Cheyenne’s Haven “Home”, 9650 S Meridian Line Road, Cloverdale, IN (2025)

03/27/2025

We are so very grateful that spring has returned as promised. Winter was especially difficult this year for our beloved senior horses.

The wonderful team from McDavitt Veterinary Clinic has visited our geriatrics a couple of times recently. Registration papers for 2 of the 3 oldest horses prove their ages to be 29 and 32 years old. Stud Muffin, our pint sized macho man, was confirmed by our vets at 30 plus!
Each received a full dental work up to help with any issues and to see exactly what masticatory abilities they still had.
Dr. Erin Wilson is not only a highly esteemed equine veterinarian, she is also an equine nutritionist. She has a calm and easy demeanor and can read any horse. We value her guidance and capabilities. Rescues can have a variety of problems. They arrive with little to no history to help us decipher anything.
Feeding and schedules have changed as recommended by Dr. Erin to help them thrive again. Veterinary care must be paid for, that is a given.

Please continue to remember the horses at our sanctuary and rescue. We are only able to take care of the horses because of kind hearted people that care about the purpose GOD laid on our hearts♥️

Financial gifts may be sent to…
Cheyenne's Haven
9650 S. Meridian Line Rd.
Cloverdale, IN 46120

Or use the convenience of our PayPal…
https://www.paypal.me/CheyennesHaven

02/27/2025

Warning...graphic material...

This is REAL, this is RAW, this is RESCUE

These photos are not ours. We are sharing them to help people understand why we continue to fight for abused, starved, neglected and betrayed horses in this world.
Unfortunately, there are still those who live in dreamland. Believing that blind, sick or pregnant horses cannot be slaughtered. That laws are obeyed concerning length of time horses remain on trailers during shipping. They also believe that food and water are continually offered. This is as far from the truth as the east is from the west.

The first picture represents horses that have already been processed at the slaughterhouses. Thousands of halters have been thrown into piles throughout the years. Horses have no need of halters once they are readied for the slaughter process. Plain and simple, what use is a halter to a dead horse walking.
The second and third pictures only begin to tell the story of the horrors of shipping. Horses are killed during the trailering process or hurt so severely they can no longer stand. They are sick, injured, and some just knocked down during the overcrowded ride. Many too weak to stand. Horses die, but some remain alive. Unable to get back up on their feet, they are trampled. A downed horse, if not already dead, is brutally removed by whatever means necessary. That includes being pulled out with equipment, loaded with forks or buckets, and still going through the horror of slaughter. Stories have been told of mares giving birth inside those traveling pits of hell. Of course, a newborn foal cannot survive such. Death is commonplace.
The final photos are during the killing process. Tell me you don't see fear on the face of those horses. The Mexican slaughter plants are by far the most notorious for severe abuse and neglect. A horse is already considered dead by the time they reach the end of the line. There is no more need to feed or water them. Many have traveled days without access to basic needs.
Babies are slaughtered along with larger horses. If the method of killing them, which is sometimes a bolt to the head, cannot get the job done, they are finished off with baseball bats or whatever it takes. Horses have been hoisted up by chains, and the skinning and gutting process begins while they are still alive.
This is just the beginning of the untold nightmares that we have rescued many of our horses from.

We are Cheyenne's Haven. A place of solace and a sanctuary for horses saved from such fate. We are in dire need of financial support. We absolutely cannot continue to do this on our own. We need their stories to be heard, we need our horses to be seen.

We are just a group of ordinary people who by GOD'S grace, save extraordinary horses.

Checks can be mailed to…
Cheyenne's Haven
9650 S. Meridian Line Rd.
Cloverdale, IN 46120

Or you can use the convenience of our PayPal ...
https://www.paypal.me/CheyennesHaven

02/15/2025

❄️💦Winter time at the rescue❄️💦

Caring for the horses means making multiple trips a day to the barn and pastures through mud/snow and this year... lots of ice.
Hay and water intake must be monitored closely. Waters freeze even with the best of preparations. Senior horses or horses with underlying conditions require extra help to stay warm and hydrated. Blankets on and checking them constantly to blankets off. We have increased hay and alfalfa cube feedings. Arthritic horses struggle. Too much time inside, too much mud, too much snow, all lead to aches and pains.
The rescue team has been called from their jobs and from other horse barns to help in times of need. We have had a few scares and seem to spend a lot of our time troubleshooting.
I want to give a shout out to everyone that has gotten the phone calls and dropped everything to make sure these horses are a priority. I want to also thank the individuals who every single month, send their support through buying supplies, or working overtime in order to send us some much needed financial support. You are appreciated more than you realize.

This is loving dedication, serving those who can not help themselves.
Once broken horses now healing the brokenness in us.

Please join our rescue team.
Financial help can be sent through our PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/CheyennesHaven
Or by mailing a check to:
Cheyenne's Haven
9650 S Meridian Line Rd
Cloverdale, In 46120

01/25/2025

Thank you so much Sanders Equine Massage! We won a free magnawave session from Kristi. The oldest in our herd is Cher, age 32! She loved the pampering🙂

01/20/2025

🩵I will become your eyes and a place of solace and you my wings and ultimate place of freedom🩵

January 18, 2025 turned into a day of shattered hearts.
We laid our poster child...master of disaster...all things work together for his happiness "the king" to rest. We were not ready, nor would we have ever been.

Tobias always made a picture stunning by just being in it. He taught us more about horsemanship than any coach. He was not angry nor did he live his life in self pity.

Somewhere in the younger years of his life, he lost his sight and most of his hearing. Whether it was a tragic accident, illness or abuse, it doesn't matter. What mattered was the horror he endured being shipped to auction after auction and finally ending up unloading at a kill pen. What kind of owner discards their horse like that? He stood stone still, severely beaten up, bloodied face and knees and a body so banged up that he wasn't even reacting anymore. In the kill pen video, he was one of the first to be pushed out of the semi trailer and down the ramp, where he stopped and didn't move any further. They continued to run horses out of the trailer, who even though they had sight and hearing, were panicked and in survival mode. They ran into him, but he stood strong. The photo listed him as reloading at 5:00 that very day and being shipped...more than likely to a Mexican slaughter house. Non regulated, brutal and horrific places of death. He was dehydrated and had not eaten in what appeared to be days. Among the horses, he couldn't find water and was chased, bitten and kicked away from the hay supply. He was the lowest in the chain of survival.

So he just stood.....

Shelby Cheyenne "saw" him. She immediately contacted Patti Frank Malone. Together, they pulled this gelding into safety.

What they discovered was a remarkable horse. Beyond his physical limitations, was a mind and body that could literally do anything.

He was her favorite horse to ride, he could sense her the moment she stepped out of her truck. She was his solace. Together they found freedom from boundaries and formed a bond most people can only dream about. Their relationship unlocked her own limitations and beliefs.

For the rest of us, he made us better. Just better human beings. He was astounding to watch. He had us shaking our heads every day.

Rest now Tobias, heavenly pastures are yours. Eternally a part of our heavenly herd.🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

01/01/2025

2024 revealed to us some of the most giving hearts! We thank those who support, pray and speak words of prosperity over this GOD blessed sanctuary!

We struggle,$2,500.00 a month is not easy to raise, but we have wonderful souls that always find a way to help. No excuses, just giving from a pure and cheerful heart.

To our forever fosters, thank you! Thank you for loving the horses we trust in your care.

To the volunteers, I know it is tough! Our magnificent horses look for you to pull up at feeding time every single day. You are cherished!

What a great team GOD has placed together! We have plenty of room for more. It will challenge and change you!

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart♥️🙏🏻♥️

12/21/2024

🙏🏻For In Thee Do We Trust🙏🏻

Good morning from Cheyenne's Haven!

12/18/2024

🌟🎄♥️🌟🎄♥️BOOP🌟🎄♥️🌟🎄

Remember this unhandled stud c**t with a huge cancerous tumor invading his mouth? He was not able to close his mouth correctly and eating was very painful. This type of juvenile cancer is extremely aggressive. It was only a matter of time before he would no longer be able to eat or drink. So...he was dumped at a killpen, no one wanted to rescue this sickly c**t. He was headed straight for the slaughterhouse.

Because of the hopeful hearts of each team member we are blessed with, Katie Stewart chose to give him a fighting chance. It was a long road of uncertainty. Before he could be evaluated at Purdue University, he first had to be trained to lead and accept human touch. Immediately followed by castration. Once these milestones were achieved, he would begin his healing journey.

We shared videos of what the expert Veterinarians had to say. He had a chance at total recovery but they would remove/amputate his bottom teeth and chin.

Well, he not only reached all of these milestones, he surpassed them!
This is a picture taken with Garrett's Equine Path during his training to become a solid ridden horse. We are grateful to Garrett and believe in his horsemanship.

We are so very proud of our Boop!

Please consider joining Cheyenne's Haven to help our horses not only survive but to thrive!

Checks can be mailed to:
Cheyenne's Haven
9650 S Meridian Line Rd
Cloverdale, In 46120

Or use our convenient Paypal:
https://www.paypal.me/CheyennesHaven

12/17/2024

♥️🎄♥️🎄♥️Capri♥️🎄♥️🎄♥️

The rescue team found her scared and injured. She was shoved in an overcrowded holding pen suffering from an irreparable eye injury. She was tagged to load the semi trailer headed to Mexico for slaughter. Fortunately, our truck and trailer was parked in the way. The team consisted of 2 warrior women, Patti Malone and Shelby Cheyenne. Unbeknownst to them, Capri was also pregnant.
Four lives were saved that day counting her unborn c**t. But even now, the faces of the others left behind still haunt our team.

Capri began her emotional and physical healing journey the moment she headed towards Cheyenne's Haven. She later gifted us with a spitfire of a c**t who brought tons of laughs to the barn. Funds were raised to help remove the painful injured eye as well. The best was still yet to come as she got to meet and move in with her future family.

She is thriving with her forever foster Mom, Lydia Schreiber. Lydia radiates a level of kindness and horsemanship that heals even the most fearful and disconnected horses.

This Christmas, we are extra thankful for our forever fosters like Lydia and her family.

Please help us continue to care for the horses at Cheyenne's Haven. Here, they have sanctuary for the rest of their lives. We can only do it with the kindness of others.

Checks may be mailed to:
Cheyenne's Haven
9650 S Meridian Line Rd
Cloverdale, In 46120

Or use our convenient PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/CheyennesHaven

12/13/2024

♥️National Day Of The Horse♥️

Praising the good LORD for creating a way to care for and protect the horses at Cheyenne's Haven!

🙏🏻Thank GOD for the horses🙏🏻

12/03/2024

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a special day for rescues. After an estimate of billions of dollars being spent on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we remain hopeful to receive some financial support for 2025.

We are an official 501c3. It takes approximately $30,000 a year for hay, feed, farrier, monthly medical needs and vet care.

Our rescue has worked very hard to make a difference in this world.
We were blessed to be able help 3 individuals serve their community service hours by caring for the needs of the horses. We pray that the plight of these beautiful horses reached their hearts in a way like they have never experienced before.
We have helped owners who could no longer care for their horses and ponies by placing them in forever foster homes under the protection of Cheyenne's Haven.
We have also guided owners with the final act of love when they needed emotional support to do so.
We work 24/7 to provide the best life we can possibly gift to the horses at Cheyenne's Haven. We strive to be a safe place, not only for the horses but the people who help in whatever way they can.

No amount is too small. Our goal is to raise enough to not only cover their basic needs but to improve living conditions. Please become part of our rescue team!

Checks may be sent to... Cheyenne's Haven
9650 S Meridian Line Rd
Cloverdale, In 46120

Our use our convenient PayPal...
https://www.paypal.me/CheyennesHaven

11/05/2024

Let me tell you about a few extraordinary humans that grace our rescue everyday.

Our Treasurer battles severe ongoing health issues. He was just diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. He will begin intensive treatments soon. Appointment after appointment. He also works a part time job. Still, he serves.

Our second barn Manager offered her personal property/barn so we would be able to give more one on one care to the rescues. She is raising 5 children, a wife and works more than a 40 hour week at her job. She too has battled health issues the last year as well as a serious diagnosis of glaucoma. She will begin school in the spring through Purdue University to receive a specialized degree in Vet Technology. Still, she serves.

My right hand person at the main barn shows up everday after working as an educator at a maximum security prison. She has more degrees than I can list. Her husband has cancer. She goes with him to multiple appointments. She could retire and take it easy. Still, she serves.

Our knowledgeable "about all things medical for horses" girl keeps us educated and thinking clearly in a crisis. She is calm, cool and collected when we need that level headed thinking. She is a highly educated computer guru that works continuously at her career. After work, she manages a training facility of approximately 30 horses. Most of the time, 7 days a week. Still, she serves.

My mini me handles the meltdowns. She owns her own training business. She has up to 30 horses and clients to please daily. She comes "home" to whatever the rescue needs. She makes the hard choices. She trailers rescues to vet appointments or is the designated freedom ride from the kill pens. She steps in when donations are zero. She comes home from her 10 plus hour day exhausted from the physical work of riding and caring for the horses. She had several months of a health scare. Still, she serves.

As founder, I can not do this without these phenomenal people.

The good LORD sure has blessed me with beautiful horses and beautiful souls.♥️

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11/03/2024

The braided pieces of tails on the fireplace mantel represent heartbreak and great loss. They are tearfully placed there immediately after helping one of our horses crossover.
Today, it was time to remove them and place them with the countless others in a safe resting spot. I guess we are always trying to hold on to a piece of each horse the only way we know how.

There is a saying. The best horses enter heaven missing some of their tail. Grieving loved ones gently cut and save it so as to always have something to hold on to.

BUT, I say all horses who enter paradise with or without a tail are good horses. Some just blessed on this earth to meet a human who treats them with respect and loving care. Sadly,more suffer in life, never becoming special to anyone💔

Cheyenne's Haven is a rescue/sanctuary dedicated to giving our hearts and working hands to secure a safe, loving place and peaceful end of life for horses who have been victims of human laziness and greed.

In less than a week apart, we lost two tired but very content and happy spirits. Arlo, our beautiful black movie star and Torrance , our majestic and handsome gentleman. Although we all love and care for them, each of these boys had their own person who gave those extra kisses and loving pats. Trisha and Sheila are two of the most devoted volunteers that have ever graced our barn.

There isn't much time for the rescue team to grieve. We continue on and shed tears during chores. We can't even take a few days off to just breathe because there are horses to care for just hours after an end of life event.

Thank you Arlo and Torrance for the grace and beauty you so freely gave to our home. Thank you for teaching us that we can move on and enjoy life in the moments we have left. They never held a grudge or selfishly treated others with hate because of what had been done to them.

We as humans can learn a lot from these magnificent creatures.

Join us in the blessing of being allowed to care for the horses at Cheyenne's Haven.

Checks may be sent to:
Cheyenne's Haven
9650 S Meridian Line Rd
Cloverdale, Indiana 46120

Or use the convenience of our PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/CheyennesHaven

10/17/2024

💔Torrance💔

The rescue family said their tearful "see you laters" to this incredible horse. Torrance taught us all about forgiveness and learning to love and trust. After a life of loyal obedience, hard work and standing harnessed for hours just waiting to be used, he was ditched and ended up waiting to load onto the trailer for the agonizing trip to the slaughter house. When the girls left on the 20 hour round trip to pick him up, they were not prepared for what they witnessed. Even though they have been at the kill pens a few times, this specific place was cruel. They refused to allow the girls to halter and lead Torrance onto the trailer. Instead, they used long handled paddles to force him through the horses and up the chutes into the trailer. He was scared to death, banged up and not able to see well enough to know where he was going.

He was almost completely blind, arthritic and suffering from a condition known as DSLD. His legs were no longer able to support him correctly and he eventually would not be unable to walk or lay to rest and rise again.

The good LORD gifted us with almost 2 full years to love and care for him the way he always deserved. He is already missed, but will never again bear the burden of a heavy work collar, harness or bridle. No more standing in all weather, pounding paved roads or suffering the pain of an overloaded work day. He was used in his condition until they could get nothing else out of him.

It was an honor to care for him, although our time with him wasn't long enough.

You are forever "Home" Torrance🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️

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10/15/2024

🌻Praising the good LORD for the noble horses that HE has entrusted to our care🌻

We need team members, both physically and monetarily. We pray that one day, there will not be a need for rescues. Until then, we will humbly care for those that cross our path and call Cheyenne's Haven "Home".

Checks are graciously accepted at:
Cheyenne's Haven
9650 S Meridian Line Rd
Cloverdale, Indiana 46120

Or please utilize our PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/CheyennesHaven

09/05/2024

Social media silence...for the rescue that means a lot is happening. We are still here, putting the horse's needs first, sometimes above our own. We, along with much of the nation, just made it through a record breaking heat wave. That required a lot of work, hours and constant care for the horses. They are as individual as humans. Some suffer and some seem to fair well. With just 2 caretakers at the main barn and only one at our second location, we can get easily overwhelmed. All three work other jobs outside of the rescue barn commitment.

One thing stands strong, our faith that our gracious LORD will see us through even though we feel quite forgotten. We need physical and financial help.

We will be starting a fundraiser for winter needs and also for much needed fencing maintenance and shelters. Details to come soon.

As always....please remember the horses♥️🙏🏻♥️

https://www.paypal.me/CheyennesHaven
Checks can be mailed to:
Cheyenne's Haven
9650 S Meridian Line Rd
Cloverdale, Indiana 46120

06/19/2024

"Forever Home"
The miraculous sunset over the rescues of Cheyenne's Haven.

06/09/2024

Cheyenne's Haven is only as strong as the people who commit to the rescues that call this sanctuary Home. This same team believes wholeheartedly that the love and care of the horses are a top priority.

Katie Stewart, Trisha Engel and Shelby Cheyenne Winsted are the foundation here. A foundation built on loyalty, commitment and self sacrifice. They have selflessly given time, supplies, hay, paid bills and given monetarily when things have gotten dark. It's is such a relief to see each of them arrive during a crisis. All three of these horsewomen work full time jobs and have other responsibilities but have never failed to offer hope, a genuine heart, muscle and comfort when needed.

They come when a call for help is sent out, they stay up late and make multiple trips to the barn during a crisis. They research needs and provide support. When all of our efforts fail, these girls assist during the private and spiritual moment of a horse crossing over.

Thank you is not enough. You keep my head above water and remind me that I am truly blessed with the relationships we have and the horses we are honored to care for.

We are family...we are Cheyenne's Haven.

Cheyenne’s Haven “Home”