Nevada
9 years oldMustang
Nevada was saved from the Stroud, Oklahoma kill pen in fall 2023. After arriving at the rescue, it was discovered that she was pregnant — something no one had known at the time of her rescue.
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Whiteville, North Carolina
Saving Wild Hearts. Giving Them a Safe Future.
We rescue, rehabilitate, and find safe futures for wild mustangs, burros, and other equines in need.
Every horse deserves a second chance.
America's wild mustangs and burros can face uncertain futures — from long-term holding and auction to the slaughter pipeline. Heart of the Wild Equine Rescue provides a safe landing place where horses can receive care, patience, training, and the opportunity to begin again.
We believe every rescue story matters. Through compassionate care, committed supporters, and adopters, we work to help each animal move from uncertainty to safety.
How we help
Rescue
We respond when wild horses and burros need a safer path forward.
Rehabilitate
We provide time, care, nutrition, training, and support as each horse learns to trust again.
Rehome
We work toward thoughtful adoption placements when an animal is ready.
Advocate
We share their stories and stand up for humane treatment of America’s wild equines.
Current needs
Your support changes lives.
Donations help provide feed, hay, veterinary care, farrier services, safe fencing, transportation, training, and daily care for the horses and burros depending on us.
Featured stories
The wild hearts who inspire our work.
Wyatt
2½ Years OldNevada's colt
Wyatt is Nevada's baby. He was born after Nevada's arrival at the rescue, when her pregnancy was discovered.
Donate to support WyattCinnamon
About 4 years oldQuarter Horse
Cinnamon was saved from the Stroud, Oklahoma kill pen at the same time as Nevada. She was only one year old and two days away from being loaded onto a slaughter-bound truck. Three years later, she is thriving alongside Nevada and Wyatt and is especially attached to Nicole's autistic daughter.
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