The Chance For A Lifetime - a Collaborative Program to Help Abused Horses

Aztec, NM -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/27/2018 -- Four Corners Equine Rescue (FCER) and Heart of the Horses Sanctuary (HOHS) have joined together to launch The Chance For a Lifetime®, a program that provides special care and training for rescued equines.

Horses subjected to severe abuse and neglect must not only overcome physical ailments, but also their mental scars—the emotional wounds that are more difficult to address and treat. Designed for horses that have been through the worst humans have to offer, The Chance For a Lifetime program provides these special needs horses with the space to heal, the time to develop trust, and the ability to partner with humans again.

FCER rescues equines from a variety of situations, including animals seized from animal cruelty and neglect cases, horse auctions, and owner surrenders. They often take horses that other rescues are unwilling or unable to take. The goal for every equine in FCER's care is placement in a loving home. Before a "new beginning" can take place, it's often necessary to convince these horses to give humans another chance, which is why The Chance For a Lifetime training program is needed for full rehabilitation, and ultimately, successful adoptions.

Rescue horses slated for the program will receive on-site training at HOHS by esteemed trainers, Erica Hess and Joost Lammers. The foundation for their approach is compassion and patience, emphasizing the needs of the horses through relationship building. Their skills are formed from many years of training, observing and being mentored in the realms of 'horsemanship', liberty work, and dressage by some of the best the world has to offer. In this environment, even the most abused animals have a chance to heal and grow to their full potential.

"I have searched and searched for someone who would understand our severely abused horses and work with them the way the horses need to," said Debbie Coburn, Founder of Four Corners Equine Rescue. "Finally - Erica and Joost! Taking in broken souls and mending them, getting them ready to face life unafraid. It doesn't get any better than this – this program truly is their chance FOR a lifetime."

For more information, contact:
Debbie Coburn, Founder of Four Corners Equine Rescue
505-334-7220
contact@fourcornersequinerecue.org

Erica Hess or Joost Lammers, Co-Founders of Heart of the Horses Sanctuary
505-474-5480
info@heartofthehorses.com

About Four Corners Equine Rescue
Four Corners Equine Rescue (FCER) is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue of horses, burros, and mules: their rehabilitation (both physically and mentally), and their adoption into good, loving homes. We will assist wherever, whenever we can, to help horses in need.

For more information about FCER, call 505-334-7220, or visit http://www.fourcornersequinerescue.org.

About Heart of the Horses Sanctuary
Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the mission of Heart of the Horses Sanctuary (HOHS) is to empower both horses and humans, to cultivate trust, love, and positive relationships between the two.

For more information about HOHS, call 505-474-5480, or visit http://www.heartofthehorses.com.

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New Mexico Horse Rescue Receives Prestigious Status by Global Accreditation Organization

Aztec, NM -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/26/2017 -- Four Corners Equine Rescue, one of only 10 licensed horse rescues in the state of New Mexico, receives Verified status from The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries.

Verification means that Four Corners Equine Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. The Verified status also provides a clear and trusted means for the public, donors and grantors to recognize FCER as an exceptional organization.

"Four Corners Equine Rescue is thrilled to receive such a prestigious honor. Becoming verified by The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries reflects the effort we put into maintaining the highest standards for horses in our care, and recognizes our commitment to going the extra mile for our horses", said Debbie Coburn, Founder and President of Four Corners Equine Rescue.

"We are proud to announce the recent verification of Four Corners Equine Rescue," said Valerie Taylor, GFAS Director of Accreditation. "The dedication and passion of Four Corners' founders, Directors and volunteers is commendable, and allows for great attention to be paid to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of the equines in their care. In addition, Four Corners' efforts to collaborate with other equine rescues in New Mexico to not only provide adequate rescue in perilous situations but also champion equine welfare advocacy issues, demonstrates the organization's commitment to equines-in-need."

Based in Aztec New Mexico, FCER has been in operation for 13 years, rescuing horses, donkeys and mules throughout the state. In addition to rescue and sanctuary, FCER's other programs include The New Mexico Estray Equine Fund (NMEEF) which provides other licensed NM rescues with the money to bid on estray equines impounded by the New Mexico Livestock Board. Many estray equines and rescues have benefited from the fund, which relies solely on public donations and is tax deductible.

For more information, contact:
Debbie Coburn, Founder of Four Corners Equine Rescue
505-334-7220
contact@fourcornersequinerescue

Valerie Taylor
Director of Accreditation Equine
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
valerie@sanctuaryfederation.org

About Four Corners Equine Rescue
The mission of Four Corners Equine Rescue: FCER is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue of horses, burros, and mules, their rehabilitation (both physically and mentally), and their adoption into good, loving homes. We will assist wherever, whenever we can, to help horses in need.

For more information about FCER, call 505-334-7220, or visit http://www.fourcornersequinerescue.org.

About Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the sole purpose of strengthening and supporting the work of animal sanctuaries, rescues, and rehabilitation centers worldwide. The goal of GFAS in working with and assisting these animal care facilities is to ensure they are supported, honored, recognized and rewarded for meeting important criteria in providing care to the animals in residence. GFAS was founded in 2007 by animal protection leaders from a number of different organizations in response to virtually unchecked and often hidden exploitation of animals for human entertainment and financial profit.

http://www.sanctuaryfederation.org

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