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Happened By Chance Horses Inc

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Nonprofit Overview

Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: Our mission is to rescue, rehabiliate and re-home horses that have been neglected, abused and abandoned. We were closely with several national organizations and many county agencies. We accept owner surrenders and frequent our local auctions to help the horses we can.

Community Stories

31 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

dlbuffin Donor

Rating: 5

10/18/2022

Linda and her team of volunteers are an awe inspiring troupe. What they are able to accomplish with horses who were tossed away to be sent to slaughter or acquired through other means is nothing short of remarkable. They take the time to show these broken horses that not all humans are bad. We have adopted multiple horses from Happened by Chance Horses and each one has given us so much in return. My husband is a 100% disabled vet (USMC - ret) and spending time riding, grooming, handling our horses offers him the best relief from PTSD. In these horses he finds solace. I know it takes some much time, energy, money, emotion, and physical exertion to continue to operate HBCH and Linda is a powerhouse. There is no better place to find your next horse and we will continue to support them in any way we can.

Ginger3298 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

In October of 2021 , I started volunteering at Happened By Chance Horses Inc. In December of 2021, the owner of Happened By Chance Horses, Linda Nemec, became aware of a 25 year old horse with EPM that was on her way to being slaughtered. Videos showed this horse incredibly unbalanced, fighting to even walk without falling down, and with panic stricken eyes. Linda knew this horse would probably not even make it to be slaughtered as she would be trampled to death by other horses before she even reached her terrifying destination. Knowing what a horrific death this horse would face, and not even knowing if this horse had even a few days left of her life, Linda rescued this horse over Christmas. Her name is Miracle. I am now her foster mom. Miracle has now lived with us for almost a year. With Linda’s amazing care and knowledge of EPM horses, vet care, good food and supplements, and me providing her with groundwork and rehab exercises, Miracle is certainly living up to her name. This is what Happened By Chance Horses does. We rescue the horses that others abuse, neglect, starve, and simply just discard when they don’t want them anymore. We rehabilitate them. We show these horses that not all humans are bad. We train them and get them ready to be adopted out to loving families that will show these horses a great life. This rescue takes in the horses that other rescues will not. This rescue is my home away from home. My sanctuary. I can’t even begin to describe what absolute happiness being a volunteer at this rescue has brought to my life. This rescue and Linda Nemec has shown me what true compassion, dedication, and hard work means.

Jdakin Client Served

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

I have adopted two horses from Happened By Chance Horses and they are the best horses we could ever have asked for.
Linda (owner of HBCH) is amazing at rescuing and rehabbing every horse she brings in.
The love, care and time she puts in to each horse is truly a gift. And the volunteers are equally compassionate. I 100% recommend checking out Happened By Chance first when looking to for your forever horse. They are the best place!

info10 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

Happened By Chance Horses Inc. is one of the best horse rescues in Texas. Our organization has worked with HBC and Linda for several years now and they are the best. They take excellent care of the horses and have brought many rescued emaciated and injured horses back to health again. They also take a lot of time retraining horses that are adoptable before actually adopting them out and they thoroughly screen their adopters. Top notch people and organization.

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Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/12/2018

Happened By Chance Horse Rescue is a great organization in Texas that has stepped up to help many horses in need. They are willing to work with other organizations for the well being of the horses and help in any way they can. Linda Nemec is an experienced horsewoman and will always try to help in some way if she can. We are glad our organizations have been able to work together in the past and look forward to helping each other in the future.

kdarley53 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

I have had the privilege of volunteering at Happened By Chance Horses for the last 10 months. Linda Nemec is definitely a hero in my mind. Her dedication to all of the horses at the rescue is amazing. She works closely with the veterinarian, farrier and trainers to assure each horse receives the care and training it needs.
I love seeing so many of the horses going to the new, loving homes that they deserve.

toppertee Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

Linda and her amazing gang do an amazing job with so many horses! They take in some very sad and difficult cases and bring out the best in each one with proper medical care rehab and training. These horses go from rags to riches! ❤️

MikeDarley Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

My wife and I found Happened by Chance Horses when we moved to New Braunfels last year. We were so moved by their mission to save and rehabilitate neglected horses and place them in loving homes, we volunteered to help. We have seen first hand the expertise of Linda and the rest of the volunteers to obtain favorable outcomes. Honestly, some our intakes are heartbreaking but the results of the rehabilitation and Placing them in a new home is inspirational. I’m not sure who benefits the most. Me and Kathy or the horses!

TX.equestrian Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

HBCH really epitomizes what a horse rescue should be!! I have been a volunteer for 2 years and the work done at the rescue never ceases to amaze me. Linda and her team work tirelessly to rescue, rehab & rehome horses that people have thrown aside or given up on. All the volunteers are all-in for these rescue horses & do everything they can to help find their forever homes.

belanna48

belanna48 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

Linda Nemec and her amazing volunteers go above and beyond taking care of these often starved and abused rescue horses. They are rescued, rehabbed, retrained and rehomed.

You could not find a more dedicated and caring group!

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Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/10/2018

Triple Me Mac Equine Sanctuary has been working with Linda Nemec and Happened By Chance Horses Inc for over a year. They are an amazing organization who take in some of the worst starvation cases I've ever seen. They rehab them to full health then retrain them if needed and find great homes for them.
Linda and her group of invaluable volunteers work tirelessly for the horses, not only feeding and cleaning but also vetting, farrier work and regaining their trust of humans. And of course the never ending repairs to the rescue thanks to the horses!
I hope to continue my partnership with Linda and Happened By Chance for many years to come.

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jeannacarlton1 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

This rescue is amazing! They take the worst of the worst cases; whether it is from Slaughter pipeline, law enforcement seizures, owner surrenders or SPCA; They put heart, sweat, tears and money into every horse that comes in. This past few years this rescue accepted some of the most emaciated horses I had ever seen. They spent every waking moment working to save each one. They succeed in some that no one ever expected to make it and lost some that suffering so much that the love and compassion of this team chose a peaceful end to release the horses pain.
One specific law enforcement seizure was 7 horses. All 7 were were beyond scared and hungry. This herd had not eaten in 7 weeks, food nor water was readily available for them until they arrived at the rescue. This week the last 2 of this herd will be leaving for thier forever home. There is no time limit on healing at this rescue, if it takes a year...even 2 or 3 or 5 years, this team is all in until the rescue process is complete with a happy, healthy and safe forever home!

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/17/2021

I have been volunteering at Happened By Chance Horses for over 2 years. This rescue is exactly the definition of rescue. They take the worst of the worst cases. Many times tears fall because they don't know which way the horse will go when they arrive, almost all that arrived on death's door are thriving within months of the rehabilitation process. I myself have been completely blown away by some of the recoveries I personally witnessed. Those recoveries are only because of the commitment, love, blood, sweat and tears of Linda and her team. I have adopted my heart horse, Ms. Brenda, from here also! Ms. Brenda and I will always be part of Happened By Chance Horse Rescue!

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The Simple Equestrian Board Member

Rating: 5

10/17/2022

I have been volunteering for Happened by Chance Horses for four years. Linda and her amazing team of volunteers work tirelessly to rescue, rehab and rehome as many horses as they can responsibly. Linda takes in the hardest, most severe cases and does everything she can to rehab them. She partners with some amazing organizations, the sheriff’s department, owners surrenders and saves horses from the local auctions. I have personally adopted two amazing ottbs from her rescue.

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Board Member

Rating: 5

09/17/2021

I have been volunteering with Happened by Chance horses for over two years. Linda and her team of volunteers work tirelessly to rescue, rehab and rehome horses that have been abused, neglected and some starved near to death. I adopted Dutchess and am so incredibly grateful for her and Happened By Chance Horses. This is 100% the very best horse rescue.

Roger J.1 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/18/2021

My wife and I have followed, visited and financially supported Happened By Chance Horse Rescue for several years after accidentally learning about it. Linda and the volunteers do an amazing job of caring for and rehabbing horses and when a horse is taken in….HBCH rescue becomes their forever home. For 2021, we adopted a blind Appaloosa named Majestic and are happy to cover the majority of his routine care….what a blessing it is for us!!!! If anyone who reads this is interested in horses…I’d strongly suggest you consider learning more about HBCH rescue and after you do, please consider helping in any way you can.

MER2017 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/17/2021

I have been a volunteer and board member for 6 years. I have learned so much with the rescue and from Linda about horses and how to care for them. We have seen some very severe cases come through the rescue. Had amazing results and adopted these beautiful horses to loving homes. I love being a part of the rescue.

I feed several days a week and love the knickering i hear from the horses when I get there.

Hands down the best rescue to be a part of and adopt from.

We have adopted 2 horses from The rescue.

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General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/01/2019


The rescue and all of the volunteers care deeply about each and every horse that comes there. They give the horses the love they deserve that they didn't get before. You see the changes they make with the right nutrition, the love and the medical care. These horses make amazing transformations right before your eyes.

This rescue is a blessing to the horses and to the people who share the love for horses.

Marlene M.5 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/17/2021

Happened By Chance Horses, Inc. is one of the best rescues in Texas. Linda and her crew go above and beyond to help horses and get them everything they need. We have worked with HBC on several occasions helping thoroughbreds and they have always done a great job. They also are very good at providing updates, pictures and follow ups. Great people and great organization.

bowersbubba32 Board Member

Rating: 5

08/01/2019

I love Happened by chance horse rescue. I have been part of this rescue for 3 years and have had the best of times here learning about horse's. I have never been interested in horses till I came here. I have learned so much and enjoyed every minute of it. It has become my passion to help this rescue with the horse's as much as I can. The people here are a awesome group and so invested in helping the horse's. Everyone can benifet from coming here and helping out. We have adopted 3 great horse's that have been rehabed from happened by chance and we could not have asked for better horse's.

KellynKathleen S. Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

Happened By Chance Horses Rescue has a heart as big as Texas! They do whatever is needed for the horses. The volunteers never quit and are the best around!

angelboo Donor

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

Dixie's mission to save horses goes far beyond a pat kn b the back, a "like or Love" on her website or Facebook page and even beyond getting a good night's resy. She possesses an indeterminable spirit and drive to do what is right and best for what is good for each animal. The only time her heart breaks is when she can't do more! She is that pioneer spirit that built and rebuilt this nation over and over again. At the end of life's journey she will hear her God say "well done, thy good and faithful servant".

Piziuk1920 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

I used to have horses so when I found this organization right here in town where I live I started following them on Facebook. At times my heart just hurts for ALL that this young lady does for the horses she rescues. Her passion has no end! She'll come home from her full-time job and tend to ALL that needs doing, and there's never a grumble. All these horses have special needs. Just go to her Facebook page and check out her journey with Stormy, your heart will melt for both of them. This very caring, determined lady is also a mom to a special needs young man. Can she ride...the answer is no! Her mom is a trooper also...works her butt off also. Giving a shout out for the volunteers also. My hat's off to all.

Donna Brehm S. Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

Became a member in end of 2014 beginning of 2015. I was recently divorced and taking a wrong path. So I prayed always wanted to have horses and boom a friend introduced me to Linda and this wonderful organization. I found me and stopped my bad ways. The rescue was there when I was battling cancer in 2016. It was being with these animals of God I felt I could do anything. I have met so.many different people and have made some awesome friends. I would be lost if not for Happened by Chance Horse Rescue.

angel1999 Client Served

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

Ive adopted four beautiful healthy horses from HBCH . If it wasnt for them these outstanding loving horses would had been killed .. HBCH goes above and beyond to rescue and rehab these amazing animals , been to the rescue many times and Im always in aww from the before and after .. Would recommend everyone to go visit and maybe just maybe will find their soul horse .. They are the best !!

Peggy M.5 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

This is a wonderful rescue that was started because of a special needs mom saw the amazing connection horses have with special needs kids. Now it’s is even more with a heart to help the horses who were abused, neglected or thrown away. To show that these horses have purpose just like our special needs kiddos!! Thank you for al you do for both!!

Ruth Ann Robertson T. Donor

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

Linda and her team of volunteers do a great job of rescue, rehab, and rehoming when possible, of these horses who are left behind by others who don’t care.
I’ve been to this rescue, and Linda proudly introduced me to every horse in her care, along with some dogs and cats.
Her love and dedication to the horses is very evident.
My hope is to one day soon be able to volunteer here.
I’m honored to have an association with Linda Nemec and her organization.
I’ve posted four pictures with my review. Two are before and after pictures of Fearless, who has happily been adopted after an awesome recovery at Happened By Chance Horses.
The other two pictures are of Stormy, a sweet mare who we’re all still amazed was able to survive. She will have a very long recovery, but the after picture I’ve included was just one week after her rescue. She’s continuing to make amazing progress at Happened By Chance Horses under Linda’s love and care.

Tracy Rawls Eilers J. Donor

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

The evolution of this organization itself is an inspiration. Sometimes, the smallest groups can have the best impact. The horses that are rescued are rehabilitated and cared for in a manner you would want and expect. You see heart and soul daily. Having been on various boards of humane societies, I believe that this group hands down beats them all.

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punjabimodel General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/13/2018

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Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

Wonderful group of people who have hearts as big as the state of Texas! I am a proud adopter of a big guy with a big heart who is rescuing me right back! I would recommend anyone who is looking for a horse to contact Linda Nemec. She will find the right horse for you.

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