Beautiful Hearts Rescue and Horse Sanctuary is happy to announce our 2nd Annual Ugly Duckling Trainer Challenge. This amazing event lets local horse trainers show off their skills in rehabilitating rescue horses into awesome working partners. Take an untrained (sometimes unhandled) rescue horse, a determined trainer and 140+ days and you have the Ugly Duckling Challenge.
Why do we call it the Ugly Duckling Challenge? The story “The Ugly Duckling” is the tale of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. The story is a tale about personal transformation for the better. The Ugly Duckling Challenge is creating that transformational opportunity for horses that were once bound for slaughter through the help of their dedicated trainers.
Keep watching as we introduce you to the hardworking trainers and their equine partners over the coming weeks. Get to know them and then come out and root on your favorite on the day of the ride-off. The stakes are high and the competition will be fierce. You won’t want to miss this!!
The final ride-off is set for Sunday, August 26th, 2017 in Mora, MN. The opening festivities will start at 10 am and the ride-off should be completed by 3 pm. The entire day will be full of horses and trainers showing off their skills along with food, music, and special exhibits. Mark your calendars now for this exciting event!
Beautiful Hearts Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, located in Burnett County, Wisconsin, has been saving horses since 2010. Registered as a 501c(3) non-profit organization in 2015, Beautiful Hearts cares for 50-60 horses, donkeys, and mules at any one time. The rescue supports responsible ownership for the entire lifetime of every horse and believes that each horse deserves both a loving home and a gentle, respectful transition at the end of its life. You can find out more about Beautiful Hearts Horse Rescue and Sanctuary at our website www.beautifulheartsrescue.org or follow us on Facebook.
Last Update: Jul 07, 2017 10:17 am CDT
