HEART OF GOLD SANCTUARY
Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation
Here at Heart of Gold Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, we give hope to abandoned and surrendered horses to once again become a joyful part of equine society. We specialize in holistic health rehabilitation and gently training abused horses to trust humans so that we may live happily together. We also rehabilitate horses who have been abandoned due to laminitis and arthritis with diligent care and superior feed and supplements.
Once a horse arrives at Heart of Gold, they are home for good. Every horse here is a "lifer," living out their golden years in horse heaven on our 30-acre forever ranch in Cloverdale, Sonoma County.
We are grateful for your financial support and for volunteering your time
to help these beautiful creatures live the life they deserve.
WHO WE ARE
AND
WHAT WE DO
Heart of Gold Sanctuary is operated by myself,
Suzy Berry, and my partner, Michael Singleton, as well as with the help of many wonderful volunteers. Since officially becoming a 501c3 in September 2018, we have saved the lives of 56 horses to date, and every horse living with us now is a "lifer" who will stay with us for the rest of their days.
My aunt put me on her horse when I was just a baby, and I've loved them ever since. I grew up riding at a fancy show barn, and as I grew older I saw many sad cases of neglect and abuse that led me to a life long journey of opening a horse sanctuary and rehabilitation center. By early 2018 I had finally saved enough money to open Heart of Gold Sanctuary as a 501c3 non-profit in Sonoma County, California. We began on a modest five acre rental ranch in Sebastopol, 50 miles north of San Francisco.
In 2021, we moved to a much larger ranch in nearby Forestville, and for 2.5 years we were able to make the 8k a month rental payments, but in mid-2024, lost the ranch due to a lack of funding. The horses moved with us to a far less expensive option while we saved every penny, and then our dream came true: we bought a forever home for the horses! It is a 30-acre abandoned sheep farm in Cloverdale, Sonoma County, that we are fixing up to be the best possible "horse heaven" for them to live out their golden years. Our next dream is to open a small retreat and event venue on the ranch that supports the sanctuary, so that we may forever give happily ever afters to all creatures in need.
My business selling curated vintage fashion (@daintyrascalvintage on Instagram) supports the charity and I gladly welcome support financially and in person with volunteer assistance, to help care for our horses, and for future expansion.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Sponsorships ~ Donations ~ Volunteer ~Adopt
Whether near or far, you can help by sponsoring a horse during their time at Heart of Gold Sanctuary. Sponsorships cover the basic cost of feed and hoof care. Sponsors receive monthly mailed or e-mailed updates with stories about their horse, it's progress and pictures! Your contributions are considered tax deductible!
Please join us at Heart of Gold Sanctuary, in Cloverdale, Sonoma County, California, to help socialize and care for these beautiful horses. Some of these horses have come from severe abuse situations and it's important to build trust and love for humans so that they can feel safe and loved for the rest of their lives. Click here to see our volunteer opportunities and sign up!
HOME FOR LIFE
Every horse at Heart of Gold is a "lifer." Once they arrive, they never have to leave. Many came to us old, injured, or too traumatized to ever be placed, and here they get to simply be horses: grazing our 30 acres, cared for with holistic medicine, and loved every single day. If you are looking for a horse or need to rehome one, reach out and I will gladly connect you with good people.
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Heart of Gold Sanctuary is a non-profit tax deductible organization, and a receipt for your tax records is emailed to you automatically as soon as you give. Thank you so much for your support! One of the biggest reasons horses end up in abusive situations, is the cost of care. Horses eat like, well, a horse! They need consistent farrier services and occasional visits from the vet. Some of the horses are recovering from illnesses and trying to gain weight, so supplements are a necessary expense. Please click below to give a donation!
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