CENTRAL VIRGINIA HORSE RESCUE
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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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2013
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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2013
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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2013
May 9, 2013
I adopted a sweet wonderful standardbred retired race horse from them back in Feb 2013. CVHR does such a wonderful job with taking care of their horses. They are just incredible. They rescue horses, ponies, mules, and more! I'm so glad that I got my gal from them. We both have been blessed by CVHR!
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Life-changing
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2013
April 5, 2013
We adopted a pony and donkey from Central Virginia Horse Rescue. We love our pony, Halley. She had been abused in the past and is very scared of adults. The rescue was not certain she would do well in a home with small children. We drove to the rescue to meet Halley and we were happily surprised that she took to all my girls. We have had Halley for almost a year now and she is doing remarkably well in our home. CVHR makes sure all rescues go to the best homes for that particular horse/pony. They are are great nonprofit and very deserving of status as a GREAT nonprofit.
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2013
January 7, 2013
Last year we had a wonderful active horse that all of a sudden got sick and almost died. We had our Vet out several times and we couldn't afford anymore health care for our beautiful 2 1/2 year old horse. Ruby was born here at our home and was so full of life and when she got sick we did all we could. Once we realized we couldn't give her the care needed for her we started searching for help to save Ruby's life. I was turned down by many Rescues saying either they were full or they didn't care for this type of horse. Someone told me about Cindy at Central Virginia Horse Rescue and I called her that evening. I sent her the heart breaking pictures of Ruby like I did the other Rescues and the next day Cindy was here picking Ruby up and giving her the love and medical care she needed and we could not provide for her. I just seen a new picture of Ruby its been almost a year and she is so nice beautiful and healthy looking. If Cindy would not of taken Ruby when she did I don't think Ruby would of lived but maybe another day or two if that. If you seen the pictures of how bad Ruby was and if anyone knew of all the long hard work Cindy put into Ruby it is just a MIRACLE and I am so thankful that Ruby will have a long life do to Central Virginia Rescue. I could never say enough but pictures speak for them self and if you want proof of what I am saying go into the pictures of Ruby . I have been keeping up with the Rescue through out the year and I have seen photos of the animals she has rescued and it is heart breaking to see the condition the animals and not only horse's but all kinds of animals are near death. Cindy and her Rescue Team have saved allot of animals lives. I visited the rescue and I would recommend this rescue to the fullest.
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Life-changing
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2012
January 3, 2013
I met Cindy through friend that trained a horse for CVHR. I adopted 2 horses from CVHR and have become a donor. Cindy runs a very honest operation with the welfare of the horses as the #1 priority. I respect Cindy and the rescue. I look forward to the posts, benefit trail rides and I am sure I will adopt or foster another TWH in my future.
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Life-changing
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2013
October 25, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
I started following CVHR when my friend Tiffany Croxford took one of their rescues Bogey to train. I have since become a monthly donor and adopted two Tennessee Walking horses. Cindy is an amazing person. I have ridden in both of the CVHR trail rides and will continue to come and donate every time they put one on. Cindy is real, you know where your donations are going, and she is so good about updating what is going on so you feel that you are apart of helping too, not just a bank account.
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January 2, 2013
We met this organization at Equine Extravaganza this year. We were very impressed with their professionalism, and true commitment to evaluating potential adopters. Their animals are very well taken care of, and in fantastic condition. One week later after meeting Cindy we were back in Virginia adopting a wonderful Standardbred for our son. We've had her for two months now, and everything Cindy told us about her was very accurate. Great Goup here!!!
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2012
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November 1, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
I bought a horse from Cindy at CVHR last fall. She had plenty of pictures posted of him online as well as a full description of his personality, his training thus far and what she felt his potential could be. She advertised him very well which is a major part of being a rescue. (Horses must move out once they are evaluated in order to make room for others in need) Huey had an old injury on his rear leg which Cindy believed could limit him from becoming a jumper or a dressage horse. I was interested in a trail horse/ family pet so I wasn't concerned about the injury but, was VERY thankful for her honesty. Her applications and contracts are very thorough to be sure horses go where they should and stay there. I live pretty far from her farm so, once approved, I took a leap of faith because of her reputation, sent my adoption fee and arranged transport. The shipper arrived at her home late which was out of my control. Cindy was on the phone with me most of the day arranging his pick up and was very supportive. "Baby Huey" arrived in the early AM at my farm and I fell in love the moment he walked off the trailer. He was a big baby, curious but docile. I keep Cindy updated on his training and I always beam to her of how proud I am of him. He is everything she said he would be. CVHR is a model rescue.. a horse rescue others can refer to if they needed direction. She is honest, hard working, devoted and has developed a terrific reputation and loyal friends because of this. I give her 5 STARS!!!
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2011
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October 29, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
My first interaction with CVHR, was thru a social page..after only a week of reading their posts, I realized what a powerhouse this place is...small but growing,,despite all odds, loyal friends to the ponies..From rescuing from slaughter, healing, caring, all the intensive work and hours involved in nurturing a horse back from neglect, abuse, or just old age...Raising funding to keep them well fed,and the vet care..Being advocates to the public, making them aware of the "right thing"to do .... Then I had the opportunity to go and meet Cindy..her selfless caring and guidance,,never saying never attitude,,well I could go on...and I did go on to adopt my dear Momma, who was My Pretty Pony, my pony for Christmas, and she was a rescued and healed, and now she is with me, forever...Dont expect to be allowed to just take a horse away from there,,,you will be required to prove your responsibility to them, and your ability to provide all that is needed, to do what they did...loving unconditionally and giving their all for the better choice...
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2012
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