Safe Haven Equine Rescue was established in 2000 from a dream of founder Ruth Meadows. Since its establishment, Safe Haven has rescued hundreds of horses. In 2006 Ruth retired as executive director. Her successor, Richard Fincher, and a new board has taken over the organization. Learn more about Richard, his plans, and Safe Haven board members on the "About Us" page of this web site.
Our non-profit organization is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary of neglected, abused, or retired horses and to providing a safe haven or loving adoption for these majestic animals.
We need help in many ways. Volunteers are the key to any successful organization such as ours. Without them, we would have to close the doors forever. As you can imagine, we also need help in many areas that do not require horse experience.
"Whenever an animal is forced into the service of men, everyone of us must be concerned for any suffering it bears on that account. No one of us may permit any preventable pain to be inflicted, even though he would be interfering in something that does no concern him. No one may shut his eyes and think the pain, which is therefore not visible to him is non-existent." Dr. Albert Schweitzer
Safe Haven Equine Rescue established 2000
You can support us by mailing a check to:
Safe Haven Equine Rescue
4994 FM 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
or
Safe Haven Equine Rescue accepts donations through PayPal. If you would like to make a donation to the
SHER now, please click the button below:
Safe Haven Equine Rescue
This page was last updated: May 6, 2013
This page was last updated: May 6, 2013
Remember that ALL donations are tax deductible and spent entirely on horse care and rescue costs.
If you would like to
donate a bag of feed,
we have an account with
Joe Fife Feed in Gladewater
or you can give them a call.
Joe Fife Feed & Hardware
907 S. Tyler St.
Gladewater, TX 75647
903-845-5306
We feed Heritage 14% Senior Feed
Hello my name is Cisco. I am a 4 month old colt. I was orphaned and was taken to Safe Haven. This pretty girl in the picture with me just fell in love with me and now I get to go live at her house.
I was told there is nothing like the love between a little girl and her horse.
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Stray Minature Horse Found in Kilgore!!!!!
This Mini was found the afternoon of May 5th running down
Spinks-Chapman Road in Kilgore, TX. She is currently being kept at Safe Haven until we can find the owner.
If you or anyone you know owns this horse,
please call Richard at 903-762-1432
I used to be a happy horse
A family nice and true
My owner came and said to me
"You know, I really love you"
I was always hayed and fed
and before each night was done
she came along and kissed my nose
and tucked me in for bed
The days and weeks went by
and less of her I saw
"I wonder where she went" I thought
"Why's she not here by my side?"
I was hungry, cold and weak
I hadn't been feed in days
all I could do was shiver and stare
and think and hope and pray
The weeks turned into months
my ribs showed through my skin
I was getting weaker by the second
Very thin
I am taking my last breath now
being looked out for by a dove
I now am a lifeless horse
A horse who once was loved.
Horses are living, breathing animals just like us.
Please don't forget to feed, water and supply your horse with medical attention if needed.
He will love you for it.
