Local Horse Rescue Wins $5K Grant from ASPCA

Riverview, FL – RVR Horse Rescue announced today that they are a recipient of a $5,000 grant from the ASPCA’s Equine Fund. The grant is part of the ASPCA’s Help a Horse Day contest, a nationwide grant competition for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the year-round work they do to save and care for at-risk horses.
“The number of calls reporting abused and neglected horses far outweigh many rescues’ capacity to accept and care for them all,” said RVR Founder, Shawn Jayroe. “The grant from the ASPCA will allow us to continue rescuing horses suffering from the worst cases of neglect and abuse. Without the generous support of organizations like the ASPCA and all of our dedicated volunteers, we would not be able to carry out our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home horses.”

Over 100 equine rescues from all over the United States participated in the contest. The grant funds will support RVR’s general operations, including feed and medical costs for the horses in their care.

About RVR Horse Rescue: RVR was founded in 2004 and received 501(c)(3) status in 2011. RVR specializes in taking in the worst cases of abuse and neglect. Over 160 horses have come through RVR’s gates suffering from starvation and physical wounds of abuse. At RVR they are rehabilitated and re-homed with loving families. Horses whose age and health status make them less adoptable remain at RVR in the loving care of more than 100 volunteers. Horses that arrive at RVR too late to be saved or who are terminally ill are comforted by the volunteers during their remaining time.

To learn more, visit their website: www.rvrhorserescue.org. See daily updates by following them on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, GooglePlus & Vimeo.