• VEWS accepts owner-surrended horses on a case-by-case basis.  Final determination is made by our Executive Director

• VEWS is a rescue and not a sanctuary; therefore we accept horses that have a good likelihood of being rehomed. Generally, we do not accept:

  • Feral or untamed horses

  • Yearlings or younger

  • Stallions

  • Horses 25 years old or older

• We may not always have room to immediately accept surrendered horses.  In this case, the Executive Director can provide guidance/assistance by:

  • Placing the horse on our waiting list

  • Exploring the possibility of a direct owner-to-owner transfers within VEWS’ network of potential adopters

  • Providing contact information for other local equine rescues or sanctuaries

  • Referring the owner to Virginia Partnership Direct Placement Program

• Horses accepted by VEWS as owner surrenders must arrive with a current Coggins, as well as current vet records and farrier history

• The owner must complete the Pre-Assessment Info Form, found here on the website, as well as the VEWS Donation Agreement, which will be provided, prior to transfer of the horse

• While a monetary donation is not required, we do appreciate a donation that aids us in our rescue work

• For more information or to contact the Executive Director, please email:

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Paper Form is Available Here in PDF.

For questions or more information please contact vewshorses@gmail.com