ANDALUSIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES (ARCH)
“I said, “Somebody should do something about that“.
Then I realised, I am somebody” – Lily Tomlin.
What We Do
RESCUING HORSES, PONIES & DONKEYS
We are a registered charity and work closely with Seprona (environmental law enforcement) and the local police, as we have no powers to confiscate.
To report an Equine in Distress, please click on the following link.
REHABILITATION & REHOMING
Once our horses and donkeys are fully rehabilitated, our main aim is to find them a forever home.
To see our available equines and complete an online adoption form, click on ‘Adopt’.
To view some of our favourite ‘before and after’ success stories, view the e-book.
VOLUNTARY SUPPORT
Our charity is staffed by volunteers and we depend on fundraising activities and donations to carry on our work. Your support will mean a great deal.
Featured Equines
Valentina (formerly "Baby")
Bay filly
Still growing
Born 2020
This filly was abandoned in Granada province together with her mom and another mare when their owner died. The local OCA office asked us to take them in. She is about 2 years old and still growing.
Emcee
Grey gelding
150cm
Born 2021
Confiscated from Huelva with others, starving and neglected.
He has had little sympathetic handling, so needs to learn to trust humans..
Flycka
Grey Mare
+-142cm
Born 2016
Flycka is the perfect project for a very experied horse person due to the fact that she has spent nearly her entire life without any handling. Once she trusts someone, she connects easily, but is wary at first.
Flycka is not dominant in a herd environment, an easy keeper and still needs to be introduced to plenty of new things.
Only suitable for a lightweight person. Has only had basic handling and goundwork.
Senador
Bay Gelding
162cm
Born 2005
Senador was rescued from a tiny stable, where his foot had become infected, and he wasn’t being fed or properly cared for.
He recovered enough to work as a police horse for a while, but now retired from service and has returned to ARCH. He has arthritis which is currently being controlled with medication.
Pirata
Grey gelding
160cm
Born +- 2000
Rescued 13.07.2022 from the dry riverbed near Pizarra. Found together with a deceased horse.
Pirata suffered from a severe eye infection and a castration gone wrong (now cured). He is suitable for light hacking.
Hindia
Palomino Mare
Born 2008
This mare was abandoned in Alcaucín together with pony Willow, who has already been adopted. She has only one eye, but copes very well. She is friendly with everyone and has found her soulmate in Pantoja..
Visit Us
Open every first Sunday of the month
10am to 2pm
Pop in and have a look around
Meet the horses, ponies and donkeys, in a lovely tranquil setting
Talk about volunteering and adopting, or just find out more about the work we do
Please wear closed shoes if you wish to groom or enter the paddocks
Our Mission
ARCH’s mission is to provide the best care and rehabilitation for abandoned and abused horses. The charity works hard every day to offer these animals a better life.
Get Involved
If you love being around horses and donkeys plus would like to help, please check the details on the volunteer page and complete the online form.
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