A rescue creating a better future for horses through care, training, and education. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered entirely by volunteers and donors, we not only take in and provide care for at-risk horses, but we also educate our volunteers and our supporters and train our horses from untouchable to rideable. That way, we can adopt the horses into loving homes and break the kill-auction and feedlot cycle.
Meet MSER's Board
Shannon Sweeney – President and Social Media
Originally from Massachusetts, Shannon grew up around horses, starting weekly lessons at the age of 10 years old. In addition to her lessons, she participated in Equitation and Pleasure shows at her lesson barn and often spent any spare time helping with chores at the barn and learning more about horse care and wellness.
Altogether, Shannon has 8 years of horse experience and stopped riding around the time she went off to college. After graduating and moving to Laramie, Shannon realized just how much she missed being around horses and having them in her life. Fortunately for her, it was not too long after this realization that she found MSER and began as a volunteer, rekindling her lifelong dream of one day having her own horse (or two!)
After a long time coming, Shannon did make this dream a reality, adopting Sam, thanks to MSER!
Eva Lewein – Secretary & Intake Coordinator
Robert Swartwout – Treasurer
Hunter Wills – Board Member & Adoption Coordinator
Originally from Austin, Texas, while Hunter didn’t grow up with horses, he got the “horse bug” after starting riding in college at Colorado State University. Hunter is passionate about animal welfare, medicine, and nutrition, and loves rescues of all species.
His introduction to MSER was from CSU’s Right Horse training class, where he got to train one of MSER’s horses, and started volunteering after completing the program.
Hunter has his own horse (also from MSER) and is always trying to learn more about horses and the equine industry. He currently resides in Fort Collins, Colorado and works in emergency veterinary medicine. He is excited to become more involved with MSER through the board!
Aden Scheer – Board Member
Our Volunteers
Our volunteers dedicate their time and attention to taking care of these horses. From cleaning stalls and feeding to working events and fundraising, our volunteers are essential to making sure we give these horses the care that they need every day, in all weather.