Blog Posts - California Coastal Horse Rescue

CCHR Builds New Round Pen Thanks To ASPCA Equine Fund Grant

5/15/2015

CCHR has completed the setup of a new round pen at its sanctuary in Ojai!

The round pen was made possible by a generous grant from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty) Equine Fund. This space is especially critical during the beginning phases of equine rehabilitation and offers the horses a very safe and sheltered area to begin their return to mental, emotional and physical health. The new pen is one component of the holistic or "whole horse" rehabilitation process that CCHR supports and engages in. Many of the horses CCHR rescues come to the rescue having suffered and this rehabilitation pen will play a critical part in the healing process of many of the horses who have been brought into the sanctuary of the CCHR.

We are so deeply appreciative of the support and funding that the ASPCA Equine Fund has so generously provided to us and for all they do to ensure the protection and care of horses in the United States. Thank you, ASPCA Equine Fund!

ASPCA National Help A Horse Day celebrated at CCHR

4/27/2015

April 26th 2015 was a beautiful and sunny day at the CCHR ranch. A perfect backdrop for ASPCA National Help A Horse Day!

It was a day filled with activities and fun. horse groundwork demos, a farrier demonstration, painting mini Breyer horses and planting carrot seeds were just some of the activities that made up the day. CCHR friends, supporters and neighbors visited with the CCHR horses and learned about each of their life stories. The horses were so happy with all of the extra wonderful attention they received throughout the day.

A very big thank you to everyone who donated to the silent auction, provided refreshments and those many others who lent their much-appreciated support to the event. Thank you so much to all of our friends and supporters who helped to make this day such a success! We appreciate your support.

We look forward to seeing you at next year's National Help A Horse Day at CCHR!

Going "Green" for the horses of CCHR!

3/19/2015

Go "Green" and help horses in need!

Not only does author Julia Marshall bring her wonderful and unique cooking style to the pages of her new book Salad Joy she also spreads the "Joy" to the horses of CCHR!

Julia is donating part of the proceeds from purchases of this beautiful cookbook that will go to help support and care for the horses of CCHR! We are so thrilled and grateful to her for her continuing generosity towards and support of CCHR...

To order your copy of this wonderful cookbook (which also makes for a great gift idea), please go to www.saladjoy.com.

Night Of The Horse - An evening dedicated to helping horses in need

2/16/2015

Join us on February 26th for an evening dedicated to helping horses in need.

Bright Star Saddlery is opening its doors for us after hours, providing our guests with an exclusive shopping opportunity. Shop, meet and mingle with CCHR board members, and hear heartwarming stories of adopted horses who have found their "forever homes." Learn about the exciting projects and activities taking place at CCHR in Ojai and ways you can help provide our equine friends with a chance at happy lives.

~ Wine and Hors d'oeuvres
~ Silent Auction
~ In-store discounts and specials
~ Gift Bags

Please click here to RSVP.

For more information, please email: connect@calcoastalhorserescue.com

Date Selected for "There's No Place Like Hope" Family Picnic & HoeDown 2015!

11/24/2014

We have a date!

May 3, 2015 is the day that has been selected for the 5th Annual "There's No Place Like Hope Family Picnic & Hoe Down"! This happy and fun-filled family event benefits California Coastal Horse Rescue. The festivities for the day will include wonderful equine riding demonstrations, an exciting fresh pie auction, food, shopping, games for all of the kids and more. All proceeds from the day go to provide much-needed funding for the CCHR horses and their care.

Mark your calendars for May 3rd and we'll meet you at the Hoedown!

(There are also several exciting sponsorship opportunities for this event that are available to individuals, families, clubs and businesses. For more information, please email Isaiah5258@aol.com).

Beautiful new bench dedicated at CA Coastal Horse Rescue Ranch

9/5/2014

On Aug. 29, 2014, a beautiful new bench was dedicated at California Coastal Horse Rescue. Made from recycled wood from the CCHR ranch, the bench is sponsored by Michael Jackson's Legacy, an independent group of Michael Jackson fans who are committed to supporting compassionate good works and in making a positive difference in the world. Situated beside one of the horse pasture areas at the Rescue, this unique bench will allow visitors and volunteers to have a tranquil spot where they can sit and enjoy watching the horses as they are rehabilitated and enjoy their exercise times!

We are so appreciative of the generosity of those MJL supporters who contributed to California Coastal Horse Rescue in order to be able to help the horses who have found sanctuary here. We are deeply touched by their kindness.

Eighty supporters/groups from 19 countries which included: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Sweden and the USA, generously donated in order to sponsor a stall and pasture at CCHR.

CCHR Booth Wins a Ribbon at the Ventura County Fair!

7/31/2014

CCHR was awarded 2nd place in its division for its 2014 booth entry in the Agriculture Building at the Ventura County Fair! Thank you to the great team of CCHR volunteers who devoted their time and hard work to bringing the booth all together on behalf of the Rescue! Your efforts are very much appreciated as we work to spread word about CCHR and the work it does as it continues to rescue, rehabilitate and offer refuge to horses in need.

What can you find in the CCHR logo?

7/22/2014

Did you ever wonder why we have 3 horses in our logo? Well, they represent the three main goals of CCHR: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Refuge for horses in need (an additional 'R' goal that is not visible in the logo but very much part of CCHR stands for Re-Homing, as we strive to find new forever homes for horses).

But wait, there's more... Maybe you can't quite see them in the logo, but standing behind these three equine symbols of hope is ... you (there is an awful lot going on in such a little square!). THANK YOU to all of our friends, volunteers and supporters for their continuing support of the horses who have found aid and sanctuary through CCHR.

Change The World...

5/23/2014

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead

The students of the 3rd grade classes from Washington School in Santa Barbara have certainly illustrated Margaret Mead's quote with their incredibly thoughtful commitment to the horses of CCHR...

These children chose to make CCHR the beneficiary of their community outreach project and through working and selling items from their school store they raised an incredible $1000.00 for the horses of CCHR! Amazing! On May 23, 2014, the horses of CCHR sent two human representatives on their behalf to say thank you (and bring cookies!) to this great group of animal advocates.

THANK YOU students for your hard work and commitment to this project. You have indeed helped to make a difference in the "world" of the CCHR horses...