Equine Rescue of Aiken has helped 150 horses.
Equine Rescue of Aiken has given hope to horses in need by providing them with a second chance.
In the last 1¬½ years, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has seen approximately 150 horses find new homes after being rehabilitated; many of the horses had been neglected, abandoned and abused.
A Champagne and Ice Party was held at Bridle Creek Equestrian Community April 23, and Equine Rescue of Aiken’s Larkin Steele wanted to thank the community for its support.
The party is to be an annual event, she said. She appreciated the support and the passion the organizers and volunteers put into the event and their commitment to helping Equine Rescue of Aiken.
“It was really nice because Dineen Daniels is just an amazing woman,” said Steele. “We had a full house; we had a great group of people. Everyone really enjoyed the event and came out to help the rescue, and that really filled up my heart. There are very few people who would do what Dineen Daniels, Tracey Turner and Michael and Luke Tokaruk have done and for two years in a row. They’ve been staunch supporters of the rescue. They have no idea of how much of a difference they make.”
The facility is in need of continued financial support, and the community’s response to the event was heartwarming, said Steele.
“We’re pretty much on our own, and at some point I’d like to see the facility be self-sufficient through donations and government and federal grants,” said Steele. “The fact that so many people showed up meant a lot and that the event was at the last minute, the support from the community was really appreciated.”
The rescue is still in need of volunteers, she said.
For more information about Equine Rescue of Aiken, visit www.aikenequinerescue.com or call 643-1850.
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