THE BLUE HORSES

Blue Horse Mukwa was founded when Gitchie came to live with us in Virginia Beach. He had been a Caisson at Arlington National Cemetery and was in need of a buddy. We saw a great need in the equine world to take in horses that otherwise may have met a horrible end and the rest is history. Blue Horse Mukwa has grown since then and we now provide loving, forever homes to over forty horses. Our horse family includes every "kind" of horse imaginable, from the backyard pony to former thoroughbred race horses that were either injured on the track or did not have profitable careers (some have famous bloodlines like Man O’ War, Seattle Slew, and Secretariat). We also provide sanctuary to mules!

STORIES OF RESCUE

Each horse that arrives at Blue Horse Mukwa has a different story, but they all have one thing in common: They gave their all to a human being, and once they were no longer useful, were injured, or were an inconvenience, they were cast aside. Some of our horses were abused, some were abandoned, and some were starved ... but all of our horses had their hearts and spirits broken by people who were supposed to love them and care for them. Our mission is to end their suffering, both physical and mental, and make sure they have a loving home for the rest of their lives.

When a new horse arrives at Blue Horse it is usually frightened and confused. It has been moved to a strange place with unfamiliar horses, and has to not only become familiar with a new way of life, but also establish its place in the Blue Horse herd. Our staff works hard to earn the trust of each new horse and welcome it into its new life at Blue Horse Mukwa. After a few days, it's wonderful to see horses that have come from such terrible circumstances come to life when they realize that there will always be food to eat, water to drink, shelter, and friends to play with.

CONTACT

25859 Hwy 49

Chase City, VA 23924

(757) 439-4206

Blue Horse Mukwa Equine Retirement and Rescue Center is located in Chase City, Virginia.

We are a registered and respected 501(c)(3) non-profit charity that provides lifetime

care for unwanted horses.