Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, Inc.

Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, Inc. Helping horses and their people since 2001. MHWF is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to helping horses. Dedicated to horse adoption and rescue.

Honesty, integrity and transparency. MHWF helps any horses who have found themselves in a transition in their life, whether that means that they wound up in a bad situation, neglected and/or abused, or their person could no longer keep them for whatever many different reasons that may be- they all need a place to go and they all need to be cared for and loved. Many horses wind up in very bad situa

tions of neglect, and not only do we help horses out of those situations and set them back on the right path in their lives, we also aim to keep horses from winding up in those bad situations. We strive to help as many horses as we possibly can and this includes taking in, rehabilitating and finding great homes for horses, as well as helping people through education and helping hand when it is needed. MHWF is dedicated to ensuring that each and every horse gets everything they need which includes proper feed, medical care, training and emotional wellness that includes proper space and capacity for the very best care. MHWF is a no-kill shelter, which means we never have and never will euthanize for space, and there will be horses that may have a long stay at our facility. It's not just about the numbers of horses, it is the quality of care and placement that are paramount to truly be a successful mission of real horse rescue and adoption. MHWF finds safe and wonderful homes for horses, and at the same time, educating people about owning a horse and horse adoption.

Happy November to all of you!
11/01/2025

Happy November to all of you!

Most anyone who has been to the MHWF farm has met Lola, she's kind of a meeter/greeter type. What you don't know about ...
10/31/2025

Most anyone who has been to the MHWF farm has met Lola, she's kind of a meeter/greeter type. What you don't know about her is that she loves Thoroughbreds and considers herself an OTTBH (off-the-track-Basset-Hound). She still thinks she is the fastest OTTBH out there. We will not ruin her dream of previously having been on the track by telling her that never happened, and we'll play along that she is still the fastest doggo too. This is her favorite Halloween Costume! Happy Halloween everyone! We'd love to see anyone who has a horse or horses who got dressed up for Halloween in the comment section β€οΈπŸ‘»πŸ€‘πŸ‘½πŸ€ 

πŸ’šFor every 12 bags of Impact Professional donated to MHWF, the Central Wisconsin Country Store - Allied Cooperative will...
10/28/2025

πŸ’šFor every 12 bags of Impact Professional donated to MHWF, the Central Wisconsin Country Store - Allied Cooperative will donate a bag! πŸ’š
Even though little Cannoli doesn’t require any extra feed in his diet, he wanted to let everyone know that the 9th Annual Feed Drive is here and so many of his buddies here at MHWF can use your help! We're joining forces with Central Wisconsin Country Store – Allied Cooperative and Purina once again to make this event a success for the horses. As winter approaches, many of our velvet-nosed gang need extra help, and this is an event that will have you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. This ever-so-important event takes place from October 27th to November 10th, when we can show the horses just how much we care! Winter can be a tough time for everyone, but together we can make a world of difference for the horses. No matter who you are, you can play a vital role in making the Feed Drive a success. Whether you're a horse owner, animal lover, or just someone who wants to give back, there's a place for you in this to truly have an impact on the lives of many equines. Once again, we come together and show some love, support and appreciation these equines deserve.
πŸ’œ Helping with the 2025 MHWF/Purina Feed Drive is as simple as calling the Central Wisconsin Country Store - Allied Cooperative and ordering feed for the equines of MHWF, or if you are local, just stop on in. Give them a call to order at πŸ•πŸπŸ“-πŸ‘πŸ–πŸ•-πŸπŸŽπŸ’πŸ“
The feed will be $3.00 off regular price. Total price per bag (including tax and with $3.00 off) = $27.59.
Let's work together to make this impactful fundraiser a success!
πŸ’œ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 π“πŽπƒπ€π˜! πŸ•πŸπŸ“-πŸ‘πŸ–πŸ•-πŸπŸŽπŸ’πŸ“
We only have until 6:pm on Monday, November 10th, to get this Feed Drive done!

It's here, it's here!!! The 9th annual 2025 Feed Drive!! Who are you helping when you support the Feed Drive for the h...
10/27/2025

It's here, it's here!!! The 9th annual 2025 Feed Drive!! Who are you helping when you support the Feed Drive for the horses? The horses! You make it possible for us to say 'yes' to so many extreme hard luck cases, as well as be able to take stellar care of so many who have very long stays at MHWF. You make this work possible for the horses. For those horses who landed in a bad place, those who just needed somewhere to go, and every single unique story in between. You help write the joyful and happy stories for so many, and we know we can count on you to join us in making the 9th Annual Feed Drive a success for the horses!
πŸ’šHelping with the 2025 MHWF/Purina Feed Drive is as simple as calling the Central Wisconsin Country Store - Allied Cooperative and ordering feed for the equines of MHWF, or if you are local, just stop on in. Give them a call to order at πŸ•πŸπŸ“-πŸ‘πŸ–πŸ•-πŸπŸŽπŸ’πŸ“ πŸ’š
The feed will be $3.00 off regular price. Total price per bag (including tax and with $3.00 off) = $27.59.
Let's work together to make this impactful fundraiser a success!

❗️𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 π“πŽπƒπ€π˜! πŸ•πŸπŸ“-πŸ‘πŸ–πŸ•-πŸπŸŽπŸ’πŸ“

βœ…We only have until 6:pm on Monday, November 10th, to get this Feed Drive done!

I bet there are some of you out there who remember a gelding named Ben (Benny), or formal name "Mr. Ben Parker". Benny ...
10/27/2025

I bet there are some of you out there who remember a gelding named Ben (Benny), or formal name "Mr. Ben Parker". Benny came into MHWF way back in 2005. Benny found his forever home with Andrea and family in 2009, and Benny recently celebrated his 38th birthday! What a milestone for all. Twenty years since he became a part of MHWF and 16 years in his forever home with Andrea. Andrea sent a recent update and a few pictures, which we want to share with all of you:
" After Benny's recent health scare, I figured I better get a couple of current pictures. One never knows apparently.
After him not eating for 6 days about 2 1/2 months ago, he bounced right back. Thankfully it was just a tooth that had to come out. But he did give me quite a scare. I do know how privileged I am to be able to care for him. He is 38 now, gosh, I guess we are all not getting younger 🀣. He is doing fabulous now that the weather finally changed to the cooler temps.
He absolutely hates the heat and bugs. So his favorite time of the year is coming up. He loves fall and winter. How odd for an old horse, but I guess when you are 38 years old, what you say goes, lol. I hope to be able to post another update next year, fingers crossed.
-Andrea

10/23/2025

It's almost that time of year where we team up with Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, Inc. to host our annual Impact Professional Feed Drive! During our Check-R-Board Days save $3 off a bag plus help a great organization. If you would like to donate either stop in at the Country Store or call 715.387.1045 starting Monday October 27th.

You may have heard us say this before -- we celebrate every single adoption that happens, and when a "pasture buddy" sta...
10/21/2025

You may have heard us say this before -- we celebrate every single adoption that happens, and when a "pasture buddy" status equine gets adopted, we celebrate just a little bit harder. Horses who can't be ridden for whatever reason can take a very long time to find someone who wants to adopt them. It has taken "Days" 2 years to find her people, but she found the absolute perfect people! Days Gone By is her registered name, and she is 17-year-old off-the-track Standardbred. Days is the name she knows, and she came to MHWF as a transfer in from another rescue. Days is perfectly healthy and happy, but just cannot handle being ridden due to an old injury, which doesn't stop her from being a perfectly delightful and easy-going pasture mate. We are so thrilled that Susan and Sara came to meet Days and decided she was the one. Days is one very lucky girl and we are just thrilled for her!
A giant thank-you to Susan and Sara for choosing adoption, and a big congratulations to all! πŸ’•

We want to share our sincere and very heartfelt condolences to a few adopters who have recently lost their horses. Dyla...
10/20/2025

We want to share our sincere and very heartfelt condolences to a few adopters who have recently lost their horses.
Dylan (reg. name Secretary of Defense) entered MHWF way back in 2004, and he was lucky enough to spend his last 16 years in a very loving home with his adopters, Mark, Suz and Jennifer.
Lacy (reg. name Native Lace) entered MHWF way back in 2002, and enjoyed her last 13 wonderful years with Nicole and family.
Gus entered MHWF back in 2011 and adopted the same year, spending those wonderful 14 years with Val and family.
Boot entered MHWF back in 2019, and spent the best 6 years with Cassandra, Matt and family.
Sometimes horses live to be in their 30s and sometimes they go a bit younger, but the pain of the loss is no less or more regardless of the years the calendar show. Our hearts are with all who have suffered the loss of a beloved equine in their life, and our hats are off to those who have given so much and kept them through to the end. The memories are precious, hold them tight.

We are happy to announce that Little Chief found himself a great home. Even though it got off to a rocky start when Chi...
10/19/2025

We are happy to announce that Little Chief found himself a great home. Even though it got off to a rocky start when Chief displayed his dismay at being in the trailer to head off to his new home, he is settling into his new home well. They are seeing how sweet Chief is and learning all about his personality. It looks like Chief is very loved by the whole family, and Noah is his extra special person.
A huge thank you to Ashley, Ezra, Nehemiah and Noah for choosing adoption, and a big congratulations to all, especially Chief.

Well, this is a different kind of adoption day photo! Here is Zeus, also known as Officer Friendly here at MHWF, wishin...
10/17/2025

Well, this is a different kind of adoption day photo! Here is Zeus, also known as Officer Friendly here at MHWF, wishing Tye a farewell off to his new home last Monday. We failed to do an adoption picture when Linda came and met Tye, and we had our hauler deliver him to his new home, so we get a celebratory picture of Zeus and Tye for now. Linda was looking for a very special horse to be a buddy to her now lone horse who just lost his buddy recently. Tye is such a good boy in every way, and we think this important job is just what he will adore. Tye's new home is pretty local to us, and we'll see more updates on him soon.
A big thank you and congratulations to Linda and Tye!

Does anyone remember Stormy who came into MHWF back in January of 2021? Stormy was then a 12-year-old Quarter Horse/Ara...
10/17/2025

Does anyone remember Stormy who came into MHWF back in January of 2021? Stormy was then a 12-year-old Quarter Horse/Arabian mare who came to MHWF back in January of 2021 when her owner could no longer care for Stormy or her mother (Milady, who is thriving in her adoptive home). Stormy lived on the same property her whole life with her mother and never had any kind of training at all. Stormy came to MHWF and got all of her needs met such as teeth floating, vaccinations, hoof trims and all the stuff. Eventually she was ready to send for formal training. Stormy spent 4 months in training with amazing trainer, Emily, who put the most solid base on a horse you could possibly ask for. In her training, she eventually went out on trail rides with Emily and did absolutely all of the things, and did them beautifully. Stormy went on to be adopted and was in her adoptive home for 3 years, but due to no fault of her own, Stormy needed to return to MHWF when her adopter could no longer keep her.
That brings us to now, and Stormy has found herself an absolutely amazing home! Larissa and her family were looking for another family horse and they came and met Stormy. They've done amazing with Sky, the rescued Arabian they adopted from MHWF back in 2018 and we know they are going to love and do fabulous with Stormy too! I know they've already had Stormy out trail riding a couple of times and it looks like things couldn't be better for all. I'm sure we'll be seeing pictures of the two MHWF alumni out hitting the trails together in the future.
A big thank-you to Larissa and family for choosing adoption again, and congratulations to all, especially Stormy for finding such an amazing home. ❀️
We can't thank Emily enough for all of the help she has given to rescue horses over the years and ensuring a better and safer future for them!

Gemini is such a true gem! She has been an absolute joy to have here at MHWF, and we thank her previous owners for entr...
10/14/2025

Gemini is such a true gem! She has been an absolute joy to have here at MHWF, and we thank her previous owners for entrusting MHWF with her care and placement. It is so obvious how much they loved and took great care of both Gem and Lissy.
Gem also hit the jackpot with the most amazing home she could dream up for herself! Not only does she have a couple of amazing adults doting on her, but she also has her very own little girl. Little Myra has a very aged Popcorn pony who is her little unicorn, and having Gem as her big unicorn will surely help the transition when it comes time that her Popcorn pony passes. I am sure Myra will be teaching her little brother, Story, the proper way to feed treats to Gem real soon too.
Thank you so much to Cassandra and Matt for choosing adoption again, and a big congratulations to all, especially Gem! πŸ©·πŸ’œ

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10990 State Highway 73
Pittsville, WI
54466

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Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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Horse Adoption and Rescue

Honesty, integrity, compassion. The Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, Inc. (MHWF), has been on a mission in Wisconsin to help bring awareness and education to the public regarding horse adoption, horse rescue and horse welfare since 2001. From the period of 2001 to 2018, MHWF has saved more than 1500 horses from an uncertain fate and have put more than 1200 horses into adoptive homes directly through MHWF's equine adoption program. The equines that come to MHWF receive the best of care and are provided a healthy environment where they can heal from neglect or abuse and feel like they are home, and will move on to be adopted when they are physically and emotionally ready and up to date with all of their cares. We are happy to work alongside the Wisconsin Horse Alliance to help facilitate their mission of working to ensure the safety and well-being of Wisconsin's horses, through empowering owners, coordinating resources, and educating the community. MHWF is continually striving to add more programs and services to help our equine community and equines throughout the United States.

MHWF helps any equines who have found themselves in a transition in their life, whether that means that they wound up in a bad situation, neglected and/or abused or their person could no longer keep them for whatever many different reasons that may be, they all need a place to go and they all need to be cared for and loved. Many horses each year wind up in very bad situations of neglect and anywhere between 70,000 to 100,000 horses wind up in the slaughter pipeline each year because of landing in the wrong spot. We are working to help as many horses as we possibly can and this includes taking in, rehabilitating and finding great homes for horses. At the same time, educating people about owning a horse and horse adoption. We want to see horse adoption be the route that more people choose when looking for an equine partner. We continue to add more ways of showing that rescued and adoption horses are just as great as any other horse out there, including our yearly Fun Show as well as the Midwest Rescue Horse Trainers Challenge.

MHWF's strategic goals include increasing equine adoption, being a support system for law enforcement and helping to strengthen cruelty laws, increasing awareness of support systems and help to build those systems available to horse owners to keep their horse, geld their horse or euthanize their horse when they are unable to accomplish this on their own. MHWF is a no-kill shelter, meaning that they do not euthanize horses for space, and sometimes there will be horses who will wind up spending many years with MHWF.

β€œThere are no unwanted horses, just unfound connections. Let us help you find your connection”, Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, Inc.