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MUSTANG ALLEY HORSE RESCUE
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October 24, 2011
2 people found this review helpful
I've volunteered at Mustang Alley for the past 3 years and I absolutely love what they do and what they have done! What a great place to go to unwind and help out with the care and maintenance of the rescue horses. And to watch the love they put into the care and welfare of the horses. I've seen them go from a primitive state to a nice fun looking facility. I also like the way they make sure that the adopted horses go to a good home by inspecting them and keeping tabs on them...I was fortunate enough to be able to go through one of their adoption processes with one of their horses. There is a lot of love in there and dedication.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
adoptions, rescue of horses and care of the rescued horses, maintenance of the property
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Try to buy the land next to them
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Letting me move in there!
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Yes, the founder taught me how to do the barefoot trim with the mustang roll and she taught me a lot about the proper care of horses.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Fantastic! I always felt good whenever I was there, knowing I was helping such a worthy cause
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
2 people found this review helpful
October 14, 2011
2 people found this review helpful
I've been volunteering out there for 7 months, and I can't imagine a more rewarding experience! There are 50+ horses out there that have been nursed back to health and have a much improved quality of life because of this place. Taking care of the horses and maintaining a safe environment for the volunteers are the top priorities. The owner is very supportive and appreciative of my efforts. There are several paddocks, and all are well maintained. It's hard work, often in inclement weather, but I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
There are several horses there now that wouldn't have survived without this place!
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase revenue to build capacity
More feedback...
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
I can't think of anything!
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Yes, my knowledge of horses has grown, and I get lots of exercise
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Appreciated!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
July 13, 2011
Overall, I find this to be a legitimate horse rescue. However, many things caught me off guard. The rescue founder was extremely scatterbrained, which was evident in the operations of the rescue. Volunteers of little skill level were turned loose to "evaluate" and train green horses. Fencing contained many long, loose wires, which could have easily cut the horses. For the twenty or so horses in the large pasture, there was only one two-room walk in shed, which was surrounded by manure. The smaller paddock, for "ICU" horses, had one small rinkydink run in shed for the seven horses in the field. Another peeve of mine was the hay quality. The large paddock was FILLED with hay strings from round bales. When asked to feed square bales to the trail riding horses, I was told to "find the good hay among the moldy parts." there were only five or six bales in the shed. One mare had been sent to an outside trainer, and had come back completely damaged. She was terrified of all humans. Also, trail guides were sent out with paying customers on overgrown trails that they were not at all sure of. Last but not least, the water troughs were in desperate need of scrubbing and refilling.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I was heckled, used, and generally not appreciated. The owner went back to air-conditioning while I worked hard out in the sun. Also, why couldn't she keep volunteers?
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Take care to make things much more organized. Be much more appreciative of volunteers, not hateful, and maybe they would stick around much longer.
More feedback...
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Unlikely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Somewhat badly
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Unlikely
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Frustrated!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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