Horses form the vital base for the equestrian community; uniting enthusiasts with common interests. While the sport may gather the fans for entertainment and thrill, the community also unites people in case of mistreatment. The horses cheered for in a sport, are often left abandoned after their term of 3-4 years. Stepping in against these cases are the equine rescue centers to ensure the well-being and safety of the abandoned and abused.

Once rehabilitated, the horses can be trained and participate in various equestrian disciplines. However, many lack the knowledge of it. Thus, equestrian centers like Central Pennsylvania Horse Rescue, stand up for vulnerable creatures. Blissfully, the centers do not operate alone. Enthusiasts often unite to show their support and do their part like the community in Lewisberry, York County.

Equestrian Centre receives a surprise

Lewisberry’s Lowe?s hardware stores organize a warming event every year for its employees as a part of the company?s Hometowns program. The program allows the employees to volunteer for causes and this year, the crowd reached Pennsylvania Horse Rescue. According to Abc27 News, the rescue center has been having problems with the storage facility and the community’s help was a need of the hour.

?When you have a big barn, you also have the critters that get into the barn…So we thought if we could have a secured, dedicated feed room, we could put the feed in there and the medications and be able to hopefully keep it rodent-free,??Connie, co-founder of the rescue center told Abc27. Following along, the volunteers stepped in to work on the new project.

The employees joined hands to paint buildings and gates, weed whack, and assemble wheelbarrows. Additionally, they also worked on the electric needs and power washing as needed. The ultimate goal of the organization was to install a new facility to store horse feed and medical supplies. ?It?s amazing,? Connie said. “We still can?t believe it, just can?t believe that we were blessed to have this happen to us. Nothing like this has ever happened before for the rescue.”

Pennsylvania’s safe house for horse

The Central Pennsylvania Horse Rescue is a non-profit organization working to be of help to the magnificent creatures. Connie says that the organization rescues from ‘abuse, neglect, and slaughter.’ The center also takes in horses from auctions and people who don’t want them anymore. They lead the animals to the rescue and provide the most suitable environment for each.

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They work with the help of fundraising and over the years, the organization has managed to rescue over 130 horses. Apart from nurturing the rescued at the center, some are also sent to the houses who wish to have them. The organization has been a driving force for the community. Taking the first step is always a huge and necessary responsibility and the team at Pennsylvania Rescue leads with an example.

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