We are a 501 (c) 3 corporation, totally dependant upon donations, fund-raising and grants.  We do not have a paid staff working for us, we have volunteers that donate their time and energy to help the horses.   Currently, we are just a small group of people (always looking for new members to join!) dedicated to the care and well-being of all equines, consisting of a six member board and various members at large.  We each work on our own farms, sharing the responsibilities of our rescues.  

Our founder felt the calling to create a rescue organization after seeing too many cases of horrible neglect and abuse, realizing there was no legal alternatives to help these animals.  ERLSI works with local law enforcement and animal control officials in the investigation of all neglect and/or abuse allegations.  We would prefer to educate owners about the proper care of their horse, but in some cases we are given custody, and eventual possession of the animal for it’s own health and well-being.

When we bring an animal to one of our board member’s facilities, we immediately contact our veterinarian and have them do a thorough exam including vaccinations, teeth care, de-worming, coggins testing, body scoring, coat & skin condition, and, if necessary, a pregnancy test.  We also contact our farrier and have their hooves examined and treated immediately.  The animal is then kept under our care until they reach a body score of five and are socially and psychologically adjusted before being put up for adoption.  If the animal has been through too much abuse or is too old to handle the stress of adapting to a new home, one of our members will care for them, or we will foster them to a caring home to live out their days in peace.