Special Horses

I came across this rescue because of my love of my own horses. Special Horses works tirelessly to organize support and fundraising auctions for horses in need. Her fundraisers are awesome and their dedication is inspiring. I have followed and supported this non-profit for years and am proud to see all that can be accomplished with their love & support.

Amazing group of individuals dedicated to the rescue and care of our beloved equines.

I’ve been a Special Horses supporter for 10 years or so now. I’m so amazed and awed at the tireless work Special Horses does for the rescues they support. I love shopping the auctions for fun gifts and goodies and one day I’ll be high bidder on the fudge! Special Horses has built such a great community of rescued and donor partners that it’s truly one of my favorite organizations.

Genuine, kind and caring are just a few words to describe Wendi and Special Horses. They help so many in need. So glad I found them. Your money goes directly to the horses. They do a great job!

Special Horses has been extremely helpful to all equines - as they tirelessly conduct auctions to help out barns (and/or for a horse), nationwide. In addition, Special Horses are probably know by most horse lovers (nationwide) as they constantly do all they can to help, and/or keep the horse owners updated with relevant current events.

Just a few months ago I was elected to be on the Board of Directors of a horse rescue. Part of my new position is to write grants. I had absolutely NO idea of where to even start and I found Special Horses - thank GOD! Wendi has been SO helpful, I can't put into words. This organization is a priceless asset to other nonprofits.

I'm a huge fan of Special Horses and all they do to bring awareness to and raise funds for horse aftercare programs and facilities. I love their auctions to help the horses and think it's a clever and wonderful way to assist!

This is a horse rescue I support with donations of racing memorabilia, promoting on social media and often bidding. Special horses helps many rescues, smaller ones who need the help the most. It is promoted by a wonderful rescue horse (via his owner) on Facebook. The lady who runs this is "Special" too. She is an unsung hero in the world of Thoroughbred rescue. I will continue to support Special Horses in anyway I am able to do.

I review charities very carefully, and only donate to the ones that return a high dollar amount to the "actual" cause. Specialhorses.org gives not just all of the money, but it takes an enormous amount of time and volunteer hours to maintain the support they provide. They vet the recipients of the help they provide, so you can be sure the horses are getting the most help. I am so thankful I found this organization!

Special Horses is an amazing group. They help horses in need to get the hay and medical assistance they so desperately require.

Love special horses...and ted and niles!!!..xxxooo

I have had the priviledge of helping Special Horses share their fund raising posts for a couple of years now. This is one of the best non-profit groups dedicated to the welfare of rescue horses and horse owners often in difficult or impossible situations. Screening rescues to weed out the good ones from the nefarious rescues, running fund raiser after fund raiser to help these rescues do the very necessary work they do to rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and rehome horses is desperate need, running a haybank to connect needy owners with hay farmers who have hay to spare, Wendy Neckamyer does the impossible again and again. This has truly been an honor to watch and participate in, in the very small way I can even begin to help. It has been an honor and priviledge to heklp you, Wendy.

Consistent. Humane. Willing to go many extra miles for so many.

I personally know the founder and director of this organization. With very limited outside help it does a job helping groups who take in and care for horses that nobody wants and saves them from an inhumane death. All this while maintaining the highest ethical standards. I cannot say enough about this great nonprofit.

"I am proud to help a cause as worthy as Special Horses, Wendi is a fantastic administrator that helps all equines. As a donor, I offer an ongoing site wide discount coupon code SPECiAl HORSES at stephanieneofotis.com.

"As someone who took in and now owns mustangs who were at risk I consider myself a very astute judge -- Special Horses is among the very best equine care non-profits."

This is a fabulous organization. So many non-profits out there all looking for donations. I wish I could help them all, but I can't. Special Horses advocates for certain groups. This tells me the group has been vetted and I don't need to worry if my donation is being used for something other than the horses' welfare.

The original advocate Ted Wells (an off the track Thoroughbred) certainly had a place in all of our hearts. Just go to his page, (he passed away a short while ago) you'll see the heartbreak that spread across Facebook. Special Horses has a new Jr. Advocate - Niles. I'm sure he'll do a great job carrying on Ted's work.

Special Horses people go above and beyond to help horses. They make the world a better place. Their fundraisers have such unique items!

I have been donating to their auctions for years and winning some of them! I LOVE it when Wendi offers her fudge!! It is FANTASTIC.
All these horses are expensive to maintain but these people that run them do without, so the horses have what they need.
There are 5 rescues/sanctuaries Special Horses Inc supports. It's no joke the time and effort this takes for Wendi to organize all these fundraising auctions.
If you decide to help... you don't have to worry where your money goes... DIRECTLY to the rescue to help the horses.

There is absolutely NO other Not For Profit like Special Horses. Their tireless and unselfish dedication to raising money for horses in need is... in a word... relentless. In a world where people are more inclined to talk the talk, Special Horses WALKS it. They make a difference.

I have supported this non-profit for years and can say that everyone there works tirelessly to raise money and awareness for equines in need. They are unique in that the funds are given to different equine charities.

The good that Special Horses does goes beyond words. Horses that would otherwise be forgotten and allowed to slip through the cracks are given a second chance at a life full of purpose and love. Horses that have been starved and neglected are brought back to health and finally know a kind voice, a gentle touch, and a full belly. The public outreach, through the use of Equine Advocates, is nothing short of amazing. They speak for those who can't speak for themselves, and educate the public on the need to care for these amazing animals after their career at the track is done or when they have been failed by those they relied on and served. I have been a proud donor to this group year after year, having two of my own ex-racehorses, and can't think of an organization more worthy of supporting.

I have watched this non-profit from the sidelines for some time. I worked rescue two decades ago before it was fashionable. Special Horses keeps that Very proud tradition of special horses and special horse people alive in Honorable fashion. With all the fly-by-night organizations out there, Special Horses is a shinning example of all that is right,good, and true in this portion of the equine industry.

Special Horses is a wonderful non-profit that helps many equine rescue organizations around the country with fundraising efforts and more. As one who is in the grantmaking rescue field for 20 years, I can vouch that Special Horses has emerged as one of the top in what they do to help.

I have personally known management for many years, and am always impressed with how Special Horses makes a positive difference with equines in need. As founder of North American Thoroughbred Society I always do what I can to support and assist Special Horses.

Special Horses is unique in that it supports horse rescues across the United States. Through on-line auctions, funds are raised that support rescues in time of critical need. The social media presence is light-hearted but never fails to relate the urgency and importance of supporting local rescues.

Special Horses works tirelessly to help equines in need, providing countless fundraising campaigns for reputable horse rescues. They have aligned themselves with organizations who work for equine protections, always engageing their network to get the word out on action alerts, and always with a kind word. Their efforts and fortitude are endless. They have earned great respect within equine communities from coast to coast.

There are very few non profits that I support however the best is Special Horses. Always professional, have great fund raisers and most of all they really care about their cause! Special Horses goes out of the way to have the highest standards and goals to help.

They are wonderful. They help so many horses out. But it takes money and time. But the volunteers with special Horses give so much to keep it going. Thank you too a bunch of Volunteers at Special Horses.

This is a very active nonprofit. It does a lot of good for horses. I would definitely recommend it.

Special Horses is a rare bird (pony). It doesn't try to 'ransome' animals at feedlots, nor has 'crisis mode' fundraisers. Instead, SH helps fund LEGITIMATE, established rescues with a proven track record with emergency assistance, education and ongoing needs all around the country. SH is and always has been TOTALLY transparent with funds and has a PLATINUM rating with Guidestar.

This is a wonderful organization that raises money for legitimate horse rescues. It is well managed and contributes a lot to horses in need.

The volunteers of the Special Horses organization work diligently to raise money and awareness for various horse rescues across the nation. They try to advocate on saving horses from slaughter auctions, and try to create awareness about the many rescue organizations that are out there, giving people a lot of options for adoption. They will raise money for medical needs, feed, farrier, or general operations and donate all of the funds they raise unselfishly. They are the main organization I donate to because I trust their mission and their values.

Special Horses is a wonderful organization. Highly professional. Very competent. I participated and bought a wonderful sweatshirt, helping a horse rescue. Win win!

I have both donated and bought items from the online auctions run by Special Horses. Super easy to do and very affordable items in their auctions. Something for everyone. You know the money raised is going to reputable horse rescues and will be 100% for the care of horses. Wendi and her trusty steed (the handsome OTTB Ted) work tirelessly throughout the year on these online auction fundraisers. I am happy to help. Monetary donations are welcomed any time of year by this nonprofit and a donation receipt is quickly sent
Added bonus, I've actually made new friends via Special Horses, cant beat that, help horses and improve your social life at the same time!

This is the most helpful charity you will ever find. This charity helps other charities all around the country. They are so knowable and always willing to lend a hand, they have on line auctions for fundraisers for rescues and contribute extensively by helping with ideas and creating fundraising ideas. They make such a difference!

FANTASTIC! Superb communication, and quick and knowledgeable answers to questions. Always willing to assist in any situation, in any way possible. I adore this charity for its mission and accomplishments.

A wonderful, passionate advocacy for Equine welfare - always working to help a variety of honest, hard working TRUE rescues across the country. My small business, Rebel Pencils, is a proud supporter of Special Horses.

Nice people who realy care about the horses. Respond fast and fix any isues with auctions. :)

Wonderful people doing amazing work to responsibly help horses in need.
They shine a warm light in a too often cold and dark World.
Bravo to Special Horses!
I'm a long time supporter and urge you to join us.

I've come to trust this charity- so much so that I donate money and items to help with their fund raising. There's too many groups that are cheats, so it means everything to me that the money actually goes to the right people and horses. And, when your spokesperson is a horse and an adovocate for his fellow species, how can you not want to help Ted Peeplover!

Special Horses is a fantastic organization that does so much for the equine community. There advocacy and work on behalf of horses makes them one of the more worthy nonprofits.

A good, honest, diligent group who obviously cares strongly about what they do.

Special Horses was very helpful for the non-profit equine rescue that I used to run. They were a god-send with giving much needed donations. So many smaller rescues are over-looked when it comes to donations. Special Horses provides a much needed service to them.

Always ready to help horses, this organization does not hesitate!

Diligent with tracking donations and communicating with donors, this organization also holds funds for emergency donations to other rescues in need.

They are a wonderful equine advocate that does so much for other equine charities and rescues.

Special Horses is an organization that I trust and regularly donate to and participate in their fundraisers. They assist multiple organizations that home and rescue horses in need due to abuse and neglect and they rescue horses at risk of going to slaughter.

I host a Public Affairs show on WIL in St. Louis & I had Wendi Neckameyer, President and Founder of Special Horses on as a guest to talk about the organization. Hearing her passion & learning so much about Special Horses, I know this is something I could feel comfortable sharing with my listeners. I am also grateful to Great Nonprofits because without you I never would have found Special Horses & I wouldn't have been able to help them spread the word of their mission &, believe me, their mission is one that needs to be shared.

From what I have seen with the posts on Facebook I can tell that this organization is a very loving, carrying and would go out of it's way to save and protect these loving horses and I am so happy and blessed to be invited and part of this group. I truly love all animals and I am happy that there is an organization that feels the exact same way.

This organization is truly a caring one - They support multiple rescues and organizations that that help and support our horses. They fund raise with donations, auctions (with absolutely unique and coveted items) - Bottom line THEY CARE and they support - they have HEART!

This rescue is so awesome. They go out of their way to help several other rescues. They have auctions for art, jewelry, and horse related items. Definitely worth 5 stars in my opinion.

i have a rescue myself , these people are the "REAL DEAL"

I have a dear friend that runs a 501(c)(3) horse rescue in Pennsylvania, and Special Horses nonprofit has tirelessly raised funds to help her save horses. They hold online fundraisers and auctions on social media, and the money they've raised helps pay for the rescued horse's care, veterinary expenses, dental, and farrier. This is an excellent nonprofit!

Excellent and the money really goes to the horse rescues. Thank you Special Horses!

I have worked with Special Horses fundraising for a large horse seizure in Virginia. We fund raised for hay for the rescues that took in the starved, neglected horses.
With the help of the donors and some that offered products whose purchase went to the funding needed;we were able to donate money for much needed hay for the care of the horses from this large seizure. Special Horses is great to work with; and committed to their cause. Easy to deal with and open and up front. I would recommend this organization without hesitation

Honest, dedicated and supportive of horses and rescues in need!

Special Horses is dedicated to raising funds to help horse rescues help horses in need. Horses who have been starved, abused, abandoned.
They also do a tremendous job of helping to raise awareness about the issues of horse abuse and slaughter.
A wonderful organization that does so much good!

Great organization that is dedicated to helping horse rescues through fundraising.

Special Horses has helped a lot of non-profit horse rescue groups in many ways. SH does fundraising to help these groups by hosting on-line auctions and other "virtual" events on their website. Plus SH has a good presence on social media to promote the cause of horse rescue, adoption and horse welfare and brings much needed attention to the organizations they help.

Special Horses does great work raising money for horse charities. The spokeshorse, Ted Peeplover (you can find him on facebook) along with his human are busy collecting a variety of donated items to put in their online auctions, they always come up with interesting things you didn't know you needed until you see them! They have some particularly nice art work at times. I have bought several pieces of jewelry from them myself which arrived promptly and were just as they were pictured. I was so impressed with their efforts to help horses in need I donated an item to one their auctions myself and will do so again. Keep up the good work Special Horses, goodness knows there are 1000's of horses in need of rescue and help to find a new home in this country.