- Since 2012 -
VIRGINIA EQUINE WELFARE SOCIETY
RESCUE / REHABILITATE / RE-HOME
Did you know we love to host educational programs at no cost to you? As part of our Community Outreach Program, we can provide an educational experience for your Scout troop, homeschool group, senior citizen groups, church or school group. Dates and times are flexible and we work with you to provide an engaging, hands-on educational experience that introduces horse rescue and responsible horse care. Although we don't provide riding opportunities, we do include activities that allow you to interact with our rescue horses. Please email our Community Outreach Coordinator Bonnie at bonniehoffmanret@gmail.com and get started today!
VEWS Merchandise
VEWS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT
OCTOBER
Please join us in celebrating Amy DeVoe, VEWS Volunteer of the Month for October!
Amy has been a VEWS volunteer since January 2025 and currently serves on our Wednesday evening shift. Her shift lead shared these wonderful comments about her growth and dedication:
“Amy has GROWN SO MUCH during her time with VEWS! Amy started out nervous, green, and unaware of how her energy impacted the horses and her handling. However, she came in ready to learn and completely open to feedback! She consistently asked for ways to improve and took direction well. She challenged herself a little bit each week and made an intentional effort to approach each shift with positivity—and happily accepted a prompt to take a deep breath.
When she started, she was terrified of hoof care; now she handles hooves with confidence! She brings encouragement, energy, positivity, and a whole lot of hard work to our shift. Amy is a great example of a teachable volunteer!”
Thank you, Amy, for all you do for VEWS and the horses in our care! We are so grateful to have you as part of the VEWS family.
In Amy’s words:
“Being named VEWS Volunteer of the Month is such a special honor. I’ve always loved horses, and volunteering here has given me the opportunity to reconnect with them while becoming calmer and more confident in their presence. Watching horses arrive broken and then thrive under the love and care of our team is immensely fulfilling. I’m so grateful to be a part of this rescue family, and a big shout-out to the Wednesday evening shift!”
Congratulations, Amy! We’re so lucky to have you on the VEWS team!
