ANIMALS: Daily Feeding and Cleaning for Horses

Support Tecate Horse Rescue in caring for horses who have experienced poor treatment and/or were at-risk of euthanasia. Their large property in east county, about 50 minutes from downtown San Diego is a refuge for horses in need. Volunteers provide food and clean water to their rescued horses, mules, and ponies in addition to cleaning the space. 

After instruction, volunteers will ensure that each of the horse corrals are free of manure and that their water trough is clean, fresh, and full. This means that volunteers will be using a manure fork and wheelbarrow to remove the manure. Volunteers will then rinse and/or scrub the water trough and fill it.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Closed-toe shoes and layers of jackets, including windbreakers and clothing that can get dirty. 

• Bring: It's recommended to bring a hat and gloves in addition to a water bottle that can be refilled at their tested and county-certified well.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to rake and lift 5-8lbs, push a wheelbarrow, lean over and scrub a water trough, and move a 4-6lb water hose. This project is able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations but volunteers must be able to stand. The space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible but accomodations can only be made for vision or hearing. 

• Waiver: All volunteers will be required to sign a Tecate Horse Rescue waiver when they arrive. 

• ​​Weather: Rain, snow, or exteme wind will cause this event to be canceled. Please check your email for a message from Tecate Horse Rescue for cancellations. 

About Tecate Horse Rescue, Inc

The mission of Tecate Horse Rescue is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for at-risk equines while also involving them in Equine Assisted Education and Equine Assisted Therapy. They work with K-12 children, first responders, veterans, people with disabilities, and others who benefit from these programs.