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Welcome to Spirit of Equus Rescue: A Herd-Based Holistic
Healing and Educational Center
In 2002 the Rescue evolved as a project of Institute of the Southwest, a non-profit California corporation and
501(c)3 public charity established in 1998. After the president became aware of the plight and number of unwanted, abused,
neglected and slaughter-bound horses she felt obligated to spread the word about the Premarin industry in particular. Since
that Spring of 2002 when we adopted our first horse, the organization has matured into a center for holistic healing and educational
tool for the public.
HOLISTIC HEALING
What distinguishes us from other larger rescue groups
is our focus on healing. Abused, neglected and PMU horses suffer varying degrees of stress and trauma in addition to medical
issues. In addition, horses involved in or retiring from certain types of work carry enormous amounts of stress and need rehabilitation
on several levels. Our healing program involves many hours a day with each horse, limiting the number of horses we can take
to the Rescue at any one time.
In addition to integrating a horse into the herd-environment, we utilize
alternative modalities such as massage, acupressure, hands-on healing, animal communication combined with natural horsemanship
techniques. We incorporate the dynamics of prey animal and herd behavior as resources of understanding to help our horses
heal and rebound from their past. For horses who have trust issues with humans, we work especially hard to communicate with
them through respectful interactions, rewarding their attempts at partnership.
Each horse is offered extensive handling, personal attention, and every effort is made to meet each horse’s emotional
needs on a daily basis.
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EDUCATION
We collaborate with other non-profit organizations to bring information
to the public on the humane treatment of horses, who are at high risk in many areas of service to humanity. We offer classes
and educational opportunities in the area of equine bodywork and other equine health-related topics. We were one of the first
rescue organizations to offer equine experiential learning workshops, where the horse is a conduit for human reflection and
life coaching, a field that is growing extensively. In the past 4 years we have offered classes in Equine First Aid, Behavior
and Communication, and Equine Healing Modalities.
FUNDING
At this time Spirit of Equus Rescue is supported
by donations only. The organization receives no grants, but continues to apply for support from grant-giving entities supportive
of animal rights organizations. Please consider supporting our horses through sponsorships (monthly donations for feed
and health care) or a general donation to be used where it is needed most. Three of our horses are currently unsponsored
which creates a financial burden on the rescue each year. Please visit our horses web pages and consider helping one of them
with feed and health-care. We thank you in advance for your support of horses in need and help us prepare them for a bright
future in a loving home.
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Spirit of Equus Rescue is one of many organizations in the U.S. dedicated
to serving the needs of the unwanted horse. In addition, Spirit of Equus Rescue is opposed to the slaughter of
horses for any reason, and works with other anti-slaughter individuals and groups to rescue horses from feedlots
and auctions.
Spirit of Equus Rescue is registered with the following agencies:
LA County Animal Control
Kern County Animal Control
Central Coast SPCA
Please visit the links below for information
on the struggle of America's horses.
Horses in Need Alerts
These alerts are put in place to notify the public of any horses that are in need of assistance.
When the Emerald button is flashing, there are horses in imminent danger of suffering or death and an immediate response is
needed. Click on the buttons to view recently posted horses who need help now!
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Listed below are organizations with whom the Rescue is affiliated. Your patronage of these websites will provide additional
funds to help us feed, train, and house our horses. Click on our "Giving" webpage for additional information on these sites.Thank
you for your support!
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| Use CountryCare Code "spiritofequus" at checkout. |
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| Go to "Giving" webpage for explanation of this program. |
Member
Southern California Equestrian Directory
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