We’re a family-run equine rescue and sanctuary in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

We specialize in senior horses and unrideable horses.

Why? 

More than 20,000 horses shipped to slaughter in 2023 and seniors and unrideable horses are at high-risk of ending up in the auction circuit and, often, going to slaughter.

Merry Hill offers a soft landing and safe forever home so horses can avoid going through the stress and trauma of auction and the slaughter pipeline.