Our goal and mission
...at PaintPonyHaven is to give horses a second chance at life when they have been neglected, abandoned, abused, sorted out because of age or behavior or surrendered.
We also save horses from slaughter.
We try our best at our horse rescue and sanctuary to regain the trust of horses towards humans.
Through intensive training we work very hard to get them ready for their "FOREVERHOME".
Each horse gets individual care and training tailored to their specific needs.
All of our horses are monitored closely by our vet and get all the medical attention they need.
We don't cut corners ... we are in all the WAY!
Our horses
About Us
oPEN HOUSE ON VETERANS DAY 1-3pm!
We are working on creating a Veterans Program
We invite local veterans to come out to the Rescue on Veterans Day from 1-3 p.m. if
you are interested in exploring the opportunity to volunteer to work with the horses!
We are hoping there are some veterans out there that have previous experience with horses and understand the therapeutic benefits of being in their presence. If someone has no experience, we are willing to introduce you to our horses and give you an opportunity to experience the benefit of having a horse in your life. We are hoping to create a space for veterans (of all branches and ages) to come to and
decompress from everyday stress.
You are also welcome to visit the memorial, of four Navy Airman that died on July 4, 1966, when their
P-3 plane crashed on our property. The memorial is dedicated to:
Pilot Lt. William E. Xiques, co-pilot Lt. John P. Fitzmaurice III and flight engineers, Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles J. Lurvey and Petty Officer 3rd Class Larry W. Battson.
new program available!
rehabilitation of horses to trail horses
We are happy to announce our new program!
Starting August 2023 we will offer to take in your horse for the purpose of rehabilitation to become a trail horse. Got one sitting in the pasture for quite some time and need the "dust knocked off" and you're just not quite sure if you want to do it yourself? Or maybe you bought one with no back ground? No problem, we'll help you! Our goal with this program is to help horses keep their homes!
The price for 30 day training is very reasonable and the best part about it is that the money goes straight into the rescue! Unlike a lot of other training places you are welcome to visit your horse every day!
Please message us for more information and to secure your spot!
Happy trails!
Help Our Cause
Every Dollar helps us!
Every penny donated to us goes directly to the horses.
We buy grains, hay, straw, supplements and also pay ferrier and vet expenses.
We do not use any money for salaries or political purposes.
We don't use donations for any other expenses on the farm.
Thank you for your kindness!!!
We also take checks, cash and money orders which can be mailed to:
PaintPonyHaven
22520 Capital Ave. NE
Battle Creek, MI 49017
More Ways to help
Sponsorship
Would you love to have your own horse but circumstances don't allow it?
You can help save horses from slaughter by becoming a sponsor at our horse rescue and sanctuary. Come love on your horse and brush him or her . (Sponsorship is $20 / per visit for 1hour)
Visiting is only available with appointments. If appointments have to be cancelled we will reschedule a new one with you.
For the safety of our horses we do not allow Sponsors to ride the horses. We will also provide treats.