| Welcome to Golden Hills Ranch Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc. Since June 2008 A 501(c)(3) nonprofit We here at the ranch would like to thank you for taking a look at us and hopefully for your consideration to donating money, time or your prays in our mission. Its hard work to be honest with you, i wake up every morning wondering how I'm going to make it through the day, then i walk down to the corrals to be greeted by whinnies and big brown eyes, makes everything worth it. Thank you again and remember your donation is tax deductible. C.C. Hotchkiss Founder/President Mission Statement Our mission at Golden Hills Ranch Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc. is to improve the quality of life for all horses. We are a non profit 501(c)(3) publicly funded horse rescue and our mission is to save as many horses as we can. We are committed to the rescue and rehabilitation of horse and equine suffering from abuse or neglect and to find homes for those best suited to be with someone else. We also aim to improve the public awareness and knowledge of the standards of care necessary to take care of the horse both financially and physically through educating the public on the proper care, responsible horse ownership and all related issues involving equines. Each year countless numbers of equines are euthanized or sold at auction, there are those who for unforeseen circumstances as owners they can no longer take care of their hooved friends, or prior to buying a horse did not think of the expense, time and energy it took to care for these animals, and there are also those who buy more horse than they can handle at their level of riding ability. We would love for the chance to give these horses a second chance at life and to find them homes where they will be taken care of properly. We take every step humanly possible to insure the new homes our horses go to have the proper facilities, proper care, the understanding and knowledge it takes to care for a horse for the remainder of their life . |
Golden Hills Ranch Equine
Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc.
Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc.
| Everyone here at the ranch is into rescues...My MALE dog Henry and his kittens. These orphan kittens were raises by him from the time they were two days old and no way was he going to let his sister have one, well he finally gave in when they were about 4 weeks old and let her have one, SHE didn't know what to do with it. Who said guys don't make good moms!!! : |
| Justin who is paralyzed and is in a wheel chair. At 16, 25 now he was in a dirt bike accident and everyday faithful he works with all the horses to get them use to those bound to the chair. He is also our ranch foreman and drives, all the tractors and make sure all is running smoothly and all the horses are tended to. He can out work most of us here and get it done faster in that chair. |
| All donations be they big or small will go directly to the horses, we are all volunteers here and your donation is tax deductible. We could always use volunteers, so contact the Ranch if your interested. You must be 18 or older or have a parents signature. You must also have a valid ID for proof of age. We have a few horses that need to be exercised and if you are an experienced (or have some time in the saddle) rider/trainer thats a huge plus. Make your check or money order payable to, and mail to the following address: Golden Hills Ranch Equine Rescue 43945 Golden Hills Drive Aguanga, CA 92536 Visitor's are welcome at the ranch but you must make an appointment. Not required but it would be nice if you brought a bag of carrots or some treat for the horses. Hay is also welcomed, these guys love to eat and be pampered. Go to the contact page and send me an email...Also if you have a pair of boots, i have a muck rake there is always road apples to pick up. Golden Hills Ranch Equine Rescue is located at: 43945 Golden Hills Drive Aguanga CA 92536 951-767-9331 |
| Two best friends...The pig Wilbert thought the dog Roxy was a great pillow. The pig is actually asleep in this photo. |
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| Miabella born March 24th 2009 Black and White FriesianxPaint Filly. |
| simple and quick every time you search using goodseach they will donate funds to the rescue. So every time you search we earn. Just put Golden Hills Ranch Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation as your choice for charity. Thank You |
| Misty a 25+ year old OTTB I'm sad to announce Misty past away today May 7th 2009 at 11:22am. Misty had crippling injuries from her racing career and who know what afterwards that the pain she was in was heart breaking. Arrangements were made and she is now in horse heaven...She was a great horse with nothing but love to give to anyone. She will be sorely missed. She was a battle worth fighting for and great effort was put into her, i want to thank everyone for helping this big old girl, a tree has been planted in her honor...I miss you baby girl, you will aways have a place in my heart. |
| IN LOVING MEMORY MISTY |
| You can help by sponsoring a horse check our Sanctuary Horse section. You can come visit with and work with the horse you sponsor. 100.00 a month for full sponsorship, 50.00 for 1/2 sponsorship per horse. Visit with your sponsored horse is encouraged but not required. Don't know much about horses i would love to teach you. Closed toes shoes required at visit. |
| IN LOVING MEMORY BUTTERCUP |
| Buttercup Draft cross and one of our therapy horses passed Aug 2, 2009 This is one that will be missed she was a extremely kind mare. The picture here shows Chris who is 21 years old and autistic working Buttercup. We are going to miss this big old girl and my heart is broken...She is the reason why i started this rescue. In your honor Butter many horses will have a chance for a new life, I will never forget you, nor will anyone else whose heart you touched. |
| NEW NEWS 12/23/2011 (More in the coming weeks) Golden Hills Ranch will be undergoing some change in the next few months. We will be changing to an all animal rescue and sanctuary, we will not be taking in anymore equine unless they are of the miniature type. Equine still in our care will remain here for the rest of their lives or until a special home is found (we are leaving re homing open just in case special placement is found)...This will make room for another needing a help. We will however be doing what we call “Owner Assists.” What is an Owner Assist? This is a term used when we help network for a home for your horse, you the owner get to pick who takes your equine (s). It’s you the owners responsibility to check the prospective new owner out. When we network, lets say I contact 10 people, those 10 people may send the info to 10 people and so on. Its is your responsibility as the owner to make sure these people check out…don’t be afraid to ask question, go visit where your horse might be going to…take the time to check folks out. There is no charge for this service, we are here to help as much as possible. Remember the home you pick is your responsibility. |
| Visitor from UHS School Hemet campus. 21 Autistic kids we had a blast...pigs were a hit some were not to sure about the horses but all went great, looking Visitor from UHS forward to their next visit. All the horses especially Cowboy handled this large crowd like old pros. Thanks kiddos for the great cards and letters i will treasure them forever. |
| Lynnette Wilson VP Director of Training with MiaBella FriesianxPaint registered Friesian Sport Horse...Out of a rescued mare this baby was adopted by myself and will be my personal riding horse when she grows up... |
| Justin Hood VP/Ranch Foreman/Trainer |
| Looking for a farrier? Call Matt Johnson 951-840-7039 |
| IMPORTANT NEWS Just an FYI for everyone, this is important please read. In the history of this rescue myself C.C. Hotchkiss or VP Lynnette Wilson are the only people allowed to authorize intake of any horses coming into or helped by this rescue. Also we are there at intake, ask us for our ID...please! If you do not talk to one of us and we give permission then whomever you are talking to is lying to you. Please people be careful who you talk to and to whom you turn your horse over too. No one is allowed to use our name in any way to get horses, heck i cant keep up with the ones i get called on. Please be careful for the critters sake...Thank You |
| CRITTERS AVAILABLE NOW FOR ADOPTION |
| Coming soon!!! |