ABOUT REDWINGS

The mission of Redwings Horse Sanctuary is to eliminate the causes of equine suffering through education and community outreach programs, rescue abused and neglected equines, and provide permanent sanctuary or selected foster homes for those equines.

Non-Profit Tax ID: 77-0269641

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary began in May 1991 as a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization in Carmel, California, with a mission to end the abuse, neglect, and slaughter of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, and burros through rescue and foster care. In its first year, Redwings rescued 15 equines from abusive or life-threatening situations. Redwings staff then rehabilitated the equines and matched them with carefully-screened foster homes.

Redwings also addressed educational, financial, and other factors behind equine neglect. The organization initiated several programs including an equine education program for new owners, and an equine medical assistance program for owners with low incomes.

Although these efforts saved many equines, Redwings realized that placing some abused equines in foster care was not a solution. A number of the rescued animals had experienced such serious physical and psychological damage that complete rehabilitation was not possible. In the fall of 1992, Redwings broadened its scope to include permanent shelter for those equines, ensuring them a secure and life-long home at the Sanctuary.

In 2000 Redwings moved to a 160-acre ranch in southern Monterey County, California. The entire Redwings family of 90 equines, three part-time and five full-time staff members, and more than 100 volunteers completed the transition to the new Sanctuary in March 2002.

Throughout its existence, Redwings has achieved a long list of significant accomplishments, including:

• Rescued more than 275 equines from abusive and/or neglectful situations
• Placed more than 30 equines in secure, caring foster homes
• Provided permanent sanctuary to more than 175 equines
• Provided equine education classes and seminars to more than 1,800 people from throughout northern California
• Established a mailing list of more than 10,000 supporters
• Provided volunteer education classes to instruct more than 100 volunteers on proper equine care while working with equines at the Sanctuary
• Provided financial and educational assistance to dozens of equine owners with low incomes through the Helping Hooves Program

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