Heaven Can Wait Equine Sanctuary for Healing and Learning
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November 20, 2012
My husband and I have only been able to volunteer once but I was so blown away by Susan and her husband's dedication that I had to write this review. The time, love, and energy that they put into their work is truly inspirational. The care all of the equines receive is perfectly individualized and you can tell how comfortable and secure they all feel. I haven't had a chance to observe any of the therapy that they offer but I have heard wonderful reviews. This organization not only gives beautiful animals a second chance at life but also contributes so fully to our community by offering a safe therapy space. Thank you Heaven Can Wait!
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November 19, 2012
I started going to Heaven Can Wait for therapy and volunteer my time with the horses. I have volunteered with other Horse Rescues before, but they were not as diverse as Heaven Can Wait. Not only is Heaven Can Wait a Sanctuary for horses, but they also help special needs children, and others who need therapeutic, or educational services. I enjoy volunteering here and plan to continue.
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November 12, 2012
My mom & I love Susan and the horses at Heaven Can Wait. I like how friendly and gentle the horses are and how clean and spacious HCW is. Susan is very dedicated to all her horses and volunteers and has taught me many things about taking care of horses . I really appreciate Susan and the horses at HCW and feel lucky to be able to spend time working with animals that I really enjoy.
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October 31, 2012
ive been volunteering for 3 years now.it has been one or the best experiences of my life.susan works very hard to see that all the horses get the best care and they do.they have a wonderful life there.lots of room to roam and plenty of kindness.great retirement home. I would love to see this place go on for many years.
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October 26, 2012
We visited twice. Super clean. Healthy animals: horses, donkeys, goats, dogs. All need special care. Owners make good use of volunteers and provide needed services to community. Very dedicated and selfless.
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October 26, 2012
Being a horse enthusiast, I began volunteering at Heaven Can Wait in October 2008! From the first moment I entered the property, I was not only impressed with the cleanliness of the property and all the animals there, but the friendliness of owner Susan Schwartz, her husband Mark, and other volunteers there. Over the next year, I enjoyed caring for the horses in any way I could. Susan not only rescues as many horses as her property will allow, but has rescued dogs, cats, goats, sheep, donkeys, etc. She has the biggest heart of anyone I know. Susan has also reached out to the community to people with disabilities for healing with horses. Horses (equines in general) are very therapeutic to humans, and Susan's outreach program has done wonders reaching so many children and adults on so many different levels. Some groups travel many, even hundreds of miles each time they come to Heaven Can Wait. The horses love it as much as the people do. Heaven Can Wait is, and always will be, a 5 star non-profit organization. I commend Susan Schwartz and Heaven Can Wait for the care given to equines and people of all ages. Donations are always needed and gratefully accepted to keep up with the extreme costs involved in running this wonderful non-profit organization. This deserving non-profit should be at the top of the great non-profits list!!!! With love and support from Kerin Burns.
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October 26, 2012
I first started coming to Heaven Can Wait in the fall of 2008 when I brought my 4-H horse group there to volunteer their time - cleaning stalls and grooming horses. We were so taken with the rescued horses that we returned time and time again. These wonderful animals whom Susan has rescued are paying it forward many times over. They have taught not only my 4-Hers but many children what it means to responsible and caring. They have given comfort and respect to many disadvantaged people from developmentally delayed young people, those who have survived cancer and sufferers of P.T.S.D. It's not just about the horses or the people but what the two bring to each other. It is a wonderful organization that deserves all the help it can get. Submitted by Angela Vinther
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October 26, 2012
I first started coming to Heaven Can Wait as a client. They had a program for cancer survivors called HOPe. I had not a lot of experience with horses but still wanted to check this out. Immediately I noticed the harmony with ALL the animals, horses, donkeys, chickens, cats, dogs. They all got along and you could tell they were in a peaceful state. The program started with me leading a horse with the halter, having them stop, go, turn, etc., and getting them to walk/run in the round pen. I had never done anything like this before and it indeed gave me a lot of confidence and helped in continued emotional healing. I have since come out to help volunteer when the special needs kids come out and it has been very inspiring to watch these kids gain confidence as they work with these horses. I also learned how valuable these horses are as they work for people in a very different way then riding, competing, etc. These horses that would not be deemed valued by some are indeed extremely valuable by their very presence, love, and gratefulness.
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October 24, 2012
I first visited Heaven Can Wait when a I presented a donation to Susan, the founder of HCW. I was so impressed with the quality of care, cleanliness of the facility, and the friendliness of the equines, that I just had to spend more time there. Besides communing with my new 4-hoofed friends, I have participated in workshops and children's event days, watched challenged adults and teens work with the horses and learned more about myself. Susan has built a wonderful, forever equine home with hard work, lots of time and a commitment that is truly amazing - and as a non-profit! If you are anywhere in the vicinity of San Miguel, CA, and you like horses, this is a must see.
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October 19, 2012
Heaven Can Wait is a wonderful non-profit organization that takes in and cares for physically or mentally disabled horses that would otherwise be put down. They are allowed to live out their lives in a beautiful location and in a loving environment. These animals are well cared for by the owner, Susan, and the many volunteers who assist her. It is a mutually beneficial arrangement for everyone, as many of the volunteers have learning or other disabilities and caring for the horses is a healing situation for them, as well as the horses.
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