Horse Shelter Network

11/03/2026

A little trail adventure with a side of stubbornness! 🐴😂

North Winds Rescue and Healing took November, Maverick, and Rebel out for some trail experience, and all three did great! But Rebel apparently enjoyed the outing a little too much and decided he wasn't quite ready to head home. 🤣

After some extra patience and practice, Rebel eventually figured things out and was loading like a pro again. Just another reminder that training young horses comes with plenty of surprises and personality! ❤️

See the original post from North Winds Rescue and Healing:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19pS44HoQv/

Brought in November with a little trail action today with these three. All 3 did great on the trail (we ponied Mav with Scout and hand walked Rebel just to expose him to more, and did actually ride a little bit.) Someone, *cough* Rebel *cough* decided he had so much fun that they didn’t want to go home…. He flat out refused to get in, and completely ignored all signs of pressure- including the flag 🙄. Felt like a crazy person trying to get him in…. Flag pressure did nothing but annoy him… after 30 min of ‘pressure/release’ with no affect- put a rope around his butt and walked in like “oh, that’s what you wanted?!?!” 🤯 Got home- practiced more- he walked right in without hesitation. HORSES MAN!!! I think we have reached adolescent age with him- he is testing to see if he has to. Oddly enough, his kid is in the same phase 🫣😂

10/29/2026

Welcome back, Saylor! 🐴❤️

Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue recently welcomed back Saylor, a three-year-old gelding who first arrived as an unhandled yearling in 2024.

After spending time in a loving adoptive home and making great progress in training, Saylor has returned to the rescue to continue building his confidence and gaining experience. He's already showing his friendly and cooperative personality as the team gets reacquainted with him.

Sometimes finding the right forever home takes a little more time, and Saylor's journey is far from over! 💕

See the original post from Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DR8Sptjgq/

Welcome back, Saylor!

This lovely, big three-year-old originally came to Gentle Spirit in 2024 as an unhandled yearling and was adopted a few months later after learning the basics of handling. He's spent the past couple of years in a wonderful home, and earlier this year completed 60 days of training with Bryan Roselles, where he was started under saddle.

Saylor has a great foundation! He's friendly, leads, loads, does well for grooming and hoof care, and has been ridden at the walk, trot, and canter. But he's also still a young horse with a lot to learn about the world, and his family has found that he can be quite watchful and easily startled in some situations.

With young children at home, his adopters felt that Saylor would be better suited to a different environment where he could continue gaining experience and confidence. We appreciate them recognizing that and reaching out to us, as they promised to do when they adopted him.

We're happy to have Saylor back and will spend some time getting to know him again, checking his vision, and evaluating where he's at in his training. He's been friendly and cooperative since arriving, and we're looking forward to learning more about him.

Once we have a better feel for his needs, Saylor will be looking for a home experienced with young, green horses that can continue his education and help him mature.

Welcome home, Saylor!

10/12/2026

Rescue is about more than providing shelter. It's about giving horses the care they deserve. 🐴❤️

After spending nearly a decade in two different rescues, Thunder arrived at Lazy B Equine Rescue and Sanctuary in need of urgent dental attention, farrier care, proper nutrition, and training.

Despite everything, Thunder is now getting a fresh start with a team committed to her health and well-being. Her story is a powerful reminder that every horse deserves more than just a safe place to stay. They deserve a chance to truly thrive. 💕

See the original post from Lazy B Equine Rescue and Sanctuary:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CeAq3daTZ/

10/05/2026

Many hands make a big difference! 🐴❤️

Happy Tails Haven Horse Rescue and Sanctuary recently had a productive Fall Cleanup, with volunteers coming together despite the wind and dust to get plenty of work done around the sanctuary.

It’s wonderful to see people giving their time and energy to help create a better place for the horses in their care. 👏

See the original post from Happy Tails Haven Horse Rescue and Sanctuary:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1b7ewDDkiU/

10/01/2026

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Please come and join us for some fall fun!! Next week we will be having a blast here at Horse Plus Humane Society and we would love to see you and your families here! FREE entry, FREE hot dogs and hamburgers, FREE snow cones for the first 100 guests, lots of animals, bounce house obstacle course, hay rides, face painting and so much more. We are so excited to see you there! Please share to your friends and families. 🤎🍁🐴

🗓️Wednesday October 7th
⏰2pm to 6 pm
📍Hohenwald TN

09/28/2026

Sometimes saying “yes” can change everything for a horse. ❤️🐴

Colorado Horse Rescue Network recently welcomed Crayons, a 7-year-old former racehorse who arrived severely lame and still wearing race plates. His future remains uncertain as he awaits veterinary evaluation and X-rays, but one thing is certain: he is now somewhere safe, receiving the care he needs.

Stories like Crayons’ show how important it is for horses in difficult situations to have somewhere to land when they need help most.

See the original post from Colorado Horse Rescue Network:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18empzAY5i/

07/30/2026

Every rescue tells a different story, and some are especially heartbreaking. ❤️🐴

Pony Tales Refuge & Rehab, Inc. recently welcomed a challenging group of new arrivals, each receiving their first veterinary evaluations. While not every outcome was the one everyone hoped for, we're grateful these horses were given compassion, care, and a chance. We're especially happy to hear that Momma Gemini has a positive prognosis as she begins her road to recovery.

See the original post from Pony Tales Refuge & Rehab, Inc.:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18wNBuYZj5/

Another super busy day today with the remaining new arrivals getting their first vet evaluations done. This was a much rougher group than last time and all we can say is that we are so thankful that we were able to spare them an awful trip to slaughter. It never gets easier around here. Just some days are better than others. 😕 We are happy to report though that Momma Gemini has a very good prognosis moving forward. If only it could have been the same for her baby Aries. 💔

07/29/2026

🐴🤝 Calling all 501(c)3 Equine Rescues! ⚠️ Deadline Approaching: All applications for joining the Horse Shelter Network must be received by August 2 at 19 AM CST.

With the recent shutdown of the slaughter pipeline and the current screwworm outbreak, our horse rescue community is facing unprecedented challenges. Now, more than ever, it is vitally important that we stand as a united front to help as many horses as we possibly can. We are stronger together! 💪

To support this mission, we are thrilled to announce that this year’s Horse Shelter Network course is going completely VIRTUAL! 💻 This means organizations from all over can participate, collaborate, and grow without the barrier or expense of travel.

How to Join:
To officially join the network and complete the course, your organization simply needs a representative to attend each meeting on the schedule.

Check out our exciting speaker lineup below and get ready to learn, connect, and grow with us! 👇

📅 August 2
• 5:00 PM: Meet & Greet — Tawnee Preisner
• 6:00 PM: Full Circle of Life: Horse Shelter Journey — Carrie Barrett
• 7:00 PM: Full Circle of Life Philosophy and The 5 Freedoms — Tawnee Preisner

📅 August 3
• 5:00 PM: Criminals, Screwworms, and Closures — Tawnee Preisner
• 6:00 PM: Maximizing Impact Through Donor Care — Chris Rhodes
• 7:00 PM: Leveraging Education for Organizational Growth — Gunnar & Kelsey Bjorklund

📅 August 4
• 5:00 PM: Shelter Medicine & Zoonotic Diseases — Nicole Shultz, RVT, CAET
• 6:00 PM: The Struggles of Staffing & Volunteers — Cindy Prince
• 7:00 PM: Tools to Make Your Life Easier — Tawnee Preisner

📅 August 5
• 5:00 PM: Law Enforcement and Rescue Relationship — Carrie Barrett
• 6:00 PM: Telling Your Story — Jason Preisner
• 7:00 PM: Financial Responsibility for Organizations — Tawnee Preisner

📅 August 6
• 5:00 PM: Compassion Fatigue — Tawnee Preisner
• 6:00 PM: Question & Answer Time
• 7:00 PM: Moving Forward & $1,000 Grant Giveaway! 💰

Are you ready to unite for the horses? Click the link below to sign up your organization before the deadline!
🔗 https://horseshelternetwork.org/join/

07/24/2026

Great job Colorado Horse Rescue Network! 

07/10/2026

📣Attention 501(c)(3) Horse Rescues! 🐴
Horse Plus Humane Society is thrilled to announce our upcoming Horse Shelter Network VIRTUAL Workshop, designed specifically for organizations like yours!
For years, we’ve been hosting in-person mentoring and developing a strong network of rescues across the United States. We’ve heard from so many of you who wished you could join this network, but simply couldn't step away from the daily demands of your shelter to travel. We completely understand, so we are bringing the workshop directly to you! 💻
Why Now? It is vitally important that rescues work together, especially in this critical time. With screwworms currently halting the horse slaughter pipeline and massive legislative efforts underway to end horse slaughter once and for all, this is our moment to step up.
Let's be honest: one reason the equine rescue world has struggled in the past is that too many organizations have refused to collaborate. It’s time to put our differences aside. It’s time to unite under the Full Circle of Life philosophy and the Five Freedoms. Let's turn this network into a global movement to protect horses. 🌍
What to Expect: Our presenters are excited to share their journeys with you!
Jason and Tawnee Preisner (Founders of Horse Plus Humane Society) and other team members of Horse Plus will be opening up their extensive toolbox to share proven strategies that will help make your organization more successful.
Previous Winners of Horse Shelter Heroes will be joining us to share their incredible journeys and detail exactly how they’ve put the tools they learned from Tawnee and Jason into practice at their own rescues.
Come learn from the best, unite with fellow rescuers, and let’s get stronger together. Now is your time to join the Horse Shelter Network!
📅 Virtual Workshop Dates: August 2-6 (Evening Meetings)
👇 Sign up today and let's get stronger together!
https://horseshelternetwork.org/join/