Meet the Herd Open House June 14, 2026
Melody’s Haven of Hope at Oregon Horsemanship
Come experience the heart behind our sanctuary horses and youth programs.
Join us for a special community open house where you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet our rescue and sanctuary horses
- Hear their powerful stories of healing and hope
- Tour the barn and sanctuary
- Learn about our youth and women’s programs
- Connect with the horses who now call Melody’s Haven of Hope their forever home
This family-friendly event is designed to create connection, education, and community while helping support the ongoing care of our rescue horses.
Event Structure
To help keep the experience safe, calm, and personal for both guests and horses, attendance will be by pre-registered session times.
Session Times
Guests will sign up for a specific 2-hour session.
Example:
- 11:00 AM –1:00 PM
- 1:00–2:00 PM
- 3:00–5:00 PM
- 5:00–7:00 PM
This allows:
- Smaller guided groups
- Better horse interactions
- More personal storytelling
- A relaxed atmosphere
- Safer parking and traffic flow
Activities & Experiences
Guided Sanctuary Tours
Walk through the sanctuary and meet the herd while hearing the stories behind some of the horses — where they came from, what they’ve overcome, and how they now help others heal too.
Meet the Minis Photo Booth
Take photos with one of our adorable miniature horses!
Donation.
Perfect for families and children.
Youth Ride Experience
A special opportunity for youth to enjoy a short guided horse ride in a safe and supportive environment.
Donation.
Spin-the-Wheel Prize Booth
Fun prizes, horse-themed goodies, treats, discounts, and more.
Great way to engage kids while raising support.
Lawn Games & Family Fun
Relax, play, and enjoy time at the barn with:
- Bubbles for younger children
Learn More About How to Help the Horses
Ways to Help: Purchase, Sponsorships, Volunteer Opportunities:
- Horse story books
- Sponsorship information
- “Adopt a Need” opportunities
- Merchandise
- Future workshop/camp information
- Volunteer Opportunities
- children
Fill the Loft with Hay
Help us feed the 22 horses who call our sanctuary home. After last December’s supplier shortage, our amazing community rallied together — and we’re calling on you again!
Our new (and reliable!) supplier is great, but hay costs have risen $5–$7 per bale. This season we’re expecting to need over 1,400 bales at $22–$25 each. With hay shortages expected and prices potentially rising, we’ve already placed our order — and need your help paying for it when it arrives before August.
Please consider donating to help us keep our promise to the horses who depend on us for their “best rest of their life.”
Buy a Bale of Hay for a Horse
• 1 Bale – $22
• 2 Bales – $44
• 4 Bales – $88
• A Ton or More – Any amount helps!
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