What We Do

Adoption & Rescue

When we accept a horse or conduct a rescue, we focus on finding a great, forever, responsible home for that horse. Our goal is adoption with a permanent placement. We are not a sanctuary and unfortunately do not have the funds, resources nor the acreage to take in every horse that may be in need and keep it forever. We strive to rescue horses that we feel we can find excellent homes for and our goal is finding those wonderful, forever homes.

Programs

New Beginnings, an equine assisted learning experience, helps young individuals and adults to create, cultivate and be inspired by the unique relationship and partnership that can take place with horses. We are inspired by this equine/human bond.

Hands & Hearts Horsemanship

It is widely known from recent studies, science and research that human interaction with the horse is mentally and physically life changing – life altering for the better — improved health and well-being   We have added “hearts” to emphasize how the horse reads the human heart and why it is so important physiologically and psychologically in human interactions with horses. 

Horse Haven Montana started more than fifteen years ago as a horse rescue, adoption and education organization. The need was great and our team had the resources and passion to focus on these three components.  Beyond rescue and adoption, we determined that without education, our ability to reduce the need for rescue and adoption was significantly tied to education about horse ownership, management, care and the mind and body of the horse. 

Fast forward to the present and Horse Haven Montana has evolved to become a nonprofit with national impact, headquartered in the heart of America’s horse country, Missoula, Montana to serve horses and humans with a focus on health and healing. 

Our work with horses and our core group of rescue animals, is on building connections with youth and adults from urban and rural communities, under-served communities, those who may be challenged or disadvantaged, meaning having little or no access to a healthy, healing relationship with a focus on horses. 

Our focus today is on developing programs, working with veterans, youth, individuals from urban, rural and Native American communities and those who may lack access either by economics, traditional opportunities, or physical, emotional, and psychological barriers.

Our goal is to remove boundaries, and build opportunities for the relationship between horse and human to thrive for the benefit of all.

• No prior horse experience is required.  
• Closed toe shoes are required but we can provide these on a case-by-case basis
• Appropriate outwear for weather conditions needed
• We can provide clothing, shoes, etc. on a case-by-case basis
• Scholarship assistance may be available

Equus International

EQUUS International Film Festival®
was the first international event of its kind. It was the first media event that is all equine-focused,
an international film festival and equine conference. If your interests are equine-related, this event is reaching thousands of people worldwide and you are invited.

September 11-14, 2025. Links to festival and agenda below.

Agenda:
https://tinyurl.com/yjw2tf9y

Event Tickets (Thurs-Saturday): https://tinyurl.com/3errpjus

Event Tickets (Sunday – The Wilma): https://tinyurl.com/5n6tvjz8