About Us...

Our Story:

In 1999 New Beginnings rescued it’s first horse by the name of Fancy.  She was rescued from a slaughter house and was being sold by a local rescue organization.  When she was delivered she was severely dehydrated and had a serious case of shingles.  This so called rescue facility was nothing more than a horse trader looking to turn a dollar on ill and neglected horses.  After 16 years of owning horses I pretended to act as if I knew nothing of horses.  I was appalled with the whole situation and promised myself that I would do whatever I could to help these precious creatures whenever possible.  With 24 years experience behind us, we are   dedicated to rescuing horses.  All beautiful and unique in their way, each one is so fragile.   They are eager to start their new life.  Montana which is pictured on the cover was the first to be adopted. 

How We Work:

New Beginnings is located on Camano Island, WA.  We are dedicated to the defense of abused, neglected, and/or abandoned animals. We run through a series of steps with each animal to that ensure the most secured recovery.

Our hope is to transform these horses into completely sound animals that would be able to adjust to any situation and fit in any home.  We then put each horse through a training program that will slowly build strength and agility.   When the animal has completed all ground training, as well as training under saddle they will be ready to go to their new home. 

Alternative Care

More often than not owners will experience the pain of vet bills associated with major injuries. Or owners may not understand or have the time to care for an injured horse properly.  In this case they may contact us for an evaluation.  If the owner is unsure of how to proceed,  we will make a site visit to access the situation.  In these cases we can educate the owners on the proper care of these animals, and offer advice on correct containment.

Rehabilitation Program

Once the horse arrives at our facility we assess the general well being of the horse.  By this we can identify a proper feeding schedule.  As soon as our vet can arrive a full exam will be done and a round of vaccines will be given.  Once the horse stabilizes and has bonded with the others, he will be released into the pasture.  He will also receive a huge amount of exposure to children of various ages and many different types of animals.  This helps the horse become desensitized to his surroundings.  Throughout the horse’s care at our facility, he will be handled on a daily basis ensuring a sense of peace.   Through the use of massage therapy we are able to correct behavioral issues that have been embedded into the horse’s behavior.  We have found that this technique can be useful in horses with biting issues, cribbing, face sensitivity, pulling, hauling, etc.  Once we have corrected the behavioral issues we can move onto the foundation training. 

Why We’re Different:

New Beginnings main focus is to rehabilitate each horse to the most optimal condition by re-training each of the.  Whether trail or a specific equine sport (ie; dressage, pleasure, reining) the horse will run through a series of lessons based on the individual horse interest.  Many of these horses come to us severely emaciated from being starved, or have experienced years of abuse.  Unfortunately many of these beautiful animals wined up experiencing the vicious cycle of going from one bad home to the next.  Our goal is to stop this cycle and ensure a long-term home that will provide lasting love throughout the horse’s life.  

How We Can Help You:

Whether it’s the new placement of the horse, or simply working with the owner to identify the best workable treatment for the horse and owner, a site assessment and recommendations on proper treatment, training and housing of the animal often helps the owner in making the ultimate decision. 

How You Can Help Us:

When each horse has reached a stabilized health level and training has been completed, we will try to find the most suitable home for each of them to live out a happy, useful life. All of our help is purely volunteer work and we are always in need of assistance with cleaning stalls, grooming, feeding, and all of those other horsy duties that come with caring for a horse.  However we continue to need assistance with expenses such as: feed, vet care, transport costs, training, and more. Donations of money, gift certificates, or wish list items are always welcome. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.