The Equine Sanctuary...

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

The Equine Sanctuary is a non-profit organization located in the tranquil valley of Ojai, California. We specializes in the professional sport horse who once injured find themselves in circumstances where there is no longer sufficient time or money for their continued care. Most of these horses are unsuitable for placement with non-professionals. They often require extensive veterinary care and are at high risk of slaughter for human consumption.

We are in our fifth year of operation and are unique in that we provide full-spectrum, individualized alternative and allopathic care. We offer customized nutritional programs, homeopathy, endocrine-immune monitoring, acupuncture, chiropractic, neural pathway reprogramming, massage, corrective shoeing and when necessary, surgery. Once physically rehabilitated, the horses are re-schooled in ground manners and are taught basic dressage. Most of the horses we rescue can be placed in new homes and have a long productive life with their adoptive families. Others, whose injuries, mental or physical require a higher level of ongoing care, remain here as Goodwill Ambassadors or permanent residents.

We love and care for these horses solely because we choose to. They don't make us money, actually they cost money and quite a bit at that. Many hours of human assistance, extensive veterinarian care, and alternative therapies are required for healing to occur. We help them because we can...and you too, can help rehabilitate these horses so they can have a second chance at life, but we need your financial assistance to make this possible. Currently we are turning away horses in need because we cannot adequately provide for them. Please send your generous tax-deductible donations today! Help these noble horses. Their lives depend on it.

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Alexis Ells, founder and director of The Sanctuary, has been a lifelong horsewoman. Her background encompasses hunter/jumpers, dressage, polo, and equine rehabilitation. In 1975, she founded and directed The Body Balance Center and has pioneered many unique approaches in the field of alternative medicine for both humans and animals. She is particularly sought out for her unique insights into endocrine immune related issues. In 1995, she became the founder and CEO of Terra Oceana Inc., a leader in the field of organic whole food supplements, formulating and producing products for humans, equines, canines and felines. www.terraoceana.com. Alexis has been a twenty four-year associate of renowned veterinarian, Dr. Alfred Plechner, author of Pets At Risk. In the animal domain, they have collaborated to create a highly successful protocol for both prevention and crisis intervention health care and endocrine immune related disorders. Alexis has been a contributing writer for numerous health magazines, was co-creator and co-host of The Fitness Files radio show and is a frequent guest on The Animal Planet radio show as well. She has given nationwide seminars on health and wellness topics for people and animals and is an active voice and educator against Equine Slaughter and Premarin.