CENTRAL VIRGINIA HORSE RESCUE
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May 20, 2013
Thanks to CVHR, many neglected or abandoned horses have had a second chance. I am grateful for their hard work and dedication to helping horses.
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Life-changing
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2013
May 20, 2013
CVHR has a high level of compassion for the animals in their care, What sets them apart from so many other rescues, in my mind, is that they also have a sense of responsibility that keeps them from getting in over their heads in terms of taking on more animals than they can provide for. They also encourage eligible animals to move on to permanent private homes thus allowing room to take in more animals in need
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Nothing other than try to create a consistent source of assistance revenue to enable them to continue their mission without concern over finances!!
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2012
May 20, 2013
Central VA Horse Rescue is the best! They possess priceless knowledge that they are willing to share with the horse community as well as rescuing horses. Through this vast use of knowledge, many horses have been brought back to health and been able to have wonderful homes. Thank you, CVHR, for all you do for the equines and the community. Keep up the great work!!
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2013
October 25, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
Only one word comes to mind when I think of Central Virginia Horse Rescue...fantastic. Cindy Smith goes to all lengths to be sure each of the animals' individual needs are met in an extremely caring way and she never gives up on the ones in her care. She tirelessly gives of herself to have this rescue be the best! Not only does she care for the rescues, but she also shares openly with the public as to the status of each rescue. There really are no words to describe what a pleasure it is to interact with Cindy and the rescue.
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May 20, 2013
They do their best, from the heart..they love the horses and take the best care of them..and most of all they rescue them from a horrendous fate..God Bless them!!
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Life-changing
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2013
May 20, 2013
I rescued a beautiful Standardbred Gelding, working with Central Virginia Horse Rescue is a pleasure. I have two rescues, and believe that these dedicated horse lovers that save and rehab these horses into healthy beautiful rideable animals is a true calling that very few of us can truly accomplish. The sacrifices made by rescues that really go un-noticed by the general public never ceases to amaze me.
Julie Duchin- Baniowski
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2013
May 11, 2013
Of the many horse rescue organizations I am familiar with, CVHR is one of the very best. Their ACTIVE dedication, rehabilitation and successful adoptions are a testimony to their professional and sincere efforts. I recommend them to anyone looking for a horse, and as a worthy donation recipient.
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A lot
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2013
May 9, 2013
Cindy does an amazing job. My husband found information about the rescue a year ago. And with Cindy's help at 41 I was a very proud first time mom two three beautiful horses. I have had ups and downs but anytime I have needed her help she was there. All you need to do is go by for a visit and see. It's amazing to see the work and the progress and the love in all the animals for this one person who has given so very much for them. Thank you CVHR and thank you Cindy!!!!
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May 9, 2013
We adopted 2 ponies from CVHR. They came to CVHR starved and had never been handled. By the time we adopted them they were happy and healthy and very well behaved. Cindy does an amazing job with the horses she rescues!
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Very Well
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2013
May 9, 2013
I came in contact with CVHR through my own research about horse rescues. I live many states away from CVHR but I stay in touch via face book, newsletters and their website. Cindy Smith spends her life caring for and helping as many horses as she can. CVHR is nonprofit and they do as much as possible on an extremely small budget. Although I wish I was able to volunteer and get to work at CVHR I am unable due to the distance. I help with donations when I can but always wish I could do more because I value the work they do daily to improve the lives of horses. Cindy is always in contact with her supporters and is honest and up front keeping everybody informed on CVHR happenings. I am amazed time and time again over what they do and how they help the most desperate of horses. The world is a much better place because of what Cindy and her volunteers do at CVHR!!
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2013
January 3, 2013
I meet CVHR and Cindy via Facebook while I was researching horse rescues. Her compassion, concern and true love for the horses and animals is extremely apparent. She is upfront and honest with goings on at CVHR and keeps everyone updated with frequent communication. I donate when I can and no matter the dollar amount Cindy is grateful. I wish I lived closer to CVHR so that I would be able to lend a helping hand directly to the rescue. I will continue to support CVHR because the work they do is so very important. Time and time again CVHR does amazing positive things in the lives of the animals she rescues! The humans that adopt her animals are just as lucky! She provides a win-win situation for the animals and the animals new family!
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2013
October 30, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
I accidently found CVHR while I was researching horse slaughter and rescue places. CVHR caught my eye as an excellent horse rescue farm. Several heartbreaking horse stories made me take some action in terms of donating. Cindy from CVHR responded with heartfelt thanks right away. No matter how small the donation may be she stresses that every cent is put towards the care of the horses and is extremely grateful. She comments to her friends on face book and thanks every individual for every act of kindness they perform. Cindy goes above and beyond in terms of keep her friends up to date on individual horses and cases. The pictures she posts show both the negative and positive sides of the horse rescue family life at CVHR. I live many states away and can donate to horse rescues in my own area but I choose to give to CVHR. I have a special interest in a few of her rescue horses and I so enjoy how she will put a donation directly to the care of a specific horse when requested and will quickly answer questions in regards to all her horses. I so wished I was able to volunteer with all the great people at CVHR but living in CT prevents me from doing so. There should be more people like Cindy! The entire CVHR team does truly amazing things! Cheers to them all and the animals they rescue!!
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2012
May 9, 2013
I had a great experience adopting from CVHR. They made the whole process easy, they did do their check on references, which they should. Cindy was honest and always in contact with me. Emailed me right back. They took care of everything on their end as far as making sure the horse was ready for transport since we were a few states away.
D Hamilton, NH USA
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A lot
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
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