MVHR Vision, Mission & Values

MVHR Vision

Mountain Valley Horse Rescue (MVHR) envisions a world in which there are no unwanted equines or equines in need, and all equines are loved and cared for throughout their lives.

MVHR Mission

Mountain Valley Horse Rescue (MVHR)’s Mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abused, neglected, abandoned, and unwanted equines. MVHR also works to reduce cases of equine abuse and neglect through community education and outreach.

MVHR Values

  • Every equine is cared for, valued and respected as an individual.

  • The welfare and needs of each equine are first and foremost.

  • We offer lifetime consultation for adopters of our equines and we will always take back an equine who has been adopted from MVHR.

  • Every person with whom MVHR interacts is respected and valued as an individual.

  • We value our unique position to be able to teach to and connect people with equine welfare, care issues and skills.

  • MVHR actively participates in and contributes to our broader communities.

  • We support the Western ranching, farming, cultural and historical roots of our communities.

  • The land in our care will be managed, with the intention of long term improvement and sustainability, by employing best practices to balance equine use with 1) wise use of resources, including water and soil; 2) respect and coexistence with wildlife; and 3) maintaining visual appeal.

MVHR rescued its first horses in 2004, and became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2005.