Our 2022 Program Graduates: Captain, Toledo and Shady.
Both of our ponies were rescued from the Dawson Creek Auction in 2022. This auction routinely sells horses and ponies for meat export, so we are so grateful to have been able to save two lives through out Rescue and Rehabilitation Program.
Program horses and ponies benefit from the training provided by certified SRC instructors or highly-experienced handlers. Each Program horse or pony has a primary trainer and/or handler responsible for establishing and meeting both short- and long-term goals tailored to the individual needs of the animal. Once fully rehabilitated and deemed ready to graduate from the Program, these horses and ponies are offered for sale to approved homes, making way for a new horse or pony to enter the Program.
Program 'residents' live on-site at the Club in our show stabling facilities. Care for the ponies/horses is overseen by the Program Coordinator who is supported by an amazing team of volunteers who provide daily feeding, mucking and grooming the Program residents.
program Handlers, trainers & Committee
Trainers & Handlers:
Oliver: Samantha Ramirez & Stephanie Bold
Sassy: Ciara Michael
Rescue Program Board Representative: Whitney Santos
Rescue Program Horse Manager: Margot Vilvang
DONATE OR BECOME A SPONSOR
We rely on sponsors and donors to help cover the costs of the Program, including veterinary and farrier care, hay, bedding, etc. If you are able to help sponsor this amazing Program, click on the below form link or contact the Club Office info@southlandsridingclub.com 604-263-4817
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
We are often in need of volunteers with previous horse experience to help with the day-to-day care of our Program horses & ponies. Volunteers help with the following: AM Feed, Mucking, Lunch Feed, PM Feed. Please Click on the “I Want to Volunteer” button below.
Thank you!
Southlands Riding Club would like to thank our Sponsors, Donors, Trainers, Handlers, Volunteers and the Vancouver Pony Club & Pony Club Families for their contributions, making Southland’s Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation Program a success!
Horse / Pony Sponsors:
Oliver: Elyssa & Greg Kaufman
Sassy: Vancouver Pony Club & Pony Club Families
Monthly Donors:
Anonymous - Some donors prefer to work behind the scenes - all donors are appreciated!
Daily & Weekly Volunteers
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Corporate Sponsors:
