22 years ago, my husband Jerry Ryan and I had the very great privilege of adopting a 4 month old TB/Percheron foal, rescued by Kathleen Hofferty from the disgustingly evil Premarin "industry" in Manitoba. From the first magical moment that unforgettable September evening in 1998 at the Ryerss Equine Retirement Farm when she arrived with 29 other excapees rescued by Kathleen, to our last hours with her November 13, 2020, our beautiful "Song of India" has been the delight of our lives and the constant companion of our beloved Arabian "KooBear". . .and we have been so deeply grateful to Kathleen for every minute of our days together. Kathleen Hofferty is a true Hero whom we can never repay.
Jeanne Bradbury
Twenty-one years ago Jerry Ryan and I had the privilege of adopting a Premarin foal from the killing fields of Wyeth-Ayerst in Canada, THANKS TO KATHLEEN, and we have been grateful to her every day since!!!! I'm not on FB or Twitter but I wish I could locate her to thank her personally!!! Jeanne Bradbury/New Jersey
I've been trying to locate Ipswich for years in order to find Ms. Hofferty. About 22 yrs. ago, I had the opportunity to speak to her on the phone and I have never forgotten this conversation. What she said very much took my heart because I was an ethical vegetarian already and she confirmed by thoughts and feelings by saying, " You know what a true Rescuer is and involves, it is one who is a vegetarian.".......That in the quest for understanding the slaughter of this specie and others, that this is the commitment one has to make in realizing what is being done to these animals. I have not been lucky enough to get in contact with her personally to express myself, and wish I somehow could, but there does not seem to be a number in order to leave a message. I wish to put her in our Will if ever I have the opportunity to speak to her. Thank you Kathleen for your great and important work.
Eva Dyan, M.A. esdyan@gmail.com
Review from Guidestar
Ipswich Equine Rescue Corp and its founder Kathleen Hofferty have dedicated their lives to make a positive difference in the journey of helping horses, animals and childrens lives. They are true proffessionals, knowledgable, experienced, educated whom always have put the horses first. Kathleen has worked as a nurse, taken in boarders to pay the bills on all of the over 5000 horses , IER has rescued since 1994 as a legitamate reg. non profit.Kathleen exemplifies compassion, love and caring to any animal that has shown a need whether saved from slaughter, neglected, abused or improperly handled or cared for, they do the best for the horses. It todays society running a horse rescue is very difficult because of our terrible economy.Folks just cant afford to make donations anymore.Kathleen pulls through for the animals know matter what and has always put the horses first.This is a wonderful small equine rescue that deserves alot of credit for their pioneering spirit, creating media attention and public awareness regarding the atrocities of the drug called " PREMARIN", which Kathleen brought into the international public eye, alerting horselovers and women all over the world about the horrific conditions of "THE PEE HORSE INDUSTRY" Thank You IER and Kathleen for all that you do for women and animals .
I must admit I got a real good laugh at some of these ridiculous comments.My EX is certainly up to the usual no good, Let's try to ruin my EX wife's life because she left me.Well whomever reads this will truly be aware that Ipswich Equine Rescue and it's founder(President) is doing fine.Thanks 4 the chuckle.
KATHLEEN HOFFERTY IS A KIND EDUCATED LOVING HORSE RESCUER.STOP SPREADING SUCH WICKED UNTRUTHS ABOUT THIS FABULOUS WOMAN.ENOUGH ALREADY RIDICULOUS SHE IS AWESOME
We have worked with Ms.Hofferty and her nonprofit equine rescue group,'Ipswich Equine Rescue Corp' for several years.We are proud to say that,"Ipswich Equine Rescue" has been our grant recipient many years mainly due to the exemplary care,compassion,education,prevention of cruelty to animals,winner of horsefarm of distinction.Hofferty has been at the forefront of horse rescuing since the early 90's late 80's.She personifies love,compassion,care and always putting the horse first before her needs.I Congradulate Ipswich Equine Rescue and Ms.Hofferty with another annual grant award.
I have known Kathleen Hofferty for over 30 years.She is an incredible,professional human being that totally amazes me still.She is a tremendous leader and animal rights advocate and equine activist.Kathleen does not except the word " NO"She was at her most successful in her home state of Massachusetts.She got a divorce and against my BFF advise went to conquer (Pro Slaughter Texas)She actually suceeded in assisting in closing the 2 illegally run slaughterhouses in TX.PPlease come home soon Kat.We miss and love you.?
number 1 horse rescue inusa.true unconditional love,loves horses puts them ist
most educated
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kindest,sweetest,nicest,most caring horsewoman/equinerescuer in usa is Kathleen Hofferty
i disagree with the negative statements previously mentioned about kathleen.Kathleen is a great knowlegable horse rescuer and an angel of all animals.She does not drink or abuse her outstanding position as a nurse or as a horse rescuer.These allegations are unfounded.Sounds like a bunch of jealous women.
I agree with previous experiences related here. K.H. has a drinking problem and the horses well being is not her primary concern. I worked as a volunteer at IER in Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1999-2000, and left hurt and disappointed-- and a few thousand dollars poorer.
kathleen hofferty ,is not what she seems to be.she is cruel and vendictive. she lives off donations and does not take good care of the animals.she also has a drinking problem.she lies when the truth would fit better.
i have worked with kathleen hofferty president/founder of ipswich equine rescue corp.I have found her compassion ,love and courageous efforts to save all american equines from slaughter,neglect and abuse to be incredible.Kathleen is a wonderful horse rescuer and treats all horses within her care with the highest quality of grain,pasture and hay available.kathleen is wonderful at training and helping horses heal from being abused.she has quite an amazing way with horses,they all love her unconditionally and respect her totally.I have seen others watch her work in awe like myself.kathleen has rescued nearly 4800 horses from slaughter.she is a kind beautiful woman inside and outside.her heart is big and full of sweetness and love towards these needy horses that come under her care.
Review from Guidestar
I WORKED SIDE BY SIDE WITH KAT SHE IS AWESOME AND PEOPLE HATE HER FOR HER MAGICAL TALENT WITH ALL HORSES SHE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH.SHE IS FROM MASSACHUSETTSAND THE SOUTH HATES YANKEES.
Helped KH before and after Hurricane Ike. Many problems feeding and caring for animals. Helped her move out of Magnolia, which was not
My experience that I gained from coming in contact with this woman was an eye-opener on just how evil and vindictive people in this world can be. For those of you that knew her before she moved to Waller, maybe she "WAS" a caring person-but the woman I met was nothing close to what Carmen described (thats if there really is a Carmen).
kATHLEEN HOFFERTY IS AN INCREDIBLE KIND HEARTED HORSEWOMAN WHO PUTS ALL ANIMALS ESPECIALLY THE RESCUE HORSES BEFORE HERSELF.IPSWICH EQUINE RESCUE CORP.KATHLEEN HAS WON SEVERAL AWARDS FOR HER COMPASSION,KINDNESS AND COMPREHENSION OF ALLOWING AN EQUINE TO BE AN EQUINE.KATHLEEN DOES NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP TRAINING AND HAS HELPED SEVERAL OTHER RESCUES BECOME 501C3 NON PROFIT EQUINE RESCUES. CURRENTLY KATHLEEN IS HELPING A GEORGIA WOMAN PLACE A LEAPORD APPY WHOM HAS PERIODIC OPTHAMALIA.KATHLEEN DESERVES THE WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR HER EXTROIDANARY GIFT AND 6TH SENSE WITH THESE MAJESTIC EQUINES AND ANIMALS WITHIN HER CARE.
We have been working with Kathleen Hofferty the founder of Ipswich Equine Rescue Corp for several years. Kathleen is an experienced horsewoman and licensed trainer/instructor whom always puts the equines before herself.We are proud to be a part of her amazing rescue .Kathleen has saved, rehabbed and retrained and placed close to 4700 equines.Kathleen started the Premarin Foal Mission alerting the country about the atrocities of the bitter pill"Premarin"Kathleen is a leader and exemplifies what a true equine rescuer should be.Kathleen is honest full of integrity and goes the extra mile for any animal in need especially the horse.I am proud to be part of Ipswich Equine Rescue corp.www.ipswichequinerescuetx.bravehost.comPlease visit Kathleens website and consider making a donation to her innocent equine friends. Sharon Alexander PR Director Ipswich Equine Rescue Corp.