About HHMT

HHMT Director/Founder,
Janet Rose with Lily Rose

Horse Haven Montana (HHMT) was established in 2007 in response to a growing problem: Homeless horses, unwanted horses and horses in need of homes.

We do our best to place good horses in good homes; and match good people with the right horse. As with any relationship, equine or human, a mismatch is a recipe for disaster.

In addition, tough economic times, and a variety of other factors have made horse ownership challenging and at times, impossible. And while there are many wonderful training programs and clinics, there is still a great lack of information and understanding about our equine companions. Thus, HHMT was established.

Most importantly, we are here to help! Or try to help, as best we can. We take in a limited number of horses but we try to place as many as we can while they are still with their current owners. Occasionally, we do an emergency rescue and either take in to our ranch or place into a foster home, the horse or horses who were in need of immediate rescue.

While we can't solve every problem, every issue or find a home for every horse in need, we will make every effort to help, both the horse and its owner, if at all possible. Please feel free to call us if you are in need of assistance and we will do what we can - it might be by referring you, by assisting with placement of your horse or by finding a good alternative to giving up a horse. The goal of Horse Haven Montana is to enhance the welfare of the horse and its human owner. There is no magic solution but we will always aim for a good outcome.

A horse is a huge commitment and responsibility — commitment of time, money, understanding and care. A well-meaning person might get a horse only to discover, it doesn’t fit into their lifestyle or their expectations. Sometimes, a horse is no longer wanted, needed or capable of being cared for. Financial situations change and owning a horse is expensive. What happens then?

Our primary goal is to rescue and place good horses that are adoptable into good, forever homes. But we care for them until a good home is found. We keep the number of horses in our care limited in order to have the best means possible to care for them indefinitely. This means high quality grass hay, feed and good living conditions with daily care, attention, grooming, training, hoof trimming and veterinary care as needed. Most horses eventually become available for adoption after a thorough review and interview process. Our adoption fees are kept deliberately low, much lower than a usual market price for a good horse but the fees are designed to both ensure a financial commitment to a particular horse and to help put resources expended, back into the program.

Currently, our application for 501(c)(3) non profit status is underway and we hope to have a formal not for proit tax i.d. hsortly. In the meantime, if you wish to help support a particular horse or help out in some other way, you can always give an item of need for the rescue/adoption program such as tack, feed, office supplies, horse items or veterinary care, we welcome any support. Even something like artwork is helpful, as the sale of this can be used for the support of our efforts.

Our boarding facility is separate from our rescue and adoption program but everything is all on one ranch and located in Huson, Montana — just west of Missoula in the heart of western Montana. We are very close to Interstate-90, making it convenient for travelers going east or west through the Missoula Valley. Currently, we offer only short term boarding, which can be an overnight, a weeklong stay, or month-long boarding, but we are not a full time boarding facility. Our emphasis is on rescue and adoption and temporary care.

In rare instances, we will have a horse for sale as a result of extensive training, investment of time and resources. But we apply the very same criteria to any sale as to any adoption including a thorough home review. Again, this is only in rare instances.

Our Mission:

Education and Understanding to Enhance the Equine/Human Bond
& to Improve the Welfare of the Horse

To meet this mission, Horse Haven Montana:

Provides boarding, rescue and adoption services
Works to educate the public on critical equine issues and topics
Promotes programs, resources, and special clinics to enhance the equine/human bond

It is the belief and premise of Horse Haven Montana that by improving
our total understanding of the horse and our relationships with horses
that both horse and human will benefit and a partnership and bond will be enhanced.

COMING IN 2011 - from the heart of the American West, the first

Equine International Film Festival

Mission: To promote awarness, knowledge and understanding of equines through excellence in film and media

Founder/Director Janet Rose

To learn about becoming a sponsor or participant please contact us: info@horsehavenmt.org