Welcome to the amazing world of Horse Rescue

Welcome to the amazing world of Horse Rescue

Freedom Hill Horse Rescue was established, spring of 2004, to support the local horse community and it’s horses from many unfortunate situations.

The rescue was initially created to help support foals that were victims of the PMU industry. As I did more research into this medical disaster, it became apparent that horse slaughter made it easy to dispose of the cast off foals delivered from the mares used to produce urine for Hormone Replacement Therapy ( HRT ).

Several months later, I found myself lobbying on Capital Hill to support anti- slaughter legislation. Over the past 6 years, I am happy to say, I have seen the closing of the remaining two horse slaughter plants in the United States and over 100 PMU farms in the US and Canada! This was done through the efforts of many thousands of  proactive people across the United States.  

Now that these plants and farms are closed, diligence is due to keep them that way. Public education is vital. Our youth need to be aware of the many topics that are important to our horses. They need to understand the horrors horses go through when sent to auction. They must learn to be proactive to keep our equines safe.

Freedom Hill strives to educate the community and provide a safe haven for needy horses. We do this with the support of community volunteers. Together we have supported and found homes for over 150 horses.

The rescue has huge expenses that must be covered through donations, adoptions fees and fundraising efforts. Our blacksmith bill each 6-8 weeks is $800, dentist visits every 6 months cost $1800 to $2900, monthly grain bills are $300 and hay costs $300, liability insurance runs $1500 a year. These expenses are just the tip of the iceburg. Through the efforts of our supporters, we manage to keep our heads above water. We live paycheck to paycheck and we are thankful for every dollar that comes our way.

As the President and Founder of Freedom Hill, I believe this is a divine project. Many miracles happen everyday to allow this rescue to support our family of adopters, volunteers, financial supporters and equine residents.

My hope is that as you browse through this website, you will learn about or residents and the many topics that affect the lives of horses in need.

I also hope we can give you the information YOU need to make a stand, support our rescue, and give America's horses a voice so they can be Free To Live Again!

Melody Parrish

President / Founder

Freedom Hill Horse Rescue