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Every horse at Red Heart Horse has a story. Some spent years teaching children to ride. Others came to us through rescue, rehabilitation, or retirement after lives of service. Today, they continue to inspire through their resilience, quiet strength, and unwavering spirit.
Volunteers are an essential part of that journey.
By giving your time and talents, you become part of a community dedicated to providing exceptional care, meaningful next chapters, and lifelong dignity for horses who deserve nothing less. Whether you have years of horse experience or simply a heart for serving, there is a place for you.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at Red Heart Horse is about more than helping around the barn. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of horses while becoming part of a mission-driven community. Volunteers help us:
Provide exceptional daily care for our horses.
Maintain a safe, beautiful, and welcoming farm.
Support educational and stewardship programs.
Assist with fundraising and community events.
Share our mission with the community.
Ensure every horse receives the attention, compassion, and dignity they deserve.
Every hour volunteered directly supports our mission of horse stewardship and lifelong sanctuary.
Volunteer Opportunities
Horse Care & Barn SupportHelp with the daily routines that keep our horses healthy and comfortable. Responsibilities may include:
Grooming
Filling water buckets
Cleaning stalls
Feeding assistance
Preparing hay and grain
Tack cleaning
Organizing barns and equipment
Farm & Property Projects
Help keep our farm beautiful and functional. Projects may include:
Fence painting and repairs
Landscaping
Gardening
Trail and pasture maintenance
Facility improvements
Seasonal clean-up days
Events & Community Outreach
Support Red Heart Horse at special events throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities include:
Community events
Fundraising activities
Educational programs
Family events
Open houses
Ride for Red Heart events
Photography and media assistance
Professional Volunteers
We also welcome individuals with specialized skills, including:
Veterinarians
Veterinary technicians
Farriers
Equine professionals
Educators
Grant writers
Marketing and communications professionals
Photographers
Graphic designers
Landscapers
Carpenters
Electricians
Accountants
Attorneys
Technology professionals
Your professional expertise can make a lasting impact on our organization and the horses we serve.
Stewardship Through Service
Volunteering at Red Heart Horse is an educational experience built on our philosophy of Horse Stewardship. Volunteers learn:
Safe horse handling
Horse behavior and communication
Grooming techniques
Stable management
Horse welfare
Equine nutrition
Retirement and sanctuary care
Compassionate service
We believe every interaction with a horse is an opportunity to learn, grow, and serve.
Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome individuals, families, schools, youth organizations, service clubs, corporate teams, and community groups who share our commitment to horse welfare. Volunteer opportunities are available for:
Adults
High school students (age requirements and supervision policies apply)
College students
Corporate volunteer groups
Civic organizations
Scout troops
Faith-based organizations
Service clubs
No prior horse experience is required for many volunteer opportunities. Training is provided, and assignments are matched to each volunteer's experience, interests, and comfort level.
What We Ask of Our Volunteers
Our volunteers represent Red Heart Horse and play an important role in the care of our horses. We ask every volunteer to demonstrate:
Compassion
Reliability
Respect
A willingness to learn
Commitment to horse welfare
Positive teamwork
A servant's heart
Our horses always come first.
Begin with Heart
Every volunteer begins with an orientation before working with our horses. During orientation you'll learn about:
Our mission and values
Horse safety
Farm procedures
Volunteer expectations
Horse behavior
Emergency protocols
The stories behind the horses you will help care for
We want every volunteer to feel confident, prepared, and connected to our mission from day one.
Join Our Community
Whether you volunteer once a month or every week, your time creates meaningful change.
Every stall cleaned. Every fence repaired. Every bucket filled. Every horse groomed. Every event supported.
Every act of service helps provide another meaningful chapter for a deserving horse. Together, we are building a community where horses continue changing lives—and where people discover that serving horses can change theirs, too.
Ready to Get Started?
We would love to welcome you to the Red Heart Horse family. Volunteer Orientation includes:
Farm tour
Mission overview
Safety training
Horse introductions
Volunteer placement
Questions?
Red Heart Horse Retirement, Rehab & Rescue 📧 [email protected] Horse Stewardship. Human Impact. Building Meaningful Next Chapters...for Horses and Humans. For the love of the horse.