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MHC Spotlight - Horses' Haven

7/1/2021

 
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Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and re-home at risk equines. We assist law enforcement agencies and accept surrendered horses from owners displaying a clear need for help (we are not a retirement facility). Our goal is to find every horse in our care a forever home through adoption. This is accomplished through medical rehabilitation and training to ensure each horse, rideable or not, has the skills needed to be a good equine citizen. Established in 1995, the farm is run by our Board of Directors, a small staff of 5 employees and over 100 volunteers helping care for 70 horses at any given time! Our programs include 2 volunteer shifts per day seven days a week, the groom team, the rehabilitation and training team and the maintenance team. Our property of 22 acres holds 23 pastures, a small indoor arena, the Madi Memorial Arena (outdoor) and the Rehabilitation and Obstacle Training Course.

Even with the challenges of this last year, 2020 saw 63 adoptions! 20 companion horses and 43 rideable horses were placed in appropriate, loving homes. So far in 2021, we have welcomed 56 intakes and placed 41 horses.
We have started installation of an automatic watering system and need your help to complete it. This will save on chore time year-round, allowing more time spent with the horses, reduce heating bills by $1,400/month 6 months out of the year, reduce water waste and make volunteering at Horses’ Haven in the winter a much easier task. We have raised $26,000 for this project and need $24,000 to complete.

Horses’ Haven has partnered with the ASPCA to remove geographical barriers in adoption. Early 2020 we made 5 trips to KY bringing 19 horses to Michigan which were quickly adopted into wonderful homes. New this year is the Horse Adoption Express, organized and funded by the ASPCA/Right Horse. Addressing the problem of geography is a large scale effort that needs to have the industry coming together, problem solving, evaluating resources and acting. Through the Horse Adoption Express Program this year, we have welcomed and adopted 6 horses from FL rescues and 10 horses form MN. We are excited to see what we can accomplish in the future with this large collaboration both helping at risk equines, utilizing what our wonderful programs have to offer and fulfilling the demand for adoption in our horse community.

2021 Open House and Haven Hoedown Fundraiser
We will be holding our annual Open House on September 18th from 12-4. This is a family friendly day of meeting the horses, kids activities and touring the farm. RSVP’s are appreciated via Facebook Event post, Facebook messenger or through our website “contact us” form found at horseshaven.org.
In addition, we are continuing the night with our first Haven Hoedown!! This will be a night of music, dancing and food. Tickets will be available for purchase on our website or at our onsite Tack Store.

Michigan Shoreline Ride

7/1/2021

 
Michigan Silver Lake State Park ORV Dunes and Lake Michigan Shoreline Horseback Riding
Pilot Season November 1-14, 2021

The 2021 Season will be offered through the Michigan Horse Council.  Each participant must join the Michigan Horse Council.  $20.00 Individual or $30.00 Family for annual memberships.

  • One session, per season, per participant.
  • 10:00am-1:00pm or 1:30pm-4:30pm sessions
  • Each vehicle must have a Michigan State Parks Recreation Passport.
  • Pre-registration will be offered through the Michigan DNR around mid-July 2021.
  • Registration will be ready through the Michigan DNR around mid-August 2021.
  • In appreciation of these opportunities, volunteers are needed for clean ups.  Please indicate which dates you are available to volunteer for clean ups before, during and after rides on your registration. ​
Pre-Registration Info
SLSP Horse Friendly Season Local Info
What to Bring
Volunteer Sign-up
Event Registration
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American Horse Council Announces June 24, 2021 Virtual Youth Fly-in Calling All Youth!

6/10/2021

 
The American Horse Council (AHC) will hold its second annual virtual fly-in for youth on Thursday June 24, 2021 beginning at 10:30 AM ET.  ​
Click Here to Learn More

June MHC Newsletter Now Available

6/1/2021

 
Click Here to Read June MHC Newsletter

Register for the June Coffee Hour

5/28/2021

 
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The June MHC Coffee Hour is Monday, June 21st from 7 – 8 pm.  MHC will have special guests sharing about how to prepare for horse shows and the art of hosting a horse show.  ​
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MHC News - Show 1

5/28/2021

 
MHC is proud to release the first show of the Michigan Horse Council News. In this show MHC highlights Michigan trails, MHC events, State Representative, Julie Alexander, and therapeutic riding. We hope you enjoy!

View the May Virtual Equine Coffee Hour

5/19/2021

 
Thank you to everyone that joined us last night for the May Virtual Equine Coffee Hour where we celebrated the strong partnership with the Michigan Mounted Police. Check-out the full session here if you were unable to attend.
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MHC Supports Scholarships for Livestock Industry

5/17/2021

 
​Eleven outstanding Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing livestock industry-related programs of study for the 2021-22 academic year were recently awarded $30,000 in scholarships by the Michigan Livestock Industry Scholarship Foundation (MLISF). Foundation President, Pete Blauwiekel said, “simply getting good grades is not enough to be recognized with one of these scholarships”. In addition to academic achievement, the scholarship’s criteria include extracurricular leadership and involvement, written and oral communication skills, and enthusiasm in pursuing a livestock (beef cattle, sheep, swine, equine or meat products) industry career. “Those individuals selected for this honor have a clear passion and demonstrated involvement in the Michigan animal industry and a commitment to its future improvement”, said Blauwiekel.
Click Here to Read full press release

May MHC Newsletter Available

5/14/2021

 
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Register for May Virtual Equine Coffee Hour

4/26/2021

 
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Join us on May 17th from 7pm to 8pm via Zoom for the May Virtual Equine Coffee Hour where we will connect and highlight the mounted police.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meeting Dates
    • Our Mission
    • Michigan Horse Council Members
    • By-Laws
    • Accomplishments
    • Awards >
      • Catalyst of the Year
      • Horse and Rider of the Year
      • Volunteer of the Year
  • Events
    • Equine Legislative Day
    • 2022 Ride Challenge
    • Statewide Trail Ride Weekend
    • 2022 Shoreline Ride
    • Michigan Horse Expo
    • Virtual Equine Coffee Hour
  • Membership
    • Membership Benefits
    • Membership Application
    • Enhanced Membership Documents
  • Youth
    • Youth Photo Contest
    • Membership Scholarship
    • Other Scholarships
  • Helpful Links
    • Transport Info >
      • Coggins
      • Interstate and National
      • Transport Checklist
    • Equestrian Related Links
    • State Horse Councils
    • Unwanted Horse Help
  • Trails
    • List of Michigan Trails
    • Trail Grants
    • Trail Etiquette
  • Contact
    • Donation Request
  • News