Flying Changes Equine Rescue

a 501 (c)3 nonprofit serving the greater Pittsburgh area

Rehabilitate

Re-train

Rehome

About Us

Flying Changes Equine Rescue was founded in 2016 when it became clear that the greater Pittsburgh area needed a place for abused, neglected, unwanted horses to find “soft landings.” Flying Changes also helps dedicated horse owners facing circumstances where they can no longer provide adequate care for their beloved equines.

Flying Changes operates on a volunteer basis and relies on a network of dedicated and knowledgeable foster homes to care for the horses that we serve.

Additionally, Flying Changes relies on the generous financial support from the public through monthly sponsorships, support of various fundraising efforts, and donations during specific times of needs.

A “Flying Change” is a movement in horseback riding in which the leading leg of the canter is changed mid-stride. Done correctly, the flying change is a beautiful movement, requiring strong communication and trust between horse and rider. At Flying Changes, we seek to replicate this trust and communication by learning the specific strengths and needs of each horse to find perfect forever homes that benefit both horse and human.

Currently in our care

Trigger

TRIGGER is a 20-year old, 15.1 hand Appendix Quarter Horse (reg. Lemon Lad) who came to FCER when his owner was diagnosed with a terminal illness . Trigger has navicular and thin soles, and we’re working with a team of vets and farriers to manage his hoof care, then he’ll be looking for a long-term foster or adoptive home.

RHYTHM AND BLUES (BLUE) and

RUSTY CREEK BRANDY (BRANDY) were surrendered with their brother, LUKE, when their owner faced a life-altering medical condition. Luke has been adopted, but Blue (24) and Brandy (23) both have complicated medical conditions requiring daily meds and monitoring. Blue and Brandy are being fostered together.

Blue

Brandy

Currently in our Care

MEDIEVAL PARADE (Jester) came to us when his owner faced a debilitating illness and could no longer provide care. He is pasture sound only, but doing well in a long-term foster home.

MYRIAH came to us when her owner passed away. She’s currently in a long-term foster home with a former caretaker and doing great.

BO: We are assisting with Bo’s rehabilitation and care.

More information coming soon.

DONATE NOW to help our horses

Our horses rely on support from people like you!

Checks made payable to

“Flying Changes Equine Rescue”

can be mailed to:

3600 Centerview Road

Gibsonia, Pa 15044

Flying Changes is run COMPLETELY

by volunteers, so 100% of your donation

goes to our horses’ care!

email: flyingchangesrescue@gmail.com

or find us on Facebook

Slaughter-bound Cinnamon (mom) and Sugar (baby)

were rescued, rehabilitated, and re-homed in 2015.

Horses We’ve Helped

SOBE was surrendered when his owner could not care for

him. He’s thriving in

his adoptive home.

CHESTER, surrendered with Trigger when their owner was facing a terminal illness, has been adopted and enjoys trail riding with his new dad.

HERCULES was an

owner-surrender

re-homed in 2019.

DUTCH was rescued, rehabilitated, and

re-homed in 2018.

Horses We’ve Helped

Rosie

Puff

Mia

I.Q.

Summer

Jesse

Parker

Princess

Horses We’ve Helped

Moxie (top) and Jake (bottom) were rescued together from a horrendous neglect situation just outside of Pittsburgh. With the help of our friends and partners at Allegheny Equine, both horses were nursed back to health and lived the rest of their lives as long-term residents at board member Julie’s farm.

Both have since crossed the rainbow bridge, but are still ambassadors for the rescue. They are proof that miracles can happen with a lot of love and dedication from an educated and compassionate team!

Horses We’ve Helped