GVHR Press
Grand Valley Horse Rescue, located in Western Colorado, launched on Halloween 2020, by a group of 8 children, ages 6 to 11, with parental support.
Our Mission
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To rescue horses and train them into youth performance horses.
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To provide affordable access to horses for the children of the community.
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To construct an equine cross-country course so that individuals in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah can pursue their Olympic dreams.
Our Goals
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To teach teamwork compassion, acceptance, and perseverance in a loving and supportive environment.
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To train the youth volunteers how to share information, teach and coach one another in a loving accepting manner.
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To educate the youth volunteers in proper parliamentary procedures, business management and fundraising.
In GVHR’s first year, they rescued three horses, accepted two surrendered horses, and adopted out two horses.
Hallelujah Horses
Two of Hallelujah horses, Shirley, and Big Kenny are coming to the Grand Valley Horse Rescue to be saddled trained so they can become our forever lesson horses.
Valentine's Fundraiser
GVHR and Hailie's Oven is teaming up for a fun Valentine's Day fundraiser.
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Center for Racehorse Retraining Horses
Two retired Thoroughbred racehorses, Blame the Queen and Rosarita's Dance, will be coming to Grand Valley Horse Rescue for training to become youth performance horses.
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Evanescent Mustang Rescue
Two Evanescent Mustangs, Shasta and Honey will be coming in to GVHR.