WELCOME to Save the Horses

​Save the Horses is a No-Kill Shelter!    Thank you for your support.
​~Cheryl Flanagan, Founder
We are the Save the Horses (Horse Rescue Relief and Retirement Fund, Inc.), a  501(c)(3) non profit that was established in 1998.  Our mission is to rescue abused, abandoned, and neglected horses and other animals.

Save the Horses was created to address the urgent need for rescue services and equine public education. 
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We have had hundreds of neglect cases over the years. As we don't receive government funds, we rely heavily on the generosity of the public for funds to care for our 100 horses and 30 other animals.  As an all-volunteer organization, we rely these donations and fundraising to care and keep our animals safe and healthy.  Your help in the form of donations and volunteering will always be needed.

Join Us to Help & Celebrate Veterans

Charity Fundraiser: Auction, Dinner & Dance

Save The Horses-Warhorse Georgia and Shelter Dogs For Veterans are dual purpose charities.   Save The Horses-Warhorse Georgia rescues horses to provide equine therapy and Shelter Dogs For Veterans rescues dogs from kill shelters to be trained as service dogs. Both charities were established to assist our American heroes to readjust to civilian life.
Event: Heroes Helping Heroes Georgia - Charity Auction, Dinner and Dance
Date: Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2025
Location: American Legion Post 82, 297 Legion Road Ellijay, GA
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Carlton N. Young – U.S. Marine Corps, 23 years Combat Vet
Guest Speaker: Sam Melendez – U.S. Army Ranger – 20 years Combat Vet
Food: Courtesy of Rolf Hensche
Auction Managed by: Vandiver Auction Company
Live Music: The Twanglers Band (Classic Rock and Classic Country)
Ticket Price: $60 each, $100 for couples, or $25 without dinner.
(Note: The $25 lower priced option offers access to the auction, a night of dancing, & cash bar only.)

You can support our disabled veterans & first responders as well as a horse and dog rescue by purchasing a Heroes Helping Heroes Georgia ticket.
Can’t make it to the event?  Purchase a ticket and the charities will donate it to a veteran or first responder.
Why Should You Attend?
Every dollar raised at this event will go toward improving the lives of the brave men and women who have served our country.

Timetable
3PM: Open doors
4PM: Auction begins (paddle bidding)
5-7PM: Dinner (includes vegan options) Courtesy of Chef Rolf Hensche
7-9PM: Live music and dancing - The Twanglers Band (Classic rock and Classic Country)

What to Expect:
This special evening will include:
  • Silent and Live Auctions featuring many wonderful items and experiences.
  • A First Class menu by renowned Chef Rolf Hensche
  • A Cash Bar serving your favorite beverages.
  • Exciting Raffles with great prizes.
  • Dancing and Live Music by the Twanglers Band.
  • Auction Managed by: Vandiver Auction Company
  • Dress Code: Dressy Casual
How to Reserve Your Place:
Click the GET TICKET button and secure your spot at this incredible event.
Can't Attend, You Can Still Make a Difference!
If you can’t attend, consider making a donation by clicking the GET TICKET button. Scroll down to finde the DONATE space.  Your generosity will change lives.  Thank You.
Interested in sponsoring?
Email Ernie Taylor at ectaylor37@gmail.com.

Charity Fundraiser: Watch these Veteran Testimonials

Donna Bell, US Airforce, E4
Mitchell Flanagan, US Army Veteran, CPT
Sam Melendez, SFC (Ret.)
Can’t make it to the event? Purchase a ticket and the charities will donate it to a veteran or first responder.
All proceeds benefit Save The Horses-Warhorse Georgia and Shelter Dogs For Veterans - 501c3 non profit charities.

Every little amount helps to Save A Life

Donation url link: igfn.us/form/adYxAA

Or TEXT TO GIVE. Text wearerescue to 41444

*Donations are deductible to the full extent allowed by law.  Thank you for your love.
The Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund (DBA Save the Horses) is a registered 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.  
​TAX ID: 58-2479748

 Event: Farm Tour
(May 17, 2025 - More Dates Available)

 Guided tour of our farm on the third Saturday of every the month.  Meet our rescues up close and hear their stories.  Our rescues include horses ( all sizes - dwarf, mini and draft sized), donkeys, sheep, pigs, goats, turkeys, chickens and more.
Tours are provided for a $10 per person donation (children under 2 years are free.)  Click the image below for details.

New Volunteer Orientation (FREE)

Volunteers learn about the farm and how you can help.  Our free orientation is held the second Saturday of every month on our Farm in Cumming, GA.  Click the image below for more information and to register.

T-Shirt Fundraiser

 Wear Your Support – Save a Horse! 
Want to make a real difference for rescued horses? It’s as easy as buying a t-shirt!  When you purchase a Save the Horses.org tee, sweatshirt or hoodie, you're not just getting a comfy, stylish shirt—you’re helping provide food, medical care, and shelter for horses in need. Thank you for your love.
https://www.bonfire.com/volunteer-tee-fundraiser/

 Order Today -  2025 Rescue Calendar

The Gift That Saves Lives
Consider purchasing a Save the Horses 2025 Rescue Calendar.  They make great gifts for the horse lover in your life.   Plus, proceeds from the calendar directly benefit our 100 rescued horses and about 30 other animals, helping to cover costs for food, medical care, and shelter. Every purchase makes a tangible difference in the lives of animals in need.
Thank you all so much for your love and your continued support of the rescue.

Sponsor Lil Hump

This beautiful miniature horse has a hump on his back. It is similar to Scoliosis. He has a bony growth that kept growing until he was 5 years old. He was a stallion at 4 years old when he arrived at SaveTheHorses. He was not nice. He wanted to bite and strike out with his legs at all humans. We knew having him castrated would help but because of his hump, which grew until he was 5 years old, we were not sure how safe it would be.

Lil Humphrey needs sponsors to help with his care and needs. Thank you for your love.

Can you help.  Even a little as $5 can help towards his care.
Thank you so very much for your love.

WHAT WE DO: Rescue, Rehabilitate, Love,  & Re-home

We could not provide our vital services without YOU. 
We are dedicated to providing rehabilitation and adoption services for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses.  Caring for these precious souls (we have 100 horses and 30 other animals)  is financially taxing and we are always in need of funding for feed, medical, farrier care, suppliers, services and facility improvements.  Save The Horses is funded by private donations and fundraisers.  We could not exist nor function without the support of amazing donors and volunteers.

Monetary donations are always appreciated as well as in-kind gifts of feed and equipment.  Tax deductible donations can be made to the Horse Rescue Relief and Retirement Fund, Inc.  For more information, Contact us.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
​Donate, Volunteer, Adopt, Fundraise

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Unisex T-Shirts

Sweatshirts

Long Sleeve Tees

Help Us to Help Them

​Save the Horses does not receive any government funding to operate our 110 acre farm that is home to 130 horses and other animals.  We rely on raising money via fundraising events, grants and donations from generous people to pay for feed, hay and much needed medical expenses for our rescued animals.  

We have no employees so revenue from donations goes straight to the care of the animals and activities to keep them safe.

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