long grooms & leisurely walks, teaching groundwork skills and liberty. There are still some spots available, so scroll down and click the register button for your kiddo! And... Save the Date & plan to join us for our Annual Barn Brunch for Horses, on Sunday July 21st in Edwards. Continue reading for more details and updates from MVHR! |
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| Horse Updates Adoptions for Firefly, Freckles & Rio finalized in April, and Buster, Cremello, Toffee and Truly all started their adoption journeys with wonderful adopters. As adoptions move forward, we are able to start Journeys of Hope for new horses and Charcoal, Sage & Waco just arrived in quarantine, with others arriving towards the end of the month. All these horses needed a safe place to land, and making room for them has brought us to above capacity. Are you ready to adopt a horse? Click HERE to learn more about the process! Know a friend who is looking for a horse? It's Adopt a Horse Month! Spread the word about Horse Adoption! Another amazing way to support these horses, is to sponsor a horse and make a donation! Riding horses especially are going as quickly as they come to us, so don't hesitate, come meet the herd today! |
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| | ASPCA Adopt a Horse Month The month of May marks the fourth annual #AdoptAHorse Month! You can help horses in many different ways and wherever you live. Want to learn more about the ASPCA Right Horse? Visit: www.myrighthorse.org to find horses available for adoption anywhere in the country! |
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| Mini Clinics with Versatile Equine Daniel with Versatile Equine is back May 31 - June 1 and there are a few spots on Saturday, June 1 for private horse owners. The clinics are 2 hour each, in a private session with your horse and the clinician that suits their goals best. Cost is $150 per 2 hour session. Space is limited! Registration is open now. Volunteers and visitors don't miss this incredible opportunity watch, as there is so much to learn! Spectators are always welcome, and there is no charge (although donations are always welcome). Don't miss this amazing opportunity! |
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| | Spend time with the Horses at MVHR! Lots of Volunteer Opportunities coming up! Don't miss this perfect time of year to spend some time outside and get your horse fix! Upcoming Volunteer Days - no experience needed!!!: - Saturday May 18, 9:30am-1pm Community Volunteer Day
- Saturday June 9, 9:30am-1pm Community Volunteer Day
Pancake Breakfast is served at 9:30am, after which we head out for a variety of chores to help the horses. Click HERE to complete a volunteer application, this will ensure you receive a separate volunteer opportunity email each month. |
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| Save the Date: Barn Brunch for Horses Sunday, July 21st in Edwards Join friends who support Mountain Valley Horse Rescue at our Barn Brunch. At the beautiful home of long time supporter, Alexandra Mastriana in Lake Creek, Edwards, we welcome you for delicious food and great conversation, all in support of the horses! Tickets will be available Mid-June! Don't miss out and keep an eye on your email. We look forward to seeing you then! |
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| | Mini Horse Heroes Mini Horse Heroes will be back this Summer! The Spring sessions filled up quickly, so we have made an additional session available! Bring your preschooler to the ranch for a fun morning outside with the Sophie & Diego! Registration for Summer dates are now available. |
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| Summer Day Camp 2024! Registration is open and we are offering a Curricula of Horse Heroes, Horse Glamour and H.O.P.E Day Camps. There are still spots throughout the Summer - do not hesitate to get on the waiting list as we have cancellations weekly!! |
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| Leadership Openings Do you have special skills or expertise that you would consider sharing with MVHR by joining the organization's leadership? Mountain Valley Horse Rescue has opportunities for people passionate about horse welfare who are interested in growing their participation with the organization to lend their expertise for the benefit of horses by joining the volunteer Board of Directors. If you are interested in learning more about applying for one of the open seats, please review detailed information HERE and submit a Letter of Interest via email to info@mvhr.net |
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| MVHR BROKERAGE ACCOUNT with EDWARD JONES Did you know MVHR has a brokerage account that you can donate to…and that you can make a gift to the horses this way? Donating stocks offers benefits for both you and MVHR. We are so grateful for the donors that have already committed to doing so. For more information on how to donate to our account with Edward Jones, contact your broker or email marleen@mvhr.net. |
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| MVHR ENDOWMENT FUND at YVCF MVHR made a big step in 2023 and established the MVHR Endowment Fund at the Yampa Valley Community Foundation. If you'd like to learn more about donating to the Endowment Fund, please click HERE. |
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| MORE WAYS to help the Horses all year long! The City Market Community Rewards program is a really easy way to give back. This program makes it possible for you to donate through the shopping you do every day. By using your Shoppers Card, City Market/King Soopers makes a donation to the horses on your behalf! No extra cost to you! Once you link your Shopper’s Card to MVHR, all you have to do is shop at City Market and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Click HERE to set this up today for your grocery shopping! It only takes a few minutes and helps the horses greatly! |
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| Visit our Other Ways to Help resource page to learn about more ways to help MVHR anytime of year. We have information on our Amazon Wishlist and how to shop and support MVHR thru organizations such as Chewy Gives Back. Check it out and sign up for some of the shopping programs, or please consider helping out with much needed supplies from our wish lists. From all of us at Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, thank you for your continued support! |
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| | Contact Us Mountain Valley Horse Rescue
33933 Colorado River Road
McCoy, Colorado 80463
970-653-0185
info@mvhr.net |
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