Elegius Mini Equine Sanctuary
Why We Exist
To provide permanent, lifelong housing and care for miniature horses, donkey, mules, and ponies, specifically for those animals for which other care options are not suitable or available due to disposition, injury, age, or illness. The care and facilities of the EMES are designed specifically for smaller equine so that they do not have to compete with larger animals for attention or feeding. This creates a safer environment for smaller equine than typical horse rescue centers can provide.
What We Do
EMES provides a permanent lifelong home to miniature horses, ponies, donkeys and mules who are in need of care. Residents of our sanctuary have all been victims of abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. EMES works with area horse owners as well as various animal welfare groups to identify and relocate small equine in need of care. Medical interventions, farrier services, dietary planning, and behavioral supports are initiated upon each equine’s arrival at the sanctuary. The facilities of EMES have been designed specifically with the needs of smaller equine in mind. Because re-homing can add to the stress of the animals in our care, the Board of Directors of EMES have made a commitment that all of the equine coming to the sanctuary shall have a permanent placement here. The equine do not need to face uncertainty for their survival. In addition to the direct care of the residents, staff and directors of the EMES provide educational presentations, as well as facility tours, to promote the proper care of companion animals, the responsibilities of equine owners, and highlight the ramifications of animal abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
Who We Serve
Any miniature horse, pony, donkey or mule who is shorter than 11 hands (44 inches measured at shoulder) who is experiencing neglect or abuse, has been taken into custody by a rescue organization, or whose owner is no longer able to care for them, is eligible for placement at EMES.
Where We Serve
Why Community Members Support Our Work
Although EMES has facility and financial support from Malcolm Farms in Highland County, and donated veterinary work from Dr. Joseph Malcolm, we are finding the need to increase services which we can provide. Horse rescue centers in VA are often filled to capacity. It is difficult to place horses with special needs and area animal welfare groups have difficulties taking in horses. Few existing centers offer space specifically designed for small equine. EMES would like to ensure its longevity as a viable placement option for other equine in need. Added financial support would allow us to meet our goals of continued care for more ponies, donkeys, mini horses and mules. We have been making good use of networking to acquire support for our programs. Please note that 100% of the outside donations received to date have gone directly to the care and feeding of the EMES residents.
How Volunteers Contribute to our Work:
Although EMES has facility and financial support from Malcolm Farms in Highland County, and donated veterinary work from Dr. Joseph Malcolm, we are finding the need to increase services which we can provide. Horse rescue centers in VA are often filled to capacity. It is difficult to place horses with special needs and area animal welfare groups have difficulties taking in horses. Few existing centers offer space specifically designed for small equine. EMES would like to ensure its longevity as a viable placement option for other equine in need. Added financial support would allow us to meet our goals of continued care for more ponies, donkeys, mini horses and mules. We have been making good use of networking to acquire support for our programs. Please note that 100% of the outside donations received to date have gone directly to the care and feeding of the EMES residents.
How You Can Offer Your Charitable Donations:
How Volunteers Contribute to our Work:
Although EMES has facility and financial support from Malcolm Farms in Highland County, and donated veterinary work from Dr. Joseph Malcolm, we are finding the need to increase services which we can provide. Horse rescue centers in VA are often filled to capacity. It is difficult to place horses with special needs and area animal welfare groups have difficulties taking in horses. Few existing centers offer space specifically designed for small equine. EMES would like to ensure its longevity as a viable placement option for other equine in need. Added financial support would allow us to meet our goals of continued care for more ponies, donkeys, mini horses and mules. We have been making good use of networking to acquire support for our programs. Please note that 100% of the outside donations received to date have gone directly to the care and feeding of the EMES residents.
Contact Information:
Koressa Malcolm
4661 Doe Hill Road
McDowell,
Virginia
24458