My Nonprofit Reviews

Being a part of the world of equine rescue has been such an awakening. There are so many uplifting moments, and yet, many downfalls as well. As a fairly new advocate to the society of horse rescue, I have been challenged and have made many mistakes with decisions relating to horses saved over the past few months. This is due in most part to lack of knowledge and being led by others that I thought were doing right by horses saved and in their care. My assumptions were wrong and if I would have been more proactive in my thorough assessment during these incidents, I might not have as many tribulations. From the moment I met Tracey Piccola, the founder of Rory Ridge Rescue Inc, she has continuously guided me through her knowledge and expertise as a rescue.
Recently, Rory Ridge Rescue has taken in a horse which I was affiliated with in the initial bail a few months ago. Due to improper care at another facility, Rory Ridge Rescue opened their doors to this mare. Upon arriving, it was clear to Tracey that this horse had not been properly taken care of and immediately took the steps necessary to finding the medical and feeding protocols for her care. She was malnourished and had numerous health concerns which required several tests. Rory Ridge has an excellent medical team that works within this rescue and Tracey carefully takes in every bit of information needed before making a decision for these horses.
Her rescue is proactive with providing clear and necessary steps in rehabilitating a horse in need. Rory Ridge Rescues empathy and love is apparent in every way possible. This rescue provides up to date information and pictures of their horses’ progress and rehabilitation while in their care. In the rescue world, not only is the health of the horse important, but so is the rehabilitation and training to allow these horses to later be adopted out to families in the future. This rescue encompasses all aspects of this. Also, there is such an importance of reaching out to the community so they can be involved with what is going on within the rescue, and Tracey’s facility goes above and beyond trying to include outreach and awareness about what a horse rescue really endures on a daily basis.
Horse rescues are needed more than ever due to this tumultuous reality of the horse slaughter pipeline and neglect within our country. Not only to assist with horses, but to also bring awareness to the community and allow others to learn what entails in properly caring for a horse,and the expectations of horse care among others. Rory Ridge Rescue has been instrumental in supporting within the horse community and most importantly continues to be the voice of the many horses that need one in our country.