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Heel & Hoof is a Non Profit Organization based out of Okotoks, Alberta that saves horses from slaughter & find them Forever Homes!
Heel & Hoof Is A Non Profit Organization Based Out Of Okotoks, Alberta That Saves Horses From Slaughter & Find Them Forever Homes!
OUR MISSION

To help as many horses in need as possible whatever their age or condition

Many horses end up going for slaughter because they are deemed no longer useful. Some horses end up going for slaughter because their owners can no longer care for them. A percentage of these horses are in foal or have a foal at their side. Imagine the fear they must feel. What a tragic horrific ending for a devoted friend.
OUR MISSION

To help as many horses in need as possible whatever their age or condition

Many horses end up going for slaughter because they are deemed no longer useful. Some horses end up going for slaughter because their owners can no longer care for them. A percentage of these horses are in foal or have a foal at their side. Imagine the fear they must feel. What a tragic horrific ending for a devoted friend.
ABOUT US

OUR STORY

I have been around horses for 60 years. I have always had a love for horses. I bought my first horse when I was sixteen after saving my babysitting money. I went down to the slaughter yard and found an old gelding and brought him home. For many years I trained and raced my wonderful Thoroughbreds. Later I raised Thoroughbred foals. I also taught English riding and Horsemanship. In the 1980’s I started rescuing horses from a meat buyer. I would train them and then rehome them. I was also given surrenders from the race track so they could start a new path in their life.

In 2019 a friend suggested we go to the auctions and rescue those who would end up going to a meat buyer and then to slaughter. So many of these wonderful animals have so much more life in them. I have a real soft spot for the old ones. They tend to be gentle, wise and overlooked because of their age. I have a vet assess their age and take care of any medical needs and my farrier does their feet.

My children also have a love for horses. My son Steven presently helps me with the farm and the horses. We have a 74 acre farm near Okotoks with a small barn and a riding ring. There are several different paddocks and a quarantine area for the new rescues.
WE ARE A NON PROFIT RESCUE

WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Adopt a Horse  |  Donate  |  Foster a Horse  |  Fundraise  |  Sponsor a Horse  |  Volunteer
Adopt a Horse, Donate, Foster a Horse, Fundraise, Sponsor a Horse, Volunteer
Or Donate With E-Transfer: ruth@heelandhoofhorserescue.ca
CURRENT RESCUES

aDOPTABLE HORSES

In Foster Care

Ruby

Adoptable

Bubbles

In Foster Care

citrus

Adoptable

Tom (left)

OUR HORSES

OUR PAST RESCUES

Adopted

Alxel

Adopted

lady

Adopted

Cinder & Maple

Adopted

maggie & willow

Adopted

Buffy

Adopted

Spirit

Permanent Resident

Ebony

Permanent Resident

Buddy

Adopted

Victoria

Adopted

Nudge

Adopted

Oki

Adopted

Quannah

Adopted

Rain

Leased

Star

Adopted

Shiloh

CONTACT US

gET IN TOUCH

We would love to hear from you!
Ruth McDonald
402092 Meridian Street
Foothills, Alberta T1S 6C5
Phone: 403 938 6801
Email: ruth@heelandhoofhorserescue.ca
Donate with E-Transfer: ruth@heelandhoofhorserescue.ca
Ruth McDonald

Site 6, Box 82, RR 1
Okotoks, Ab. T1S 1A1

Phone: 403 938 6801

Email: ruth@heelandhoofhorserescue.ca
Ruth McDonald
Site 6, Box 82, RR 1
Okotoks, Ab. T1S 1A1
Phone: 403 938 6801
Email: ruth@heelandhoofhorserescue.ca
Ruth McDonald

402092 Meridian Street
Foothills, Alberta T1S 6C5

Phone: 403 938 6801

Email: ruth@heelandhoofhorserescue.ca

Donate with E-Transfer: ruth@heelandhoofhorserescue.ca

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