The call came in on a chilly March afternoon—two horses, starving, one choking, no food, no water. They were running out of time. Officers trained by DEFHR knew exactly what to do. Within hours, Breezy and Corduroy were on our trailer and heading to safety. They had a chance because someone spoke up—and because you’ve made sure we’re always ready to respond.
Your support makes rescues like theirs possible. Please give today to help us be there for the next horse in need. — $100, $250, $1,000 — every dollar brings hope. At DEFHR, we know that no horse heals alone. Community—yours, ours, theirs—is everything. Horses are herd animals; they seek comfort in one another to feel safe. At our farm, we’ve seen time and again how horses once discarded begin to recover through shared moments of trust, care, and connection. The same is true of our work. Without a community like YOU behind us, second chances simply aren’t possible. That’s why I’m writing to you today. As our rescue efforts grow—and more horses like Breezy arrive—we need your support more than ever.
You are a vital member of our community—and we can't do this work without you. Please make a gift today to power this lifesaving work. Corduroy’s story ended too soon. He arrived emaciated, dehydrated, and suffering from choke—a painful, life-threatening esophageal blockage. He couldn’t eat or drink, and every time he tried the food and water poured