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US Horse Welfare And Rescue Inc

Us Horse Welfare And Rescue Inc is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating horses in need, providing them a safe sanctuary while promoting compassion and awareness for equine welfare. Their mission is to create a brighter future for all horses.

Meet the rescued horses of US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue&mdash;and see how you can stand beside them. Our Volunteer Open House is a chance to tour the farm, learn how we care for our horses, and hear how equine-assisted programs support kids, adults, and veterans. 🐴 We&rsquo;ll walk you through real, hands-on roles&mdash;from barn chores and horse care support to helping with camps, riders, and events. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your willingness to pitch in. 🌱

Volunteer Open House

Join us as we honor the living legacy of Ed Cohen&mdash;a friend to horses and humans alike&mdash;through an evening of stories and connection. Save The Date! Saturday, August 29, 2026 US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue359 Waterville Road, Avon, CT 06001 Benefit For:The Connecticut Film &amp; TV Alliance &amp; The US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue and honoring the Living Legacy ofED COHEN Master of Ceremonies: Gary Gray, CEO of TEAM Featuring Alessandro V. Andriulli&#39;s Documentary: &quot;Hidden Healing&quot; Spotlighting Susan Mitchell &amp; The US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue Story Live Music by Elza &amp; More!Sponsored by Transcend Entertainment and Music (TEAM)

A Celebration of CTFTVA Co Founder- Ed Cohen

Wine N&rsquo; Whinnies: Wine Tasting with a PurposeJoin US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue for a beautiful summer day at Jerram Winery in New Hartford, CT, for Wine N&rsquo; Whinnies &mdash; Wine Tasting with a Purpose!Enjoy wine tasting, food available for purchase, and live entertainment by Marston Smith with his electric cello. &nbsp;and the chance to meet one of the favorite rescue horses, Faith, during our special Hug a Horse experience from 2:00&ndash;5:00 PM.This family-friendly event brings together great wine, music, horses, and community &mdash; all in support of the rescued and sanctuary horses at US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue. Every ticket helps provide hay, grain, veterinary care, farrier care, and safe, loving sanctuary for horses who need us most.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, August 1 Location: Jerram Winery, New Hartford, CT Winery Hours: 11:30 AM &ndash; 6:00 PM Hug a Horse: 2:00 PM &ndash; 5:00 PMTicketsAdults:&nbsp;$20 Includes one glass of wineYouth and young adults ages 5 - 20: $10Children under 5: FreeWine tasting and food will be available for purchase throughout the day.Come sip, relax, listen to live music, meet the horses, and be part of a meaningful day that helps give rescued horses the care, dignity, and second chance they deserve.All proceeds benefit US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue.

Wine n' Whinnies

🎉After the Roses promises to be An Unforgettable Night! June 13, 2026 | 5:30&ndash;9:30 PM Join us for one extraordinary summer evening at US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue, where music, community, and compassion come together for the horses who need us most. Arrive early to stroll the farm and visit with our rescued horses&mdash;the very horses your support helps protect and care for every day. Then step inside our beautiful 12-sided indoor arena, transformed for one magical night into an intimate concert venue, where the lights dim and the music begins. Taking the stage is Little Lies &mdash; the #1 Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band in the East, delivering an electrifying performance of the legendary hits we all know and love&mdash;Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, and Landslide&mdash;in a setting unlike any other. This is more than a concert. It&rsquo;s a night to celebrate hope, second chances, and the power of a community that cares about horses. VIP Experience:&nbsp;Elevate your evening with:&bull; Reserved table seating&nbsp;&bull; Private tour of our rescued horses&bull; Cocktails and elegant hors d&rsquo;oeuvres&bull; A delicious dinner catered by Max&rsquo;s Group&bull; Premium concert viewing General Admission: Enjoy the show with:&bull; Theater-style concert seating&bull; Two drink tickets included&bull; Food truck available for additional food purchases.&nbsp; ✨ Don&rsquo;t wait &mdash; this magical evening will sell out. Secure your tickets now and be part of something truly special. Whether you choose the VIP Experience or General Admission, this will be a magical evening you won&rsquo;t want to miss. All proceeds support the rescue, care, and advocacy work of US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue, helping protect both domestic and wild horses. Every ticket helps support the rescue, care, and advocacy work of US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue, giving at-risk horses the safety and second chance they deserve and will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission. Your support is invaluable.

After the Roses Fundraiser, w/ Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Little Lies

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1781025401/wysiwyg/j6lp7k2gwdu0j2duvty0.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1781025347/wysiwyg/abx1st2kftc8hn6bckj3.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Bid with your heart and your head 🐴 <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1781025300/wysiwyg/s7lzdccrfhlwmeiqge4r.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">THIS WILL BE ABSENTEE BIDDING FOR ANYONE WHO IS NOT AT THE EVENT: Enter your maximum bid. We will let you know if you are the highest bidder You will have until 6:30 PM to submit /increase your Maximum bid.&nbsp; Every bid in this live auction helps rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome horses who have been neglected, abused, or are at risk of slaughter.&nbsp; Place your best bid now to give a horse safe shelter, veterinary care, and the chance to trust people again. 💙 Thank you for standing with US Horse Welfare And Rescue Inc and speaking up for horses who can&rsquo;t speak for themselves.

US Horse Welfare And Rescue Inc's Live Auction, BID NOW

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Us Horse Welfare And Rescue Inc&#39;s fundraising event&hellip; our annual Valentine&rsquo;s Day Hug&nbsp;A Horse&hellip;.It&#39;s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Come feed your soul, absorb their energy, unplugged from the stress and recharge yourself in the mist of our Equines. Wrapyourself in the warmth and connection as you hug A Horse, feed them treats, sip, hot chocolate, gather by glowing fire pits and enjoy a rose for the gal you love&hellip; All while Marston Smith serenades with his electric cello&hellip; Enjoy quiet up close moments with each rescued horse with pony rides available for adults and children (additional cost). The special hug, A Horse experience, celebrates, love and healing while helping support and feed the incredible horses who call our sanctuary home. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Valentine’s Day Hug-A-Horse

2026 Summer Camps

Summer Camp 2026 Week 1: June 22-26

Summer Camp 2026 Week 2: June 29-July 3

Join us for a private showing &amp; the premiere of She Cries Murder 🎬, partially filmed at Mitchell Subaru &amp; Mitchell CDJR&nbsp; Meet the director, Tony Capes and enjoy this lighthearted murder mystery based in CT&nbsp; A $10 donation is requested. Your ticket supports US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue and the 15 rescued horses in our care&mdash;helping provide hay, grain, farrier and veterinary care, medications, rehabilitation, and training.&nbsp; Together, we restore horses and empower them to help restore people through equine-assisted learning, therapeutic activities, and wellness programs. 🐴

She Cries Murder movie premier

Join us for Halloween Hug-A-Horse 🎃🐴 Come in costume, meet our rescued horses up close, and learn how gentle connection, grooming, and hugs support their healing and ongoing care. Kids get to trick or treat from horse to horse!&nbsp; Pony rides at additional cost. Beverages Snacks available for purchase. Your visit helps sustain hay, grain, farrier, and veterinary care for the 15 horses who call US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue home, so they can continue offering equine-assisted learning, therapeutic activities, and wellness programs for children, adults, veterans, and neighbors in our community.

Halloween Hug-A-Horse

Barn Buddies Fall &rsquo;26 Session 1&nbsp;runs for 6 weeks, every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in all weather.&nbsp; Barn Buddies welcomes children into the quiet, honest world of our rescued horses 🐴. In this small-group program, participants learn basic horse care, grooming, leading, riding, and barn safety while building calm confidence alongside our 15 equine partners. Your registration helps us provide hay, grain, farrier, and veterinary care for horses who once had nowhere to go. Together, we create steady, hands-on experiences that support healing and connection&mdash;for our herd and for your child.

Barn Buddies Fall '26 Session 1, Begins 9/28

Barn Buddies brings kids into the barn to learn, care, and connect with our rescued horses 🐴. Each session blends hands-on horse care, safe groundwork, riding and simple wellness activities that support healing &ldquo;on both ends of the lead rope.&rdquo; By joining this fall session, your child helps our 15 rescued horses continue their journey&mdash;while building confidence, empathy, and practical horsemanship skills in a calm, structured setting.

Barn Buddies Fall '26 Session 2, Begins 11/16

Welcome to our Youth Equestrian Academy 🐴&mdash;a place where rescued horses and young riders learn and grow together. This form helps us get to know your child, their experience level, and any needs we should be aware of before they step into the barn. Every detail you share supports our mission to protect and care for America&rsquo;s equines while offering safe, thoughtful equine-assisted learning for kids and teens. Thank you for helping us create a kind, respectful space for both horses and humans. 🤝

US Horse Welfare And Rescue Inc

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She Cries Murder movie premier

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Halloween Hug-A-Horse

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Barn Buddies Fall '26 Session 1, Begins 9/28

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Barn Buddies Fall '26 Session 2, Begins 11/16

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Youth Equestrian Academy

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2026 Summer Camps

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Summer Camp 2026 Week 1: June 22-26

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Summer Camp 2026 Week 2: June 29-July 3

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