Our 2022 Program Graduates: Captain, Toledo and Shady.

The Southlands Riding Club Rescue and Rehabilitation Program was established at the Club in October 2015 enabling the Club to make a meaningful difference in the lives of horses and ponies in need of a 'second chance'.

Program horses and ponies benefit from the training provided by certified SRC instructors or highly-experienced handlers. Each Program horse or pony has a primary trainer and/or handler responsible for establishing and meeting both short- and long-term goals tailored to the individual needs of the animal. Once fully rehabilitated and deemed ready to graduate from the Program, these horses and ponies are offered for sale to approved homes, making way for a new horse or pony to enter the Program.

Program 'residents' live on-site at the Club in our show stabling facilities. Care for the ponies/horses is overseen by the Program Coordinator who is supported by an amazing team of volunteers who provide daily feeding, mucking and grooming the Program residents.

program Handlers, trainers & Committee

  • Trainers & Handlers:

    • Piccadilly: Marta Modzelewska

    • Oliver: Samantha Ramirez & Stephanie Bold

    • Sassy: Ciara Michael

  • Rescue Program Committee: Whitney Santos, Margot Vilvang

  • Rescue Program Horse Manager: Margot Vilvang


DONATE OR BECOME A SPONSOR

We rely on sponsors and donors to help cover the costs of the Program, including veterinary and farrier care, hay, bedding, etc. If you are able to help sponsor this amazing Program, click on the below form link or contact the Club Office info@southlandsridingclub.com 604-263-4817

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

We are often in need of volunteers with previous horse experience to help with the day-to-day care of our Program horses & ponies. Volunteers help with the following: AM Feed, Mucking, Lunch Feed, PM Feed. Please Click on the “I Want to Volunteer” button below.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND THANK YOU

Southlands Riding Club would like to thank our Sponsors, Donors, Trainers, Handlers, Volunteers and the Vancouver Pony Club & Pony Club Families for their contributions, making Southland’s Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation Program a success!

Horse / Pony Sponsors:

Oliver: Elyssa & Greg Kaufman

Piccadilly: Whitney Santos & Carey Veinotte

Sassy: Vancouver Pony Club & Pony Club Families

Monthly Donors:

Anonymous - Some donors prefer to work behind the scenes - all donors are appreciated!

Daily & Weekly Volunteers

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Corporate Sponsors:

Equine Essentials

Vancouver Pony Club

Westway Hay & Feed