Help Us Rebuild Their Lifeline

At Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary, hay isn’t just feed.
It’s warmth. It’s comfort. It’s survival.

After the last heavy snowfall, the unthinkable happened — the roof of our hay house collapsed under the weight of the snow.

The hay house is not just a structure. It is the lifeline that allows us to safely store and access the thousands of pounds of hay our rescued horses, donkeys and mule depend on every single day. Without proper shelter, hay becomes wet, moldy, and unusable — leaving us scrambling.

What This Means for the Horses

They rely on consistent, high-quality hay to:

Maintain healthy weight through winter
Support digestive health
Stay warm during freezing temperatures
Feel secure in their daily routine

Right now, their food source is vulnerable because the hay house is compromised.

What We Need

We are in urgent need of funds and helping hands to:

Remove debris and safely clear the damaged structure
Repair and rebuild
Protect and properly shelter our hay supply
If you have the skills, tools or equipment to help rebuild, please reach out.

Time is critical. The longer the hay is exposed, the greater the risk of spoilage — and the greater the strain on our already tight rescue budget.

How You Can Help

Your donation today goes directly toward rebuilding this essential structure and ensuring our horses continue to have safe, dry hay.

Any amount moves us closer to restoring their lifeline

If you have ever visited the sanctuary…
If you have ever run your hand down a velvet nose…
If you believe the most vulnerable deserve safety…
Now is the moment to stand with them.

We have weathered storms before — and with your help, we will again.

Please consider donating and sharing our campaign. Together, we can rebuild stronger and keep our hay — and our horses — protected.

Progress Updates:

Feb-2026:
Snow Removal Underway

Mar-2026:
Removed more of the damaged roofing, set up staging for the rebuild, secured beams for safety, and continued cleaning up debris around the area:

Apr-2026:
Permits approved & first lumber delivery arrived!

Our Story

Hay Burr Inn has been rescuing horses for over a decade, but only became a Charitable 501(c)(3) Organization in 2014.

Our Barn was constructed using 100% recycled and donated materials and labor. New construction to the barn is still being added as the number of horses has grown since it was first built.

We currently house 14 horses, 2 donkeys and 1 mule.

Because the entire staff is family and volunteers, 100% of the money donated by our supporters goes directly to the horses.

Hay Burr Inn has 16 acres of land undergoing pasture reclamation, so it can accommodate a free range for the horses. Our goal is to have a self-sustaining hay field and a full round-a-bout walking track.

Here at Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary we practice the “Mustang Method” for our horses. They must walk to the end of the track to get to their hay, and walk back to the barn for their water. Along this track, there are many stations with salt licks and scratch posts. This method helps motivate our horses to get exercise and to socialize with each other. We want our horses to just “be horses”.

We rescue the “unwanted of the unwanted” horses. Horses who no longer serve a purpose for their owners are put up for auction and sold to the highest bidder. Those who are “too broken” to be purchased at the auction are sent over the Canadian or Mexican borders for slaughter. It is our goal to intercept these horses that are bound for slaughter, and take them to our sanctuary. Other horses come to us from severe neglect, abuse and owner surrenders.

Regardless of their origin, it is our goal to take these horses to our sanctuary where they can rest and be rehabilitated. We rehabilitate their health and their spirit- Allowing them a safe place to recover from any medical or mental trauma of their past.

At this time none of the horses at Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary are in a condition to be fostered.

Emergency - Hay House Replacement

Help Us Rebuild Their Lifeline