Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc.

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Award-winning not-for-profit equine rescue and rehabilitation organization. Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc.

Platinum status on Candid, formerly known as Guidestar, placing us among the top tier of charitable organizations nationwide for our commitment to openness and integrity. was founded in 2003 after we received our certificate of incorporation, approval by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to serve as an animal welfare examination, and our recognition by the Federal Government as a 501c3 public charity. We receive no federal or state funding and no support by the ASPCA. We are funded by donations from individuals, corporations and foundations and adoption fees. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Crane Mountain is eligible for employer matching gift programs. To double your donation, check with your Human Resource Department to learn more.

11/09/2026

How amazing is it to see how far Bailey has come. She is enjoying her last bit of grass and warm weather 🩷

10/31/2026

Buck had a visit from Dr. Martha today to evaluate lameness of his left front leg. We asked Dr. Martha to bring an x-ray machine, just in case.

The good news is it appears to be a small abscess that is starting to drain. Dr. Martha made a slightly bigger hole for faster drainage. We enclosed his hoof with a poultice pad on the abscess and wrapped his leg with a compression bandage. These should expedite healing. He's also on pain medication for comfort. He's feeling much better tonight.

We are grateful to Dr. Martha for her speedy response to our call and to our donors who make it possible for us to provide the quality care our animals need and deserve.

10/26/2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS: Our Winter 2026/2027 issue of "The Horse's Voice". For those are new to us, welcome! Here's a little background on who we are and what we do.

Founded in 2003, Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc. (CMVHR) is an award-winning not-for-profit organization for equine rescue and rehabilitation located in Westport, New York. Eddie Mrozik and Nancy Van Wie (husband and wife) are co-founders and volunteer 100% of their time to our mission-driven work. Dejanira "Dede" Plumstead is CMVHR’s amazing staff who has been with us for seven years; twenty if we go back to when Dede started as a youth volunteer.

Your support transforms lives for animals and for people. In addition to saving horses, cows, sheep, and more, your financial support enables us to help children, adults and those with special needs through our education and outreach programs. All of our programs are offered at no charge. By removing the financial barrier, we can welcome more people of all ages and abilities to discover the healing power of the horse and the sentient nature of all animals.

As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, donations are tax-deductible. As long-standing members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, integrity and honoring donor intent are our compass. We are humbled to have been awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, formerly known as Guidestar. This distinguished recognition places us among the top tier of charitable organizations nationwide for our commitment to openness and integrity.

We receive no state or federal funding but rely on private philanthropy from the kind hearts and generous spirits of people like you. Our administrative costs are less than 5% of our expenses, meaning that 95 cents of every dollar of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to the care of the animals.

With gratitude to our supporters, volunteers, partners, followers, friends, service providers, amazing staff (Dede), and more.... we are stronger because of you. It truly takes a village. Together, we are changing lives for the better -- one life at a time. Thank you!

10/24/2026

Cool temperatures, no flies, and full bellies make for great naps.

10/23/2026

Wednesday was farrier day at the farm.

All of our horses had their hooves trimmed and those who wear shoes and pads, like LBJ in this photo, had their shoes reset.

We are grateful to our farrier, Tim Felton, who has been caring for our horses' hooves for almost 30 years. And we are grateful to our donors who make quality care for all our animals possible.

10/20/2026

Jillie and Bailey are enjoying the last little bit of grass of the season.

10/19/2026

Will took advantage of this beautiful Monday morning ❤️

10/15/2026

We got some much needed rain the other day. Bailey took advantage of the mud and gave herself a mud bath. She is a very happy girl!

10/11/2026

Will (left) and Mommy (right). They are inseparable.

Will came to us when his human mom sadly passed away. She asked if we would be a safe place for him to land when she received a devastating diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer. She was a friend of ours and the only answer was yes.

Mommy was part of a law enforcement case involving 41 horses that were seized from one property in a hoarding situation. Mommy, like most of the horses that were seized, was extremely emaciated from starvation. We were the humane agent who took custody of all of them.

Today, they are living the good life -- side by side, always.

10/07/2026

Beautiful skies today with clouds being carried by the wind shears over Bailey.

How wonderful for Bailey to be outside to experience this after having been locked in a stall for six years standing in feet of manure and urine with food and water provided only occasionally.

Today, Bailey is free to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, good meal, and beauty that surrounds her because a team of people rallied around her -- a concerned young man, law enforcement, a veterinary evaluation, and our response as certified humane agent, made possible because of the generous support of friends like you. It takes a village.

Breathe in. Exhale. Enjoy. With our heartfelt gratitude.

Address

7556 Nys Route 9N
Westport, NY
12993

Telephone

+15189628512

Website

http://www.cmvhr.org/

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