Save The Horses Rescue, Cumming GA: Farm Tours and Volunteering

Horses at Save The Horses Rescue in Cumming, Georgia

Save The Horses is an all-volunteer, no-kill horse rescue in north Forsyth County. Cheryl Flanagan started it in 1998 to take in horses that were abused, headed to auction, sick or seized by animal control. Today it cares for about 100 horses and 30 other animals, from miniature horses, mules and donkeys to goats, sheep, pigs and chickens.

Farm toursGuided tours the third Saturday of each month, $10 per person donation (under 2 free)
Volunteer orientationFree, second Saturday of each month at the Cumming farm
Address1768 Newt Green Rd., Cumming, GA 30028 (reached by a dirt road)
Contact404-310-1560, savethehorses.org

This is a working rescue, not a petting farm, so plan your visit around a scheduled tour or orientation rather than just showing up. Check the website for tour sign-up and the current calendar.

Save The Horses Rescue sign at the farm entrance

The Farm EntranceNewt Green Road, Cumming

Young volunteer with a rescued horse in its stall

Young VolunteersFamilies help with daily care

The Mission

The rescue’s goal is to improve the lives of horses and, through them, the lives of people. It rescues and rehabilitates equines that have suffered abuse, retires working horses, and teaches owners the standard of care horses need. Horses that come to Save The Horses are never sold or sent to slaughter; an animal is humanely euthanized only when its quality of life is failing. Some horses are adopted out to qualified homes, and some stay on as permanent residents. The rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs on donations, with no government funding.

Volunteering With Your Family

Horses are expensive to care for, so volunteers keep the place running. Typical jobs include cleaning stalls, filling water buckets, tidying the wash rack, grooming and moving supplies. Children learn to work around large animals, get outside and get some exercise, and see what compassion looks like in practice. Families and home-school groups come from across metro Atlanta and beyond. New volunteers start with the free monthly orientation.

Rescued HorsesAbout 100 in care

Blind horse cared for at Save The Horses

Special-Needs CareIncluding a blind horse

Second ChancesRehabilitated and rehomed

Classes and Programs

The rescue offers educational classes and clinics for horse owners, enthusiasts and its own volunteers. It also uses rescued horses in programs that help children and adults through working with horses, which can build physical, mental and emotional strength. Fundraisers through the year include trail rides, tack sales, hay drives and pony parties.