- Since 2011 -
VIRGINIA EQUINE WELFARE SOCIETY
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Adoption Spotlight
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Glory will be looking for her forever home very soon! This gorgeous OTTB mare is 7 years old, healthy, sound, friendly, and easy to handle. She will be assessed under saddle in early November. Stay tuned!!!.
THANK YOU to the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond!!
We are so incredibly grateful to the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond for the generous grant and continued support of our VEWS mission. The Foundation is a faithful partner to our equine rescue, standing next to us as we rescue, rehab and rehome horses in need. This generous grant will not only help provide feed, vet care, and safe shelter, but also strengthens our ability to serve our community and educate others about the importance of equine welfare. We are so honored to have the Community Foundation as a steadfast supporter of our work. We look forward to the continuing positive impacts we will make together!
From all of us, and the horses whose lives you help to change, thanks to your generosity; thank you!!!
VEWS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT
NOVEMBER
Please join us in celebrating Hannah Meekins, VEWS Volunteer of the Month for November!
Hannah has been a VEWS volunteer for close to a decade, starting when she was in 7th grade. She is now a Junior in college and has served her Thursday evening shift as a shift volunteer, a back-up shift lead and now as the main shift lead. Her former shift leads rave about what a special connection she has with VEWS rescue horses and her ability to handle whatever comes her way on a shift. Most recently, Hannah handled a minor emergency with prompt attention to detail and clear communication, which allowed the horse to get the medical attention it needed quickly. Thank you, Hannah, for all you do for VEWS and VEWS horses!
In her words: "VEWS has been a meaningful part of my life since I was in seventh grade. Now I am a junior in college, and I couldn’t have asked for a better addition to my life. From starting out as a volunteer and now transitioning to a shift lead being a part of VEWS has helped not only my experience but my confidence as well. Throughout my whole life I have been around horses, my aunt was the first person to introduce me to the world of horses. Sharing this journey with her has made it even more special. VEWS has been able to bring lightness to my life, contributing to VEWS has made my life feel much more whole. Connecting with others on my shift and through events held at VEWS I have been able to meet incredibly kind and caring individuals. I can’t thank VEWS and all the volunteers enough for all the wonderful experiences I have had throughout my time here."