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Heart of Phoenix REHABILITATION

Equine Rescue RETRAINING/ADOPTION

TESTIMONIAL:
“We felt TAA
accreditation was
the highest seal of
approval possible in
the equine rescue
world. It lets our
donors and
supporters know
that we operate in a
transparent, honest,
and excellent manner
for the horses in our
care.”

FOUNDED: 2009

Heart of Phoenix team with Lord Shamrock (right), the first horse helped by the organization.
ADDRESS:
P.O. BOX 81
Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue is West area issues through clinics, educational events, Shoals, WV 25562
Virginia’s largest and most effective equine blogs, and other in-person services to be advo- PHONE:
advocacy organization. Founded at a time when cates for good horsemanship and a strong equine
there were no active organizations in the area, industry in the region. (304) 784-4061
Heart of Phoenix works throughout Appalachia The organization’s focus is to improve the MAIN CONTACT:
with a united group of volunteers and partners to outlook for horses, not only the horses currently
improve the outlook for horses in the region. in its care but for the long term. Horses in its Tinia Creamer
The organization assists local animal control care receive the rehab and training they need to WEB ADDRESS:
and law enforcement officers, educates the public, become awesome equine partners for adopters. www.WVhorserescue.org.

and has become a leader in the local equine indus- Heart of Phoenix also strives to create more
try, creating lasting and positive change. As an good horsemen and horsewomen, so there are SOCIAL:
advocate for all horses in Appalachia, where more suitable homes and fewer horses in need of HeartofPhoenixEquinerescue

poverty is rife, the nonprofit knows the need for rescue and assistance. The horses of this region
education and assistance in the region. have a valuable voice thanks to Heart of Phoe- @WVhorserescue
Heart of Phoenix strives to work at the root of nix’s supporters. @heart_of_phoenix_equine_rescue
AVERAGE NUMBER OF
THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:
8

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