Rio's Refuge

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

�Rio's Refuge | 501(c)(3) Equine Rescue | �Based in the PNW | Saving Lives, Ending Horse Sl@ughter

11/04/2026

Look at this boy and tell me he deserves to slip through the cracks.

When an off-track Thoroughbred lands in the slaughter pipeline, the first thing we do is call their racing industry connections. We always hope they’ll step up. This time, they flat-out refused, even after knowing he was in a kill pen.

When we shared that update, hundreds of you reached out asking us to please save him. Because of this community, we opened a fundraiser and have already raised half of what he needs to get out safely.

Now, we just need to close the remaining gap: $1,930.

His breeder walked away, but we won't. If you have $5 or $10 to spare, or if you can share this video to get his face seen, the link to donate is in our bio. Let's finish the job and get him home. ❤️

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/fundraiser-for-hard-luck-henry

10/30/2026

UPDATE: We have had an overwhelming number of requests to start a fundraiser for this sweet guy, Henry. If you feel called to help him out, here is a link to donate to. ❤️

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/fundraiser-for-hard-luck-henry

What he said before hanging up still haunts me. 💔

10/20/2026

A massive milestone day for our latest (and quiet!) owner surrender, Poppy. 🤍

When this sweet girl was surrendered to us, our only mission was to make sure her next chapter was safe, secure, and full of love. Yesterday, she officially made the trip to her bright and happy future.

She is heading into a quiet, low-key lesson program where a whole crew of young girls is waiting to groom, spoil, and adore her every single day. Seeing a surrendered horse land in a place where they will be truly cherished is the reason we do what we do.

This intake and placement would not have been possible without some incredible partners who stepped up to help make this happen. Thank you Exhale Thoroughbred Project (Sandra McLaughlin) and Monica for believing in her and taking the reins on this faster than planned but beautiful project. 🐎❤️‍🩹 We are all a little teary-eyed to see her go, but are so excited for all the love she's already receiving!

Drop a ❤️ in the comments to wish this sweet mare the happiest new adventure!

10/16/2026

Sedation couldn’t even save us from horse Number 4. Drop your bets below and watch the best and worst unfold! 👇

10/15/2026

SHE'S BEEN FOUND!
🚨 PLEASE SHARE — $100 REWARD! 🚨

We're trying to locate Private Councel, a 2008 Thoroughbred mare, and need your help!

We're offering a $100 reward for information leading to her current whereabouts and owner. The reward is thanks to an anonymous donor.

🐴 Even the smallest lead could help us find her!

Reward Terms: Only one $100 reward will be awarded after her current location and ownership have been independently verified.

🙏 PLEASE SHARE! Someone in the horse community may know where she is!

10/12/2026

You asked, we answered. Did you guess correctly? Let us know in the comments! 🐎🐎

10/05/2026

I couldn't believe who we actually saved. 👀😳

09/28/2026

Only 5 steps to zero mud. Wait until you see the after… (Phase 2 is coming!) ✅

09/20/2026

A long 2,400 miles from a kill pen with no name. Our Tennessee sweetie has made it to the PNW.

Wait until we reveal who he really is.

Also, a special thank you to Jessie Burrell and Clint Burrell at South Haven Stables for doing all the leg work and getting him off the lot, fed up, and transported to us safely! ❤️ We soo appreciate you two!

09/10/2026

Seeing him at the end broke me. 💔

To help him:

Riosrefuge.org/donate

Address

Located In
Sherwood, OR
97140

Telephone

+15038190052

Website

http://www.riosrefuge.org/donate, http://www.riosrefuge.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rio's Refuge posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.