Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue

Category: Animal rescue service

Address: 17250 Old Frederick Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771, USA

Phone: +14432853835

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–4PM

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: 8AM–4PM

Reviews

Kristy Bowers

Oct 30, 2022

OUTSTANDING horse rescue facility!! Their Fall Festival was a super event and very family oriented. Loved every minute of it!

Jim Rice

Oct 29, 2022

Amazing place for getting up close with the largest draft and other horses. Great cause needing your help and providing so many ways to get involved.

Joseph Dernowski

Oct 25, 2022

Great place

Christina Kaufman

Oct 22, 2022

Donate to them for the holidays for friend. Always send notification promptly. Ordered items from their gift shop: shipped promptly, and items were exactly as shown.

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Questions & Answers

How old do you have to be to volunteer and are they accepting volunteers now

Jennifer S | Nov 7, 2019
Paula Roberts | Nov 7, 2019

16 typically, with an adult. But if you're younger it doesn't hurt to ask. And yes we are always accepting volunteers!

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Hey I love all horses and animals how old do you have to be to work there and go and save horses

hale family | Nov 7, 2017
Cody Pitts | Nov 6, 2021

16 with a parent accompanying any minor.

So i know it says rescue but do they rehabilitate the horse and look for new homes for them?

Kayla Robinson | Nov 6, 2021
Cody Pitts | Nov 6, 2021

Yes, they have many horses on the property. I believe it is over 235 acres. Some horses are permanent residents and some are in training. There were horses being treated for several ailments with the goal of getting them back to health. They plan morning and evening feedings based on who needs medicine for the day.

We have square bales of hay. How much food and hay do draft horses eat a day?

Jennifer Dellinger | Nov 6, 2021
Cody Pitts | Nov 6, 2021

The answer depends on your horse and what type of hay it is in the bales. Not all hay has the same nutritional values to it. Ask your vet for their recommendation.

How far is 17250 Old Frederick Rd., Mount Airy, MD from 188 Battlefield Ln., New Market, VA in miles and hours?

Jennifer Dellinger | Nov 6, 2020
Beth Friedel | Nov 6, 2020

The fastest route is 117 miles.

Do they let you ride the horses? Will they let you feed and help around even if you are not a volunteer?

Mel S | Nov 7, 2018
Cody Pitts | Nov 6, 2021

No, you must complete 3 training sessions to volunteer on a normal basis. Sign-up on their website for the next volunteer sessions.

Are any of their draft horses for sale?

Brianna Underwood | Nov 7, 2018
Maria Perez | Nov 7, 2018

Yes these rescued horses are for adoption and you can see them on their website. They do have very strict requirements to avoid any further abuse/neglect of these beautiful giants. Please see website for details.

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Can people come and visit your horse rescue farm?

Darleen Piascik | Nov 7, 2018
Paula Roberts | Nov 7, 2018

Absolutely. It is a working farm so if you just swing by you probably won't get a tour because everyone is working. But if you call and schedule an appointment you will get a tour of the entire operation.

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