Benefiting Rescues

River Edge Farm Horse Rescue Humans helping horses heal from the inside out!

River Edge Farm Horse Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity located in Lyles, TN where horses of all breeds and ages are taken in and cared for. We are dedicated to taking in horses that are voluntarily surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them, are abandoned or have been taken from owners where they were neglected or mistreated. Each horse is provided veterinary care, farrier care, dental care and is evaluated for rehabilitation and training needs.  

Safe Harbor Equine and Livestock Sanctuary

Safe Harbor Equine and Livestock Sanctuary will provide a safe, nurturing and healing environment with a special focus on animals requiring critical care. We will adopt out rehabilitated animals and provide a caring sanctuary for the animals that have ongoing needs. We will provide a safe environment to help people with personal, mental and psychological challenges better their lives through quality interaction with rescued equine and farm animals. We seek to educate the public about responsible ownership and the dignity of all life. We were founded in 2012 and have been a 501(c)3 since 2013. Since inception we have already aided over 300 animals. We are a 100% volunteer organization with over 60 active volunteers in Middle Tennessee making our rescue work possible.

Volunteer Equine Advocates

Assisting Tennessee Equine in Need

Volunteer Equine Advocates (VEA) is a volunteer-operated, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of abandoned,neglected or abused equine in Tennessee. VEA’s mission is:

• To assist law enforcement officers in Tennessee by providing care for equine seized during animal cruelty investigations
• Accepting custody of those seized equine to rehome after rehabilitation
• Provide assistance to equine owners in times of personal or natural disaster
• To provide education to the public on proper equine care

Volunteer Equine Advocates does not approve of any type of cruelty intentionally or negligently inflicted to any equine at any time. VEA does not approve of any training method that may intentionally or negligently cause physical or psychological harm during training or showing of equine. VEA also does not condone inhumane housing, transporting, or handling of equine at any time