Cadiz horse rescue centre to hold open day fundraiser on August 20

A horse rescue shelter based in Vejer de la Frontera, the Asociación Equiscire Centre, is sending out an announcement for kind-hearted animal lovers in Spain: the shelter will host an open day on Thursday, August 20 to give the public an opportunity to see the incredible rescue work that takes place there firsthand, as well as raise funds for the gentle animals that call it home.

Raising funds, learning about equine care and meeting the herd

The Cadiz horse rescue centre is opening its doors in late August so curious visitors can meet the herd of rescue horses, get involved with some of the daily chores and tasks at the shelter, and learn about horse care through a short educational seminar that covers equine nutrition and health.

The main attraction: Five gentle and friendly animals to interact with

The horses themselves will be the main attraction of the day, however. “We currently care for five rescued equines: a 28-year-old pony, a 24-year-old pony, a 21-year-old horse, a 7-year-old horse, and a 3-year-old filly,” stated the owner of the Asociación Equiscire Centre and lifelong animal lover, Molly Grace. “Every one of them has a story, and every one of them deserves the chance to live a life free from fear and neglect.”

Rising feed and veterinary expenses put significant strain on shelter

The open day’s charitable heart is another main driver of the initiative. Increasing veterinary costs required by the incredible animals at the shelter have made the shelter experience significant strain and pressure.

Additionally, one of the largest ongoing expenses is hay, which this year increased in price. Currently, eight of the horses at the shelter rely on this hay as their daily feed, and rising costs have exponentially spiked the shelter’s monthly expenses.

“To feed our five rescues throughout the year, we need between 80 and 90 bales of hay,” stated Molly Grace. “At €55 per bale, we need to raise €4,000 to cover our annual hay supply.”

How to support the sanctuary’s ongoing rescue mission: Every donation matters

As more and more neglected, abused, and abandoned horses are brought to the shelter as a safe place to stay, Equiscire has advised that it can no longer meet these increasing costs alone. Therefore, the shelter is appealing not only for financial donations through the official GoFundMe, but for support from hay producers, feed suppliers, equestrian businesses and individuals. Donations of hay, horse feed, and other supplies could change the lives of the horses, as well as the dedicated people caring for them.

With the open day, the public can do its part to raise much-needed funds, and get a real insight into the realities of rescuing and rehabilitating abused and neglected horses. The August 20 open day will not only be an opportunity for local horse lovers to meet the animals and discover more about this local shelter’s hard work, but to make a real difference in the lives and futures of the animals being nursed back to health.

“Every donation, whether financial or in the form of hay, feed or essential supplies, can help provide a rescued horse with the food, treatment and safe environment it needs,” stated Molly Grace.

About the Asociación Equiscire Centre and its promise to abandoned horses

The Asociación Equiscire Centre has been in operation since 2021. Originally, it was set up as a centre that educates locals about horse care, nutrition, welfare, and behaviour. When the population of neglected and abandoned horses began to spike and news reached the centre, it dedicated itself to taking the animals in, helping them recover and rehabilitate, and rehome them.

“Every horse and pony that comes through our gates receives the same promise: they will be cared for for the rest of their lives, regardless of their age, health or what they can no longer do.”