SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — Castaway's Haven Horse Rescue in Summerfield is asking for the public’s help to stay open following a surge in supply and food costs.

The farm houses 32 horses that were all rescued from kill pins, neglectful homes or auctions.

What You Need To Know

  • Castaway's Haven Horse Rescue in Summerfield is asking for the public’s help to stay open following a surge in supply and food costs

  • The rescue spends more than $1,000 per week on hay, feed and supplies it takes to run the farm

  • Owners say they hope to keep the center open for their volunteers and for the horses that need it most

  • If they can't keep the rescue open, the owners say their horses will go into adoption

Owner Candice Souther says the farm only operates on private family money and donations. They spend more than $1,000 per week on hay, feed and supplies it takes to run the farm.  

Volunteers say for the first time this June, the rescue center will begin offering riding lessons and a summer camp to help bring in more money. 

“It starts June 12 to August 18, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We are welcoming ages 7 to 14, and we are going to have a good time,” said Skylar Roland, one of dozens of volunteers who devotes time to the rescue center. 

Souther says she hopes to keep the center open, especially for the horses that need it most, but if not, the horses will go into adoption.

“We would never send the horses back to the auction. We would strictly only offer adoption with a contract,” Souther explained. 

For more information about Castaway's Haven summer camp and riding lessons, click here, or click here to donate to the rescue center.