Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue

09/28/2026

We are thrilled to be part of the Highlands Hudson Valley event this coming weekend! Show your support by visiting us at Silo Ridge Field Club this weekend, or donating right here to show the community we have your support. Click Donate, and scroll to choose Lucky Orphans.

Local Charities. $15,000 in Awards. One Community.

09/21/2026

On rainy days, we use thoroughbreds to teach kids how to wrap legs. Our rockstar ambassador Livingston Appeal aka Casper was a wonderful model whole members of our youth development program learned how to use polo and standing wraps.

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

09/19/2026

Meet Our Boots & Bourbon Honoree: David Vieira

This year, we are proud to honor David Vieira for his extraordinary commitment to service, veterans, community, and healing.

An Army veteran who served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, Dave has continued serving long after coming home. From helping establish Connecticut’s first memorial honoring those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq to founding the Veterans K9Equine Alliance, his work has remained centered on one mission: making sure veterans have the support, connection, and resources they deserve.

His belief in the healing power of animals aligns beautifully with our own mission of People Helping Horses Heal People.

We are honored to celebrate Dave at Boots & Bourbon and recognize the impact he continues to make for veterans and our community.

Boots & Bourbon Speakeasy
The Links at Union Vale
November 20, 2026
Tickets & sponsorships: givebutter.com/lohrspeakeasy

Please help us congratulate David Vieira, our 2026 Boots & Bourbon Honoree!

09/18/2026

Every gift is a vote for this kind of place.

A place where horses are safe for life.
A place where retired horses still have purpose.
A place where a young person can find confidence, a veteran can find calm, a volunteer can find belonging, and a visitor can simply slow down and connect.

To everyone who has helped our September push so far: thank you.

And if you’ve been meaning to join in, there is still time to help us carry this work forward.We are 10% there! Your $50 gift today means so much!

https://www.luckyorphans.org/donatetoday

People Helping Horses Heal People

Donate Today Your gift helps provide daily care, safety, and lifelong sanctuary for rescued and retired horses at Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue.Every donation supports hay, grain, veterinary care, farrier care, bedding, safe facilities, and the daily hands-on care our herd depends on. Donate Today Your...

09/18/2026

Connect with us this weekend!

SUNDAY — Youth Development at Lucky Orphans, 9–11 AM. Our ground-based youth work uses the horse-human connection to support confidence, communication, empathy and connection.

09/18/2026

Make sure you check out our upcoming events and save your spot!
https://www.luckyorphans.org/lohrevents

09/17/2026

NOW HIRING: DIRECT HORSE CARE

Hudson Valley Horse Park at Lucky Orphans
Dover Plains, NY

Hudson Valley Horse Park at Lucky Orphans is seeking a reliable, experienced Direct Horse Care team member to help care for our sanctuary herd.

REQUIRED AVAILABILITY

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

These are the regular required days and hours for this position.

Additional per diem shifts are available on other days as needed to provide coverage for staff illness, vacation, travel, time off, and other scheduling needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Feed and care for multiple horses
Safely catch, halter, lead, and move multiple horses
Turn horses in and out according to established schedules
Clean stalls, paddocks, water troughs, and barn areas
Hay and prepare feeds
Maintain clean and organized horse-care areas
Observe horses for injuries, illness, behavioral changes, or other concerns
Follow established feeding, turnout, safety, and care protocols
Communicate clearly with the horse-care team
Complete assigned responsibilities safely and efficiently within established timeframes
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

This is a hands-on, physical horse-care position. Applicants must have prior horse-handling experience and be comfortable independently caring for and moving multiple horses.

The right person must be dependable, punctual, time-efficient, safety-conscious, and able to stay on schedule. You must be comfortable working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and other weather conditions and physically capable of lifting feed and hay, carrying water, mucking, bending, walking significant distances, and working on uneven farm terrain.

Horse experience is required. This is not an entry-level horse position.

SCHEDULE

Friday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Plus additional per diem/as-needed opportunities during the week.

Please do not apply if you cannot reliably commit to both Fridays and Saturdays.

ABOUT US

Hudson Valley Horse Park at Lucky Orphans is a nonprofit equine sanctuary in Dover Plains, New York. Our team provides daily care for rescued and retired horses while supporting our mission of People Helping Horses Heal People.

APPLY

Please email your resume or a brief description of your horse-care experience, along with your availability, to:

[email protected]

09/17/2026

*NOW HIRING*

Start immediately! Poughkeepsie NY Starting Place.

Looking for EXPERIENCED house cleaners with residential housekeeping experience to join our team!

We are looking for a FULL TIME crew member only at this time.

Please have reliable transportation to and from work. Drivers license preferred!

The hours are roughly M-F 8:30-5:30, with the occasional lighter or earlier day on Fridays. We have extra weekend work opportunities! Plenty of Overtime opportunities!

We have a great, supportive team environment. Looking for a professional and reliable crew member.

Pay BOE

Text us at 845-891-7392 for more information and to set up an interview.

09/17/2026

So grateful for Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) ❤️

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced today that grants totaling over $600,000 were recently awarded to 96 organizations. The organizations approved for a grant include 61 aftercare organizations, 23 backstretch and farm worker programs, six equine-assisted therapy org...

09/15/2026

For the next few Tuesdays it’s dentistry day!! Our horses always receive the best care from Drs Clas and Maldonado of Bentley Veterinary Practice.

Your support of our herd and mission is what provides all the essential care for our beloved herd. Thank you for your amazing support!