The GVHR Mission
Grand Valley Horse Rescue was started in October 2020 by a group of eight children, ages 6-11, and two adults who wanted to save horses, retrain them into youth performance horses, and provide affordable access to horses for children in the community. Since then, the Rescue (GVHR), has grown in size, both in the number of children and in the number of horses rescued and trained.
We continue to teach children how to care for, train, and ride horses while training our rescued horses how to be loved by humans and work together to achieve the goals set forth.
Horsemanship
GVHR is a teaching rescue. We offer different horsemanship programs that connect children with horses. During these programs, the children learn how to care for a horse from the ground up, learn how to properly ride a horse, and work on learning how to train horses.
Shelle DeVergie Kareus, or "Memaw" to all of the kids, is the main trainer of the horses and riders at GVHR. Her “learn, do, teach” method of training has empowered many children to take an active role in teaching and training others about working with and riding horses.
Wrangler Herd
Members of the Wrangler Herd meet weekly, Monday - Saturday. Each session includes hands-on learning horse safety, mucking stalls or paddocks, grooming horses, leading horses, ground skills, horse needs, horse equipment, sitting properly on a horse and more.
Horsemanship Herd
The Horsemanship Herd is an elite program that is offered by invitation only after successfully participating in the Wrangler program. As Horsemanship Herd members progress, they are often invited to participate in gymkhanas, dressage shows, and equine agility events.
Get to know a Horse
Introduce your kid(s) to horses at Grand Valley Horse Rescue. Each hour-long session includes hands-on experience with horse safety, mucking stalls or paddocks, grooming horses, leading horses, ground skills, horse needs, horse equipment, sitting properly on a horse.
We need your help!
Each horse costs an average of $525 per month to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This includes hay, supplements, vet bills, hoof work, training equipment, and of course... treats!
Please join us as in any way you can! Every little bit counts!
Please sponsor a horse monthly or make a donation to help our rescue thrive.
GVHR is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. Every penny raised is used to benefit the horses and children that call Grand Valley Horse Rescue their loving home.
Upcoming Events
25 days to the eventSat, Feb 14Grand JunctionLooking for an unforgettable Valentine's Day present, come groom a rescue horse.
Support GVHR with Swag
Follow the Grand Valley Horse Rescue
Reach Out
For inquiries, sponsorship or to learn more about our programs, please contact us through our website.
Get in Touch
Get Directions
2327 H Road Grand Junction, CO 81507
This is our main training facility