- Since 2011 -
VIRGINIA EQUINE WELFARE SOCIETY
RESCUE / REHABILITATE / RE-HOME
VEWS UPDATES
Adoption Spotlight
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Available for adoption now! Glory is ready to find her forever home. If you love long-legged OTTBs that move out, here's your mare! Young, healthy, sound, and ready to forge a partnership with a caring, experienced owner/rider. Adoption fee: $1800. Email us at vewsadopt@gmail.com
Beginning December 1, when you adopt a rideable horse from VEWS, we'll offer you a one hour, one time riding lesson with your new horse at your home. Our trainer Ashley Oliver will travel to your farm or facility to ensure you and your horse continue on the journey of a successful adoption. Your donation to VEWS for your lesson will ensure we keep helping rescues. Email us at vewsadopt@gmail.com for more info.
VEWS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT
DECEMBER
Please join us in celebrating Bill Spitzer, VEWS Volunteer of the Month for December!
Bill has been a VEWS volunteer since December 2021 and currently serves on our Wednesday morning shift. Bill was nominated by his shift lead, John, who mentioned the following about Bill: "Bill has been great to work with - committed to the work, good with both humans and horses, willing to do whatever is needed." Thank you, Bill, for your years of dedication to VEWS and VEWS horses!
In Bill’s words: “I've very much enjoyed working with VEWS for the last four years. Born in Chicago, I've also lived in Michigan and Oregon, then moved to Virginia in 1992 to work at MCV/VCU. I've been involved with horses since 1973, initially riding Western saddle when I lived in Michigan. While I liked that, beginning around 1978 in Illinois, I shifted to English saddle and upon moving to Virginia, pursued my ultimate goal of jumping. The majesty and strength of horses has always impressed me; simply being around them is a very satisfying feeling. Helping VEWS is very gratifying."