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Good Shepherd Healing Ministries Horse Rescue
288 W Smoketree St, Apache Junction, AZ 85120, United States
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Good Shepherd Healing Ministries Horse Rescue

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Di
Review №1

This rescue is run by a powerhouse woman! Her heart for animals is bigger than her ranch can hold. If youre looking to adopt a rescue, Maria is the one to see. Compassion, love and socializing for each horse helps them to recover to be the beautiful animals they are! This rescue looks for volunteers during the week to groom the horses. They also have sponsorship, riding classes and riding therapy and boarding!As a volunteer, I can tell you that I love the energy here. Please visit their website for more info and consider donating. There is always another horse to save!!

Jo
Review №2

My mother was looking to adopt a horse here to keep with mine, we come from a ranch which we’ve had for many years with horses and cattle, as soon as we walked in to the facility we were greeted so rude by Maria who assumed that we didn’t know anything about horses compared to her, this small woman was just trying to drive us away and telling us we couldn’t look at any horses even though we had made an appointment already to do just that. I’m not sure if she does this with everyone or just Mexicans since it felt very much like she was attacking us for some reason. I wouldn’t donate or sponsor this facility when they have fancy cars parked outside and the facility doesn’t have much of an investment to it. It seems they are trying to get as much money as they can without even trying to get these horses to go to a good home they can enjoy. They have too many horses here that it’s overpopulated and they would rather receive $300 every month for a year before you can adopt rather than give those horses a better life.

Ta
Review №3

Kind loving people and volunteers, who care for horses that have horrible stories to tell, the beautiful horses now have a second chance in life thanks to there rescue.

To
Review №4

Just love me! Thank you for all the help and love you give the horses especially those found in a desert alone, hungry and giving up. Yup, these folks win, they took her in!

Cr
Review №5

Such an amazing place to be. So many of us need healing and love so do these horses. Decompress take a breath and learn to heal

Ba
Review №6

My wife & I have been here for about 4 months now & the experience has been AMAZING. As an army vet, this place has been very therapeutic, from the horses, to Maria, to the volunteers who come by, we love it all! Its awesome to learn about the horses & their behavior! As far as the few negative reviews Ive seen from previous workers/volunteers, its pretty obvious that you couldnt handle the workload required here & were told to leave & that left a bitter taste in your mouth. People come here thinkin they can just skate by, working a few hours a day in exchange for a place to live...Negative, caring for these horses is a full-time job. - Jamie & Jon.

Ka
Review №7

I love volunteering here at this horse rescue.I have owned horses since age 5 (and riding before that age) and love being around all of the horses.This one horse at the rescue has really captured my heart, and I love her so much!!!If horses are your thing, please come and check out this horse rescue! The volunteers are GREAT people! And the owner is a VERY SPECIAL lady 💝 to do what she does for these beautiful animals that has been abused and some badly abused in there lives! They all need alot of TLC and you could be just the person to give your love to them!!The horse that I love, when I walk in the gate, I call her name and she looks at me and she tells (she nickers) me good morning, thank you for coming to see me! I love her and I think she must love me ❤️🐴❤️

Ci
Review №8

This place is amazing! Friendly people who have a love for the animals. Incredible!

Ch
Review №9

They are doing wonderful things for these horses. Recommended donating or volunteering f

Pa
Review №10

This rescue is nothing like I have ever seen before in my life! What they do for the abused horses there is really something, I love it there and go back as often as I can.

La
Review №11

The most wonderful place to donate your time. The women that runs it is a saint to take in all these unwanted souls that are abused neglected and left behind. These horses have a wonderful life there. It is just a shame that more people cannot donate their time, like a veterinarian or a blacksmith or a lawyer. It feels good to give so try it 🥰

Lo
Review №12

Awesome place that really cares about you and the horses~ love learning how to groom and help these Beautiful animals ❤

Ka
Review №13

Maria is the most sweetest and kindest lady you’ll ever come across in your life. She takes everyone she meets under her wings and treats them as their own despite their past and their stories. The volunteers there are amazing and you can see clear as day- how much they love and adore those animals there.

Rh
Review №14

Caring people that Love horses!

Mi
Review №15

Very nice place for horses to heal

Jo
Review №16

Beautiful, More people need to volunteer and go here it needs more donations . Maria needs more people to donation like feed bottle waters for the kids more people showing kids how take care and love the horses out the David And chip, kyle. And good staff go out ther any time from 6am to 730pm to feed water clean and take care of all the animals you time is a great donations and you fall in love watch out for spirit cast Tango and all the other horses theyre waiting for you come on out

Di
Review №17

This is a very cool place for anyone who is interested in horses for grooming riding showing just loving MARIE IS A VERY COOL LADY that owns the place and has for many many years is a great woman best friend ever gotta love her.

Na
Review №18

Wow- This tiny woman gives back to her community despite the new ordinances fighting horse properties! A grandfathered property that rescues horses and helps teens and serves as a babysitter for kids in the community. Rather than getting into no good, she puts them to work with rescue horses. They flourish and the kids flourish!🐴💙🐴🌻🐴She teaches horse care, handling, grooming, saddling and riding! Lend a hand and get something in return! Just starting a young persons riding group for shows and parades!!!💞

Wi
Review №19

I like volunteering @ Good Shepherd horse ministryThe help there work they are careing people that take pride in there work. The owner Maria is very processional she knows horses in and out and is a very kind helpful ladythat runs a well oiled tight ship.I go there for the exercise, solitude and to surround my self with good people, and my passion for horses.

La
Review №20

Good for the soul..Man & horse.

Ro
Review №21

Great work is done here! Amazing actually. My respect. The people dont get more real, than these people I met when I visited this rescue. To see the actual difference they make in these horses lives. Take the family if you want to see what a difference true compassion really makes. Shout out to anyone who can contribute to this Awesome place. Thanks GS.

Th
Review №22

Thanks for introducing me to these wonderful souls.

So
Review №23

This place has thr aura of god when u get there ..its peacefull.and if someone is in need there is a home to stay as long as its the horses first..its a healing place of peace...it makes me want to say thankyou just for being there.maria is awesome

Ga
Review №24

Great caring place I believe...

Sh
Review №25

I thought that the rescue horses would be very sheltered and skittish depending on what circumstances brought them here. But they were taken in all the attention and affection they could get. Especially when the volunteers are grooming them. And they dont look like their skippin any meals either. 🐎

Va
Review №26

I board my horse here and I also adopted him from here. Horses are turned out 24/7 except when they are fed. Great for their well being and contact with other horses. Not fancy, but sure is better than keeping your horse alone in his stall all the time.

Ly
Review №27

Great place for kids and horses

Ab
Review №28

If you have depression or stress I would recommend it because the horses and people are very nice the owner lets adults and kids have rising lessons. You can lease and rehome a horse in need. You can board you horses and come when you want. They turn out every horse there including boarders they all believe in not hurting or abusing the horses. You can do many things there you will never be bored. Hanging out with horses and people are a great way to keep you busy. They are actually now hiring and could need the help if you have extra time on your hands. Please and thank you.

Ka
Review №29

It is an amazing thing that they are doing here everyone should learn from this.

Th
Review №30

This place is amazing! They seem to love and take care of the animals here. (also my sister volunteers here so thats cool)

Ja
Review №31

Any person that dedicates their life to horse rescue deserves 5 stars

Mu
Review №32

I love going out and spending time with all of these horses in need of love. Maria put her heart and soul into every animal.

Fa
Review №33

I am a rescuer at heart and if I lived locally I would definitely help this rescue center out. You can never have too many hands there is always something that needs to be done

Mi
Review №34

A true gem in the East Valley. Maria is tough and full of love. Great combination. Visit them to see all of the rescued animals.

Ke
Review №35

Fergie doing Gods work

Ka
Review №36

Nice clean stables. It was obvious the people who run this rescue really care

Di
Review №37

Anyone who loves horses should stop in, Maria is doing her very best to care for and rehab these poor abused horses, she needs support from us to continue her efforts. The kids love being taught how to care for them to.

Pe
Review №38

Amazing horse rescue. Great place to volunteer and learn how to help care for the horses.

Ma
Review №39

Friendly people. Great cause

Pa
Review №40

Such an amazing place, my daughter loves working there. Everyone is so friendly and kind

Ja
Review №41

A very pleasant and peaceful place, to enjoy seeing horses at hand.

Dr
Review №42

I love her so much, Maria is such a gem and a beautiful horse carer! Im one of her workers.

Lo
Review №43

Its amazing and the horses are treated with the best of care god bless this rescue!

Be
Review №44

I have ALSO NEVER BEEN TO or VISITED THIS PLACE. Yet you show me visiting it. WHY ???

Mi
Review №45

Feel sorry for the horses but their helping

Ro
Review №46

My granddaughter volunteers here she loves the horses

sh
Review №47

Really helpful and get volunteering opportunities

Co
Review №48

Super kind caring people!Hope to meet them all someday!

Za
Review №49

The horses get fed everyday watered everyday taking care of everyday people there are very nice the owners a little sketchy but thats okay

sa
Review №50

God Bless you and your mission! Thank you

Ja
Review №51

Its a great place to take the kids

Er
Review №52

This place is very nice.

C.
Review №53

Maria is truly passionate in taking care of horses and people. One Gods angels on earth.

Da
Review №54

Good people

wi
Review №55

Clean friendly and good food

Jo
Review №56

Awesome ministry horse rescue !

Ch
Review №57

Love it

Be
Review №58

Very friendly atmosphere and friendly staff

Rh
Review №59

Wonderful place

Je
Review №60

Really nice people

St
Review №61

Amazon cause.. thank you for what undo

Pa
Review №62

Great place for the needy

Ki
Review №63

Needs landscape maintenance

Ye
Review №64

Awesome place!!! Quien pueda venir y contribuir, empleara muy bien su tiempo

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  • Address:288 W Smoketree St, Apache Junction, AZ 85120, United States
  • Site:http://gshmhorserescue.org/
  • Phone:+1 602-615-7075
Categories
  • Animal rescue service
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