Legacy Stewards Caring for Horses. Inspiring People. Leaving a Lasting Legacy.A Community of Service, Learning, and StewardshipLegacy Stewards is the volunteer and service community of Red Heart Horse. It brings together individuals, families, students, equestrians, businesses, and community members who believe caring for horses is both a privilege and a lifelong responsibility.
Whether you're grooming a retired lesson horse, helping maintain the farm, assisting with educational programs, welcoming visitors during a Ride for Red Heart event, or sharing your professional skills, every act of service helps create meaningful next chapters for horses and the people they inspire.
Legacy Stewards is more than a volunteer program—it is a journey of learning, leadership, and compassionate stewardship. Together, we honor the past, care for the present, and help build a better future for horses and humans alike.
What Is a Legacy Steward? A Legacy Steward is someone who chooses to care for horses with knowledge, compassion, humility, and respect.
Stewardship means recognizing that horses are far more than athletes, teachers, or companions. They are living beings who deserve thoughtful, lifelong care and the opportunity to continue enriching lives long after their working years have ended.
At Red Heart Horse, stewardship is demonstrated through everyday acts of service:
Caring for horses with patience and compassion
Learning about equine health and welfare
Respecting every horse's unique story and individual needs
Serving the mission before personal recognition
Sharing knowledge with others
Advocating for responsible horse care in our communities
Every Legacy Steward helps ensure that horses continue to live with dignity, purpose, and exceptional care.
Who Can Become a Legacy Steward? Everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Legacy Stewards welcomes:
Individuals passionate about horse welfare
Students seeking leadership and service opportunities
Families who want to serve together
Corporate and community volunteer groups
Retirees looking to give back
Experienced equestrians
Beginners eager to learn
Scouts, homeschool groups, schools, and youth organizations
No prior horse experience is required. We provide the training, guidance, and support needed to help every steward serve safely and confidently. The Legacy Steward Commitment Legacy Stewards embrace a shared commitment to:
Place horse welfare above personal interests.
Serve with integrity, humility, and kindness.
Continue learning about responsible horse care.
Honor every horse's story and unique journey.
Foster a welcoming and supportive community.
Lead by example through service and stewardship.
Inspire future generations of horse advocates.
Stewardship is not measured by the number of hours served—it is reflected in the heart with which service is given.
Opportunities to Serve Every volunteer opportunity directly supports the horses entrusted to our care while helping strengthen our mission. Horse CareSupport the daily comfort and well-being of our horses through:
Grooming
Feeding assistance
Watering
Stall cleaning
Tack care
Barn organization
Farm Stewardship Help maintain a safe, beautiful environment by assisting with:
Fence painting and repairs
Landscaping
Garden projects
Pasture maintenance
Seasonal farm improvements
Education & Community Outreach Help inspire future horse stewards through:
Horse Stewardship Academy programs
Community outreach
School and scout visits
Educational demonstrations
Family learning experiences
Events & Hospitality Support our community by helping with:
Ride for Red Heart™ experiences
Open houses
Seasonal celebrations
Community festivals
Donor appreciation events
Fundraising initiatives
Every opportunity contributes directly to the care of our horses and the continued growth of our mission.
Stewardship Through Education Legacy Stewards is more than serving—it is an opportunity to learn. Volunteers receive opportunities to expand their understanding of:
Horse behavior and communication
Horse health and wellness
Grooming techniques
Stable management
Nutrition and feeding
Equine anatomy
Retirement and sanctuary care
Rescue and rehabilitation
Horse welfare and ethics
Stewards interested in deepening their knowledge are encouraged to participate in Horse Stewardship Academy programs, workshops, and continuing education opportunities. As knowledge grows, so does the ability to make a meaningful difference in the lives of horses.
The Heart of Stewardship The horses at Red Heart Horse have spent their lives serving others.
Many carried children through their first riding lessons.
Others competed, worked, comforted, protected, or faithfully served families before arriving at our sanctuary.
Today, they continue to teach us through their resilience, trust, and quiet wisdom.
Legacy Stewards help ensure these horses are honored—not only for what they once did, but for who they are today.
By serving with compassion, every steward becomes part of each horse's continuing story. The Legacy Steward's Promise As a Legacy Steward, I will strive to: ✓ Place the welfare of the horse first. ✓ Serve with kindness, integrity, and respect. ✓ Continue learning and growing as a horse steward. ✓ Care for every horse with compassion and patience. ✓ Honor the trust placed in me by both horses and people. ✓ Help create meaningful next chapters for every horse entrusted to Red Heart Horse.
Become a Legacy Steward You don't have to own a horse to change a horse's life.
Whether you're an experienced equestrian or simply someone inspired by our mission, there is a place for you in the Legacy Stewards community.
Together, we honor the horses who have given so much by giving our time, our talents, and our hearts in return. Join us as we care for horses, inspire people, and build a lasting legacy of compassion, stewardship, and hope.
Become a Legacy Steward today and help create meaningful next chapters—for horses and humans.
Horse Stewardship. Human Impact.Building Meaningful Next Chapters...for Horses and Humans.For the Love of the Horse.