ARABIAN RESCUE MIDWEST

Mission Statement:

To rescue, rehabilitate (physically and mentally), and place horses who have been abused, neglected, or were otherwise on their way to slaughter in forever homes, and provide a safe and nurturing environment until that day comes. 

To educate people on the proper care, nutrition, and responsibility required to care for a horse, and about the responsibility that each and every one of us has to be a horse's voice and report abuse or neglect.

Our Rescue

We are an equine rescue with a focus on Arabians, but open to all breeds.  Our 501(c)3 is pending.  

Horses have given us so much throughout our lives, we want to do everything we can to give back.  Through education, we strive to prevent horses from needing rescued, and we appreciate your concern and willingness to learn.  The horses are grateful to you for visiting their site, and welcome any assistance you may want to give them.  We are located in sunny Central Ohio.

 We have been captivated by the Arabian breed, just as so many people have.  Because of the strong human bond they innately crave, it often puts them at higher risk for neglect due to people seeing them as “high maintenance” or “spirited”, when all they want is your heart.  We are here to try to physically and mentally restore the fallen members of this majestic breed, and to open up the rest of the world and educate them on the beauty and wonder of horses.

 Statistics:

It costs anywhere from $3,000 and up a year to rescue one horse.  The majority of these horses are in need of medical attention/vaccinations/worming, unable to eat due to lack of dental care, lame due to poor hoof care, and many have medical problems that have never been addressed.  The costs incurred quickly add up, but are necessary for rehabilitation.  It takes a careful and steady diet to bring a horse back, and most come with special needs; be it emotional, physical or both.  The bottom line is that NONE of this is their fault – EVER.  Humans domesticated horses for their own "use" and it is all of our responsibility to ensure their physical and mental well being.

This is not a guilt trip – it’s reality.  You don’t need land or know-how to make a difference in the life of a horse; we have both, and with your help horses' lives will be saved.  

We formed this rescue so everyone can help.  Stop out and visit, donate, give time, or even tell others about the rescue.  The horses appreciate you more than you'll ever know. 

You are their voice – call – report – contact authorities if you see or witness abuse or neglect.  Don’t turn your back.  Even if you can’t rescue a horse yourself, you can change a horses life by reporting what you see - you are their voice.  Their horse, or his horse, or her horse is EVERYONE’S horse – they are at our mercy.  You do make a difference.

Who We Are

Holly Simpson has been in love with horses for as long as she's been alive.  She has over 25 years of riding history, and started out at the age of 7.  She has always enjoyed working with the "problem" horses.  She was able to connect with them like few others could.  Using patience, respect, and communication, Holly has imprinted, trained, and rehabilitated hundreds of horses, as well as educating their owners.  She uses gentle methods of training and lots of patience, focusing on how the horse thinks, rather than motivating with fear or pain.  She has a history of showing hunter jumper, riding endurance/competitive trail, and eventing. 

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Tracy Bahret discovered horses later in life, but their effect over her was immense.  She works with them on a daily basis and is very knowledgeable in their care.  She has an understanding of horses and the way they think, and this helps her effectively communicate with emotionally damaged horses especially.  They sense her gentle and unassuming nature and it greatly assists in her gaining their trust and respect, which is critical to their rehabilitation.