Royal Equine Rescue and Sanctuary Inc.

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Our Mission

It is NERSI's mission to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses in need, as well as to educate others about proper horse care and management. NERSI promotes the improvement of equine welfare, in order to reduce the neglect, abuse, and slaughter of horses. NERSI realizes these goals through equine rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption, community education efforts, and the promotion of horse-human interaction in conjunction with equine assisted therapy programs. NERSI is dedicated to rehabilitating the bodies and minds of horses in need and to promoting the welfare and intrinsic value of the equine.

Our Vision

It is NERSI’s vision to create a thriving horse industry and a better world for equines and equestrians alike. We visualize a world where equines are not, neglected, abused, or considered by-products of various industries; where equines are recognized for their intrinsic value as companions, athletes, and therapy aides; a world where equestrians seek out knowledge, and every equine has the right to humane euthanasia.

Who We Are

NERSI was founded in 2002 by a committed group of experienced horse women, and we gained nonprofit status in 2004. Originally our name was Royal Equine Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc, but we recently changed it to NERSI as we felt it better suited our organization. We are still the same people doing the same work. We began and we continue because we could no longer sit by and watch horses be misused, abused, neglected, and thrown away. We do not get paid for this work, it is a labor of love. At times it saddens us that we do not have the resources to do more. However, we believe that every horse saved is a victory, and every sacrifice we make is worth it to help alleviate the suffering of these noble creatures.

Where Our Horses Come From

Over the years we have rescued and rehomed many types of horses, from orphaned nurse mare foals (NMF's are conceived for the sole purpose of bringing their dam into milk. As soon as the NMF is born they are removed from their mother (often killed or left to die) and a more "valuable," foal is given to the nurse mare) , PMU's (which are byproducts of the drug Premarin), horses at risk from low end auctions, and even the track thoroughbreds. No matter what type of horses we are saving, our goals remain the same: to give that animal the quality of life they deserve while educating others about their plight.

What We Do

With the help of our all volunteer staff, we rescue horses in need, rehabilitate them, and place them into loving, and well matched homes. Some may be adopted within a month, others may never leave. We take great care in finding the best suited home for each of our rescued horses and always welcome them back into our program at any time. We also provide a fee based sanctuary program for a limited number of horses.

In addition to rescue and adoption, we work diligently to educate about proper horse care and management, and offer riding and horsemanship programs during the summer months. NERSI also works hand in hand with an equine assisted therapy programs year round. (www.legupcounseling.org).

Adoption Process

An adoption application and references are required for each potential adoption. Please download an Application and send back to us via e-mail: info4rersi@aol.com After a few days, call (443) 417-0069 to verify receipt of application and arrange an appointment to meet your potential new equine!

Click here for our Adoption Application!

If all goes well adopters must agree to and sign our adoption contract. If for any reason an adopter can no longer keep a rescued horse, we will always welcome the equine back into rescue. If the adopter has found another loving home for our rescued horse, we simply ask that we approve them home first and have the new home sign our contract as well so that we may best keep track of our horses well being.
We generally do not adopt outside of the MD, DC, VA, DE, PA areas.

Help Us Save Horses!
NERSI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit equine rescue. All donations are tax deductible to the extent the law allows and all funds go directly to our rescued horses (we are COMPLETELY volunteer organization and have NO paid staff). Donations can be sent to our PO Box or click below. HELP SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE!
		We also have horses available for sanctuary lease on site which helps to support the rescue. The horses are generally older quiet rescued horses that may have had trouble finding a home due to age but are still capable of work, and enjoy having someone to love them and give them attention. Riding at NERSI focuses a on fun, safety, and learning about good horsemanship. Sanctuary leases are open to children or adults. Fees are $150 for a month long lease. Horses can be ridden as much as 6 times per week for up to an hour a day. Participants can expect to learn basic horse care as well as how to tack up the horse, and basic riding skills with an emphasis on proper equation. The riding will take place in the safety of our round pen and arena, and must be scheduled around our barn managers schedule, as a farm representative must be present. Email us for more information, or to set up an appointment to meet our horses.

Special Thanks!

*To our wonderful veterinarian Russ Jacobson, our awesome farrier Todd Baldwin, our always helpful equine dentist Lars Curly, Fallston Animal Rescue Movement and Feed Plus, all of our Board members, volunteers, donors, and sponsors, The Snyder Foundation for the Animals, as well as the ASPCA for their grants and assistance, and Leg-Up Counseling www.legupcounseling.org.

Noble Equine Rescue Sanctuary Inc.
PO Box 310 Bel Air
MD 21014
Phone: 443.417.0069
Email: info4rersi@aol.com
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