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
Dorothy and Edith, aged 25 and 22, left behind a lifetime
with one owner and stepped onto our trailer with the hope of a safe and caring future.
This is what your gift supports: rescue, respect, and readiness. Will you donate today
$100, $250, $1,000, any amount and be a part of the next horse’s healing journey? Their neglect was evident: underweight, lacking basic dental, vaccination, or deworming care, and their coats matted with burrs. As they began to shed their thick winter fur, it appeared as if the layers of neglect were falling away. We lovingly removed the burrs, and a prompt dental exam confirmed both of these seasoned mares still had all their teeth—encouraging signs for their recovery. With comprehensive care, they began receiving the gold standard of support that YOU make possible and that defines DEFHR. And then they met Breezy.
make this possible. The exceptional care, the 24/7 emergency response, the gentle, expert handling—it’s all powered by YOU. This isn’t just a rescue; it’s a movement fueled by compassion in action.
As our community grows, more eyes are watching. More voices are speaking up. More officers are ready to respond. And more horses can be saved
Join us and be part of their story! Give a gift of $100, $250, $1,000 or any amount today.
For ALL the horses
Erin Clemm Ochoa, Chief Executive Officer
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P.S.: re able, come visit the farm, meet these mares, and see firsthand the love and care your support sustains. community of compassion in action. Let herd and the horses still out there, waiting.
