Tana Whitefoot, 5th grader at Windy Hills Elementary School, Kearney, NE raised $285.00 for Break Heart Ranch, located near Minden, NE.  With the consent of Principal Jerry Gloystein, Tana held a two day fundraiser, which included; a hat day for students, a blue-jeans day for teachers, and a cowboy/cowgirl dress-up day.  Her 5th grade class also held a bake sale in March, splitting the proceeds between Break Heart Ranch and the Kearney Humane Society.  Tana's interest in Break Heart Ranch began when her grandmother, Verlene Holstien of Minden, took her to visit the ranch on a few occasions.  She felt sorry for the abused horses and wanted to do something to help.  Tana presented the check to Val and John, owner's of Break Heart Ranch on Saturday, April 28th.  Tana is the daughter of Brent and Sheryl Whitefoot of Kearney.

The Break Heart Ranch Horse Rescue appreciates the hard work that Tana has done to help the horses.  Her donation was greatly appreciated.  Most importantly, it was very touching that this young lady chose us for her fundraiser

Tanna presenting the check to John and Val with horsey onlookers,  Nymawae and Faith. 

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Break Heart Ranch at the 2007 Nebraska Horse Expo

Break Heart Ranch Horse Rescue had a booth at the 2007 Nebraska Horse Expo in an effort to get the word out on horse slaughter and mistreatment here in the U.S.

We were very appreciative of all the donations made for our continued rescue efforts.  We met some wonderful new friends and are looking forward to returning next year. 

The winner of the beautiful hand carved Silver horse donated by Of This Earth Jewelry  was won by Gerri Wolf ( who jumping for joy, said she had never won anything before!)

One of the goals of Break Heart Horse Rescue is to make people aware of what we are letting happen to America's horses.  PMU, Mustangs, burros, donkeys and slaughter auctions.  Many people were horrified at the cruelty and inhumane way we treat the animals we claim to love and who have died to make this Nation what it is today.  We will continue in our education and our fight to stop inhumane slaughter for human consumption and to make Americans responsible for their horses and their well being. 

 

If you would like to donate, you can contribute by credit card through

 on this site or  mail by "snail mail" -  or for published materials or information about the
Massacre of our Mustangs or slaughter auctions, conatct us at
 breakheartranch@gtmc.net    or  308-832-7212

We attend slaughter auctions on a regular basis and take in abused, starved or abandoned horses.  We are only limited by the number we can take care of properly, your donations are a blessed addition and can SAVE THE LIFE OF A HORSE!

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Nebraska Horse Expo
2006
 

I attended the Nebraska Horse Expo, an annual event put on by the Nebraska Horse Council March 10, 11 and 12th.  It was a wonderful, fast paced three days filled with all kinds of equine information and events.  I shared a booth with Christina Miller, who has Heartland Horse Rescue right out of Omaha. 
We were there to help people become aware of the horse abuse problems here in Nebraska.  We sold raffle tickets and will be having a large combined fund raiser on June 3rd.  More information will be forth coming.  I did have a moment to chat with John Lyons regarding my rescues.  He was gracious enough to give me an autograph and stand for a picture.  He hosted several seminars at the event.

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Headstart - Minden, NE - October 23, 2006.   Val & John Hinderlider of Break Heart Ranch paid a visit to the Children of Headstart in Minden, NE.  They brought the wonderful Miniature Stallion Dillian's Grand Attitude.  Tudey was a big hit with these children!!  They loved petting and playing with Tudey.  They asked many questions and had a lovely time with Val, John and Tudey. Following are pictures of the fun:

The first hello and Tudey winning over the children.

One little boy was inspecting Tudey from behind under the watchful eyes of John while the other children and teachers pet him.