VEWS' work would not be possible without the help of our supporters.  We are extremely grateful for a recent grant that will help fund vet and farrier care, medications, and special nutritional supplements for our older horses.   This project is made possible by a grant from the Senior Horse Fund of The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region.  Thank you!

VEWS' Annual Holiday Open Barn on Dec 6 was so much fun!!  Volunteers, family, and friends enjoyed lots of yummy treats with hot cocoa and cider, extra time with the horses, and pictures with Santa.  Our rescue mare Jasmine was perfectly-behaved for every pic with guests and the jolly ole man. We hope you take time to reflect on the people and animals who are important to you during this season.  Happy Holidays!!

We are so grateful to be one of the recipients of the Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund Grants for 2026!  Ursula Landsrath founded the Animal Rescue Fund of Virginia in 2008 as an independent organization distributing more than $1 million to Virginia based animal rescues before shutting down grantmaking in 2017 when she became seriously ill.  In 2019, Ursula's husband and friends created the Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund within the Community Foundation when Ursula pas

VEWS' annual bbq fundraiser on Oct 18 was a total success!  Great food, farm tours, horse meet and greet, silent auction and raffles, live music and best of all....a ton of money raised to help us and our mission to rescue, rehab and rehome horses.  Thanks to everyone who participated, attended, and donated.  We could not do it without you!!!!