My Nonprofit Reviews

I joined CDHR 6 months ago. I had followed them for over a year on facebook, along with several other rescues. I intended to join a rescue when I had more free time, as I own my own business. While I was waiting for the right moment to join, I started studying several rescues nearby. CDHR was actually the furthest from me. It's 1-1/2 hours from my home in MA, but the more I followed them, the more this rescue called to me. They seemed the most organized. They seemed to be able to do more medical. Of course I learned they were founded by an equine vet, so that made sense. So as much as I tried to find reasons to join a rescue closer to me, in the end, CDHR was my choice. I found myself daily following their stories, their horses; rejoicing in their successes, and praying during their hardships. After 6 months of traveling weekly down to be a part of this group, I found wild horses couldn't drag me away every Wednesday afternoon. I not only found a rescue, I found a new family, both equine and human. The volunteers, as well as the women who founded and manage CDHR, care about others, all others; equines, humans, canines. Whatever comes across their path that is in need, is taken care of to the best of whatever resources they have to offer. Teamwork is strong here. I thought I joined to learn more about draft horses, having had other types of horses most of my life, but at 61 years old, I have been surprised to have learned a great deal more than this. I have learned about communicating much better with horses in general, I have learned a great deal of helpful medical procedures for horses, surprisingly I learned to love mules. I didnt realize this was prejudice of mine haha, but over the months i have learned to, not only love these great creatures, but i have grown to respect their intelligence and strength, but most of all I have learned that Love is still very much the most important healer for all species, and its still alive and well. You'll find a lot of great horses, mules, and people at CDHR, and from the moment you step through the gates, no matter who you are, or what you are, you will find love, kindness, compassion, generosity, genuine caring. I'll be continuing my long road trip every Wednesday..I'm glad I chose CDHR, and even more glad they let me join the Family!